The Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University is bringing its Summer Training & Enrichment Programs for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP) back to campus this summer.
STEP-UP is an academic enrichment program for students who are interested in attending graduate school for occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training or speech-language pathology and who are traditionally underrepresented in these disciplines and in the health professions. This includes students who identify with historically marginalized communities, including: - Students from underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities
- First generation college students
- Students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds
- Students who identify within the LGBTQ+ communities
- Students who are actively serving or previously served in the military
- Students with disabilities
This on-campus program will be held at our Center City Campus in Philadelphia and offers an introduction to the rehabilitation sciences disciplines, classroom, lab and simulation experiences, time management and study skills training, personal statement and resume development, and an introduction to the admissions process.
The program is offered at no cost to the student and is anticipated to run Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10 from approximately 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
If you know of any rising sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates who expressed interest in applying to an occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training or speech-language pathology graduate program that may be interested in this experience, please have them complete the program interest form for consideration.
All interest forms must be submitted by Friday, April 15.
Please feel free to contact Uju Ojemani, Project Coordinator at Obianuju.Ojemeni@jefferson.edu with any questions that you or your students may have. |
