High School Program
Student Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Professions (StEP-UP)
Program Components
Program Benefits
Select high school students who demonstrate an interest in science and medicine will:
- Interact with MCW medical and graduate students, as well as practicing physicians.
- Explore career opportunities in medicine, research, and other health professions.
- Participate in professional and personal development sessions.
- Participate in hands-on demonstrations of basic biomedical and clinical science principles to help prepare them for research in a lab setting.
- Receive advising from program staff regarding high school and college courses.
- Participate in advanced programming to complement current science curriculum.
Curriculum
- Personal Development - Helps to give students the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and to become informed, active, and responsible citizens.
- Professional Development - The curriculum aims to help students develop the goals, skills, and attributes necessary for success as a student, an applicant to a professional program, and a career professional.
- Hands-on Activities - Help students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as gain exposure to materials, and equipment in a lab setting.
- Preparation for the Next Step - Students will be given resources and instructions to help prepare them for college.
Parent/Guardian
We believe parent support and participation translates to active and engaged students. Parental sessions will:
- Provide workshops and training materials for parents on how to improve their child’s study skills or learning in various academic subjects.
- Engage families in opportunities to work with their children in setting their academic, college and career goals.
- Provide interaction with community partners, MCW staff, faculty, and students to share resources for parents at orientation.
Program Dates
- August 1, 2022: Applications Open
- September 30, 2022: Application Deadline
- November 5, 2022: Orientation
- December 10, 2022: Session 1
- January 21, 2023: Session 2
- February 18, 2023: Session 3
- March 18, 2023: Session 4
- April 15, 2023: Session 5
Attendance is mandatory for each session.
2022 Program Timeline
Aug. 1
Applications Open
Sept. 30
Application Deadline
Nov. 5
Orientation Day!
High School Requirements and Application Procedure
Application
Application
Applications open for the 2022-2023 school year August 1, 2022.
Deadline to apply is September 30, 2022.
Eligibility
Eligibility
To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Be from a background that is underrepresented in medicine.
- Be able to travel to the MCW-Milwaukee campus for each session.
- Students must have a 2.8 GPA minimum to apply
Please note: Children of MCW faculty and staff are not eligible to apply for StEP-UP.
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Submit completed application with personal statement.
- Submit recommendation from science teacher or influential adult.
- Submit copy of transcripts with application.
- Be available for in-person interview.
Meet The StEP-UP Team
Adrienne German
High School Outreach Coordinator
STEP-UP Middle and High School Coordinator
Ali Syed
2023-2023 High School Curriculum Chair