RAPID Illinois
Resources And Programs for Increasing Diversity in Health Professions in Illinois (RAPID-IL)
Begin your health career exploration here! If you are a student from a historically underrepresented group, the University of Illinois Chicago RAPID-IL initiative invites you to search its inventory of available health career pathway programs located throughout Illinois. You may search by educational level (e.g., high school), health profession of interest (e.g., dentistry, public health), and other filters. To get started, click below on your education level and happy exploring!
Elementary and Middle School Students
STEM programs for middle schoolers to support interest in sciences in health professions.
High School Students
Programs for high schoolers might include competitions and other extracurriculars.
College Students
Including all two- and four-year undergraduate programs.
Post-Baccalaureate Students
Including post-baccalaureate programs
Graduate and Professional Students
Master's programs, PhDs, Post-docs, and medical students and residents.
This inventory is made possible through generous support from the Sprague Foundation.