Careers in Health Advancement and Training Program (CHAT)

Welcome to CHAT Program!

The Careers in Health Advancement and Training (CHAT) Program, nestled within our PHCC ʻohana, is tailored for adult learners, including veterans and non-traditional students. Its mission is to empower individuals by offering a gateway to explore diverse career paths within the healthcare field, as well as providing mentoring to guide and support participants on their journey to fulfill a career in healthcare.

Click to Sign Up for CHAT ProgramClick the icon to register for the CHAT Program, a part of the Hawaiʻi Pre-Health Career Corps! It only takes 10-minutes and you only need to do it once. We create a profile for you to help track your progress, as well as some demographic data for our grant funding report. Information collected is secured by SalesForce.

We will send you an email with your next steps upon completion!

Service Request

service requestPHCC and CHAT Members have access to a plethora of services, such as Resume/Cover Letter Building, Standardized Admissions Test Prep, Discounts on MCAT prep, Mentoship & Shadowing coaching, and much more.

Learn more about our services and submit a request by clicking on the icon!

Events and Workshop Schedule

calendarParticipate in hands-on health-related workshops to explore health careers and earn certifications! During Hawaii DOE Spring, Summer, and Fall breaks, PHCC hosts an array of workshops for students of all ages to learn health related hands on skills, interesting topics like forensics and human anatomy, and explore health careers by participating in Q&A sessions with Career Panels.

Click the icon to see our events calendar!

CIRCLE Grant Summer Research Program

circle grantThe CIRCLE Grant program provides students with the opportunity to explore a scientific topic of interest and to get a taste of components of science research, including data collection, reading and understanding scientific literature, collaborating with distance Principal Investigators and local mentors, building your resume and presenting your research findings at a Scientific Symposium.

Click the Icon to visit the CIRCLE Website.

Pathway Resources

1 Sign-up for PHCC

2 Attend ONE AHEC Information Night Orientation

3 Submit forms
- Appendix 07 - Consent Waiver Release and Indemnity
- Pre-Health Career Corps Agreement for Adults

4 Read “The Hawaii Health Career Navigator” and "Hawaii
Health Career Navigator Student Companion"

5 Read the monthly newsletters from your emails and find
new opportunities (workshops, meetings, volunteer, etc.)


6 Sign-up for a workshop


7 Attend the workshop

8 Follow us on Instagram to get the latest updates
- @hawaiipacificahec
- @hawaiiphcc

9 OPTIONAL: Other PHCC Support
Resume/Cover Letter Building
Research Opportunities
Pre-Health Advising
Personal Statement Review
Mock Interviews
Mentorship/Shadowing
Discounted MCAT Test Prep

 

Partner Program Resources

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