HOPE Institute
HOPE Institute
The HOPE Institute is a week-long free camp held during the month of July, At the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora.
Students invited to this camp will receive a variety of experiences, helping them take their first steps in discovering a career in the health professionals industry. This includes but is not limited to:
- The Anatomy in Clay® learning system.
- Hands-on workshops involving suturing labs, personal statement building, and Neuroanatomy.
- Healthcare simulations with live actors, SimMan® 3G and Gaumard Manikins.
- Anatomy lab experience.
- Laboratory experiences with the CU Anschutz School of Pharmacy.
- Presentations from UCCS and CU Anschutz faculty, staff, and students on their professions, their healthcare career journeys, and what it takes to get there. And more!
Students must be under 18 in August to be eligible to participate in the COAHEC HOPE Institute.
Watch the Students' experience from our 2024 HOPE Institute Camp in the Video!
We are excited to announce that the 2025 COAHEC HOPE Institute application is officially OPEN!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be under 18 years old by August 1, 2025.
- Applicants must be high school students.
- Students who have completed 3 or more COAHEC HOPE Program sessions have a higher chance of being accepted into the 2025 COAHEC HOPE Institute.
Important dates:
- Application Deadline: Applications will close on May 31, 2025.
- Acceptance Dates: Acceptance letters will be sent by June 6, 2025.
Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your skills and knowledge!