UI Health CHAMPIONS
UI Health Office of Diversity & Community Health Equity
UI Health CHAMPIONS is an initiative dedicated to making changes in health through an innovative approach. We seek to create academic and professional avenues to health career pathways for college-bound high school youth through career exposure, academic enrichment, and workforce development programs and opportunities. We invite prospective students, partners, and community members to share our mission. Please join us and support our programs as we work to empower youth to improve health outcomes in Chicagoland neighborhoods.
Program Components
Desired Outcomes
1. To increase program participants' awareness of health career pathways 2. To increase program participants' intent to pursue higher education on a pre-health track 3. To equip program participants with Work-Based Learning (WBL) experiences and 21st-century professional skills 4. To equip program participants with knowledge and skills to serve as youth community health advocates
Program Location
Settings: In-person
In-person location: UIC West Campus
Timing
Duration: 6 weeks
Program Components
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Health career exploration (e.g. job shadowing, career fairs)
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Mentoring (e.g. pairing with current health profession student)
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Networking (with others who have similar health career interests)
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Professional skills development (e.g. teamwork, ethical conduct)
Program Information
Education Levels
Health Professions
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Dentistry
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Pharmacy
Public Health
Physical Therapy
Social Work
Other
Applied Health Science
Limit on Number of Participants
Approximately 20 students are selected to participate in the program.
Program Location
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Program Sustainability
Affiliated Organizations and Networks
UIC Urban Health Program (UHP); UIC Hispanic Center of Excellence Medicina Academy Apprentice Program (MAAP)
Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply
Application Timeline
Summer application is available in January and closes in March. Fall application is available in August and closes in September.
Required Application Documents
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Application Form
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Resume
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Essay
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Personal Statement
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Transcripts
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Letters of Recommendation
Program Costs
No program fees
Contact Information
uihealthchampions@uic.edu
Email: uihealthchampions@uic.edu