The UT Health Science Center College of Medicine‘s Office of Admissions hosted the third-annual Learning and Engagement for Aspiring Physicians (LEAP) program in collaboration with Memphis-Shelby County Schools. LEAP aims to introduce underrepresented students from across Memphis who aspire to become physicians to the field of medicine.
This year’s program partnered with the district’s College Career and Technical Education program, which is designed to equip students with real-world skills, education, and experiences. The partnership allowed the Office of Admissions to visit various Memphis-Shelby County Schools to promote the LEAP program, ultimately leading to its largest group of 43 students from 17 schools.
The event held at UT Health Science Center’s Memphis campus featured a day filled with informative panels led by medical students and physicians. These sessions provided valuable insight into the medical profession, addressing various aspects of becoming a physician. Students had the opportunity to interact with medical professionals, ask questions, and better understand the path ahead.
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