Overview

EXPLORE the complex and evolving world of MEDICINE & SCIENCE

Explore careers in healthcare and biological science while you learn about the complex relationship between patients and healthcare providers.  Leading researchers, physicians, and educators will expose you to the challenges of providing quality patient care, lead you in discussions on ethical issues in medical science, and instruct you on the processes of patient diagnosis and treatment.  Apply the scientific method and critical thinking to evaluate a patient case and determine treatment options.

Experience the dynamics of being a member of a HEALTHCARE TEAM

Practice being part of a team faced with a complex public health challenge.  How will you address a public health issue and develop a solution and communicate it to others?  As part of the conference’s thought-provoking simulation, you and your team will work through a problem and then present your plan solution as part of your public health communication plan.

Practice diagnosis and treatment in the MEDICAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Students learn valuable skills in the head-to-toe assessment and emergency medical technician instruction workshops, assisting with patient diagnosis and treatment options.  This real-world skills training, in addition to the college and career briefings, provides students the ability to make informed decisions on their academic and professional futures.

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Guest Speakers

Physicians, Health and Health Policy Professionals

• Dr. John A. Bogdan, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
• Dr. Jeanette J. Lancaster, R.N., Dean, University of Virginia School of Nursing
• Dr. Hansel J. Otero, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Mr. Neel A. Mansukhani, Student, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago
• Dr. Nabih M. Ramadan, Chief Medical Officer, Beatrice State Development Office
• Dr. Andrew A. Sama, New York Presbyterian Hospital
• Ms. Ashley Wietsma, Student, Drexel University College of Medicine

Hospitals, Medical Schools & Healthcare Organizations

• Georgetown University School of Medicine
• GERMS: Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service
• HERO: Hopkins Emergency Response Service
• National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health

Tuition, Location and Dates

Complete tuition, enrollment and other conference details can be found in the Application and Enrollment & Other Details included in your invitation package and in the online application.

Please pay careful attention, as dates may have changed from printed material.

2010 Explore Medicine & Science Sessions*

Tuition includes:

• A full schedule of classes, briefings, lectures and simulations
• Certificate of Completion
• Housing accommodations at a University/College dormitory
• All on-campus meals *
• Course materials and lab fees
• Transportation for off-site activities, briefings and events
• Field trips and social events
• Program Faculty and on-site staff for supervision
• LeadAmerica T-shirt

* Students will need spending money for several off-site meals, souvenirs and incidentals.

Students are responsible for their own airfare or other travel costs to and from each conference location.

• Assume the Role of a Leading Health Professional as you confront a public health challenge and develop a solution in the Explore Medicine & Science Simulation.
• Examine leadership attributes and scientific skills through the Benjamin Franklin Leadership Case Study
• Gain valuable insight into the career field of Medicine, including allied health professions such as nursing and physical therapy.
• Engage in numerous Hands-On Activities, which may include participation in a Gross Anatomy Laboratory and Emergency Medical Technician workshops
• Explore Washington DC and all that it has to offer, including Capitol Hill and Washington, DC Monuments illuminated at night

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

• Challenging Academic Curriculum
• Conduct research, analyze information, engage in debate, resolve conflict, and build networks of support as you practice being the medical leaders of tomorrow
• Practice Clinical Skills and conduct a Physical Examination
• Explore current issues in the areas of Health Science and Medical Ethics
• Engaging Faculty & Guest Speakers
• Gain access to Academic and Professional Leaders in the medical and science fields
• Speakers may include Physicians, Nurses, Health Care Policy Analysts, and Biomedical Research Scientists.
• Program Relevant Field Excursions
• Experience the program content and appreciate regional sites of importance through field excursions designed to complement the academic and skill building objectives of the program.
• Field Excursions may include visits to educational venues such as the National Library of Medicine and the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
• Career Focused Skills & Personal Development Workshops
• Formulate a Personal Mission and Vision plan for your future
• Develop and polish skills like Time Management, Decision Making, Team Building, Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, and Communication
• Explore the opportunities and strategies to advance in program related career fields
• Collegiate Experience & College Enrollment Seminars
• Experience College Life from challenging academics to dormitory living
• Gain an important head start in the Preparation for College and the College Admission Process
• Friends & Support for a Lifetime
• Develop a network of Fellow Scholars, Friends, and Mentor

A DAY AT Explore Medicine & Science*

*This is a sample day and examples of lectures, excursions and activities each program may include. All speakers and events are subject to availability and change, without notice, before or after the start of a conference.