CAMINO A LA MEDICINA (CALM)
High School Cohort, Houston
Your roadmap from high school to a future in healthcare.
What is CALM?
CALM is a mentorship and college-readiness program for high school students who want to explore careers in medicine and healthcare (MD, nursing, PA, PT, dentistry, public health, biomedical, and more)
What you get in CALM?
Mentorship & role models:
Connect with healthcare professionals and college/medical students.
A step-by-step roadmap:
Classes, extracurriculars, volunteering, leadership, and planning by grade (9–12).
Accountability & community:
Cohort support so you don’t do it alone.
College & financial aid support:
Guidance on building a competitive application, scholarships, and planning.
Our Partner: First Gen Texas (High School Cohort)
For the HS cohort, CALM partners with First Gen Texas, a Houston-based nonprofit whose mission is to provide free college counseling, mentorship, and bilingual support—helping students build strong academic/extracurricular foundations and secure financial aid and scholarships. They also provide checklists and resources (including FAFSA and SAT/ACT prep
resources).
Who should join?
- Students in grades 9-12 who are interested in healthcare
- Students who are exploring (not sure yet is okay!)
- Students who want a clear plan and support for college admissions + financial aid
How to Join?
Complete the interest form and we’ll follow up with orientation details and next steps