Rehabilitation Sciences REACH Program

The Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences (JCRS) High School REACH Program is a five-day summer program designed for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in health careers, such as athletic training, exercise science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology.

What participants gain:

• Insight into the rehabilitation sciences professions and the critical role they play in the care team
• Guidance on traditional and accelerated academic pathways from Undergraduate to
• Graduate education
• Tips for standing out on college applications, personal statements, and in interviews
• Strategies for success in undergraduate education

We welcome applicants who:

• Are rising high school juniors and seniors
• Can articulate their confirmed interest in the rehabilitation sciences’ professions
• Attend high school in the Philadelphia School District
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in health care!

Who: High school students who will be in 11th or 12th grade during the 2026-27 school year
Dates: July 2026 TBD (Weekdays Only)
Time:  9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Jefferson - East Falls Campus