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A student at a local doctor’s office

“The numerous areas of study in the Saint Joseph Academy Health Science Honors Program provide both incredible career opportunities and the opportunity to serve others as well. Any of these areas of expertise can be applicable on a global scale, as well as just outside“Education your backatdoor.

Thatschool, includes pathways to nursing,level medicine, the high college and professional is constantly becoming more advanced.

Any advantage we can give our students now to nutrition, physical therapy, research or environmental health.”

help them get ahead later can only help them. In some aspects, we are simply organizing some of the great work they have been already doing. In other ways, are opening more Colleen Gallagherwe Thomas ’82, CAPT NCdoors USN to more students than ever before.”

Fred Kieser, science Teacher Retired Navy Liaison Officer to the Agency for International Development

START A PATHWAY TO HEALTH SCIENCES CAREERS The Saint Joseph Academy Health Sciences Honors Program challenges and inspires students interested in Health Sciences careers.

It starts in the classroom, but also extends into real life – with clinical hours, in-field research and hands-on application at Northeast Ohio’s internationally acclaimed hospitals alongside the area’s best health care experts.

THE HEALTH SCIENCE HONORS PROGRAM: • Includes two pathways: a student can choose the course of study that matches her goals.

• Promotes rigorous math, humanities and science curriculum.

• Provides students an authentic professional experience through experiential learning.

A student shadows Dr. Ghazoul-Mills

“This program will foster student confidence, spark interest and develop reassurance. Nurturing this type of development will prepare SJA grads to face the ever-changing challenges in healthcare in the 21st century.”

Deborah Ghazoul-Mills ’79, MD, P ’13 & ’14 Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic Westlake Community Pediatrics

• Develops critical thinkers and problem solving skills through Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses.

• Fosters compassionate and empathetic servant leaders.

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CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAY PURPLE PATHWAY

GOLD PATHWAY

CUMULATIVE 3.7 GPA

CUMULATIVE 3.0 GPA

MATH | 4.0 credits

MATH | 4.0 credits

AP Calculus AB

including Statistics

AP Statistics

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SCIENCE | 4.5 credits

SCIENCE | 4.5 credits

Honors Biology

Biology

Honors Chemistry

Chemistry

Honors Anatomy & Physiology

Honors Anatomy & Physiology

AP Biology or AP Chemistry

Honors Microbiology/Zoology

SERVICE LEARNING | 100 hours

SERVICE LEARNING | 100 hours

focused in providing service related to

focused in providing service related to

health care by end of first semester of

health care by end of first semester of

graduation year.

graduation year.

CLINICAL | 60 hours

CLINICAL | 20 hours

of clinical/internship time and

of clinical/internship time and

experience in a related field.

experience in a related field.

A student on a service trip in the Dominican Republic

“My SJA experiences in the club Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice changed the course of my life. I learned to see the face of Christ in all people, a charism that took me from working in inner city drug rehabilitation programs to working as a nurse in El Salvador and Nicaragua. SJA taught me the difference between enabling people and 5 empowering them. It shaped my philosophy for working in health care: to empower patients to be successful independent of help. SJA allowed me to see a world in need of health care, and it gave me the foundation of knowledge to meet those needs.”

5 Emma Cleary ’09 Family Nurse Practitioner, Mayo Clinic Case Western Reserve School of of Nursing ’13 Yale University Master of Science in Nursing ‘16 5

PROGRAM COMPONENTS: 1. Rigorous Course of Study In addition to completing

requirements for either the Purple or Gold Pathway, students will take these common core classes:

“Not only did SJA prepare me with a superior foundation of basic sciences and studies skills, but the Academy also gave me great confidence that allowed me to thrive in pharmacy school and beyond.”

Samantha Schulte ’10, PharmD, RPh Resident, Richard Roudebush VA Medical Center Ohio Northern University ’16

THEOLOGY/CORE MINISTRY: 4.0 credits

ENGLISH: 4.0 credits

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION: 0.5 credit Health | 0.5 credit Physical Education

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS: 1.0 credit

SOCIAL STUDIES: 3.0 credits

WORLD LANGUAGE: 3.0 credits of the same language

2. HPAC Club Participation The Health Professions

Affinity Community (HPAC) engages students with health care community leaders, introducing them to ways to apply academic learning in real world situations and address pressing community health concerns.

