Health Sciences Sprint
Students explore careers and industry relevant skills in the healthcare field
Health Sciences Sprint
Students will design their own community action plans by using public health data to understand the relationships between personal health, community health and the Philadelphia healthcare industry. This sprint is co-designed and co-delivered by STEM mentors in the healthcare field to provide career exploration and industry relevant skills to students.
Sprint Details
course details
The courses take place every Monday from 4:00PM - 6:00PM starting March 3rd for 10 weeks at 3675 Market Street, 5th Floor (In-Person) in the FirstHand lab.
student objectives
- Create awareness for the next generation of the healthcare workforce through engagement with stakeholders in industry, education, government, and community.
- Identify and explore community resources that support health equity & wellness.
- Learn to navigate personal healthcare and support student wellness.
curriculum at a glance
- March 3: Introduction
- March 10: Anatomy & Physiology
- March 17: Examining Personal Health
- March 24: Nutrition
- March 31: Mental Health
- April 7: Community Health Equity & Neighborhood Planning
- April 21: Healthcare Innovations & Action Plans
- April 28: Student Work Day
- May 5: Student Showcase
- May 12: Connection Day
- Panel & Continuing Education Opportunities
Mentor fit
This program is a great fit for any professional who works in the healthcare industry.
Curriculum Collaborator
About FirstHand Sprints
FirstHand Sprints are collaborations between industry mentors and FirstHand.
Each curriculum is co-designed and
co-delivered by the mentors and the FirstHand team to reflect the skills
and topics of the emerging industry while centering the needs of
Philadelphia students. Sprints range from 16-36 hours of instruction time, occurring outside of regular school hours.
how to participate:
- Students are selected through an application process
- Open to all Philadelphia high school students
Why you should participate:
- Sprints are FREE and participating students will earn a stipend!
- Sprints offer an opportunity for high school students to connect with credentials and internships.
Interested in being a FirstHand Mentor?
Inspire the next generation of STEM professionals by serving as a mentor to our FirstHand students. Our mentors are scientists, designers, entrepreneurs, and engineers, but we welcome mentors with all types of backgrounds and skill sets.
