Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Contact
Name:
Nannette Fromm, EdM
She / Her / Hers
Position:
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
901 Walnut Street 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email:
JCRS.Diversity@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
Outreach & Recruitment
Readiness, Exploration, & Application for Careers in Health (REACH) Program
The Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences (JCRS) 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!
Being in the program has solidified my desire to be an occupational therapist. Everyone was so supportive, and it really left such a positive, motivating impact on my life.