Health Profession Pathway Initiatives
High School Healthcare Careers Lunch and Learn sessions Grades 9-12
The Office Community Engagement and Health Equity Programs in partnership with Youth force Nola and Junior Achievement have created quarterly Lunch and Learn sessions with area high schools for students in grades 9-12 to engage with healthcare professionals about career opportunities in medicine.
Tiger Stripes Afterschool Tutoring Program
An afterschool program for 6-8 grade students at select partner schools who have expressed interest in having medical school students serve as tutors to provide homework assistance, eighth grade LEAP exam preparation, sharpen math and science test-taking skills, and discuss healthcare awareness through living a healthy lifestyle.
Career Awareness Days
Middle and high school students are brought to LSU Health Sciences Center for a full-day and given faculty overviews of medicine, nursing, denistry, allied health, veterinary medicine,a nd pharmacy , followed by lunch with community physician and interactive tours of labortories givenby basic scientists.
Summer Science
This is a 5-week program for high school students who come to LSUHSC from around the state to experience from around the state to experience an academically enriching environment and participate in educational and motivational activities. Students are exposed to biomedical research and have hands-on experience in medicine, nursing, dentistry, allied health and other health fields. Please use this link to apply LSU- Community Engagement High School Summer Science Program (google.com)
STEM NOLA Medicine Fellows
In collaboration with the STEM NOLA Organization LSU School of Medicine Office of Community Engagement and Health Equity Programs Host grades 9-12 students on LSUHSC campus each semester for 4 hours on a Saturday to expose students to educational and motivational activities. Students participate in hands-on activities in our robotic simulation labs, and are presented with opportunities to engage in biomedical research.
Tiger Scholars Undergraduate (Pre-Med) Academic Enrichment Program;
Tiger Scholars is a free, five-week, non-residential, academic enrichment program for up to 20 pre-medical, undergraduate juniors and seniors. The scholars participate in mini-courses in biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, genetics and public health. Additionally, the program includes workshops focused on leadership development, clinical experiences, cultural competency, financial literacy, and preparation for entrance exams to professional schools, such as the MCAT and GRE. Please use this link to apply: https://form.jotform.com/242676409471160
Programmatic dates: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 through Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Application process dates: Friday, November 1, 2024 through Monday, March 31, 2025
- Current attendance at a Louisiana undergraduate institution or LA resident who attends an out-of-state undergraduate institution
- GPA of 3.0
- Academic classification, junior or senior
- Has earned academic credits in organic chemistry and physics
Required Documents:
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Copy of Driver's License/U.S. Government-issued identification card
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Copy of Social Secuirity card
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Copy of current immunization records
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Two to three recommendations from current professors, two must be from a current science and/or math professor
- Personal statement communicating how this particular program will play an important role in pursuing medical.
For more information, please contact Dr. Augustus-Wallace
Email: awall1@lsuhsc.edu or call 504-568-3044
NIH NINDS & NEI BP-ENDURE @ LSUHSC-NO, "Health Equity in Neuroscience" Program
ENDURE undergraduate training programs will support a range of activities to increase student interest and involvement in the neurosciences, including research experiences, core and advanced neuroscience courses, seminars, and journal clubs.
NIH training and career development
NIH Blueprint Initiative: https://neuroscienceblueprint.nih.gov/about/blueprint-facts
The goal is to provide such individuals with training at the undergraduate level, thereby preparing students to enter and successfully complete neuroscience Ph.D. programs. ENDURE will provide this undergraduate training through partnerships between research-intensive institutions and institutions with a substantial enrollment of neuroscience majors from diverse groups. This includes individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Qualifications:
- United States citizen or a permanent resident
- Academic classification as a junior or senior attending an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
Application process Dates : Friday, November 1, 2024, through Monday, March 31, 2025
Programmatic acceptance notifications' date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Summer programmatic dates: Monday, June 2, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. (*Note: The duration of our NIH program is yearlong-plus, where our participants are expected/strongly encouraged to participate up to two-years.*)
For more information regarding the Tiger Scholars Undergraduate Academic Enrichment Program and/or the NIH BP-ENDURE Program, Please contact Dr. Allison Augustus-Wallace, PhD, MS, MNS, DEIC." Email: awall1@lsuhsc.edu Phone: (504) 568-3044.
Partnering Programs:
Neuroscience Center of Excellence