Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy (SPEA)
Healthcare Industry
4-Year IHE
Organizations Involved
University of Michigan
Occupations Involved
High School Students
Workforce Development Focus
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Workforce Issues Addressed
Attracting individuals to work in a healthcare profession; Training individuals to work in a healthcare profession; Providing a benefit or incentive that encourages individuals to pursue a healthcare profession
Description
The Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy is a free, hybrid program. SPEA is intended for highly motivated high school students in the 10th or 11th grade. This program designed primarily for youth who have an interest in addressing health equity issues and come from populations underrepresented in medicine and medically underserved areas. Students gain exposure to University of Michigan healthcare professionals. The goal of SPEA is to develop future leaders in health science, diversifying and transforming the medical field.
For more information: https://www.michiganmedicine.org/diversity-equity-inclusion/students-pathways/k-12-dei-programs
Michigan Health Council does not administer all of the programs in this database. Please see the "organizations involved" above to learn who you should contact for more information.