The CANOE - Pre-Health Academy is a four-week statewide intensive program designed to provide skills and resources to help students excel in academia and later graduate from a health professions program. Graduating high school seniors, and college students considering to transfer to University in Hawaiʻi interested in health careers coming from an economically disadvantaged background, first generation college student, or underrepresented minority group are encouraged to apply.
Curriculum Overview
The Hawaiʻi/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a department of the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, in collaboration with the Univeristy of Hawai'i West O'ahu, and Mānoa Health Careers Opportunity Programs (HCOP) will oversee operations including student supervision, activities, and curriculum. Health and safety are our priorities while ensuring that students receive an immersive learning experience.
Important Dates/Timeline (Subject to Change)
Course Schedule (Subject to Change)
*Detailed schedule will be provided in the course syllabus (coming soon)
Academic Status Upon Applying
Eligibility (must meet one of the following)
Cost
There is NO admissions fee or tuition to enroll. FULL SCHOLARSHIP for meals and boarding (housing at UH Manoa).
LIMITED TO 40 STUDENTS!
Due to limited spots, students' GPA, personal statement, and references will be highly weighed as part of the admissions process. If you have any questions, please contact canoepha@hawaii.edu
Contact:
phcc@hawaii.edu / canoepha@hawaii.edu
Collaborators:
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa HCOP Program
University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu HCOP Program
