Health Professions Exploration Program
Students in simulation room

Health Professions Exploration Program

June 8-13 & June 22-27, 2025

Health Professions Exploration Program LogoThe Health Professions Exploration Program is a week-long program designed for incoming (2025-2026) high school juniors and seniors who are interested in a career helping others through the health care industry. Participants will come to Meet, Explore and Experience a variety of health care professions and academic programs with a small cohort of like-minded high school students.

 

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Campers preparing slides for microscope

Camper practicing taking blood pressure

"I got to learn a lot about certain aspects of health that I didn’t even know were departments or things you could do. The program opened my eyes and gave me perspective on many ways you can help people and it was very interactive. I would 1000% recommend if you want to go into health care .” – 2024 participant

 

As part of the program, students will:

Meet

  • Other high school students interested in a health care career.
  • K-State alumni currently enrolled in professional school or working in the area as health care professionals.
  • K-State faculty with expertise in areas of human health.
  • Current K-State students pursuing a career as a health care professional.
  • K-State health professions advisors.

Explore

  • A variety of professions that focus on human health including areas such as health care providers, food safety experts, public health professionals, illness and disease researchers and more.
  • Academic programs that focus on human health and prepare students to become successful health care professionals.
  • How professions focused on health care work together to provide a holistic approach to their patients and clients.
  • Professional school applications and how to become a competitive applicant.

Experience

  • Living on campus in the residence halls.
  • Hands-on activities that explore the different areas of health care.
  • All that K-State has to offer!

Due to the high demand for this program, registration for the 2025 sessions will be done through an application process.
Applications are available January 21 - February 20.

For more information:

Apply for the 2025 sessions here.

Interest List button

Applications are due February 20 by 11:59 p.m. 20 students will be accepted for each session.