The program offers a unique opportunity for 4th and 5th graders to engage in hands-on scientific activities and anatomical dissections led by graduate student program leaders from all seven of UIC's health sciences colleges.
The UIC Mini Health Professions Program (MHPP) is a science immersion experience designed to introduce 4th and 5th graders to the health sciences and healthcare professions. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through anatomical dissections, scientific experiments, and interactive lectures. Students explore various body systems, including neurovascular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, dental, and mental health. They gain foundational knowledge of the human body, develop critical-thinking skills through data collection and analysis, and learn about public health concerns and the social determinants of health. The program also provides exposure to different healthcare professionals and the technology used in their fields, fostering connections with mentors and role models from UIC's health sciences colleges.
A typical session includes a main lecture on an organ system, followed by small group activities such as anatomical dissections, conducting experiments with data collection and analysis, and a public health session linking the organ system to a public health concern.
This program is ideal for 4th and 5th graders from economically and educationally disadvantaged communities who are curious about health sciences and aspire to pursue careers in healthcare.
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