Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2501FY0001 Minority Students Health Careers Motivation Program
Requester:		Astrid Mack, Ph.D.			Organization:		University of Miami School of Medicine
Project Title:		Minority Students Health Careers Motivation Program			Date Submitted:		2/15/01 3:54:48 PM
Sponsors:		Walter Campbell
Statewide Interest:		Prog. reinforces motivation and interest in a career in med. & increases diversity among applicants
Recipient:		University of Miami School of Medicine			Contact:		Astrid Mack, Ph.D.
		1600 NW 10th Avenue			Contact Phone:		(305) 243-5998
		Miami 33136
Counties:		Dade
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
A seven-week mini medical education experience is provided, along with information on applying to medical school and standardized test-taking strategies.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
More competitive applicants for medical school and increase diversity in the medical profession.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$200,000
Total cost of the project:			$200,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		None
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000		Amount:		$100,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$200,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Yes
	Agency:		Education, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Education
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Minority Students Health Careers Program Report
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Miami-Dade Delegation Meeting
	Meeting Date:		1/17/01