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High Schooler's Health Care Deep Dive
6 Oct
Summary
- Student gained hands-on health care exposure at LHSC.
- Experience solidified interest in pursuing a medical career.
- Program aims to inspire future health care professionals.
A unique program at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is offering high school students a direct look into health care professions. This summer, Grade 11 student Anviksha Singh participated in the pediatric surgical program, spending a month observing medical staff and learning about different career roles. Singh found the experience instrumental in solidifying her interest in health care, stating that seeing patient interactions firsthand was a key takeaway.
Dr. Andreana Bütter, chair of pediatric surgery at LHSC, highlighted the program's goal to generate enthusiasm for health care careers among young students. By providing early exposure to the diverse positions within a hospital setting, the initiative aims to inspire students to consider health care as a future profession. For Singh, this early exposure provided clarity on her career path, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in guiding students toward their future goals.
