News Summary
Prisma Health is excited to announce the expansion of the MedEx Academy program to C.A. Johnson High School in Columbia, S.C. Designed to inspire high school students to explore the healthcare field, this initiative addresses the shortage of healthcare professionals in the state. With over 900 students having participated previously, the program offers hands-on training and a structured four-tier learning format. The inaugural session for rising seniors will run from July 7 to July 31, highlighting the importance of early exposure to healthcare careers.
Exciting News for Columbia Residents: MedEx Academy Expands to C.A. Johnson High School!
Columbia, S.C. is buzzing with excitement as Prisma Health has announced the expansion of its popular MedEx Academy program to C.A. Johnson High School. This initiative is designed to inspire high school students to explore the fascinating world of healthcare, filling a significant gap in the state’s healthcare workforce.
Looking Back: A Decade of Success
For over ten years, Prisma Health’s Health Sciences Center has embraced the mission of cultivating future healthcare professionals through the MedEx Academy program. Originally launched in the Upstate, the academy is now spreading its wings and landing in the Midlands, starting with C.A. Johnson High School as its first participant.
What’s the Buzz About?
This innovative program is all about addressing an ongoing challenge – the shortage of healthcare professionals in South Carolina. With demands for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, EMTs, paramedics, and health sciences faculty members continuing to rise, the MedEx Academy provides a robust solution that targets curious young minds eager to make a difference.
Making an Impact: Students Get Hands-On Training
Since its inception, the MedEx Academy has seen more than 900 students take part in its summer sessions, experiencing first-hand what a career in healthcare actually involves. With its hands-on training approach, the program aims to help students make informed decisions about which path to take when they enter the healthcare field.
Four Tiers of Learning
The MedEx Academy is structured into a four-tier program, which takes students’ grade levels and completed collegiate hours into account. This year, Tier 1 of the program is specifically designed for rising high school seniors who have a keen interest in exploring various healthcare career options.
The four-week program is set to run from July 7 to July 31, offering an exciting opportunity to dive deeper into the healthcare profession.
How to Get Involved
For those who want to explore more about this unique opportunity and access the application portal, just visit academics.prismahealth.org for all the details.
Final Thoughts
This is an incredible opportunity for those dreaming of making a meaningful impact through a career in healthcare. The possibilities are endless, and it all starts here in Columbia!
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- WLTX: Prisma Health Expands MedEx Academy
- Greenville Online: Commentary on Patient Care
- Greenville Online: GHS Honors Surgeon
- Wikipedia: Healthcare in the United States
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Health Care
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