Medical Explorations Program Application

Medical Explorations Program Application

July 27-August 7, 2026. Application deadline is March 20, 2026
All applicants must be high school graduates, currently enrolled in college and at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Students already accepted into advanced programs such as combined high school medical/dental or undergraduate medical/dental programs will not be considered.
Name

First NameLast Name
Birthdate

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Students must be at least 18 years old to complete application
Address

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
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Phone Number
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School Information
Current School
Current Year (freshman, sophomore, etc)
GPA
Expected Graduation Year
Emergency Contact Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship
Contact Number
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Personal Background
Job/Volunteer Experience
Awards and Accomplishments
Graduate School Interests

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Rules and Regulations
· Participants are expected to maintain a professional attitude at all times and in all locations (including cafeteria, offices and patient care areas) displaying kindness, and courtesy to employees, patients and visitors

· Participants will undergo mandatory training in patient confidentiality and proper behavior in a medical setting.

· Participants will be expected to report on time to prearranged areas

· Participants will be expected to call in a timely manner if they are ill or cannot attend due to a family emergency or other pressing matter.

· Long hair must be neatly styled, preferably pulled back

· No large earrings, large bracelets, large necklaces or large rings

· No perfume or cologne, chewing gum or smoking

· The dress is business casual. Some examples of this would be trousers, button down or neat polo shirt, slacks or skirts with a blouse. No jeans, tank tops, t-shirts, shirts with writing, shorts, open toe shoes, sandals or flip-flops. Dresses must be knee length or longer. No skirts

· Participants cannot use cell phones in patient areas, clinic, and the O.R.

· No photos are allowed unless permitted by physicians

I have read the above rules and regulations and understand I must agree to adhere to them if I am to be considered for participation in the Medical Explorations program.

By signing my name below, I affirm that all information in this application is true. I agree that if I do not comply with the policies stated above that I will be dismissed from the Medical Explorations program.
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Please attach to this application the following documents:
1. A 500 Word essay on why you want to be in the Medical Explorations program

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2. A copy of your current CV

Letter of recommendation #1
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3. Official transcript with verification of GPA of 3.5 or higher. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

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4. Also, 2 letters of recommendation (must come from a teacher/professor/supervisor) must be emailed directly to Jody Huffaker (jhuffaker1@utmck.edu) from the recommending person and not shared with the applicant.
NOTE:

Any applications and supporting documents received after the deadline will not be considered.

Applications will not be accepted from high school students in dual-enrollment. This program is strictly for college students who have already graduated high school at time of application and matriculated a college GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Acceptance decisions will be sent to the email listed on the application by April 2026.
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Medical Explorations Program Application

All applicants must be high school graduates, currently enrolled in college and at least 18 years old at the time of application.

Students already accepted into advanced programs such as combined high school medical/dental or undergraduate medical/dental programs will not be considered.

School Information

Emergency Contact Information

Personal Background

Rules and Regulations

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