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FVSU/MCG Pre-Health Science Collaborative Program

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  • The Pre-Health Science Collaborative Program between the Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) was designed to increase under-represented minorities in health professions. The program has three (3) components: a) College Component, b) Three week summer Pre-Health Pipeline Program for High School Students and c) a Middle School Component. The College component activities consisted of eight (8) monthly seminars conducted by health professional students from MCG and active health professionals and educators, trips to MCG and other health professional schools, attendance at professional science meetings, hosting recruiters, MCAT and standardized test preparation, and assistance in preparation of professional school applications. The Pre-Health Pipeline Program for high school students includes science enrichment and instruction in mathematics as well as practice to develop writing and oral communication skills to improve SAT scores. High school juniors and seniors spent three (3) weeks on campus interacting with college instructors and other student participants. Enhancement also includes field trips to the Medical College of Georgia, the National Science Center (Fort Discovery), Morehouse College School of Medicine, the Centers for Disease Control, the Carter Museum and Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. Evening sessions featured area health professionals who discussed their respective careers. Middle school activities include visits to area middle schools by students and faculty who participate in judging Science Fairs and making science and health related presentations to selected classes. Middle school students are also invited to participate in field trips to MCG and other selected sites.

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  • 1005 State University Dr, Fort Valley, GA 31030, USA
1005 State University Dr, Fort Valley, GA 31030, USA

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  • Pre-Collegiate

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  • Mathematics

  • STEM

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  This material is based upon work partially supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. and 1818458 and 2010676. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed on this site are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation

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