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THE JOURNEY OF A DR. LEVI WATKINS, JR. SCHOLAR
WE LCOME
A b o u t t h e P r o g r a m
Tennessee State University established the Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute in honor of this renowned heart surgeon and alumnus. The Institute is comprised of five components: Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Meharry/TSU Medical/Dental Accelerated Pathway program; Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Healthcare Scholars Accelerated Pathway Program; Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Society; Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Lecture Series; and Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Scholarship. These components exemplify the principles that Dr. Watkins, Jr. espoused: academic excellence, dedication to the medical profession, equality and justice in medical education, commitment to mentoring students and service to mankind.
T HE J OURNE Y A P P L I C A T I O N P R O C E S S
High school students with a 3.5 GPA and at least a 28 on the ACT or a 1310 on the SAT are eligible. Apply first to Tennessee State University and complete the separate application for the Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute.
After successful completion of the application the perspective scholar is interviewed by a panel of Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College Administrators.
Once the interview process is completed, selected scholars are offered a scholarship that includes full tuition, fees, and room and board
B E N E F I T S
Students enrolled in the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Institute Accelerated pathway program receive:
1) Dr. Levi Watkins scholarship, includes full tuition, fees, and room and board
2) Accelerated access to medical school, earn a Biology degree in 3 years.
3) Residence in TSU’s newest living and learning facility.
4) Access to Watkins Scholars Cohort, includes mentoring, shadowing and research opportunities.
R E S I D E N C E L I F E
Residence Facility – New Residence Hall (NRH) Projected opening date: August 1 st 2022 Room type: double room & semi- suite Rooms will be reserved for cohort Housing application opens on March 1 st
THE PROGRAM O R I E N T A T I O N
Orientation is a series of activities planned to introduce Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Scholars to the purpose, goals and activities of the Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute and to the outstanding contributions of Dr. Watkins, Jr. to the field of medicine and to the increase of African Americans in the field of medicine. It is also designed to help scholars understand the educational opportunities available to them and best practices for success as they get acquainted to college life. Introduction to the field of medicine and dentistry is also an important part of Orientation. Meharry Medical College along with other medical schools provide the experiences to familiarize scholars with the medical and dentistry field and environment as they began their journey to become physicians and dentists.
C U R R I C U L U M
Your participation in this program will require additional educational work on Fridays and some Saturdays. All additional educational activities are designed to continue to prepare the student for entrance tests and interviews for medical/dental school.
The curriculum for the accelerated pathway program is rigorous. It is designed to ensure students success in the completion of undergraduate studies and the transition to medical school.
This program will require summer school enrollment. This will include course work, research and shadowing opportunities with Meharry Medical College and other Medical School partners.
C O - C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S
The Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) training benefits students in navigating the rigorous STEM curriculum needed to progress to professional school. Students will participate in CARS training emphasizing problem-solving and test-taking skills. This is preparation for the MCAT and the DAT entrance exams. Kaplan is the current provider for this training. Mentoring in Medicine (MIM) provides a curriculum that will increase students’ competitiveness for entry into medical school. The MIM curriculum includes Skills, Social and Emotional Intelligence Building, Leadership Development, Personal Fund Development Strategies, Biomedical Industry Work-Based Learning Opportunities, Mentoring, and Patient Training.
C A M P U S L I F E
The Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute accelerated pathways are academic driven programs that require dedication, commitment and sacrifice.
We encourage the students to find a healthy balance between academics and college life so that they may enjoy the complete college experience.
Participation in extra curriculum activities are encouraged and supported.
C O MM U N I T Y S E R V I C E
The Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute has partnered with area schools, (elementary, middle and high school) for community service partnerships. The participants are dedicated to mentoring, tutoring, educational and social activities. At Tennessee State University our motto is “Think. Work and Serve”. This motto is continued throughout the program and resonated within our Big Blue Family.
Your Big Blue Family is waiting on YOU!
www.tnstate.edu/watkins
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