PARTNERS

The Retzky College of Pharmacy-Urban Health Program continues its strong partnership with the Chicago Public School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE). The CTE are CPS schools with focused high schools dedicated to educating their students in health profession curriculum. The Retzky College of Pharmacy routinely host students from the various academies during spring break. Selected students also participate in the Urban Pathways Summer Program. Several of these students also participate in the internships program offered throughout the year working with faculty and staff for further exposure to the profession of pharmacy.

The Retzky College of Pharmacy-Urban Health Program has partnered with the Southland College Prep Charter High School to assist students transition across the education continuum from high school to post-secondary education and beyond. In addition to a select group of students participating in RCOP and Walgreens Urban Pathways Summer Program, the College provides yearlong support to students who have an interest in the health profession, exposing students to pharmacy careers.

The Urban Health Program in the Retzky College of Pharmacy collaborates across campus with support programs that serve diverse students. A few key partners are listed below:

• African American Academic Network (AAAN)
• African American Cultural Center
• Hispanic Center of Excellence
• Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services Program (LARES)
• Native American Support Program (NASP)
• Rafael Cintrón Ortiz Latino Cultural Center
• TRIO Programs
• Urban Health Program Resource Office
• CHANCE Program
• UIC Admissions
• Office of Student Success and Belonging