Expectations of the Doctor & Nurse Preparatory Program students:

1. Enroll in the most rigorous, accelerated classes with an emphasis on math, science, and language arts (Honors, Advanced Placement and 20 units of college coursework on campus)
2. Commit to the four year study plan
3. Maintain a 3.0 academic grade point average
4. Participate in summer enrichment
   • Pre-9th Pre-Freshman Summer Clinic - introduction to the program
   • Pre-10th Pre-Sophomore Summer clinical rotations
   • Pre-11th Pre-Junior/Pre-Senior Summer Clinic six-week externship
   • Opportunities to get involved in research or summer courses
5. Participate in Saturday academics, study trips and activities
6. Complete a minimum of 110 hours of community service during the four years in the program
7. 225 Hours of clinical experience 
8. Enroll in the Medical Profession Development (MPD) Classes IA/IB, II, III, and IV. There are four purposes of the MPD classes.
   1. To give students the necessary skills to ensure academic success in high school and college
   2. To strengthen interpersonal and personal skills required of health care professionals
   3. To introduce professional and career specific skills via the use of the on campus clinical laboratory
   4. Prepare student for SAT testing, college admission and scholarship application
      

Doctor & Nurse Preparatory Program is supported by the following partners:

• U.C. Davis School of Medicine
• California State University, Sacramento School of Nursing
• American River College
• Mercy Hospital
• Kaiser Permanente
• Sutter Health
• Sacramento District Dental Society
• San Juan Unified School District

Student Activities and Opportunities:

Students are highly encouraged to participate in some or all of the following activities:

• Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA): Nationwide organization for students preparing for a career in the health field.  Opportunities for   competition at state and national level in public speaking, medical language and a variety of other professional skills
• Academic Decathlon: Highly competitive, compete at local and state level geared at promoting and encouraging high academic achievement and critical thinking skills
• Science Olympiad: Students compete against other high schools in individual and team competition in all areas of science with the opportunity to compete at state and national levels
• Pre-Medical School Seminars: Sponsored by U.C.D. medical admissions office       outreach program to advise students on how to become successful students and strong applicants to medical school.
• National Technical Honor Society (NTHS): Honors student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership.
• California Scholarship Federation (CSF)

Visitations
During the school year, prospective students and/or parents/guardians are welcome to visit our program.  You can schedule a visit by calling the program office at 971-7570.

Admission Procedure
Prospective 8th grade students should Call the program office, 971-7570 to receive an application or attend the Doctor & Nurse Preparatory Program information night  on October 21, 2009 at Encina.  Qualified applicants should meet the following criteria:

• The student must communicate a strong desire to enter the health care field as shown in their personal statement and possibly an interview with Encina staff.
• 7th Grade STAR test results should be at least proficient and preferably advanced in Language Arts and Math.
• The student should have have a “B” or higher grade level in math, science and language arts in the middle school years.
• Students should be ready to enroll in Geometry or Algebra 2 in the 9th grade.

Who can apply?

• 8th grade students from any San Juan Unified School District middle school, private school or out-of-district middle school.
• Current 9th grade students can apply provided they have completed required academic courses at their current high school.

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For more information, please contact:
Don Brodnansky , Coordinator Doctor & Nurse Preparatory Program
Phone: (916) 971-7570
Email: dbrodnansky@sanjuan.edu
Myrtle Berry, Principal
Phone: (916) 971-5839
Email: mberry@sanjuan.edu

Information Night- October 21, 2009 (doc file - 5,933kb)

Doctor Nurse Preparatory Program brochure (doc file - 6,003kb)

Enrollment Packet for current SJUSD Students (doc file - 5,998kb)

Enrollment Packet for non-SJUSD Students (doc file - 5,998kb)

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