The CANOE Academy Pre-Health Academy

Designed for aspiring health professionals, The CANOE Pre-Health Academy offers a comprehensive four-week program with both online and on-site learning components geared towards academic and career success in health fields. Targeting graduating high school seniors and college students who come from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds, the Academy combines asynchronous online modules with a one-week residential stay at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa campus. Participants will engage in problem-based learning sessions inspired by medical school teaching methods, obtain CPR and First-Aid certifications, and gain valuable pre-health guidance plus networking opportunities. The program is proudly managed by Hawai‘i/Pacific Basin AHEC alongside university partners, guaranteeing expert oversight and a supportive educational atmosphere. Mark your calendar for the July 20 to July 27, 2025, residential experience which is fully funded with scholarships for meals and accommodation, but space is limited to 40 participants. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA, meet eligibility criteria such as being a first-generation college student or economically disadvantaged, and apply by mid-April 2025.