Collinsville, Oklahoma May 22, 2006 Chance Turnbull Award

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Chance Turnbull was recently notified that he was one of fourteen out of sixty eight applicants nationwide selected to attend Headlands Indian Health Careers Program. This program will be held at the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman, Oklahoma. This program is an intense academic enrichment and reinforcement program consisting of mini-block courses in calculus, chemistry, physics, biology, writing and other communication skills.

Students are selected based on their grade point average, motivation, aptitude and their expressed interest to enter a health science career. All expenses are paid and participants are provided with free room, board and tuition during the eight week program, as well as transportation. Each participant will receive a $500 stipend over the course of the summer.

The courses are designed to increase the student's background and skills so they are better prepared for the required college-level math and science course work in pre-health programs. These courses improve study habits for college work, raise the student's chances of success in college, and increase the probability of admission to a health professional school. Topics are presented in a series of lectures and laboratories, supplemented with individual tutors.

The program also informs students of the variety of health careers available, especially the need for American Indian health professionals. Special lectures concerning medicine and the healing arts in American Indian culture will be given by prominent American Indian health personnel.

-- Janice Fields -- Collinsville Indian Education

Chance's 2006 CHS Grad Page on cvilleok.com