2013MedQuest Dates

Week 1 - June 23 - 28, 2013

Week 2 - July 7 - 12, 2013

• Serving Vermont Counties of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle

• Current 10th or 11th grade students

MedQuest Health Careers Exploration Program is a rigorously structured, educational, week-long, and residential program that is held on the University of Vermont (UVM) campus, providing students with the opportunity to explore a variety of careers in health care while gaining comfort in a college environment. Students will receive confidentiality and infection control training. Through interactive presentations and a job shadowing experience at local hospitals or within the communities, students strengthen their leadership skills, learn about community and continuing education resources, and develop a clearer understanding of the health care field and how they can enter into such a career.

What does it cost?

$650 (if selected). Some scholarship money may be available. Meals, snacks and housing are included. Students must arrange for their own transportation to and from the residence. (No cars can remain on campus during the session.)

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if:

• you live in Addison, Franklin, Grand Isle or Chittenden Counties
• you are a current 10th or 11th grade student
• you are available to attend the entire week-long program
• you enjoy problem-solving, new technology, and relating to people
• you are concerned about today's health issues
• you are interested in exploring the diversity of health care careers
• you are considering a career in the health field

How do I apply?

You must submit an application (MedQuest application) and two recommendation forms completed by a professional (one from the student's school) by February 20, 2013. Applications received after February 20 will not be considered. PLAN AHEAD if you are using the post office or faxing. (The fax machine line is very busy daily. If you do fax, please call the main office at to confirm receipt of the fax.) Emailed aplications will not be accepted. Late OR incomplete applications, as well as late or incomplete recommendations will not be considered.

A committee of program staff at Champlain Valley AHEC will review the applications and choose the students best suited for the program.

Notification of acceptance will go out through email by March 27, 2013.

(top right, clockwise) YaFatou Badji shadowed Jill Wells, RN at Northwestern Medical Center (NMC); Cameron Laller and Joyce Pan practice their basic medical skills at the University of Vermont (UVM) Simulation Lab; Victoria Kane and Quinn Self shadowed R. Stephen Cooper (center) at PMC; Christina Yu shadowed Doreen Benoit, APRN at NMC; Diane Weishaar, Med Tech at NMC introduces Joyce Pan and Austin Hughes to some of her equipment; and Molly Bessette tries out her lifesaving skills at Essex Rescue during the Adult CPR & AED Training.

If you are not from Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, or Grand Isle counties, but you are interested in participating in MedQuest, please contact your local Area Health Education Center (AHEC):

Southern Vermont AHEC (serving Windham, Windsor, Bennington, and Rutland Counties)

55 Clinton Street, Suite 1

Springfield, VT  05156

Phone:

www.svahec.org

Marty Hammond, Executive Director

Northeastern Vermont AHEC (serving Caledonia, Essex, Orleans, Lamoille, Washington and Orange Counties)

Road, Suite 3

 

Phone:

www.nevahec.org

Laura Remick, Program Coordinator