Health Science Scholars Program (HSSP)

Health Sciences Scholars Program

Alice Lloyd Residence Hall
100 Observatory

Professor Michelle O'Grady (Nursing), Director

Phone: (734) 763-6091

Program Information

Fax: (734) 763-6098

Website: www.lsa.umich.edu/mlc/hssp.html

  

email: HSSP@umich.edu

  


Created in 2001 as a collaborative effort between LS&A and UM's health schools, the Health Sciences Scholars Program (HSSP) is a University of Michigan Living/Learning community, offering first-year students interested in pursuing the health sciences and professions an excellent academic experience set in a supportive and focused residence hall community. The goal of the program is to enrich our students' preparation for study in the health sciences by fostering exploration of a wide range of health career opportunities, encouraging understanding of and engagement in UM's diverse community, and supporting students in their transition to the University of Michigan.

The program brings students together with faculty and practitioners from schools and programs with significant offerings in health-related fields, including LS&A, Dentistry, Engineering, Information, Kinesiology, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work. By providing academic coursework and guidance, co-curricular programming and activities, and on-site academic advising tailored to students exploring careers in the health sciences, the program provides rich opportunities for close interaction among students, faculty, and health science professionals.

HSSP students participate in a required, rigorous, two-credit, two-term course (UC 105 and UC 106) that combines examination of current issues in healthcare and exposure to a variety of health care professionals and settings with analysis and writing. Through "job-shadowing" of health science professionals, students learn first-hand the importance of working collaboratively with those from many disciplines and backgrounds to develop multi-faceted approaches to many problems.

Approximately 120 first-year students and 50 advanced students participate in a variety of co-curricular activities and programs.

Pre-Medicine

LS&A students who wish to prepare for a career in medicine should elect courses that lead to completion of degree requirements and simultaneously fulfill the pre-medical requirements of the medical schools of their choice.