Precollege Program Description


New Jersey Commission on Higher Education

PRECOLLEGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Hispanic Center of Excellence Summer Youth Program

(University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey)

Program began: 1981 - Students enrolled: 25 - Sponsored by: Office of Special Programs-New Jersey Medical

School

Contact Information:

Maria L. Soto-Greene, M.D., Senior Associate Dean for Education

185 South Orange Avenue, MSB, C696

Newark, NJ 07103-2714

Phone: (973) 972-3762

Fax: (973) 972-3768

Email: sotogrml@umdnj.edu

Program Description:

The Hispanic Center of Excellence Summer Youth Program is a six-week federally funded program that begins in

June and ends in August. This program is for students who have completed the 10th- or 11th-grade and are

interested in science. During this period, students are exposed to the practice of medicine, SAT preparation, CPR

certification, anatomy instruction, participation in a research project, and visits to colleges. Career counseling and

skills development are also provided for program participants to ensure academic success.

For more information regarding this program, please contact Ms. Tanya Norment at (973) 972-3762/3763 or via e-mail

at normentm@umdnj.edu

Location of Program Services:

College campus

Sources of students served by the program:

Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 10th or 11th grade

School(s) Served: variety of high schools in the area

School District: several districts in the area

Program Services (Academic):

SAT preparation

Program Services (Other):

Visits/Tours

Career Counseling

Program Operation:

Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Summer

During School Hours

Special populations targeted by the program:

Low income

High School Students

Minorities

First Generation

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Last Updated: September 10, 2004