Academic and Student Services

Program Benefits

Select high school students who demonstrate an interest in science and medicine will:

• Interact with MCW medical and graduate students, as well as practicing physicians.
• Explore career opportunities in medicine, research, and other health professions.
• Participate in professional and personal development sessions.
• Participate in hands-on demonstrations of basic biomedical and clinical science principles to help prepare them for research in a lab setting.
• Receive advising from program staff regarding high school and college courses.
• Participate in advanced programming to complement current science curriculum.

Curriculum

• Personal Development - Helps to give students the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and to become informed, active, and responsible citizens.
• Professional Development - The curriculum aims to help students develop the goals, skills, and attributes necessary for success as a student, an applicant to a professional program, and a career professional.
• Hands-on Activities - Help students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as gain exposure to materials, and equipment in a lab setting.
• Preparation for the Next Step - Students will be given resources and instructions to help prepare them for college.

Parent/Guardian

We believe parent support and participation translates to active and engaged students. Parental sessions will:

• Provide workshops and training materials for parents on how to improve their child’s study skills or learning in various academic subjects.
• Engage families in opportunities to work with their children in setting their academic, college and career goals.
• Provide interaction with community partners, MCW staff, faculty, and students to share resources for parents at orientation.

Attendance is mandatory for every session.

• Students meet one Saturday per month during the academic school year.
• A tentative schedule will be provided to all accepted students.