HEALTH CAREERS ACCESS PROGRAMS

What is it?

• Located at the University of Manitoba, the HCA program provides a support network designed to increase student success.
• The program is exclusive to Aboriginal (Métis, Status, Non-Status, Inuit) residents of Manitoba with a strong interest in becoming Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists or Physical/Occupational Therapists.

Who is eligible?

• The priority groups are those individuals who have not had the opportunity for successful University experience due to social, economic, geographic and cultural barriers, or lack of formal education.
• Applicants must be Aboriginal (Status Indian, Non-Status Indian, Métis or Inuit) and be a resident of Manitoba.
• Must qualify for regular University entrance or be a mature student.
• Successful applicants are chosen in the spring for the fall term.

What Services are Provided?

• Personal and Academic Counselling
• Tutorial Services
• In August an extensive orientation to university expectations
• An extended chemistry and physics credit course for students who do not have a strong science background
• A staff-taught credit course on study skills and exam preparation
• A limited amount of financial assistance in the form of a bursary may be available to some students who have no other means of funding, or who exemplify the greatest need.
• Students in HCS programs who are successful in their applications to a professional health career are offered a place in the second level access Professional Health Program (PHP).

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