The Geary Community Hospital Medical Explorer program is gearing up for its sixth round of classes, beginning with orientation,Wednesday, January 17. The bi-weekly evening program gives area high school students the opportunity to learn more about careers in the medical field ranging from surgery, Life Star, cardiology, pediatrics, radiology, pharmacy and more.

Students do not need to pre-register but must attend the orientation session Wednesday, January 17, 7:00 p.m., in the GCH cafeteria. The program is open to all high school students in the community.  Students must also have a flu shot in order to participate in the class and will need to bring documentation.

For more information and questions, contact Nancy Dettmer (nancydettmer@usd475.org) or Nikki Davies (ndavies@gchks.org).

Medical Explorer Program Schedule

7:00 p.m. starting in the GCH Bistro Cafeteria

 

Wednesday, January 17 – Orientation/Housekeeping

Wednesday, January 31 – Emergency Department

Wednesday, February 14 – Laboratory

Wednesday, February 28 – SANE / SART (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, Sexual Assault Response Team)

Wednesday, March 14 – Optometry

Wednesday, March 28 – Life Star

Wednesday, April 11 – Radiology

Wednesday, April 25 – Central Services and Sterilization