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Eighteen High School Students Complete Creating Futures Program

This spring, a diverse group of 18 students from Boston public high schools participated in a unique and challenging career awareness and college preparation program at MCPHS Boston. Entitled “Creando Futuros/Creating Futures,” the program offers students the opportunity to explore health careers and to discuss them first-hand with MCPHS faculty, staff, alumni and students.

At the conclusion of the six-week Saturday program, the students presented their individual and small group projects at a day-long conference attended by their parents and siblings. At the April 12 event, students presented research on various health specialties, various disease states including diabetes and prostate cancer, explained their designs for neighborhood health centers, and investigated family health histories. All of the students have a strong interest in helping their communities become healthier. The program encouraged them to explore health careers, which will help them achieve their goals. Students who completed the program received a certificate of achievement from special guest Nina King, a member of the MCPHS Board of Trustees. Mrs. King praised the students for their accomplishments and encouraged them to continue on their path to a bright future.

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