HIGH AIMS provides academic, career, and mentoring support to AAP students who are interested in gaining admission to health profession schools. High AIMS Scholars develop effective strategies to be successful in gateway science courses and are supported for two years. Students in their first or second undergraduate year are encouraged to apply. High AIMS Scholars are required to participate in internships, research, Saturday Career seminars, program meetings, community service activities and workshops. HIGH AIMS is administered by UCLA PRIME-LA, in partnership with AAP.
High AIMS Advisory Committee
- Dr. Gerardo Moreno
UCLA PRIME
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA - Esmeralda Trejo
Project Director | UIM Center of Excellence
UCLA Health | Department of Family Medicine
David Geffen School of Medicine - Dr. Edmond Hewlett, Professor
Associate Dean of Outreach and Diversity
UCLA School of Dentistry - Dr. Vicki Mays, Professor
Department of Health Services
UCLA School of Public Health & Special Advisor to the Chancellor on Black Life
- Dr. Alice Ho
Director of McNair Research Scholars Program
UCLA Academic Advancement Program - Dr. Kenrik Duru
Associate Professor in Residence
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA - Dr. Kyle McJunkin
Assistant Dean, Academic Programs
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health - Dr. Elizabeth Yzquierdo
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
UCLA School of Nursing
High AIMS Spring Recruitment Timeline: Applications Open Spring Quarter (April)
Students interested in High AIMS should email Program Administrator, Esmeralda Trejo, at highaims@mednet.ucla.edu
to join email list and be notified when applications open.
For More Information
For any questions or concerns, please contact High AIMS Program Administrator, Esmeralda Trejo, via email at highaims@mednet.ucla.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an AAP student to apply?
- High AIMS is only open to AAP students. You can apply to join AAP by visiting the Becoming An AAP Member page