VCOM 2020 Annual Report

ReachingOut to the FutureHealthcareWorkforce Providing Education, Inspiration and Opportunities for Youth

Mini-Med Schools VCOM’s mission is to train the next generation of physicians. Mini-Medical Schools allow rural high school students a behind the scenes view into the lives of medical students. VCOM students, as part of their Appalachian Outreach and Interprofessional Early Clinical Experiences (IECE) training, assist faculty in conducting the program 14 Fridays a year. High school students rotate through six stations dedicated to a common health problem, each manned by VCOM students. The program is

Summer Enrichment Experience (SEE) Each summer, VCOM hosts a two-week, weekday camp for high school students from rural areas and at-risk populations; one week is for boys and the other for girls. The Summer Enrichment Experience (SEE) is offered to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors and provides them with an introduction to human anatomy and medical science. Designed to encourage students to pursue careers in science

STEM Opportunities for Youth Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) are essential skills in the world of today and tomorrow. To promote interest in healthcare careers and share their experiences with students from rural and underserved areas, VCOM students and faculty provide a number of STEM programs to local schools.

and medicine, the SEE program also fosters an appreciation of the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle.

» VCOM students are globally-minded and community-focused. designed to encourage high school students to consider healthcare as a potential career option.

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