Description - PREP is a summer enrichment program for African-American college students who are considering a professional health career. The primary goal of this program is to increase the number of African-Americans applying to & gaining entrance into professional health schools. It is accomplished through a rigorous schedule that strengthens participants' basic science foundation, enhances their academic & reasoning skills, & provides pre-professional career information and guidance. Program provides housing @ ETSU campus, & stipends to cover meals & personal expenses. Limited travel allowances are also available to assist in transpo to & from the program.

Application Deadline - March 1, 2006 (Applications will be accepted until program is full)

Application information or additional details, contact Dr. Eugene Kline, advisor for TPLPHFP at Tennessee Technological University, Foster Hall 208, Box 5055, Cookeville, TN 38505 or e-mail to Ekline@tntech.edu or go the their website at com.etsu.edu/prep or email them at prep@etsu.edu or call 423-439-2034