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Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program

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Overview

The Markey Cancer Center (MCC) has established a new educational pipeline program: the MCC Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program. First established as the Career Training in Oncology Program (CTOP) in 2016, the program offers Appalachian Kentucky high school and undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Kentucky the opportunity to gain cancer research, clinical, outreach and education experiences that will enrich their interest in pursuing a cancer-focused career.

Notice for Saturday Session students: Because the ACTION Program does not provide transportation to UK’s campus for monthly meetings, you may drive your vehicle to campus if you meet the following requirements/conditions. Download the ACTION Driving Contract to provide your information.

For more information on the ACTION Program's goals, cohorts and news, visit the pages below:

  • Eligibility

    To be eligible for the program, students must be one of the following:

    • Enrolled in a high school within Appalachian Kentucky as a freshman or sophomore beginning in August 2020.

    • A current 12th grade student at a high school within Appalachia Kentucky accepted as an incoming freshman for the fall 2020 semester at the University of Kentucky.

    • A current University of Kentucky freshman, sophomore or junior.

  • High School Summer Forms

    In preparation for the ACTION summer program, high school participants must review and return certain documents such as permission forms, photo waivers, a student contract and more.

    Forms for upcoming summer participants will be made available in March 2020. Please bring these completed forms to the April orientation or mail them to our office at 800 Rose Street, N09 | Ben F. Roach Building, Lexington, KY 40536-0093.

  • Key dates

    Please take note of the key ACTION Program dates for high school participants below.

    ACTION Program Academic Year Sessions 2019-2020

    • August 17-18, Louisville Trip
    • September 28
    • October 26
    • November 16
    • December 14
    • January 18
    • February 22
    • March 28
    • April 18, Summer Orientation
    • May 6, MCC Research Day

    2020 ACTION Summer Program Dates

    Saturday, May 30th - Friday, July 3rd

  • Learn more

    Looking for more information on the ACTION Program?

    Visit the About page to learn more about the program's goals, plan, outreach efforts and more, as well as additional pages for information on the ACTION Program cohorts and news.