Future Leaders in Health
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The UIC Future Leaders in Health Program is a free summer program in partnership with the School of Public Health designed for INCOMING UIC STUDENTS interested in healthcare careers. This program aims to introduce students to the many factors that affect the health of communities and society. UIC faculty will help students examine both the historical and contemporary public health stories focusing on systems, professions, and skills associated with the health industry.
Participants will be enrolled in TWO classes throughout the program: one course in Public Health and a Policy Studies course. Participants will also have access to professionals within the health field and participate in speaker series aimed to engage and encourage their interest in healthcare careers. Participants will also have the opportunity to stay in University Housing. This opportunity is limited to a select group of students and is offered at NO COST.
Details about the 2025 Future Leaders in Health program, including program dates and times, will be added in Spring 2025.
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION:
- Entering incoming UIC Freshman for the upcoming Fall 2025 semester
- Have an interest in learning about careers in health
- Be available to attend the ENTIRE 8 -WEEK SESSION (No excuses provided for vacations)
- Attend an information session.
Space is limited, apply early!!
COURSES (Prerequisite: MUST enroll as a UIC Freshman for Fall 2025):
- Public Health 100 – Health and the Public
- Public Policy 194 – Introduction to Policy Analysis and Advocacy
Please Note: Students who successfully complete the 8 – week program and enroll at UIC in selected majors will be eligible to earn college credit.
For more information contact us at chanceoutreach@uic.edu or call 312-355-5025.