Nominations and applications are now being accepted for the Chattanooga and Hamilton County Medical Society and Medical Foundation of Chattanooga’s 12th annual Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. The program will be held June 5-8 and includes daily round table discussions with physicians and shadowing a different physician each day.
This year, the program is open to rising high school seniors and recent high school graduates who may want to consider careers in medicine. The deadline to apply is April 14.
The program is designed to:
- Provide students the opportunity to learn more about life as a physician and inspire them to consider a career in medicine;
- Educate students about options available to assist with the cost of medical education;
- Provide students and local physicians with a community-based mentoring/teaching experience; and
- Assist with efforts to increase the pipeline of health care providers in Southeastern Tennessee.
Students must complete an application and submit two recommendations, which can be from a teacher, principal, guidance counselor, or other individual who is familiar with the student’s educational background and interests.
Applications and complete information are available at
www.chattmd.org.
Typically more than 100 students apply for the competitive program, and approximately 25 students are selected.
“This program is a great way to educate students on the realities of the field of medicine,” said Mark Brzezienski, MD, past president of the Medical Society and Medical Foundation, and founder of the program. “We aim to inspire these talented young people to pursue a career in the field.”