Are you passionate about pursuing a career in health care? The Health Care Opportunity Program offers a highly selective pathway for aspiring medical professionals like you. Admission is competitive, and to give yourself the best chance, it’s crucial to apply early. The application portal closes at midnight on December 22, 2024, so don’t delay in submitting your materials. Applying early significantly increases your chances of securing a spot in this prestigious program.
Successful applicants will receive an email notification in early March. This acceptance letter will detail your internship specialty, the session you’ve been assigned to, and reporting instructions for your first day. You can explore the diverse internship specialties available to find your perfect fit within the health care landscape.
Once you confirm your participation, the onboarding process begins. This includes a mandatory background check, essential e-learning modules, and the submission of an employee health form. It’s important to note that your employee health form must be signed and stamped by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner. Completion of this health form is a non-negotiable requirement for program entry.
For those not accepted, notifications are sent out via email in early April. All communication regarding application status, both acceptances and non-acceptances, will be conducted via email. Please ensure you provide an email address you check regularly and add our program email to your contact list to avoid missing important updates.
Application Essentials: What You Need to Apply
Carefully review the following application requirements. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Core Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the program start date.
- A minimum GPA of 3.2 is mandatory for your application to be reviewed.
Required Documents for Application
Ensure you submit all the following documents via the online application portal to be considered for the Health Career Opportunity Program.
Personal Statement:
- Format: 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, two-page limit, maximum 5,300 characters.
- Content: Detail your motivations for joining the program and what you hope to gain as a Health Career Opportunity Program participant this summer.
- File Naming: Save as a PDF with the format: PS LastName FirstName 2025 (e.g., PS Smith John 2025).
- Emergency Medicine Applicants: In addition to the personal statement, those applying for emergency medicine must submit a separate 500-700 word essay. This essay should articulate your interest in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, your potential contributions, and how this program aligns with your future career aspirations. Save this essay as a PDF titled: EM Essay LastName FirstName 2025 (e.g., EM Essay Smith John 2025).
Unofficial Transcript:
- Submission Guidelines: If you have completed at least one semester of college, provide your college transcript. Otherwise, submit your high school transcript.
- Requirements: Transcripts must clearly display your name, school name, and GPA.
- File Naming: Save as a PDF titled: Transcript LastName FirstName 2025 (e.g., Transcript Smith John 2025).
Resume:
- Length: Resumes can be one to two pages in length.
- File Naming: Save as a PDF titled: Resume LastName FirstName 2025 (e.g., Resume Smith John 2025).
Enhance Your Application: Optional Material
You may choose to include one letter of recommendation to strengthen your application.
Recommendation Letter:
- Submission: Recommenders must use this secure link to directly upload their letters to the HCOP program.
- Limit: Only one recommendation letter per applicant will be accepted.
Applications missing required information or submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed.
Connect With Us
For any inquiries, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]. We are here to assist you through your application process for the Health Care Opportunity Program.
