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New Visions: Medical Careers
1-Year Program
Plattsburgh Campus & Mineville Campus
The New Visions: Medical Careers Program is an academically rigorous one-year exploratory program for selected college-bound seniors planning to major in a field of study such as premed, chemistry, biology or other allied health fields. The academic curriculum is combined with practical, applied work experience as young professionals observe health care professionals at one of the area’s medical facilities. Learn what the health care field is really about by working alongside professionals and their patients.
| New Visions: Medical Careers is for high school seniors only. Campus locations: UVM Plattsburgh, UVM Elizabethtown & Boquet Valley CSD Mountain View Campus |
Course of Study
Course Overview
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Clinical Experiences
- Health Careers Exploration
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Economics & Government
- English 12
- Shadowing Experiences
- Volunteer Experiences
- College Preparation
| New Visions: Medical Careers has a selective admission process. Applications are required and available on our website and through your school guidance offices. |
Program Highlights
- Unique inside view of health care
- Intense, comprehensive coursework
- Acquire the skills necessary to be successful in college and as a professional
- Opportunities to enhance:
- written and oral fluency
- group and leadership skills – analytical and creative perspectives
- study skills/habits
- personal accountability
- College-like atmosphere
Career Connections
- New Visions: Medical Careers provides opportunities for students to explore careers in nearly all of the medical professions
- Clinical Rotations
- Professional Guest Speakers
Articulation Agreements
- Albany College of Pharmacy offers $10,000 scholarship for students who participate in the program
- Guaranteed Admission into SUNY Canton’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Certifications
- First Aid/ CPR Certification
Important Info
New Visions: Medical Careers has a selective admission process. Applications are required and available on our website and through your school guidance offices.
- View/Download Class Brochure
- Application Timeline
- View/Download NVMC Application
- Speak today with your school guidance counselor about applying to this program!