Students from Florida A&M University Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS) joined peers from across the region on Saturday, Feb. 21, for the 12th annual First Look: Health T.E.A.M., a health careers exploration event hosted by Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. The event allowed prospective health professionals to engage with current medical students, faculty, and admissions staff.
The event, held at the Calvin Smyre Conference Center, offered high school students a hands-on introduction to health professions and their correlating college pathways. Workshops included clinical skills demonstrations, anatomy lab tours, resume building sessions, interview skill coaching, and a suture clinic.
Students from FAMU DRS participated in panels with medical students and faculty, gained practical insights into how to become a practicing physician, and explored educational routes in biomedical sciences, public health and clinical care, organizers said.
“The exposure our students received gives them a real view into careers in health care and biomedical science,” said Patricia West, Ph.D., deputy superintendent for FAMU DRS. “Opportunities such as First Look help fuel their aspirations and prepare them for future success in competitive health fields.”
First Look: Health T.E.A.M. is presented as a service initiative by students in the Master of Science in Medical Sciences degree program at Morehouse School of Medicine.
The annual event is designed to broaden awareness about health careers and empower diverse young learners to consider pathways in medicine and allied health professions.