Career Exploration
Dive deeper into the possibilities!
Career exploration lets students take the next step by learning about specific healthcare roles and pathways. Advisors can guide students with career assessments and research projects to help them see where they fit in fields like emergency medicine, public health, or medical research.
Gaining real-world insights into careers can look like:
Job Shadowing
Job shadowing offers students a unique, real-world opportunity to observe healthcare professionals in action. By spending a day with doctors, nurses, EMTs, or other health workers, students gain insight into the daily responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of various roles. This experience allows them to ask questions, explore career interests, and better understand the education and skills required for success in healthcare fields.Field Trips
Visiting colleges and medical schools immerses students in the academic environments that shape future healthcare professionals. These field trips provide a firsthand look at labs, classrooms, and campus life, while connecting students with faculty and current students who can share valuable advice. Such visits inspire students to pursue higher education and explore health programs that align with their career goals. Our high school students have visited several colleges like UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, and CSU Monterey Bay as well as medical school campuses such as UCSF and Stanford. Simulation Labs
Simulation labs offer students a hands-on introduction to healthcare skills in a safe and controlled setting. Whether practicing CPR, taking vital signs, or using medical equipment, students engage in realistic scenarios that mirror healthcare environments. These interactive experiences not only build confidence and technical skills but also help students envision themselves as future healthcare providers.Medical Topics & Health Professions Workshops in the Classroom