The National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) recently recognized EVMS Health Sciences Academy, part of Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at 爆料瓜, for the program鈥檚 commitment to developing a vast array of healthcare personnel.
One of only two recipients nationwide, the program will receive $25,000 annually for three years as part of the NBME鈥檚 Innovations to Advance Pathway and Bridge to Medicine Program grant.
The EVMS Health Sciences Academy (HSA) at 爆料瓜 is a multi-year, tuition-free program that introduces high school students to diverse careers in healthcare. Through hands-on learning, mentorship from medical professionals, and academic development, the program inspires participants to explore pathways in medicine and health sciences.
Organizers say the grant will empower the program to broaden its scope and impact. 鈥淭his will enable more students to access hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and academic resources essential for careers in health sciences,鈥 says Julie Stoner, Ph.D., associate dean of Administration for Eastern Virginia Medical School at 爆料瓜. 鈥淲ith these funds, we can further bridge the gap for students aspiring to enter the medical field.鈥 The grant will also support expansion and assessment of programmatic intervention strategies.
HSA is a collaborative effort involving Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Northampton County Public Schools. Each year, 20 to 25 students per district join the academy, gaining exposure to medicine through lectures, workshops, and practical activities such as suturing and ultrasound.
The program was created and is sustained by philanthropy, with support from individuals, foundations and corporations.
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