The Health Sciences Academy is a multi-year, tuition-free, enrichment program providing high school students with an opportunity to explore diverse career paths in health care.
This year's Academy runs July 20 - July 31, 2026.
Our students
Students are primarily rising tenth graders from both urban and rural backgrounds, who are interested in entering health related fields. Our program is a partnership with Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Northampton County Public Schools.
Activities
Students engage in a variety of activities that include:
- Medicine and public health lectures,
- Tours of hospitals and health care organizations,
- Completion of a capstone project, and much more.
All tasks support the academic and professional growth of our participants.
Our Goals
- Expose students to the importance of post-secondary education
- Help students explore pathways for a career in health sciences
- Encourage characteristics needed to succeed in health sciences
- Foster long-term mentorships with medical and health professionals