3. Service Learning Service learning is rooted in intentionality - a process that develops empathy, responsibility and self-confidence. This component encompasses “serving the dear neighbor,” which is a keystone of the teachings of the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph.

4. Online Portfolio The online portfolio is intended to link experiences and provide context for learning. Students will create an electronic portfolio that documents and reflects their growth and development as they accomplish program requirements.

5. Clinical Hours Students are required to complete

clinical hours to help provide authentic and experiential learning through the interaction with patients.

6. Formal Capstone Presentation At the end of the A student volunteers her time helping 6 children with physical disabilities

three-year program, students will present their reflections, growth and future plans to a professional panel.

A student interns at a local hospital’s pharmacy

“Thanks to SJA, I was two steps ahead of my undergrad science classmates, in both knowledge and critical thinking skills. SJA prepared me on a factual basis and covered all bases needed in the field. To pursue a Health Sciences research profession, you need confidence in your abilities and dedication. At SJA I learned self-confidence from teachers who were invested in my education.”

Meredith McGuire ’09 Research Assistant, Ph.D Candidate, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Saint Vincent College ’13 7

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE “An excellent Health Sciences Honors Program must include an understanding of humanities, a component of reflective service to others, in addition to rigorous academic training. The Saint Joseph Academy program provides that balance. It is a great way to prepare students for success in the medical field.”

Neil Smith, DO President, Fairview Hospital, Internist

In the next 10 years, health care occupations will add about

+2.3 million new jobs nationwide.

Employment of health care occupations is projected to grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than other occupations.

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Northeast Ohio hospitals are the region’s LARGEST employers.

Ohio hospitals generate more than $26.6 billion annually in economic activity and employ 247,633 Ohioans.

Students learn dissection in Honors Anatomy and Physiology class

Sources: 2015 Northeast Ohio Hospital Fact Sheet, The Economic Impact of Hospitals In Ohio (2015), Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook

Students work on interavtice mannequins at The Cleveland State University Center for Innovation in Medical Professions, a state-of-the-art research, outreach and education facility.

“The nursing profession has a profound impact on the mind, body and soul of our patients, their families and one another. The Saint Joseph Academy Health Sciences Honors Program opens a door to all the new possibilities for these young women to help transform health care and have the same profound impact. The program allows the young women of SJA to think outside of the box, broaden their thought processes and positively impact the future of health care.”

Kelly Hancock P ’17, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Ph.D. Executive Chief Nursing Officer, Cleveland Clinic Health System 9

A student gains hands-on experience

“The required clinical hours were the most helpful to me in discovering what path I wanted to take in my future career. This program offers so many opportunities out in the field, thus allowing students to see the daily doings of medical professionals.

I was able to see what careers I liked and did not like. I am so glad I joined this program; without it, I would not have achieved my goal of getting into a direct entry pathway program, let alone discover the career that is right for me.

Caroline Kilbane ’16, Purple Pathway Graduate Duquesne University Undergraduate Student Direct Admit to Physician Assistant Studies Program

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Who can apply?

A: Recognizing the broad range of career opportunities that exist in the Health Sciences, the program is designed to be inclusive and open to all students. Students are expected to work diligently and reflectively towards a personal goal that is aligned with new interests and achievements.

Q: When can a student apply to the program?

A: Interested students are encouraged to select courses and pursue relevant internship and service learning experiences as early as the ninth grade. Formal application to the program begins at the end of the ninth grade.

Q: Is there a faith component?

A: Yes. Through the charism of the Congregation of St. Joseph, the program prepares young women to live the Gospel through prayer, reflection and “service to the dear neighbor.”

Q: What is “experiential learning”?

A: Experiential learning involves learning environments that extend beyond the classroom and provide the student with authentic experiences in preparation for a Health Sciences career. The student will develop her capacity to serve others with empathy, knowledge, compassion and skill through reflective experiences.

Q: What is the difference between the Purple and Gold Pathways?

A: Students may choose between two different pathways: The Purple Pathway extends past college toward a doctoral degree; and The Gold Pathway prepares the student for success in a Health Sciences career that begins right after college graduation.

For more information on the Health Sciences Honors Program, please visit www.sja1890.org/healthsciences or email us at healthsciences@sja1890.org.

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The Health Science Honors Program Mission Statement Our program will prepare young women for a life of compassionate leadership and service in health professions through an academic program based on a rigorous course of study and meaningful experiential learning.

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