KIHC

Kids Into Health Careers (KIHC) is a program for young people of color who are interested in science and are curious about the possibility of a career in health care.

Did you know?

Of all the nurses, doctors, dentists in the United States, less than 10% are:

• African American
• American Indian or
• Hispanic

KIHC is about exploring health care careers – that means if you are in the program, you get:

• A paid summer internship – that you could keep for 3 years!
• A University mentor knowledgeable in your area of
• interest.
• Access and introductions to all the different health care training programs at the U.
• The opportunity to plan, work on and complete your own health care project – great for college applications!
• The possibility of earning extra credits for high school.
• Real world experience in a formal health care setting with health care professionals.

How do I apply?  (The program is full for this year)
Students of color entering either 9th, 10th or 11th grade may apply. 
The application process will involve:

• A written application,
• including an essay
• An interview
• Letters of recommendation from a teacher or youth worker and from a parent or guardian.

Do I have to know exactly what career I want to have?
No!  In fact, KIHC might help you figure that out. What you do need is:

• A good school record (grades and attendance)
• Motivation and dependability
• A willingness to work hard
• Curiosity about the future that you might have in health care!

Next Year: If you stay with the program through a second and third summer your internship grows too! The summer session increases to 6-8 weeks in length, and the stipend increases by $500 each year!