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LAUNCH Junior Academy

LAUNCH Junior Academy at MCG is designed for middle school students who are interested in healthcare careers and want to grow in leadership and academic success. Students will spend time on the Medical College of Georgia campus learning directly from current medical students and faculty in a structured, supportive environment.

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Highlights

Ideal Student

Middle School Students

Grades: 6 - 8th grade

Interested

Must be interested in healthcare careers

Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants submit an essay and provide their transcript for review. Selection is limited to a small cohort of students and applying does not guarantee acceptance.

Applications open annually July 15th – August 3rd

Selected students will be notified by September (of the year that they apply).

Students are required to commit to attending two class sessions. Specific class dates may vary from year to year; however, the exact schedule will be released and made readily available during the application process so families can plan accordingly.

We become what we see!

Partners

MCG Student Planning Team

Herjot Cheema, MD

Avni Sawant, MD

Carrington Moore, MD

Dhruti Trivedi, MD

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