Innovation in Medicine at UNC Health Care

UNC Hospitals
Thursday, October 18 – Friday, October 19

Program Opportunities & Goals

Students will embark on “behind-the-scenes” tours of UNC medical facilities, shadow a Carolina physician, and engage in thought-provoking conversations with distinguished faculty, staff, and alumni. Participating in the program will help students:

• Learn strategies about how to prepare for careers in medicine
• Gain a better understanding of the daily life of a physician
• Connect with Honors Carolina alumni and friends in the medical field

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Thursday, October 18

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Welcome & Introductions
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.	Lunch: Innovation and UNC Health Care
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Clinical Shadow Experience at UNC Health Care
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Dinner with Young Alumni

Friday, October 19

9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m.	UNC Hospital Tour
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.	Clinical Skills Center
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Closing Lunch: Building Your Pre-Health Application

Fee

The program fee is $50 and covers two lunches and a dinner. The $50 fee is payable to Honors Carolina by check no later than Friday, October 5 at 2:00 p.m. and is non-refundable.

Program Expectations

Pre-Program

Students must complete a HIPPA Training module as well as an immunization review form (read paperwork carefully as required TB tests can take time to finalize). Materials will be emailed to confirmed participants.

Trek Expectations

Pre-Trek

All participants are expected to attend a pre-departure meeting on Friday, October 5 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Graham Memorial, Rm 039. Honors Carolina will work with students who have a class conflict. Students must also join the trek GroupMe group.

During the Trek

Students are expected to present themselves in a professional manner during the entire trek and attend all scheduled meetings. Participants should wear business casual attire and appropriate shoes that are comfortable for walking.

Post-Trek

After the trek, all students are expected to complete a short, on-line reflection survey regarding their experience. Students will also be provided Honors Carolina cards to write thank you letters to alumni and site hosts.

Application

Students must complete the online application no later than Tuesday, September 25 at 11:59 p.m. The application includes a 250-word personal statement regarding why you want to participate in the trek. Click here to complete the application.

Important Dates

1. APPLICATION DEADLINE

   Tues., Sept. 25, 11:59 p.m.
   Application available here

2. TREK PAYMENT DEADLINE

   Fri., Oct. 5, 2:00 p.m.
   $50 check made payable to Honors Carolina. Bring to the pre-trek meeting.

3. IMMUNIZATION PAPERWORK & HIPPA MODULE DEADLINE

   Thurs., Oct. 11, 5:00 p.m.
   Email to Chad Collins at ctcollin@email.unc.edu

4. PRE-TREK MEETING

   Fri., Oct. 5, 2:00 p.m.
   Graham Memorial, 039

Questions

Please contact Chad Collins, Honors Carolina Career & Professional Development Coach at ctcollin@email.unc.edu.