Student Education Outreach Committee

October 6, 2023

Health Career Collaborative

The Health Career Collaborative is designed to foster mentorship and encourage first-generation high school students to consider healthcare careers. Throughout the year, McGovern Medical School students host monthly sessions at their respective schools. These sessions cover a wide range of topics, from medical specialties to healthcare pathways.

      • The purpose is to expose high school students to various health professions, diseases/disorders, public health issues, etc.
      • The program is designed to bring life to the possibilities of further studies and careers in medicine and the allied health sciences

        Activities include, but are not limited to:

      • Airway intubation workshops
      • Suturing skills workshops
      • Ultrasound workshops
      • Career exploration activities
      • And more!

        Role of HCC Mentor:

      • Provide mentorship to HS students
      • Lead/create lesson plans

To become a mentor or for more information, please contact Jennifer A. Ramos at [email protected].

students of Health Careers Collaborative listening to lecture students of Health Careers Collaborative program learning from peer mentorgroup photo of students involved in Health Careers Collaborative program

Emerging Health Professions

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group photo of students involved in Emerging Health Professions Program students of Emerging Health Professions program doing airway clinic students of Emerging Health Professions Program doing suturing

Social Media Advocacy

How can Instagram be used as a tool in medical education? You pick your topic of interest (ex., #TakeoverTuesdays, Scholarly Articles, Infographics, etc.), post twice a month, and collect data!

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Rebecca Mathews at [email protected]