Program Timeline for Academic and Career Preparation
The Pathways to Health Careers program is organized into a clear, multi-session timeline that supports academic readiness, career exploration, and practical exposure to health and medical fields. Participants engage in structured sessions, workshops, and mentorship activities that build foundational skills while introducing real-world health careers.
Program Timeline
Winter Session 2026
Public Health Enrichment Workshops
January – March 2026
Program Duration: January 25 – March 21, 2026
Classes: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tutoring: Saturdays, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Workshop Schedule:
Session 1 – February 7, 2026: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Session 2 – February 21, 2026: Service Planning Areas (SPAs)
Session 3 – February 28, 2026: Project Planning
Session 4 – March 14, 2026: Community Partnership
Session 5 – March 21, 2026: Project Implementation
Spring Session 2026
During the spring, scholars complete their internships, mentorships, and tutoring.
Key Dates:
May 15, 2026: Last day for internships
May 23, 2026: Program Culmination (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, tentative)
Laptop returns: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
PHCA Cohort 9
Summer 2026
CBO Internships
Orientation: April 2026
CBO (Internship Site) Meet/Greet: May 2026
Internship Matching: June 2026
Internships: July 6 – December 31
Internship schedules customized for the placement site
Summer Academy 2026
Classes
Tuesdays
9 AM – 2 PM
PHE 250: Introduction to Public Health
Thursdays
9 AM – 2 PM
PHE 110: Introduction to Mental Health
Fridays
9 AM – 12 PM
SAT Prep (9–11) + Internship (max 6 hours)
Tutoring: Saturdays, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Fall Session 2026
College Prep Courses: September
Mental Health Enrichment Workshops: October–November (4 weeks): Saturdays 9 AM – 12 PM
Winter Session 2027
Public Health Enrichment Workshops: February – March 2027 (4 weeks): Saturdays 9 AM – 12 PM
Rites of Passage (ROP): Mid-March – Mid-April 2027