Started in 1994, the Health Science Academy (HSA) is a three year, after-school health science enrichment program for high school students - from sophomore through senior year. Located at SUNY Downstate, HSA recruits college-bound, academically talented students interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences (e.g., medicine, nursing, public health, and research). Academy Scholars come from groups that have been historically under-served and under-represented in the health sciences and higher education.

Academy instructors and guest speakers include SUNY Downstate faculty, medical and nursing students, and Academy staff. Recruited from our partner schools in Brooklyn,  Academy Scholars commit to completing six college-level modules over a period of three years and maintaining an 85 average and 85 in math and science classes. Classes are small, involving hands-on clinical exposure, case-based learning, lab tours, field trips, presentations, and dissections. 

Click here to see a poster presentation from APHA 2012 on the Role of Multi-Linguistic Students in the Dissemination of Information Related to Health Disparities. 

NOTE: Applicants can only apply in the Spring of their Freshman Year. 

Click here for 2013 HSA application.  

Click here for 2013 HSA application timeline flyer*
* NOTE: The application deadline has been extended to April 11th!