Health Equity Scholars Program (HESP)

Health Equity Scholars Program (HESP)

In 2023, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine launched the Health Equity Scholars Program. This two-year cohort program targets first and second-year Virginia Tech students, including those from historically underrepresented groups, who are pursuing careers in medicine and research, in partnership with designated Virginia Tech Living Learning Communities (LLCs). This program provides experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students interested in healthcare. A primary goal of HESP is to expand the students’ network and increase their awareness of opportunities in the health professions, with a specific focus becoming a physician.

Target audience and eligibility criteria

• Current resident of selected LLCs
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must submit a Health Equity Scholar Application
• Scholars are only accepted in the Fall of each academic year

2025 Interest Meeting

September 2025 (New Students)

Applications

The application for new cohort members will open in September 2025.

Program expectations

• Students invited to participate in the program must be actively engaged in all facets of Health Equity Scholars
• Students must be available for the two-year cohort
• Students are required to attend the MEDS-E Bootcamp

Schedule:

Sessions will be determined by each Living Learn Community. Please contact your community leader or email us at Inclusivevtc@vt.edu for more information about scheduling.