MedQuest 2017 Dates:
Sunday, June 25 through Friday, June 30, 2017
at Johnson State College, (JSC) Johnson, VT
(Application deadline is now closed.)
MedQuest is a week-long, residential program at Johnson State College for current 10th grade high school students from northeastern and central Vermont.
MedQuest is a structured educational program that provides students with opportunities to explore a variety of health careers while gaining comfort in a college environment. Through interactive presentations and job-shadowing experiences at local hospitals and community provider offices, students strengthen their leadership skills and gain a clearer understanding of career options in health care.
Activities during the week include:
- Job-shadowing health professionals;
- Acquiring basic medical skills;
- Science lab dissection skills training;
- Exposure to medical terminology;
- Exploring career and educational goals;
- Opportunities to make new friends who share an interest in health careers!
MedQuest Brochure
MedQuest FAQ's
MedQuest completers can earn school credit by demonstrating knowledge and proficiencies. The program curriculum aligns with both the National Health Science Standards and Vermont Agency of Education graduation proficiencies in transferable skills.
MedQuest Rubric
MedQuest Curriculum
National Health Science Standards
Vermont Agency of Education Transferable Skills
QUESTIONS??
Contact Kim O'Connor, MedQuest Director, at (802) 748-2506.
MedQuest is supported by these generous partners:
The Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Central Vermont Medical Center
Copley Hospital
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
North Country Hospital
Vermont Department of Health
MedQuest completers earn school credit by demonstrating knowledge and proficiencies (see program rubric). The program curriculum aligns with both the National Health Science Standards and Vermont Agency of Education graduation proficiencies in transferable skills. |
