Della Keats Health Science Program - Summer 2026 @ UAA
High school students, are you ready to jumpstart your journey into healthcare? Join us for the Della Keats Program, a fully funded, four-week residential experience at UAA in Anchorage!
🏨 What You’ll Do:
Live on campus and experience university life
Complete health science pre-college coursework
Conduct health-related research projects
Shadow medical and healthcare professionals
✨ Why It Matters:
Named after Della Keats, an Alaska Native healer from Kotzebue, this program honors her legacy by empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders.
🧑🎓 Who Can Apply:
High school juniors and seniors (including GED students)
Passion for healthcare, medicine, or biomedical research
Preference for Alaska Native students and those off the road system
📅 Important Dates:
Application deadline: February 13, 2026
Program Dates: July 5 – August 2, 2026
💬 Hear from alumni like Chanmi Joo:
"The Della Keats program provided an incredible sense of community that I am still thankful for today."
- Chanmi Joo, Della Keats Alum & WWAMI Medical Student
Don’t wait—spots are limited! Learn more and apply: https://uaa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_25hppZFLsRJTInY
Program Info: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-health/departments/wwami/della-keats/index.cshtml
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