Medical Careers Pathway
About The MCP Program
- Online applications for admission to Medical Careers Pathways for the 2027-28 school year will open November 1.
- Applications are due by January 8, 2027.
- Students who need an inter or intra-district transfer to attend MCP will be contacted with instructions. Inter District Transfers are required for students who live outside of Novato. Intra District Transfers are needed if a student’s home school is Sinaloa/San Marin High School.
- Candidates with complete applications will have a short interview and workshop on January 23, 2027 – the process helps students get to learn about the program and for faculty learn students’ interests.
- MCP placement offers will be emailed to applicants on February 5, 2027.
- Students are asked to accept MCP placement by February 12, 2027
ABOUT MEDICAL CAREERS PATHWAYS AT NHS
The mission of the Novato High School Medical Careers Pathways is to prepare students with the academic, social, and professional skills needed to be college and career ready in a medical field of their choosing. Students are introduced to numerous aspects of healthcare careers and topics.
In addition to a rigorous and college-articulated curriculum, students are exposed to a multitude of leadership opportunities that include community networking, job shadowing, student research, field trips, and community service. Medical professionals provide students with first-hand knowledge and instruction as guest teachers in the classroom.
The medical field continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in the 21st century. Successful candidates who apply to post secondary programs are well prepared with study and practice in the sciences, math, and the humanities as well as internship experiences.
These factors led Novato High School to design and implement the innovative Medical Careers Pathways program in 2017. With openings for 34 new students each school year, accepted students have an opportunity to earn both high school and college credit during the four-year progression.
For more information about the application process please contact NHS Program Specialist Shannon Morgan Miller at smorganmiller@nusd.org.