Presents MedStars 2002 Health Careers Honors Program

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PresentsMed?Stars 2002Health CareersHonors
Program

• Oregon Health Science University
• and the
• The Oregon Area Health Education Centers

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An advanced health careers program

• Learn how to pursue a health career
• Participate with health professions students in
  challenging problem-based learning activities
• Explore all the aspects of a health care issue,
  including the role of health care providers

MedStars students participate in mock patient exam
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2001 MedStars Honors Program

• 44 students representing 17 of Oregons 36
  counties attended the 2001 MedStars Honors
  Program at OHSU
• 13 students from Cascades East Region attended
  summer camps!

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Activities

• Research a major health problem
• Work with students, faculty and health care
  professionals
• Learn how to use common physical exam tools

Yasmine participates with medical student in
blood pressure skills station
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• Students found Skills Stations Mock Patient
  Exams were very interesting!
• Other Sessions
• Students found the teambuilding workshop, the
  Quest Project small group discussion, the
  cultural diversity workshop and other hands-on
  activities very helpful and informative.

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Benefits of Participating

• Experience an academic setting
• Learn about college admissions
• Broaden knowledge of health career options
• Increase team-building skills
• Increase presentation skills

MedStars student team presenting results of their
research on cancer
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More benefits

• Make new friends
• Meet other high school students from around the
  state
• Have fun
• Work hard, but enjoy fun recreational activities

First day getting acquainted activity
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MedQuest session with specialist
Students discuss their research on hypertension
with Dr. Girard
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When and Where

• Arrive at Oregon Health Science University in
  Portland on Wednesday, July 10, 2002
• Program ends Saturday afternoon, July 13

First day already having fun!
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How Do I Get There?Where Will I Stay?

• Transportation may be arranged through the AHEC,
  or
• Parents can drop students off in Portland at OHSU
• Lodging will be at Portland State University
  Student Housing The Ondine Building
• Students will be required to abide by housing
  rules, including lights out by 1000PM
• Students will be accompanied by staff on all
  activities.
• Students will be transported in State vans driven
  by AHEC staff.

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MedStars 2001
Students and staff have fun learning each others
names
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Admission Qualifications

• You are or will be a junior or senior in high
  school, or a college freshman
• You have successfully participated in other
  health careers programs at your school or in the
  community

Monica listens closely to medical students heart
rate
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Program Tuition

• Scholarships are available to cover the
  200/student tuition! A deposit of 25 is
  required, and will be returned if you complete
  the program.
• Contact your AHEC for scholarship information
  application forms.

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HOW TO APPLY

• Request an application from the AHEC in your
  area
• Cascades East AHEC [phone]
• Columbia Willamette AHEC [phone]
• Northeast Oregon AHEC [phone]
• Oregon Pacific AHEC [phone]
• AHEC of Southwest Oregon [phone]

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ATTENTION PARENTS

• PARENTS JOIN US ON LAST DAY FOR
• MedStars Parent Workshop PARENT-STUDENT
  PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS
• Student Presentations and awarding of program
  completion certificates
• Lunch with students and staff

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PARENT-STUDENTPARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESSWORKSHOP

• Designed for parents of MedStars students
• Focus on how to help your child achieve his or
  her educational goals
• College admissions
• Scholarships and financial aid resources
• Held on last day of MedStars Program, Saturday,
  July 13 , 2002, at OHSU.

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MedStars 2001 Student Comments
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I think the program was excellent and the
workload/schedule was demanding/tiring. It was
more than well worth it and fun.
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I had an overall great time. I think this
program is a wonderful way for younger people to
start developing a health care career.
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Grand Finale!
Happy Program Graduates! (And some staff too, in
photo on right with graduates !----gt)