Determined to be a Doctor Someday (D.D.S.) Program for Teens in Memphis, TN

The 2025 Determined to be a Doctor Someday (D.D.S.) Program is an initiative developed for interested students ages 14-18 who wish to pursue a career in health care or have no clue of what they want to become. The primary purpose of the Program is to provide exposure to different health care careers in a transparent yet fun and engaging format.

Students selected for the Program will come from historically marginalized populations, rural or under-resourced communities, and/or will be a first-generation college student of ANY racial/ethnic background.

Age-appropriate activities will be done and students will participate in monthly sessions from January to May with a White Coat Ceremony to celebrate those who consistently attended in June. The tentative dates for the sessions are as follows: January 25, 2025, February 22, 2025, March 22, 2025, April 12, 2025, May 10, 2025, and June 21, 2025 (white coat ceremony).

Attendance at every session is required and will be taken at each event. Not attending will lead to dismissal from the Program and disqualifies the participant from participation.

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DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST

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