Fall 2026-Spring 2027 Health Professions Exploration Program (HPEP) Application

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The MUSC College of Health Professions' Health Professions Exploration Program (HPEP) is a career exploration program for high school and undergraduate college students interested in the health professions. The HPEP features six of the College of Health Professions' academic programs: Cardiovascular Perfusion, Health Administration, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. Program sessions are held once or twice a month on Saturdays. During the sessions, student participants are provided opportunities to learn about health professions, receive information that will assist with preparation to graduate school, and engage in activities that support career planning and professional development.

Please complete the application below to apply for the HPEP. Please email Erica Martino (martinoe@musc.edu) if you have any questions regarding the application.

HPEP Applications close on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 at 11:59pm (EST).

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College Student Applicants: Are you a first generation college student (neither my mother nor my father attended college)?

High School Student Applicants: Will you be a first generation college student (neither my mother nor my father attended college)?

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My mother nor my father attended college

My mother or father attended college but did not graduate/ finish their degree.

At least one of my parents attended college and graduated with their degree.

College Student Applicants: Were you the first person in your family to graduate high school (neither my mother nor my father graduated high school)?

High School Student Applicants: Will you be the first person in your family to graduate high school (neither my mother nor my father graduated high school)?

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Please select any of the following statements that apply to your childhood or current life experiences.

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I grew up in a single parent household.

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My parent(s) or caregiver(s) have served or currently serve in the military.

English is not my first language.

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Please select the one academic program track/field that best fits your career goals/interest?
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Have you previously participated in a student career exploration or pathway program through the MUSC College of Health Professions?

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If yes, please state which program and when.

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Upload a 1-2 page typed Personal Statement Essay. In the essay please:

1). Tell us about yourself.

2). Describe a challenge or setback that you have experienced as a child or young adult and how you responded to it or are working to address it. What did you learn from the experience, and how has it influenced the way you approach challenges today?

3). Describe your involvement in any leadership, academic, and/or volunteer experiences and the skills you have gained from these experiences. If you have not engaged in any extra-curricular activities, please share the barriers that have prevented your involvement in extra-curricular activities.

4). Explain your future career goals.

5). Explain why you are interested in becoming a part of the Health Professions Exploration Program (HPEP).

6). Describe what you hope to gain out of participating in the HPEP.

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Please upload your resume.

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Please Upload Your Unofficial Transcript (College) or Most Recent Report Card (High School). If you cannot upload it, please have it emailed to Ms. Erica Martino at email address: martinoe@musc.edu by the application deadline.

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Are you available and willing to participate in the HPEP continuously from December 2026- April 2027?

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