| Key element |
Components for viability |
| Sustainability plan |
Plans are incorporated from the inception of the program for long-term sustainability, including how to ensure stable and adequate funding. |
| Local biomedical workforce needs |
The precollege program responds to local community workforce needs for biomedical professionals. |
| Host undergraduate university |
An undergraduate university with strong STEM resources, infrastructure, and community engagement hosts the program and provides a well-suited long-term organizational home. |
| Pipeline to science-rich university |
As students matriculate into college, an undergraduate university (either the host university or others in proximity) with strong STEM majors provides a direct pipeline for academically competitive students and offers academic support and financial aid. |
| Graduate and professional biomedical training |
When students complete undergraduate training, universities are accessible that offer graduate and professional biomedical degrees with supportive academic environments, career guidance, and financial aid. |
| Local workforce commitment |
The local workforce makes a commitment to biomedical job development, outreach, and hiring of diverse applicants. |
