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Health Careers Day On “The Hill” (HCDOTH)
Feb 10, 2025

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Health Careers Day On “The Hill” (HCDOTH) is tailored for North Carolina Middle and High School students interested in health sciences. The program offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the healthcare field. During the event, participants engage in interactive presentations by various health professional schools at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the Duke Physician Assistant Program. Additionally, they learn techniques to identify and intervene in life-threatening injuries through a Stop The Bleed Workshop facilitated by MedUltra Learning. The program is delivered in-person on the campus of UNC Chapel Hill. Participants attend presentations by representatives from different health professional schools, which provide exposure to various health careers. UNC admissions officers also offer valuable college preparation information. The event schedule is divided by academic level, with Middle School students attending a session in the fall and High School students in the spring. Specific dates are released closer to the event. Instructors for the program come from various health professional schools at UNC Chapel Hill and the Duke Physician Assistant Program. Additional facilitation is provided by MedUltra Learning for the Stop The Bleed Workshop. The program does not specify any prerequisites or eligibility criteria beyond being a Middle or High School student interested in health sciences in North Carolina. There is a registration fee of $20 for the program. The main outcomes of HCDOTH are exposure to various health careers and valuable college preparation information. Participants gain knowledge about different health professions and learn practical skills such as techniques to identify and intervene in life-threatening injuries. Although specific certifications are not mentioned, the knowledge gained and the networking opportunities provided may be beneficial for future career paths in the health sciences.

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Rishab Jain