The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Immersion program is a six-week program designed to increase the number of underrepresented students scoring competitively on the exam and being accepted to medical school programs.
Learn more about the MCAT Immersion Program
The Netter Health Professions Club—led by students from the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine—serves as a bridge between aspiring high school students and the world of healthcare careers. Through interactive sessions, mentorship, and exposure to a variety of medical disciplines, the program empowers students to explore their interests while building a strong foundation for future success in the health professions.
Program Highlights
Career Exploration: Students learn about a range of healthcare paths including medicine, nursing, and physical therapy.
Mentorship Opportunities: Netter students share personal experiences, advice, and encouragement to support participants' goals.
Skill Building: Workshops help students develop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills essential to healthcare settings.
This collaborative program—developed by Quinnipiac Netter School of Medicine’s Health Career Pathways and Office of Inclusive Excellence, Yale School of Medicine's DICE program, and the New Haven Monk Center—merges science, reading and art by providing opportunities to enrich the understanding of human anatomy and explore the illustrative talents of young students.
Program Highlights
Anatomy Lessons: Medical students teach the basics of the skeletal and circulatory systems.
Reading Enrichment: Students strengthen literacy skills with science-related materials.
Art Exploration: A local artist helps students illustrate bones and organs to reinforce their learning through creative expression.
PEARLS is a QU Netter School of Medicine initiative created by a group of medical students, most of whom are nearing graduation. Founded on the three core principles of awareness, inspiration and action/advocacy, its goal is to advance equity and contribute to dismantling of systemic racism within healthcare and beyond.
PEARLS is a student-led, faculty-mentored, year-long initiative culminating in a symposium with three components:
This year, our mission was to create opportunities that foster innovation and creativity. We aimed to empower students by equipping them with the guidance and resources needed for successful submissions across various platforms, including grants, research posters, and creative art pieces. Our goal for the symposium is to inspire innovation and action by amplifying the voices of leaders and providing opportunities for each of us to contribute, no matter how big or small. We’re here to foster a space where ideas can flourish, connections can be made, and solutions can take shape.
January 27, 2025
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