To increase the number of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who are educated, trained and employed in the health professions.

We accomplish this by:

• increasing awareness of career opportunities in the health professions
• cultivating interests in pursuit of health professions
• enhancing opportunities to gain access to formal training and education programs in health professions
• increasing the probability of success in completing formal training and education programs in the health professions

NC-HCAP envisions a society with equitable access to culturally competent health care across all racial and ethnic groups irrespective of geographic location (urban or rural) or socioeconomic status - in short, a society where no health disparities exist.

Antonio Braithwaite, DDS, MPH
After enrolling at UNC, Antonio Braithwaite became involved with NC-HCAP and participated in the SEP Program. Thanks to the support and resources from NC-HCAP, Dr. Braithwaite was accepted into every dental school he applied to, and attended UNC on a full academic scholarship. Dr. Braithwaite currently owns Sanford Pediatric Dentistry in rural Lee County, where he is the only pediatric dentist within four counties.