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Atlanta, GA

MEDICAL SCHOOLS:

Some of the distinguished Atlanta area institutions that have participated in the NYLF/MED program include the following Medical Schools:

• Emory School of Medicine
• Georgia Health Sciences University
• Mercer School of Medicine
• Morehouse School of Medicine
• Georgia Campus-Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine

At each of the medical schools listed, scholars will participate in hands-on activities while learning about medical education ranging from:

• Histology (using microscopes to view cell anatomy)
• Visits to an anatomy lab
• Engaging in a Vital Signs Workshop
• Learning how to diagnose on SimMan (portable, patient simulator)

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

• A Hypnotism Extravaganza. This exciting event is lead by Sean Wheeler, a Certified Hypnotist, who has appeared on CNN and various radio shows.
• A fun-filled trip to either Six Flags Over Georgia or Lake Lanier Beach and Waterpark.
• A visit to the inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.
• Shopping at the Mall of Georgia, the largest mall in the state.
• A closing dinner dance gala at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, located in the heart of the city. Scholars will dance the night away while enjoying the vibrant urban setting of this luxury hotel.

CLINICAL INSTITUTIONS:

Scholars will participate in a clinical visit. Examples of past visits include:

• The Atlanta VA Medical Center
• Barrow Regional Medical Center
• Gwinnett Health System
• Kindred Hospital-Atlanta
• Northside Hospital at Cherokee
• Piedmont Hospital
• St. Francis Hospital
• St. Joseph’s Hospital
• Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

At the clinical institutions listed, scholars may shadow or interact with healthcare professionals working in areas including Pediatric Intensive Care, Surgery, Emergency Services, Neonatal Intensive Care and Labor & Delivery. Scholars may also have the opportunity to witness open heart surgery through a live feed, interact with surgeons performing the surgery, and have the opportunity to go into a surgical suite to view all surgical equipment.

SPEAKERS:

Speakers who have participated in past Atlanta Forums include:

Centers for Disease Control public health officials. NYLF/MED has partnered with the centers for Disease Control to engage scholars in discussions on Health Disparities, How Public Health fits into the World of Medicine, Physical Fitness, and various other current topics.

Dr. Leon Haley, Jr., is the Deputy Senior Vice-President of Medical Affairs and Chief of Emergency Medicine for the Grady Health System as well as the Vice-Chairman for Grady’s Clinical Affairs. Dr. Haley has several honors and awards including the Atlanta Business Chronicles’ Healthcare Heroes and “Up and Comers Awards”, Georgia Trend Magazine’s “40 Leaders Under 40” and Georgia Association of Physician Assistants Physician of the Year Award.

Dr. Lisa Bootstaylor, Georgia's first Board-Certified female African-American Plastic Surgeon.

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Summer 2012 Locations:
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Philadelphia | Raleigh-Durham | San Francisco | Washington, D.C.