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How to Apply

Application Information

Thank you for your interest in the Duke Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)!

Applications for our 2026 cohort are now open. Apply here!

https://forms.gle/B3HxHVJcW72iwCag6

Eligibility Requirements

Students applying to HPREP should:

– Be a high school student in grades 9–11.
– Demonstrate a strong interest in healthcare sciences.
– Be able to attend at least 6 out of 8 program sessions.

Application Components

To apply, all students must submit:
1. Professional resume with extracurricular activities

2. Responses to the following essay prompts:

– In 3-4 sentences, tell us why you are interested in participating in HPREP.

– In no more than 300 words, describe a fictional character, historical figure, or creative work (art, music, science, etc.) that has impacted your perspective of healthcare, potential career choices, or life goals.

3. Semi-professional headshot taken at shoulder level or above
4. Unofficial transcript or grades from your school’s online portal – screenshot(s) or picture(s)