Health Exploration Scholars (HES)

This program is open to UIC undergraduate (sophomore, junior and senior) students interested pursuing a deeper exploration of the wide-variety of health science professions at UIC.

The goal of the program is to increase the number of applicants from all backgrounds to the UIC academic health sciences colleges and disciplines.

HES Program Structure/Activities

UHP faculty, staff and students posing together in the UIC bowling alley.
HES students enjoying a group activity on the UIC campus.
  • The program consists of developmental seminars to enhance understanding of the UIC health science colleges.
  • Participants meet twice a month as a collective group.
  • Students will learn more about individual professions; application deadlines, college shadowing, networking, application seminars, and self-guided seminars.
  • During the spring semester, HES participants will be encouraged to apply for summer programs both at UIC and externally that will focus on taking the MCAT, and any other activities that will provide the best possible preparation for acceptance into the health sciences colleges.
Headshot of Francisco Piña.

If you have questions about the HES program, please contact Francisco Piña, Senior Assistant Director for Advising, Recruitment and Retention at fpina@uic.edu.