NU Health Discovery Program

The NU Health Discovery Program is designed to expose undergraduate students with an interest in Allied Health Professions to a variety of professionals and the NU experience. This program is for students interested in Allied Health Professions, especially those from underrepresented communities.

This is an intensive week that will immerse participants in Allied Health Professions. At the end of the week, participants will gain exposure to multiple professions and have the information needed to be more competitive when applying for graduate studies.

Participants will have access to some of the top faculty in these professions; will have interdisciplinary opportunities; receive mentorship from current NU students, faculty, and alumni; as well as access to NU's state-of-the-art facilities.

Up to 25 applicants will be selected to participate in the NU Health Discovery Program.

Engaged, structured exposure to the following professions and their NU facilities:

• Audiology
• Genetic Counseling
• Physical Therapy
• Prosthetics/Orthotics
• Speech and Language Pathology

A network of support for the graduate school application process, built through meaningful interactions with:

• Current students
• Faculty
• Staff
• Alumni

Ongoing mentorship support through:

• Mentorship as it relates to your chosen field
• Continued mentorship and support after the conclusion of the program, through an online community built during your time in the program
• Introduction to the Chicago and Evanston community

One of the perks of this program is the amazing location where you will be learning. Not only does NU offer state-of-the-art educational facilities, but our campuses are situated in prime locations. Both our Chicago and Evanston campuses are located right on the shores of Lake Michigan, just steps away from some of the best shops and restaurants in town. While attending the program, you will be staying in Northwestern furnished dorms on the Evanston campus.