Throughout the course of the program, students are exposed to careers in biomedical and health sciences, as well as issues of health disparities.  They will gain first hand knowledge of the real world medical and undergraduate schooling experiences.  Students participate in workshops to explore careers in different areas such as genetics and plastination.  Through our college preparation series, students will gain concrete strategies for becoming a competitive college applicant. 

Classes are taught by UM Medical School faculty and experts in the field, and cover topics first-year medical students typically encounter.  These classes included, but are not limited to, anatomy, genetics, bioengineering, and medical ethics.  Students are also introduced to histology, embryology, and gross anatomy.  Students will have access to plastinated anatomical models, and will have an opportunity to produce an actual plastinated specimen.  Class sessions offer different perspectives on careers in medicine and healthcare.  These sessions are designed to help students acquire perspectives on potential careers, and discuss the problems facing health professionals in the 21st century.

Students are offered a supplemental writing course to promote communication skills by teaching persuasive, formal essay writing.  Additionally, students have the opportunity to practice writing personal statements for college applications.

Students participate in different activities and events during the evenings and weekends.  Past examples of events include motivational speakers, hospital tours, undergraduate admissions and financial aid presentation, AIDS awareness workshop, nutrition seminar, and a performance by a youth theater group.  Past weekend outings included a trip to a Tigers baseball game, a day at Cedar Point amusement park, and canoeing on the Huron River.