Summer Scholar Program

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Cleveland Clinic Florida has a strong commitment to medical education and research. As an integral member of the community, we believe it is important to offer students the opportunity to learn about different careers and career paths in medicine. The Summer Scholar Program is a five week session for high school seniors and college pre-med students which provides exposure to the practice of medicine in both hospital and clinic settings.

Program Dates

Five week session: June 25, 2012 to July 27, 2012

Program Activities

All students will be afforded the opportunity to shadow a physician on a daily basis. Opportunities for case presentation will also be given.

Areas of Clinical Exposure

You will have exposure to many clinical areas including Radiology, Pathology, Emergency, Breast Reconstructive Surgery and others to be determined.

Eligibility

Local high school seniors and college pre-med students with a genuine interest in starting a career in the healthcare field are invited to apply. The Summer Scholar Program is a program designed to introduce high school students and college pre-med students to the many career options available in the medical field. The students will be assigned a faculty mentor in a specific specialty that they will shadow for the entire length of the program. They will have opportunity to explore the various disciplines in medicine through a lecture series and clinical rotations. The students will have a chance to ask questions and to explore different work environments.

Housing

No housing will be provided. Students are responsible for their own accommodations. It is mainly intended for students who live within Broward County.

Costs and Stipends

No stipend will be available. You are responsible for your meals. The cafeteria is open for breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and lunch 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. On weekends, it is open for breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and lunch/dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Program Goals

    The goals of the program include the following:

  • Provide an individually structured full-time learning experience at Cleveland Clinic Florida during the summer for selected students.
  • Provide students with an introduction to clinical medicine and to foster students’ interest in the medical field.
  • Raise consciousness about the daily tasks and responsibilities of a physician, offering real-world hospital experience.
  • Teach students presentation skills.