Program Name Health Career Exploration Shadow Days
Organization Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center
Address 152 Fairfield Street
St. Albans  VT-05478
Web http://www.cvahec.org
Contact Kylee L. Ryan
Contact Phone (802)-5271474 X-14
Contact Fax (802)-5271632
Contact Email healthcareers@cvahec.org
Year Program started 2006
Maximum Participants/Year 10-15/program
Application Deadline check our Web site
Program Timeframe 3 one-day programs each school year
Academic Level Targeted grades 9-12
Racial/Ethnic Focus any racial/ethnic group
Type of Program Education, Career/academic planning
Program Attributes Meals Provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Disciplines Targeted Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Bio (cellular), Bio (Molecular), Biophysics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pre-Dentistry, Dentistry, Education (health, science), Education, Epidemiology, Engineering (biomed), Genetics, Pre-Medicine, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pathology, Pre-Pharmacology, Pharmacology, Physics, Psychology, Public Health, Science (biomed), Science (social, behavioral), Science (health), Statistics/Biometrics/Biostatistics, Veterinary Science
Acceptance Requirements class year (high school students grades 9-12), area of residence (Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle County students)
Comments This is a one-day program that takes place at one of the local hospitals. The day consists of health care education and a 3-hour job shadow. There may be a small fee for participation. Lunch is provided. Check the Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center (CVAHEC)'s Web site for more information or call the program coordinator.

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