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The following enrichment
activities are from the World Wide Web. Programs available for students
in Western Maryland who are interested in science and/or health careers
have also been listed.
Internet
Links
Local
Programs
Health Connections 2000 - We can arrange for you
to "shadow" a health professional to learn more about the field you are
interested in.
Health Careers Opportunity Program
- Academic enrichment and information on health careers offered through summer programs.
Health Occupations Students of
America - A national vocational student organization. Local meetings are at the
Allegany County Board of Education Careers and Technology Center in Cumberland (contact:
Linda Snyder, (301) 729-6486) and Washington County Technical High (contact:
Marjorie Kellman).
Regional Math Science Center,
Frostburg State University. Six-week summer program for students currently in the
8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade (8th graders do not begin participation until the summer
following their 8th grade year). The program is completely free to all participants;
however, eligibility criteria does apply. Contact: 301-687-4295.
Student Health Action and Recruitment
Education (S.H.A.R.E.). Program for middle school students that includes
in-school presentations, hospital tours, community service projects, health-focused club,
and summer Health Careers Camp.
Teen Volunteer Positions at Western
Maryland Health System. Applications accepted from January through April only.
Information on the health system can be found at http://www.wmhs.com.
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