To
increase student awareness of and interest in health careers
To
provide information and opportunities to NE Arkansas students
interested in pursuing a health career
To
provide pre-medical support to college students through free practice
MCAT tests, mock interview experience, personal statement review,
and/or individual consultations
UAMS-AHEC Northeast is
pleased to present the following programs:
Support for
Undergraduate Pre-Medical Students
Free MCAT Practice tests are offered several times each year on Arkansas
State University campus
Mock Interviews can be scheduled; location is UAMS – AHEC Northeast found
in the St. Bernards Annex, 223 East Jackson Ave., Jonesboro, Arkansas
Individual consultations can be scheduled to discuss the medical school
application process, requirements, personal statement review, or other
questions the pre-medical student may have
Contact Sandra Lusby at or 870-219-7083 for more information.
II. School
Visits :
Health Career Presentations can be given to
groups of students, such as clubs, homerooms, or classes (AP/ honors,
chemistry, physics, algebra, Career Orientation, MedProEd, health, etc) .
Adjustments in subject matter and length are made for each group according
to the interests, needs, and age of the students being served. Certified
teacher and recruiter Sandra Lusby suggests the following topics:
So Many Choices: Arkansas Health Careers
Is There a Doctor in the House?: What It Takes to Become a Doctor
What Not to Say:
The Interview
Pharmacy Phun:
How Science and Math Relate to your Future Career
"Now, Why Can't I Wear My Nose Ring and
Flip Flops?": Business Etiquette for Job
Shadowers and Interns
We Can Only Imagine: Geriatric/Disability Sensitivity Training
Show and Tell Anatomy: 16 BIOLIKE organs are used in this visual activity.
"What the Heck is a Lab Tech?": Student involved activity (recommended for Career
Orientation classes)
Bones, Groans, and Accident-Prone:
A look at radiology, injuries, and the process of healing
CPR Training:
American Heart Association curriculum
Medical Terminology: Deciphering common medical terms (offered in 1-5 day
units)
Virtual Surgery: An online activity that is fun and educational
Medical Jeopardy: A game using health care trivia
Public Health:
Using a black light to illuminate ways to prevent certain communicable
diseases such as staph, colds, and flu
III.
Medical Applications of Science for Health (M*A*S*H): M*A*S*H camp is an excellent two week
summer enrichment program that allows rising high school juniors and
seniors to shadow health professionals and attend workshops that enhance
their experience in the health care field. Many of Arkansas' brightest
students have participated in MASH which provided the catalyst needed to
spur them on toward a health profession. AHEC Northeast MASH students
participate in dissections, CPR
training, casting, a UAMS tour, and daily job-shadowing allowing first-hand
experience in a variety of health care environments.
Required application forms1
- click on button link in table to download form.
Click
link below for form:
Type
Form
To be
completed and mailed by
MASH
student application form
Student
School Application form
School
Send completed application forms, current high school transcript, and
recommendations to:
MASH Program
ATTN: Sandra
Lusby
223 East Jackson Ave.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
The application deadline is March 20, 2009.
AHEC Northeast MASH
will held be June 8 - 19, 2009.
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in by hand.
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IV.
One Day Enrichment Programs for High School Seniors
Virtual or Clinical Shadowing Events
held at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas
A Day in the Life - Variety (October 28, 2009) invites an assortment of
health professionals (pharmacist, physical therapist, doctor, rad tech,
nurse, lab tech) to discuss a typical day in their life, required
education and training, and other information relating to their career.
Participants must be a high school senior and have a cumulative GPA of
2.75 or better.
A Day in the Life of a Nurse (November 23, 2009)
presents nurses at different levels of training (LPN, RN, BSN, APN,
CRNA) to explain their typical day, training options, interesting cases,
and advantages/disadvantages. Participants must be a high school
senior and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better.
A Day in the Life of a
Health Care Professional (Date
TBA) is a
clinical experience offered to those who know the health profession in which
they are interested, but need a job shadowing experience to confirm their
choice. In addition to the application process, a 3.5 GPA, and essay,
students must complete institutional requirements. Contact Sandra Lusby
() or call 870 219-7083 for more information.
Virtual Shadowing Event held at
Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas
A Day in the Life: ASU Health Professions Opportunities (October
30, 2009) is a one day event for students interested in learning more about ASU's health career programs and curriculum. You will tour their new facilities, meet faculty, and learn specifics about
each occupational area. Representatives from ASU Nursing, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Physical Therapy, Clinical Laboratory Science, Social Work, Communication Disorders, and Pre-Professional studies will discuss their education options. Participants must be a high school senior and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better.
