Medical Explorers to meet at hospital For students age 14-21

Young students who are considering a career in healthcare can now get first-hand experience through Upstate Carolina Medical Center's Medical Explorers program.

This program allows students, ages 14-21, to observe and in some cases have handson experience in the healthcare professions. Anyone who is interested in a career in healthcare is encouraged to become a Medical Explorer, which is rooted in the American Boy Scouts program, but is open to both boys and girls.

For more information, please contact the hospital's director of cardiopulmonary services and post advisor Shannon Wylie at 487-1586. The next Medical Explorer meeting will be held in the hospital's classroom Monday, April 17, 2006.