Help students develop science, math and other skills necessary for a successful health careers education. The MED PREP student program is designed to nurture a student's interest in the health science field. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors attend the program on 16 Saturdays throughout the school year. During this time, they are provided with opportunities to interact with health professionals, to obtain information about the various health professions, and to participate in hands-on activities related to the health science fields. In addition, the students tour colleges and universities, and they participate in workshops covering the areas of study skills, college entrance exams, writing skills, financial aid, and personal skills.
Students also perform community service activities in conjunction with local health organizations.
This input has been used to improve the 1999-2000 MED PREP program. Health Outlooks for Two School Districts is a two-week summer program for rising fifth graders and rising eighth graders from Laredo and United ISDs. Students with interests in the field of health science from all the area elementary and middle schools apply to participate. The fifth-grade curriculum has been leased from the Voyager Company. The students embark on a medical school experience as they explore the wonders of the human body, participate in an operation, and investigate the power of the brain.