Southeast Regional Center AHEC Update

BCAP Program Kicks-Off 9^th Year

The 2023 Biomedical Career Advancement Program (BCAP), a summer research experience for high school students (grades 10-12) interested in pursuing careers in health science, kicked off its 9^th year in an opening ceremony on June 26, 2023. Forty-five students from metro Detroit were selected to participate in the program this year. BCAP is a collaborative program between Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSUSOM), Michigan Area Health Education Center (MI-AHEC), Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN), and Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD). BCAP was established in 2014 by Jennell White, PhD (Program Director). Dr. White is an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology at WSUSOM.

Students were matched with a faculty mentor and assigned an independent research project that will be presented at our annual research symposium. Students will also attend professional development sessions and conduct laboratory experiments throughout the program. After successfully completing the BCAP Program, students will receive a monetary award and certificate at the closing ceremony in August.

For more information about BCAP, visit: https://miahec.wayne.edu/southeast/highschool

SERC Excecutive Director Tekiendria Batts (far right) with partners from Nursing Detroit Training Center.

Michigan AHEC Southeast Regional Center Participates in Local Health Fair

Michigan AHEC’s Southeast Regional Center (SERC) recently participated in a Health, Education and Community Fair hosted by East English Village Preparatory Academy of Detroit Public School Community District. SERC was joined by one of its partners Nursing Detroit Training Center and was privileged to offer interactive demonstrations to students interested in health science careers.

HCD Launches Scholars Summer Program

Dr. Smitherman pictured with 2023 HCD Scholars.

The Southeast Regional Center (SERC) recently launched their new HCD Scholars summer program; an engaging 8-week paid summer internship opportunity for college students interested in various health care careers. HCD Scholars is an initiative of the SERC host site – Health Centers Detroit, under the direction of CEO Herbert C. Smitherman Jr, MD, MPH, FACP. The program is designed for students from diverse backgrounds, as experiential learning, in preparation for their health care career. HCD Scholars aims to equip students who have a strong interest in providing care to medically underserved communities.