Prospective Student Pathway Programs

The College of Health Professions (CHP) pathway programs aim to support students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. Programs focus on assisting students to become competitive applicants for graduate health professions programs through academic enrichment, clinical exposure, and mentorship. The Office of Student Enrichment and Community Outreach is excited to offer two pathway program opportunities for students.

South Carolina AHEC Summer Careers Academy

The South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium (South Carolina AHEC) presents the Summer Careers Academy in collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Colleges of Nursing, Dental Medicine, Medicine, and Health Professions. The Academy is a one-week summer program designed to help students, especially from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for entry into health professions education programs in South Carolina.

Participating programs from the CHP include:

• Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Physician Assistant (PA)
• Physical Therapy (PT)

All applicants must be a South Carolina resident or enrolled in a South Carolina school, college or university and meet other eligibility requirements. Academy Fellows will participate in a week of clinical and educational sessions on the MUSC campus. Housing and meals are provided, and fellows will receive a stipend upon successful completion of the Academy. More program information and application details are available on the South Carolina AHEC website.

Health Professions Exploration Program (HPEP)

The MUSC College of Health Professions' Health Professions Exploration Program (HPEP) is a mentoring program for high school and undergraduate college students interested in the health professions. The program identifies a current College of Health Professions student to serve as a mentor for a high school or undergraduate student. Program sessions are held once or twice a month on Saturdays. During the sessions, student participants are provided opportunities to learn about health professions, receive information that will assist with preparation to graduate school, and engage in activities that support career planning and professional development.