Discovery Program at Northwestern Medicine Program Overview

Discovery Program Summary A unique two-year program for select high school students to encourage their interest in health care Program goals: Provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse career opportunities that are available in health care Expose students to both traditional and non-traditional medical careers Students will learn practical skills as they navigate real-life hospital and patient care scenarios Program model: Activities will be facilitated by Northwestern Medicine physicians, clinicians and professional staff Facility and service line tours Presentations Group discussions Practical hands-on projects Community service projects Networking opportunities

Session Topics Potential Session Topics Include: Cardiology: From diagnosis to rehabilitation Quality: What is the importance of quality and safety in the healthcare setting Human Resources: Working in healthcare and job application process Oncology and Pathology: Mock Tumor Board Nursing: Opportunities for nursing within the healthcare system Proton Center: Unique care outside the hospital Vaccine Clinic: Meeting the needs of the underserved in our community Medical Library: Research and understanding Hospital Administration: Healthcare leadership Emergency Department: Life in the ED Simulation Lab: Where practice makes perfect Security: How hospitals maintain safety Volunteer Services: Volunteerism in healthcare

Program Logistics Approximately 25 sophomore and junior high school students from DuPage, Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties will be accepted to participate Two-year commitment Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and remain in good standing during their participation Program runs from October through August, meeting the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00AM-12:00PM Program sessions will be held at one of the Northwestern Medicine hospital campuses (Central DuPage, Delnor or Northwestern Memorial) or the Proton Center in Warrenville

Application Process Applications will be posted online at https://www.cadencehealth.org/health-professionals/education by August 1, 2016 Applicants must: Be at least 15 years of age Be going into their sophomore or junior year of high school Have an academic GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 GPA scale) Commit to a two year program, including attendance at all Discovery Program meetings and community service activities

Application Process Continued Application Requirements: Neatly written application Program fee (upon acceptance) of $50 (waived for those that qualify for participation in the free/reduced lunch program) Consent for minor to participate form to be completed Personal statement Essay question (1) Academic recommendation Official school transcript Application Deadline: September 14, 2016 Notifications will be emailed by October 3, 2016

Next Steps Communication will be emailed when application is posted Flyers are available for distribution – contact Karin Podolski at karin.podolski@cadencehealth.org

Questions Contact information: Karin Podolski karin.podolski@cadencehealth.org 630-208-3998