Dear Participant,
Thank you for your interest in the HHCP YOUTH-MED Mentorship Program! This program, a collaboration between Help for Healthcare Professionals, Inc. (HHCP) and Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), is designed to provide aspiring healthcare professionals with meaningful mentorship, hands-on training, and career exposure.
About HHCP
Help for Healthcare Professionals, Inc. (HHCP) is a nurse-owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in April 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. HHCP is dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals through education, mentorship, and crisis relief to strengthen the future healthcare workforce.
Building the Pipeline for Healthcare’s Future
The healthcare workforce shortage remains a critical challenge that requires collaboration between medical schools, healthcare institutions, and the broader community. The YOUTH-MED program is committed to developing a sustainable pipeline by challenging youth to explore diverse pathways to a rewarding career in healthcare.
This innovative mentorship initiative includes a summer-intensive experience, where students receive guidance from experienced professionals while gaining hands-on exposure to healthcare careers. Additionally, faculty mentors participate in a structured mentorship curriculum to enhance their ability to support and inspire students. The program’s inter-professional approach promotes collaboration among physicians, educators, and community leaders, ensuring a holistic learning experience that prepares students for success.
YOUTH-MED Program Pathways
(Exposure & Experiential Learning)
Physician Mentorship
Nursing & Allied Health
Health Tech Academy
To help us provide you with the best mentorship experience, please complete this survey. Your responses will help us match you with a mentor and tailor the program to your interests and learning goals.
All responses are confidential and will be used in statistical form only. If you have any questions, please contact youthmed@hhcpinc.org.
Note:
Minors - parents will need to complete this form and provide consent.
After reviewing your application, additional emails will follow with details about your mentor, schedule, and based on your specific needs.
Criteria
1. Must be a Georgia resident
2. Must be age 13-20 years old
3. Must be able to complete a minimum of 30 hours (in-person)
4. Have availability for program activities between June 5th and July 18th
5. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better
6. Must reside in the Northeast Georgia area (physician, nursing & allied health pathway)
NOTE: Health Tech Pathway open to Georgia residents of any City
7. Must be interested in exploring or pursuing healthcare careers
8. Must submit a 500 word written response to one of the following prompts:
Personal Motivation & Career Goals: Why do you want to pursue a career in healthcare, and how do you see the YOUTH-MED program helping you achieve your goals?
Problem-Solving in Healthcare: Identify a healthcare issue that concerns you and explain how you, as a future healthcare professional, could contribute to addressing it.
The Role of Mentorship in Your Journey: Describe a time when a mentor, teacher, or role model guided you. What qualities do you believe make a great mentor, and how do you hope to grow through mentorship in this program?
Questions: Email the team at youthmed@hhcpinc.org***
Please submit your application by APRIL 15TH and we will notify you if you have been selected for this program.
Sincerely,
Veronica Jackson, HHCP Program Manager
