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What are some good places to start or programs that I can do if I want a career in medicine, but I'm still in high school?
I'm 15 and want to get ahead in my volunteering and experiences. But my school doesn't have that many programs and I have no connections to any nurses or people experienced in that field. All the programs I've seen are limited or expensive, so what should I do?
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John’s Answer
There are often opportunities to volunteer in hospitals for teenagers and students. If you have a local hospital, try contacting their volunteer office and see what they have as options. You can also check with any local nursing homes, assisted living, or rehabilitation facilities in your area and see if they have volunteer opportunities you can participate in while in high school. Another option is with a local EMS service. Many of these services also have volunteer opportunities or ride-along programs for people interested in EMS or the medical field in general. At your age, you would likely need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you, but it's worth looking into if this interests you.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
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Shelia’s Answer
Not all 15 years old know what they want to do as a career. This is an excellent time to look into volunteer opportunities at hospitals or nursing homes to confirm your passion for medicine. You will get first hand experience on different types of medicine. You can go to your local hospital and visit the volunteer services department to see which opportunities are available based on your age. You may want to do some online research on the different volunteer opportunities prior to visiting the volunteer services department. It never hurts to be prepared. Complete the volunteer application and get parental approval as needed. You will probably be asked to take a physical exam and interview with the volunteer coordinate. Once you have been offered the volunteer position, complete the orientation session to start volunteering.
Volunteers greet visitors, run groups, provide support to patients, wash and change linens, clean rooms, restock supplies and help ensure that the hospital is running cleanly and smoothly so that those providing medical care can focus on the patient's physical health and continued well-being.
Volunteers greet visitors, run groups, provide support to patients, wash and change linens, clean rooms, restock supplies and help ensure that the hospital is running cleanly and smoothly so that those providing medical care can focus on the patient's physical health and continued well-being.
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Audrey’s Answer
Hi Valerie,
A lot of people have already said my usual recommendations: look for volunteering opportunities at local hospitals, clinics, hospice centers, retirement homes, rehabilitation centers, etc. A lot of health associations, hospitals, or charities for medical research also host various events throughout the year, and volunteering at those events can also be a great way to be involved. There are a lot of annual fundraisers, too. Look for any major hospital systems in your area, and I can guarantee you they probably have a volunteer program and possibly even a shadowing program for teenagers in high school.
Even if you can't find medical-related volunteer opportunities, any volunteering in your community is better than no volunteering at all. I didn't do any medicine or health volunteering in HS, and I still got into medical school. Ultimately what they're looking for are people who are compassionate, hard-working, and community-oriented. So help in whatever way is most accessible to you.
Additionally, If you want to improve your medical education, I recommend looking into CPR and First Aid classes. See if your school system has AP or dual enrollment credit opportunities. Getting college credit in math and science is a great way to boost your academic progress.
Hope this helps!
A lot of people have already said my usual recommendations: look for volunteering opportunities at local hospitals, clinics, hospice centers, retirement homes, rehabilitation centers, etc. A lot of health associations, hospitals, or charities for medical research also host various events throughout the year, and volunteering at those events can also be a great way to be involved. There are a lot of annual fundraisers, too. Look for any major hospital systems in your area, and I can guarantee you they probably have a volunteer program and possibly even a shadowing program for teenagers in high school.
Even if you can't find medical-related volunteer opportunities, any volunteering in your community is better than no volunteering at all. I didn't do any medicine or health volunteering in HS, and I still got into medical school. Ultimately what they're looking for are people who are compassionate, hard-working, and community-oriented. So help in whatever way is most accessible to you.
Additionally, If you want to improve your medical education, I recommend looking into CPR and First Aid classes. See if your school system has AP or dual enrollment credit opportunities. Getting college credit in math and science is a great way to boost your academic progress.
Hope this helps!
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Dr Sire Ajay’s Answer
Hi thanks for showing interest in pursuing medical education and career, please see links below:
https://www.nslcleaders.org/youth-leadership-programs/summer-medical-programs/?wbraid=CjgKCAjwsvujBhAWEigAPoX6nG77G48TC5dTUGiIMzjL42YG6zNYRtMw0-vW2u_vG_jfuXHvGgLDdA&gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4AecyikY5-bhZgTb_iQ4jGEHpeUGu7NZLBudy4pi7uBnyzeWbcoFrqhoC5z0QAvD_BwE
https://cmumed.org/academics-overview/programs/premedical-program/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4ARPiSEOP7RyVeDBpucDcdEIrldUlFbfgh7TeOi86GKzJt3PSsxp37RoCkn0QAvD_BwE
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https://www.nslcleaders.org/youth-leadership-programs/summer-medical-programs/?wbraid=CjgKCAjwsvujBhAWEigAPoX6nG77G48TC5dTUGiIMzjL42YG6zNYRtMw0-vW2u_vG_jfuXHvGgLDdA&gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4AecyikY5-bhZgTb_iQ4jGEHpeUGu7NZLBudy4pi7uBnyzeWbcoFrqhoC5z0QAvD_BwE
https://cmumed.org/academics-overview/programs/premedical-program/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4ARPiSEOP7RyVeDBpucDcdEIrldUlFbfgh7TeOi86GKzJt3PSsxp37RoCkn0QAvD_BwE
Kindly go through these links and sign up for national student leadership programs
Thanks oneness healthiest times