Sign up for Discovery 2021 Summer Program
In-Depth Learning About the Health Professions
The Discovery program is a 2-week program for underrepresented minority high school students in the Inland Empire interested in the health careers. This event takes place on the Loma Linda University campus which gives high school students the opportunity to participate in an interactive learning environment, highlighting patient care and careers in Allied Health, Behavioral Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health. Daily team-building activities and a day of community service in the local community round out the two-week program. A third week of shadowing is available to select students, 17 1/2 years of age and older. Lunch and snacks are provided, and housing is available for students living in further areas of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Dates
The 2021 Discovery program will take place July 11 - to July 23rd
- July 11: Orientation
- July 12-16: Week one (all students)
- July 19-23: Week two (all students)
- July 26-29: Observations in hospital setting (must be 17 1/2 years or older)- Tentative due to Covid-19 restrictions
Application Requirements
Applicants should be currently in high school at the time of application. In addition to the completed application, students will need to submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or clergy, a 200 word essay on the applicant's interest in the health sciences, and make a $35 non-refundable application fee.
Application
Application for the 2021 Discovery program is now open.
Contact
Email: LLUpipelines@llu.edu
Address: 24945 Mound St. Loma Linda, CA. 92350