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Health Careers Opportunity Program

About Us

Established in the 1980s, HCOP has impacted hundreds of college students who grow to shape the health of our region. By providing a nurturing approach and a “home away from home,” students receive the guidance and support necessary to enroll in professional health graduate schools and pursue their journey as aspiring health professionals. 

How WE Change Lives

Each year, the Health Careers Opportunity Program serves nearly 500  Fresno State students who are engaged in addressing the growing health needs of communities.  For our students, HCOP is more than just a place to learn about health careers, it’s a place where lives are changed, where students receive necessary and on-going academic support, guidance and opportunities to become aspiring health professionals. 

HCOP connects students with fundamental resources to overcome their emotional, educational, financial and social challenges.   Dedicated faculty, staff, students and the community provide a personal touch in helping each student reach their journey.  Through our many success stories, we have great confidence that our program is making a difference in the lives of our students and the communities in which they serve. 

HCOP SERVICES

  • Coordination with campus pre-health advising services
  • Pre-Health conferences
  • Health professional school site visits
  • Health professional application assistance
  • Professional development workshops
  • Information regarding research opportunities
  • Collaboration with pre-health campus clubs

Staff

Meet our Staff and Student Assistants

Lilia De La Cerda

Lilia De La Cerda, MPH

HCOP-HPP Director liliad@csufresno.edu 559.278.5748

Margarita Perry

Margarita Perry, MBA

Marketing and Event Coordinator/Graphic Designer maperry@csufresno.edu 559.278.5747

Alejandra Prado

Alejandra Prado, M.A.

Health Professions Pathways Academic Coordinator Lower Division aprado@csufresno.edu 559.278.4749

Aldair Pimentel

Aldair Pimentel, B.A.

Health Professions Pathways Outreach & Recruitment Coordinator apimentel@mail.fresnostate.edu 559.278.0259

MyTe'Anna-Jewellis Wynn-Johnson, B.A.

MyTe'Anna-Jewellis Wynn-Johnson, B.A.

Health Professions Pathways Academic Coordinator Upper Division myteanna@mail.fresnostate.edu 559.278.0483

Amanda De Anda

Amanda De Anda

Student Assistant

Berenice Jimenez Galindo

Berenice Jimenez Galindo

Student Assistant

Haylee McFall

Haylee McFall

Student Assistant

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Contact Information

Office Location:
California State University, Fresno
College of Science and Mathematics
Science 1 Building Room 101.
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Office Phone:  (559) 278-4748
Fax: (559) 278-7804
 
Mail Box
Fresno State Science 1 Building Room 136 (ARC)

Address
Fresno State
Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)
2555 E. San Ramon Ave M/S SB68
Fresno, California 93740-8034.