is proud to honor the 2021 graduating seniors from our youth programs.
The College of Physicians hosts summer and after-school youth programs for Philadelphia high school students from historically excluded communities who are interested in careers in healthcare and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). This past month, we celebrated the graduation of seniors from two of our programs.
program provides Philadelphia’s LGBTQIA youth with an inclusive, safe space to learn about science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and healthcare/medicine and the career opportunities they provide alongside like-minded, motivated Philadelphia LGBTQIA students and professionals. It also cultivates a greater understanding of LGBTQIA history.
is an after-school internship program for teen girls in Philadelphia and attending high school in Philadelphia who are from Africa or the African Diaspora, were born outside of the U.S. or are first-generation Americans, and have an interest in healthcare or STEM careers.
The club provides teen girls living in Philadelphia who are from Africa or the African Diaspora with academic and personal support to address issues related to schooling, ancestry, ethnicity, and the challenges of adjusting to a new culture. The facilitators of the club also provide mentorship and assistance with academic issues including tutoring, career development, and college/career preparation in a safe, positive, affirming space.
In June, we gathering in a virtual graduation ceremony to honor 13 seniors from these programs. All 13 graduated high school on time, and all 13 will be attending a two or four-year college or university in the fall. They will be pursuing such fields as psychology, nursing, cybersecurity, environmental science, chemistry, computer science, biomedical engineering, and medicine. We are proud of their accomplishments and excited to hear about their future adventures.