Exploring Medicine Program

Synergy Medical Education Alliance strives to improve the quality of health care in our region through education. A unique component of our programs is called "Exploring Medicine."  This program provides college students, high schools students, or anyonewho is considering a career in medicine the opportunity to observe the day-to-day activities of Synergy Medical physicians, residents, and medical students, as well as nursing staff.


As a university affiliated, community based medical education corporation, Synergy Medical believes it can and should help students in our region. Considering a career in medicine usually comes with many questions. Participating in the "Exploring Medicine" program is a great way to get some answers.


Synergy Medical Education Alliance is committed to serving the needs of the Saginaw community and region. There is strong support for students from the Great Lakes Bay Region who want to pursue a career in medicine. If some of the students come back to train and practice in our area, then the quality of health care in our region can only grow stronger.

 

How It Works

The Exploring Medicine program is intended for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in the medical field and meets the minimum requirements.

Participants may spend one day in a department observing residents, medical students, physicians and/or nurses as they go about their daily activities. You may participate on hospital patient rounds, observe our outpatient clinic or even the operating or delivery room.

Who is Eligible

High school, college, and graduate students, as well as individuals who are considering medicine as a career change.

How to Participate

Participants in the program are required to:

Complete an application* (available for download)
Submit verification of good academic standing (e.g. Transcript with GPA)
Complete an interview
Provide an up-to-date immunization record
Provide a current picture
Submit a background check
Complete a HIPAA training module at Synergy Medical

For more information or to request an application, please contact:

Anthony Taylor
Medical Education Manager
Synergy Medical Education Alliance
1000 Houghton Ave.
Saginaw, MI  48602
(989) 583 – 6818
ataylor@synergymedical.org
or Melissa Morse
Administrative Assistant
Synergy Medical Education Alliance
1000 Houghton Ave.
Saginaw, MI  48602
(989) 583 – 6821
mmorse@synergymedical.org


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