The Health Professions Recruitment Exposure Program (HPREP) is a nation-wide high school science enrichment program created to address poor health outcomes in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities by increasing local community members representation in health professions.
Community Engagement & Pathway Programs
In regard to community engagement, our ultimate goal is to support and advocate on behalf of populations in the New Haven community. To accomplish this, the Office of Collaborative Excellence and Student Engagement partners with local schools and organizations to host community events and support ongoing community service projects throughout the calendar year.
- Pathway programs
- Annual Community Health Fair
- Ongoing community service
Pathway Programs
Health Professions Recruitment Exposure Program (High School) Yale Summer Enrichment Medical Academy The Yale Summer Enrichment Medical Academy (YSEMA) is a free 6-week program for students aspiring to a career in medicine. Students will participate in an intensive science curriculum designed to improve success in upper-division science courses that are required for pre-med students.Program to Advance Training in Health & Sciences (PATHS) The Program to Advance Training in Health & Sciences (PATHS) is a 10-month program that provides undergraduate students or recent graduates with a transformative learning experience to support their goal of applying for and earning an MD, MD/PhD, or PhD in the biomedical sciences.YSM Summer Research Program The Yale School of Medicine Summer Research Program is an eight-week program offered to first-year medical students from Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Ponce School of Medicine, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine and University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.