Discovery Program at Northwestern Medicine Program Overview Discovery

Discovery Program at Northwestern Medicine Program Overview

Discovery Program Summary A unique two-year program for select high school students to encourage their interest in health care • Program goals: - Provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse career opportunities that are available in health care - Expose students to both traditional and non-traditional medical careers - Students will learn practical skills as they navigate real-life hospital and patient care scenarios • Program model: - Activities will be facilitated by Northwestern Medicine physicians, clinicians and professional staff - Facility and service line tours - Presentations - Group discussions - Practical hands-on projects - Community service projects - Networking opportunities

Session Topics Potential Session Topics Include: • • • • Cardiology: From diagnosis to rehabilitation Quality: What is the importance of quality and safety in the healthcare setting Human Resources: Working in healthcare and job application process Oncology and Pathology: Mock Tumor Board Nursing: Opportunities for nursing within the healthcare system Proton Center: Unique care outside the hospital Vaccine Clinic: Meeting the needs of the underserved in our community Medical Library: Research and understanding Hospital Administration: Healthcare leadership Emergency Department: Life in the ED Simulation Lab: Where practice makes perfect Security: How hospitals maintain safety Volunteer Services: Volunteerism in healthcare

Program Logistics • Approximately 25 sophomore and junior high school students from Du. Page, Kane, Kendall and De. Kalb counties will be accepted to participate • Two-year commitment • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3. 0 on a 4. 0 scale and remain in good standing during their participation • Program runs from October through August, meeting the 3 rd Saturday of each month from 9: 00 AM 12: 00 PM • Program sessions will be held at one of the Northwestern Medicine hospital campuses (Central Du. Page, Delnor or Northwestern Memorial) or the Proton Center in Warrenville

Application Process • Applications will be posted online at https: //www. cadencehealth. org/health-professionals/education by August 1, 2016 • Applicants must: - Be at least 15 years of age - Be going into their sophomore or junior year of high school - Have an academic GPA of at least 3. 0 (on a 4. 0 GPA scale) - Commit to a two year program, including attendance at all Discovery Program meetings and community service activities

Application Process Continued • Application Requirements: - Neatly written application - Program fee (upon acceptance) of $50 (waived for those that qualify for participation in the free/reduced lunch program) - Consent for minor to participate form to be completed - Personal statement - Essay question - (1) Academic recommendation - Official school transcript • Application Deadline: September 14, 2016 • Notifications will be emailed by October 3, 2016

Next Steps Communication will be emailed when application is posted Flyers are available for distribution – contact Karin Podolski at karin. podolski@cadencehealth. org

Questions Contact information: Karin Podolski karin. podolski@cadencehealth. org 630 -208 -3998