Health X connects Charleston high school students to research, mentorship, clinical exposure, and real pathways into healthcare careers.
🎓 Now accepting students — apply free in 2 minutes Sign up →Health X was founded on a simple belief: every motivated student in Charleston deserves the same access to healthcare opportunities, regardless of their background or connections.
We partner with universities, hospitals, and clinics to place students in real research labs, clinical observation programs, and innovation challenges — removing the barriers that keep talented students out of medicine and biomedical science.
Founded by Arnav Thakur, a sophomore at Bishop England High School, Health X is student-led, community-driven, and built for Charleston's future.
Explore our programsEvery program is designed around one goal: giving students the experience, mentorship, and pathways they need to succeed in healthcare.
Health X is a network — every participant plays a role in building Charleston's healthcare future.
These are the milestones Health X is building toward — ambitious, measurable, and grounded in Charleston's real needs.
Whether you're a student, a clinician, a funder, or a school — there's a role for you in Health X.
Whether you're a student ready to join, a clinician interested in mentoring, or an organization looking to partner — we'd love to hear from you.