The Doctors Academy (DA) is a challenging school-within-a school program at Caruthers High School for students interested in health professional careers. The program provides extended academic, personal, and career counseling as well as test preparation.
The Doctors Academy includes: Summer school enrichment programs; rigorous accelerated classes with an emphasis on math, science and writing. Study academies and workshops; special counseling and support services; parent empowerment workshops; medical or health practitioner mentors; clinical placement in medical, science or health settings. Consideration for early admission to the UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF School of Dentistry.
Caruthers High School Application
Requirements for the program:
- 2.8 GPA in math, science and English
- Two Essays (Personal statement and Health Disparity)
- Two letters of recommendation forms (Math, Science or English teachers)
- Commitment to the Doctors Academy four-year study plan
- Interest in pursuing a health degree
- Participate in summer enrichment.
- Application and teacher letter of recommendation form is available online at: https://doctorsacademy.ucsf.edu/da-admissions
Timelines - Application time October 1st - December 1st
- Interviews for finalists will be held in February
- Notices of acceptances will be sent in March
For questions: Please contact Ruth Salazar, Program Coordinator at ruth.salazar@ucsf.edu or Angela Allison, k.12 Supervisor angela.allison@ucsf.edu
Located: 155 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93701