AIMS 2010 SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

This year Adventures In Medicine and Science (AIMS) is hosting 2 week-long summer workshops for high school students. During both workshops students attend at least one live surgery in an area hospital. Admissions are competitive, and many graduates of this program which was started in 1993 are already at work in the field of medicine.

The AIMS Summer Workshop takes place from June 28 - July 2, 2010 and features physicians and professionals from various medical specialties who present programs in their areas of expertise through 3-D presentations, hands-on laboratory experiences, case studies and group discussions. Participants will be introduced to a variety of health care careers including Physical Therapy, Pediatrics, Respiratory Therapy and others. This year more than 50 students will attend from the St. Louis area, and from states including North Carolina and Colorado.

The Surgical Procedures Workshop takes place from July 12-16, 2010. Students will participate in programs focusing on the latest developments in microsurgery, minimally invasive surgery and other innovative techniques presented by practicing surgeons in the St. Louis metropolitan area who volunteer to inspire the next generation of physicians

The AIMS program will also conduct a special workshop for sophomore students in the Saint Louis University Pre-Med Scholars program. Researchers and physicians from throughout the SLU medical school campus will open their laboratories and practices for these students to gain exposure to their future careers.