Summer Healthcare Experience (SHE) Home Education Summer Healthcare Experience (SHE) Empowering the Next Generation of Female Healthcare Professionals The Summer Healthcare Experience (SHE) is a career exploration program designed for young women who are rising Juniors and Seniors in High School and interested in learning about healthcare careers. The program also provides participants with the practical tools and mentorship to achieve their educational and career goals. /sites/default/files/svg-icons/school_0_0.svg 2014 SHE Program founded /sites/default/files/svg-icons/people.svg >200 Participants to date /sites/default/files/svg-icons/doctor.svg 90% Alumni contacted are pursuing a healthcare career Participants will: Recieve a SHE Program T-shirt and matching scrubs Learn and get certified in Basic Life Support Engage in the surgery simulation lab and learning suturing techniques Learn from physicians, nurses, administrators, research scientists and allied health professionals Network with healthcare professionals, medical students, and peers Receive Interview coaching and Essay Preparation Collaborate on a digestive health awareness project Meet mentors and like-minded local peers Graduate with a certificate of completion and a letter of reference Who Should Apply? You should consider applying to the Summer Healthcare Experience if you: Are a young woman in high school, ages 16 to 18 and will be a rising Junior or Senior. Participants must have turned 16 years of age by the start of the Program. Are considering pursuing a career in healthcare, such as doctor, nurse, pharmacist, social worker, healthcare administrator, physical therapist, nutritionist, genetic counselor, surgeon, dermatologist, radiologist, cardiologist, physician assistant, occupational therapist and more. Want to learn more about career opportunities in the healthcare industry. Want to make friends who share your interests. Want to meet role models and mentors. Are ready to work hard and have fun for a week this summer. Program Dates Monday, July 17—Friday, July 21, 2023 8 am – 5 pm Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily. Application Information Applications Open Monday, March 27, 2023 Application Deadline Friday, April 21, 2023 Acceptance Notifications Friday, May 12, 2023 Tuition $1,550.00 How to Apply Submit the Program Application, including your transcripts. Transcripts do not need to be official but they should show the full information/grades from 9th grade. APPLY HERE If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, complete the Scholarship section in the Program Application, making sure to: select the Scholarship Box answer the Scholarship Question. BOTH are needed to be considered for scholarship funding. Only complete applications (including all required materials) will be reviewed for admission. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Application & Payment Details No late applications will be accepted. The payment deadline for those accepted is Friday, June 2, 2023. Any cancellation requests must be emailed to the SHE Program Coordinator. A 100% refund will be granted for cancellations up to Friday, June 16, 2023. Refunds will not be given after this date. Tuition & Scholarship Details There is a 10% discount for UCI staff & faculty family members. 10 full scholarships are available based on financial need and merit. See the scholarship application instructions in the How to Apply section. FAQs Do I need to complete the scholarship question? Only students who would like to be considered for scholarship funding need to select the Scholarship Box and complete the Scholarship Question. BOTH are required to be considered for scholarship funding. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Why is the program only for young women? The all-female educational environment allows participants to meet other young women with similar interests, as well as female role models. Even today, women pursuing science and medical careers face unique challenges — including implicit or explicit bias, balancing family roles, cultural expectations and lower wages. In addition to introducing students to the healthcare field, the SHE program curriculum engages with these issues. There are many co-educational, pre-health programs available at UCI. Explore our other programs here. Can I participate in SHE if I attended the program last year? Past participants are welcome to reapply, but preference will be given to students who can get the most out of the program. Think about what will help you grow and explore, and consider applying to other programs here in Orange County and around the country. If you are reapplying, clearly explain in your application essays what you hope to gain from participating again. What can I do to help myself or my child get accepted into the program? Applicants: Proofread your essay for context and grammar. We understand that grammar mistakes happen, but spending a little extra time to make sure your answers really tell us who you are and what you care about can make all the difference. Families: Ask your student to share what topics she wrote about or to read you her essay. Give feedback on where more detail can be added. Is there an overnight program? No, the SHE Program is not an overnight program. Questions? If your question isn't answered in the FAQs, please email Kathryn Kennedy at kennedy@uci.edu. Caption coming soon. Caption coming soon. Caption coming soon. Caption coming soon. Caption coming soon. Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5