2012 MedQuest Dates

Week 1 - June 24 - June 29, 2012

Week 2 - July 8 - July 13, 2012

• Serving Vermont Counties of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle

• Current 10th or 11th grade students

MedQuest Health Careers Exploration Program is a rigorously structured, educational, week-long, and residential program that is held on the University of Vermont (UVM) campus, providing students with the opportunity to explore a variety of careers in health care while gaining comfort in a college environment. Students will receive confidentiality and infection control training. Through interactive presentations and a job shadowing experience at each of the three local hospitals or within the communities, students strengthen their leadership skills, learn about community and continuing education resources, and develop a clearer understanding of the health care field and how they can enter into such a career.

What does it cost?

$500 (if selected). Some scholarship money may be available. Meals, snacks and housing are included. Students must arrange for their own transportation to and from the residence. (No cars can remain on campus during the session.)

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if:

• you live in Addison, Franklin, Grand Isle or Chittenden Counties
• you are a current 10th or 11th grade student
• you are available to attend the entire week-long program
• you enjoy problem-solving, new technology, and relating to people
• you are concerned about today's health issues
• you are interested in exploring the diversity of health care careers
• you are considering a career in the health field

How do I apply?

To apply electronically, email Jocie Mueller, Health Careers Program Coordinator at jmueller@cvahec.org with the following information:

• First and Last Name
• High School and County
• Grade Level
• Name of the program you are applying for (MedQuest)
• Email address (This is how we identify you, so it is very important that you use the same email address for ALL communication with Champlain Valley AHEC, or your application could get lost.)

Once we receive your email, we will send you (via email) a private application link. Please read all email and application instructions VERY CAREFULLY before completing the application. In addition, you are responsible to print out the following two forms - MedQuest Applicant/Guardian Agreement and MedQuest Recommendation Form, complete and sign them, and return them to Champlain Valley AHEC before February 10, 2012 (for Northwestern Medical Center and Porter Medical Center Shadow Days).

MedQuest Applicant/Guardian Agreement

MedQuest Recommendation Form

When is the application due?

February 10, 2012

MedQuest paper application - Once you submit your paper application, please contact Jocie Mueller, Health Careers Program Coordinator to verify receipt of your application and all additional required documents (Letters of Recommendation, Parent/Guardian Agreement). Your complete application packet must be received by February 10, 2012 to be considered for acceptance into MedQuest. Email Jocie at jmueller@cvahec.org or call 527-1474.

(top right, clockwise) YaFatou Badji shadowed Jill Wells, RN at Northwestern Medical Center (NMC); Cameron Laller and Joyce Pan practice their basic medical skills at the University of Vermont (UVM) Simulation Lab; Victoria Kane and Quinn Self shadowed R. Stephen Cooper (center) at PMC; Christina Yu shadowed Doreen Benoit, APRN at NMC; Diane Weishaar, Med Tech at NMC introduces Joyce Pan and Austin Hughes to some of her equipment; and Molly Bessette tries out her lifesaving skills at Essex Rescue during the Adult CPR & AED Training.

If you are not from Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, or Grand Isle counties, but you are interested in participating in MedQuest, please contact your local Area Health Education Center (AHEC):

Southern Vermont AHEC (serving Windham, Windsor, Bennington, and Rutland Counties)

55 Clinton Street, Suite 1

Springfield, VT  05156

Phone: 802/885-2126

www.svahec.org

Marty Hammond, Executive Director

Northeastern Vermont AHEC (serving Caledonia, Essex, Orleans, Lamoille, Washington and Orange Counties)

347 Emerson Falls Road, Suite 3

St. Johnsbury, VT  05819

Phone: 802/748-2506

www.nevahec.org

Laura Remick, Program Coordinator