Caroline Hedlock Centre student participating in a lab
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Summer Health Immersion Program

Incoming first-year students interested in a career in healthcare, experience life on campus—inside and outside of the classroom.

July 23-29, 2023

The Summer Health Immersion Program (SHIP) is a one-week summer enrichment program for incoming first-year students from Kentucky who are interested in health professions. SHIP students will come to campus to get a head start on exploring their career interests in the healthcare field while also developing essential skills that will help them be successful during their first semester classes at Centre.

What You’ll Do

  • Learn about the pre-health advising process at Centre, including meetings with faculty advisors
  • Meet alumni and health professionals from the local community
  • Practice essential math and science skills for success in chemistry and other introductory pre-health STEM course   
  • Engage in a team-based scientific research project led by Centre faculty
Jacob Carpenter participating in Summer Health Immersion

Summer Health Immersion Program

Exploring Pre-Health Studies

Last year's program was a rousing success. First year students were able to come early and set the stage for what would lay ahead in their college career. Click through to read about the highlights.

Read About The 2022 Program

Program Details

Participation in the program is free and open to incoming Centre students who are Kentucky residents with interest in any health profession, including but not limited to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, or veterinary science. Participants will live in campus housing overseen by student resident assistants and all meals are provided. Mileage to and from Danville will be reimbursed. The number of spaces is limited, so apply now to reserve your spot!

Program Registration 


Invitations to register for the program will be sent by email in late May and early June to Kentucky residents who listed an interest in pre-health professions on application materials. For additional questions email Kari Young.

Program Schedule

Check-in begins at 3:00pm Sunday, July 23 and check-out is 10:00am Saturday, July 29. The week will introduce you to Centre, essential skill building, and health profession options. You’ll meet pre-health advisors and current students, hear from healthcare professionals, participate in a research project, and have free time for activities on and around campus.

 

Daily Events

3:00pm: Check-in begins. Students Move-in to Bingham Hall.
5:00pm: Orientation with RA’s, Campus Tour, and Dinner – Cowan Dining Commons 7:00pm: Evening Activity – Walk to Baskin-Robbins (weather permitting)
 

8:00am: Breakfast – Cowan Dining Commons
9:00am: Welcome and Introductions – Olin Hall, Room 128
10:00am: Essential Skill Building – Olin Hall, Room 128
12:00pm: Lunch – Cowan Dining Commons
1:00pm: Introduction to Research Project – Olin Hall, Room 200
3:00pm: Research Time – Olin Hall, Room 200
5:00pm: Free/Homework Time
6:00pm: Dinner – Cowan Dining Commons
7:00pm: Evening Activity – Scavenger Hunt

8:00am: Breakfast – Cowan Dining Commons
9:00am: Essential Skill Building – Olin Hall, Room 128
11:00am: Healthcare Professional Visit
12:00pm: Lunch – Cowan Dining Commons
1:00pm: Research Time – Olin Hall, Room 200
5:00pm: Free/Homework Time
6:00pm: Dinner – Cowan Dining Commons
7:00pm: Evening Activity – Movie Night

8:00am: Breakfast – Cowan Dining Commons
9:00am: Essential Skill Building – Olin Hall, Room 128
11:00am: Exploring Healthcare Professions – Olin Hall, Room 128
12:00pm: Attend Current Student Summer Research Symposium – Lunch (pizza)
1:00pm: Research Time – Olin Hall, Room 200
5:00pm: Free/Homework Time
6:00pm: Dinner – Cowan Dining Commons
7:00pm: Evening Activity – Panel Discussion with Current Medical Students and Residents – Olin Hall, Room 128

8:00am: Breakfast – Cowan Dining Commons
9:00am: Meet Pre-Health Advisors/Review Fall Schedules – Olin Hall, Room 218
10:00am: Essential Skill Building – Olin Hall, Room 128
12:00pm: Lunch – Cowan Dining Commons
1:00pm: Research Time – Olin Hall, Room 200
5:00pm: Free/Homework Time
6:00pm: Dinner – Cowan Dining Commons
7:00pm: Evening Activity – S’mores

8:00am: Breakfast – Cowan Dining Commons
9:00am: Essential Skill Building – Olin Hall, Room 128
11:00am: Take Self-Directed Search Tool – Olin Hall, Room 128
12:00pm: Lunch with Healthcare Professionals – Nichols Dining Room (Cowan)
1:00pm: Preparing for Fall Semester – Olin Hall, Room 128
2:00pm: Research Wrap-up – Olin Hall, Room 200
4:00pm: Final Reflections
5:00pm: Free/Packing Time
6:00pm: Dinner – Cowan Dining Commons
7:00pm: Evening Activity – TBA

8:00am: Breakfast – Cowan Dining Commons
9:00am: Check-out and Move-out begins

What to Bring

  • Casual and comfortable clothing, including long pants and closed-toed shoes for working in the laboratory.
  • Laptop or tablet if you have one. We will also have laptops available for student use.
  •  Linens
  • Comforter
  • Toiletries
  • Towels and washcloths

Program Leaders

What Participants Say About the Program

“I would definitely recommend SHIP to other students because it gives them a good first look at college and much more insight about pre-health programs. It made me feel more comfortable with living on campus and confident in my academic ability. It also gives you a close relationship with some of the chemistry professors.” 
–Carson Jenkins, ‘26, pre-pharmacy
 

“Because of this program, I am going into college knowing people in pre-health along with professors and advisors” 
–Olivia Overmohle, ‘26, pre-medicine

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