Programs

Medicina Academy Apprentice Program (MAAP)

University of Illinois- College of Medicine

Medicina Academy is a highly engaging pre-medical apprentice program that provides pathways for Latino students to prepare for professions in the medical field. Latino students who enroll in this program are far more likely to be prepared for college and careers in the medical profession

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Academic preparation (e.g., increasing STEM knowledge
  • Retention or completion of health professions degree programs (support for those currently enrolled)

Program Location

Settings: In-person

Timing

Duration: September 2026 – May 2027

Time periods: During the academic year

Program Components
  • Academic instruction (e.g. coursework)
  • Health career exploration (e.g. job shadowing, career fairs)

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions

Program Location

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Program Sustainability

Affiliated Programs

Hispanic Center of Excellence

Affiliated Organizations and Networks

University of Illinois- College of Medicine

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

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Eligibility Criteria
  • Academic
  • Underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background
    Latinx students

Must be a current 9th, 10th or 11th grader at time of application (Needs to be matriculated in high school and in 10th, 11th or 12th grade by Fall 2026); Interested in medical careers that serve the communities facing physician shortages: Know at minimum conversational Spanish; Minimum unweighted 3.0 cumulative High School GPA; Submit all completed items listed under the Checklist for Admissions Packet. The Admissions Committee will give preference to first-generation college bound students.

Required Application Documents
  • Application Form

Contact Information

Melinda Monge
Email: medacad@uic.edu
Phone: 312.355.2529

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