The Medical College of Georgia is proud to provide an exciting opportunity, from one of our oldest healthcare pathway programs in the United States that begun in 1970 the SEEP Pathway Program.
Our SEEP Program, which is a six-week virtual program for students who are Georgia residents and are current enrolled high school juniors and seniors or recent graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence and expressed a passion towards a career in the medicine. This program has three levels: Pre-College, Intermediate College and Advanced College. Participants are assigned at level based on science prerequisite courses. Each track helps prepares students for a future career in the health sciences with an emphasis on medicine, through an extensive academic that includes courses in various biomedical sciences exposure, networking opportunities and guest speakers.
More than 2,300 students have participated in the program, with around 70% of the graduates going into health-related careers. According to a 2020 analysis completed, the direct impact of SEEP on the economic health communities is estimated to be $146.9 million annually, supporting 33,315 jobs as well as direct and indirect tax revenue of $24.3 million and 95% of these impacts are in the state of Georgia.
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Senior Mudia Ogala was walking the halls of Westside Comprehensive High School one day last month when he noticed a flyer calling for young problem solvers to participate in a TED Talk event. Ogala immediately applied. Once accepted, he started researching and developing a presentation following the theme “Breaking Barriers.” Ogala gave his speech on overcoming the fentanyl crisis at the TEDxYouth Evans event on Sunday, March 3.
He decided to pursue the topic of fentanyl use after hearing a story that impacted him. “I heard about the story of a mother who lost her child to fentanyl overdose, and I was so shocked that something could kill somebody so quickly and that many people were unaware of these dangers,” said Ogala. “Simply put, I think... this fentanyl crisis disproportionately affects younger people. I feel like as a younger person, I have a duty to raise awareness about it because it is affecting people in similar age groups.”
While he had no previous TEDTalk experience, Ogala was familiar with public speaking. He gave a speech before the Jostens Ring Ceremony as a member of the Ring Committee at Westside. However, researching and learning complex medical jargon for his TEDTalk was a new and challenging experience. “There were certain healthcare-related words that I did not know. I had to become familiar with my topic, and once I fully understood what the topic was about and the origins behind it, I was able to properly address it,” he said.
He spent weeks refining his speech with the help of a TEDTalk event coach. The coach reviewed the material and gave suggestions to help Ogala polish his words. He presented his speech along with thirteen young speakers from around the CSRA.
Ogala says the biggest takeaway from his TEDTalk experience is becoming a better speaker through a topic he quickly became passionate about. “I definitely want to become a better speaker, I want to raise more awareness about this crisis, and I just want to have a stronger voice and be engaged in my community,” he said.
After graduating high school, Ogala dreams of becoming a doctor to impact people’s lives positively. He plans to attend Augusta University. “I think that there are a lot of ways that I and others can help end the fentanyl crisis. Even after this speech, I will continue to work in this field,” he said.
How to apply SEEP Pre-College Summer Program
The 2025 SEEP online application enrollment will open October 21, 2024 - March 01, 2025 !
PLEASE read the instructions before completing your application.
2025 PRE-COLLEGE SEEP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS SEEP Pre-COLLEGE: APPLY
If you have questions, please email us, at SEEP@augusta.edu
There is no cost to participate in these programs. Participants will receive a stipend of $483.00 per month (June & July), to help with program expenses. Final stipends are contingent upon student making at least a "B" in all program courses.
The program has a core curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for a future career in the health professions through an extensive academic program that includes noncredit courses to prepare students for upper level premedical coursework such as:
The Medical College of Georgia is excited to welcome you to the world of virtual platform of learning with our pathway SEEP College program. SEEP College is a six week summer program created with two levels: Intermediate College (Junior level) and Advanced College (Senior or recent graduates level). This intensive online summer design is based on science prerequisite courses, led by our renowned and dedicated campus medical faculty to provide driven students who seek a career in medicine an opportunity build a successful foundation towards applying to medical school.
Each track helps prepare students for a future career in the health sciences, with an emphasis on medicine through an extensive academic program that includes:
Participants at these levels receive college credit for biomedical science courses offered in the program.
There is no cost to participate in these programs. Participants will receive a stipend of $675 per month (June and July) to help with any program expenses. Final stipends are contingent upon student making at least a "B" in all program courses.
How to apply for SEEP College Summer Program
The 2025 SEEP online application enrollment will open October 21, 2024 - March 01, 2025!
PLEASE read the instructions before completing your application.
2025 SEEP COLLEGE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS SEEP College: APPLY
If you have questions, please email us, at SEEP@augusta.edu