Pennsylvania high school students can explore a variety of health careers through Pennsylvania AHEC’s monthly virtual SEARCH Academy, running October through April.
Each session includes a panel discussion and Q&A with health professionals in the featured health career and a hands-on activity related to that career. The sessions are free and are offered from 6:30-8pm the second Monday of the month.
Dates and health careers for the 2022-23 school year are:
Oct. 10: Physicians
Nov. 14: Occupational and Physical Therapies
Dec. 12: Nursing
Jan. 9: Mental Health
Feb. 13: Dental Health
Mar. 13: Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
Apr. 17: Advanced Practice Providers (Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners)
Registration is now open. Parent/guardian permission is required for students to participate.