Health Professions Exploration Program (HPEP)

The MUSC College of Health Professions' Health Professions Exploration Program (HPEP) is a career exploration and 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. During the spring semester, 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 for graduate school, and engage in activities that support career planning and professional development.

CHP Programs Represented:

Cardiovascular Perfusion
Health Administration
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant Studies
Speech-Language Pathology

Program Eligibility:

Must be a high school or an undergraduate college student. Note: The minimum age for program participation is 16. High school students may be 15 at the time of the application, however, must have turned 16 by the start of the program in December.
Must be interested in or open to learning about the health professions.
Must be able to commit to participating in program sessions on Saturdays.

Application Requirements:

Program application
Unofficial Transcript (for college student applicants)
Most recent report card (for high school student applicants)
Resume
Personal Statement Essay

Program Dates:

December 13, 2024- April 19, 2025
Applications for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 program will open in September 2025. Please email Erica Martino, martinoe@musc.edu if you have any questions regarding the application or the program.