October 2008
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Vol 1, Issue 10
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NC-HCAPnews
a monthly update from the
NC Health Careers Access Program
at Chapel Hill
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| The Director's Corner |
 Research has shown that if the number of students pursuing health careers is to increase, students must be exposed t.o these careers prior to entering college. I worry that in the current state of our economy, fiscal resources will become even more limited for health professions educational pipeline programs. This would have severe consequences since there continues to be health professions work force shortages and these programs have proven to be effective in providing strong academic and enrichment preparation.
Despite the challenges, NC-HCAP is committed to increasing the health care work force, and is excited to share with you some new pre-college initiatives we have created to strengthen students' exposure. We welcome the opportunity to partner with all (including current health professional students and graduates) in assisting our state's youth with their academic pursuits.
Patrena Benton
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NC-HCAP News
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Left to right: Stephanie Osborne, Trinnette Cooper, Congressman David Price, Michelle Boyd, Paula Borden, Georgia Njagu, Koyah Rivera, Shelia Brayboy
NC-HCAP presents at 33rd annual NAMME conference
Koyah Rivera, pre-college outreach coordinator, and Paula Borden, associate director and college outreach coordinator, facilitated a workshop at the national NAMME conference in Arlington, VA last month. Their presentation highligted preparing for graduate/health professional school examinations (MCAT, DAT, GRE, etc.) as well as NC-HCAP's SEP Program. It was part of NAMME's College Student Development Program.
The conference allowed participants to network with colleagues from around the country, to attend interactive workshops, and to be a part of Legislative Day. Rivera and Borden met personally with North Carolina Congressmen David Price and Heath Schuler, and spoke with aides from other offices as well.
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| Pre-college Initiatives
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NC-HCAP launches new Health Careers Leadership Society
NC-HCAP has partnered with Sanderson High School and Leesville Road High School to launch its first two Health Careers Leadership Society chapters. This outreach initiative is designed to introduce high school students to the various health professions and to assist them with their career and college planning. Additionally, students will have the opportunity for shadowing experiences and to attend pre-college events at UNC and other colleges around the state.
Career development coordinators Gwen Candada and Traci Claiborne (at Leesville and Sanderson, respectively) will serve as co-advisors with Koyah Rivera, NC-HCAP's pre-college coordinator. The two groups will hold their first meetings later this month.
Health Careers Day on "the Hill"
NC-HCAP's inaugural Health Careers Day on 'the Hill' will be held Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Two hundred AHEC participants from across the state will converge on the UNC campus to hear from representatives from UNC's schools of medicine and pharmacy and the Department of Allied Health Sciences. The UNC admissions office and the Office of Multicultural Affairs also will present.
Stay tuned to our November issue for highlights of these two new events.
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NC-HCAP Health Careers
Club update
The Health Careers Club (HCC) is off to a great start. They held their first general body meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 16. Patrena Benton, NC-HCAP director, welcomed members and emphasized our office's commitment to helping them succeed academically. Brenda Mitchell, assistant professor/associate chair for Student Services in the UNC Department of Allied Health Sciences, also spoke with students and highlighted opportunities in allied health. SAVE THE DATE2009 Health on the BlockThe NC-HCAP Health Careers Club will host the 6th annual Health on the Block community health fair on April 4, 2009. The fair offers complimentary health screenings and other important health-related information to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro community.
2009 Science Enrichment Preparation Program
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2009 SEP Program will be held Saturday, May 16 - Thursday, July 9. If you would like to support a deserving student for 2009, please contact Patrena Benton at pbenton@unc.edu. If
you are interested in hosting an SEP informational session at your school, please
contact Paula Borden at pborden@email.unc.edu.
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| Give to NC-HCAP |
 Pave the way for a future health professional by giving to NC-HCAP.
You may make a gift online or contact Patrena Benton, director, at pbenton@unc.edu or (919) 966-2264.
When using Online Giving, please be sure to choose "NC Health Careers Access Program" under the University Designation List, then select "NC Health Careers Access Program (3894) " from the Select a University Fund menu.
Or, mail Check or Money Order Payable to "UNC-CH"to:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Office of University Development
PO Box 309
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-9931
PLEASE Write In "Designation #3894 - NC Health Careers Access Program" on the "FOR" line of your check.
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North Carolina Health Careers Access Program
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Student & Academic Services Building South, Suite 3307
CB #8010
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8010
T: 919-966-2264
F: 919-966-6109
nchcap@email.unc.edu
http://nc-hcap.unc.edu
For editorial comments or questions, contact Renee Harris at rharris@unc.edu.
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