WOMEN IN MEDICINE PROGRAM in Partnership with Mercy Medical Center

WOMEN IN MEDICINE PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

The Women in Medicine Program is a unique partnership between Mercy High School and Mercy Medical Center. It is an opportunity for young women with an interest in medicine and the health professions to regularly visit Mercy Medical Center and observe and meet with leading medical professionals in a specialized healthcare environment. The goal of this four-year program is to increasingly expose students to outstanding women leaders in health-related careers, broaden their knowledge of medical fields, and expand their understanding of the qualities and skills necessary to be a successful health care professional.

The program is open to qualified 9th graders and will continue throughout their enrollment at Mercy High School. There are limited spaces available each year for this highly prestigious program, the only one of its kind in Baltimore. For students considering a career in health care—as a physician, nurse, pharmacist, physical therapist, or research scientist—this program offers an unparalleled experience.

During her junior year, each student participates in a group case study with a mentor employed by the hospital. Students will research appropriate courses of treatment based upon the patient’s presenting symptoms. Throughout the course of the case study, each student will fulfill the role of a member of the patient’s medical team to recommend next steps. As the patient’s circumstances change, assignments on the medical team will as well, allowing students to explore multiple professional roles within the medical field. During her senior year, each student will continue to work on the case study and will provide an overview of the patient’s background and treatment recommendations based on clinical research to the Mercy High School community.

Please submit a completed Women in Medicine application form along with all other required admission materials.

m Excellent mathematics and science preparation and skill level

m Strong standardized test results

m Strong High School Placement Test (HSPT) results

m Well-written and thoughtful applicant statement

m Completed supplemental application

9th Grade Biology or Biology Honors, Algebra I or II, or Geometry

10th Grade Introduction to Physical Science or Introduction to Physics (Honors), next level of mathematics

11th Grade Chemistry or Chemistry Honors, next level of mathematics, consideration of case studies with a team of students representing medical professionals

12th Grade Physics (Honors), Biology II (Honors), or AP Biology, next level of mathematics, presentation of case study and its results to the Mercy community