The Columbia VA Health Care System (VAHCS) will host its annual Summer Student Program for middle and high school students, ages 13-17, June 6, 2023-July 27, 2023. This year’s program will consist of a hybrid model: specialized research projects and STEM enrichment activities. This includes assignments in different departments, lunch & learn opportunities, and special activities, to include seminars, student leadership and journal clubs, networking, presentation skills, and mentoring. High school students may be selected for a hybrid research opportunity; the selection process will include educational qualifications, interests, and references. High school students who are interested in applying for the research component of the summer program must complete and submit both applications, accompanied by a letter of reference from a teacher and a guidance counselor.
The applications and information letter are attached. The deadline for applications is April 7th and as there are limited slots, please note applications must be returned hand signed by the student, as soon as possible. All applications must be returned digitally to vhacmsvoluntaryservices@va.gov and will be time-stamped for accuracy, as it is a first come-first served process.
Program days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00am-4:00 pm, with a $8.00 lunch ticket for the canteen each day. There are many exciting lunch & learn activities planned to help ensure an interesting and exciting program. Due to the summer season being considered vacation time, the Summer Student Program carries a minimum completion requirement of 120 hours to participate.
Special Activities for All Summer Students:
- May, Date TBD – Required Meeting for Parents and Students
- June 6, 2023 – NEW Student Orientation
- June 7, 2023 – RETURNING Student Orientation
- June 8, 2023 – ALL Students – Meet Supervisors and visit Departments
- June 13, 2023 – 1st Full Day- Summer Student Volunteering
- June 22, 2023 – Career Clusters Demonstration
- June 29, 2023 – ND3Drone Academy and Game Truck
- July 6, 2023 – Social Media Digital Innovation & Technology
- July 12, 2023 – CPR/AED/First-Aid Certification Course
- July 20, 2023 – Student Scholarship Information
- July 25, 2023 – Career Day
- July 27, 2023 – Recognition and Awards Ceremony
- Dates TBD DaVinci Robotics Simulator
- Dates TBD Biomed 3-D Printer
- Dates TBD Special Activities
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR RESEARCH
The Columbia VAHCS is offering the Summer High School Research Program, supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development (ORD). The goal of the program is to build a more diverse research workforce pipeline that will ultimately advance science and medicine to improve Veterans’ health.
The program is intended for those who are academically high achieving and interested in learning more about careers in research. In addition to gaining hands on research experience, participants will get to experience other research related career elements that typically accompany the laboratory component including seminars, journal clubs, networking, presentation skills, and mentoring. Participants will also attend Princeton’s ACT/SAT testing preparation sessions. The Research Program carries a requirement of 176 hours for successful completion.
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