2025 ANNUAL REPORT / FSU PATHWAY PROGRAMS 19
FSU pathway programs
Finding, recruiting and retaining exceptional students who have the desire and aptitude to pursue a degree in health care— particularly those from rural and underserved areas— is the goal of our pathway programs. Since their inception, thousands of students have been served, with many going on to pursue careers in their chosen health care professions.
SSTRIDE
Students Served: 2,816( 1994-2024)
The SSTRIDE Program is offered to students from designated middle and high schools in Florida. Of the students served, 1,581 voluntarily provided information about their college careers, with 1,492( 94.4 %) reporting enrolling in college and 677 graduating from college as of summer 2024.
Summer Institute
Students Served: 946( 2008-2024)
The Summer Institute is a weeklong, residential program designed for high school sophomores and juniors committed to pursuing a career in the medical field. Of the 637 students tracked, 100 % graduated from high school, with 629( 98.7 %) entering college( 208 choosing FSU). By summer 2024, 399 earned a college degree.
Post-College Outcomes * SSTRIDE
160
Summer Institute 86
Enrolled in graduate schools
89
65 **
Majored in science or health fields
32 51
Enrolled in medical schools
20
28
Attended FSU College of Medicine
* Of those tracked for post-college information. ** 4 participated in FSU College of Medicine’ s Bridge program, 2 participated in the College of Medicine’ s Physician Assistant program.