Medical Students Inspire Youth in MIKE Health Club

First-year medical students at Western University of Health Sciences (WUHS) take on daunting schedules in their training to become physicians. Yet for ten students, they also wanted to connect to their local community. Their enthusiasm and commitment to mentor youth became the foundation for MIKE’s newest program, the MIKE Health Club at Sweet Home High School (SHHS).

Launched in November 2020, the club brings together high school students in grades 9-12 to meet with the WUHS medical students during their Wednesday lunch time. All the mentors agreed it’s their favorite time of the week. The mentors invited exciting guest speakers from a variety of medical professions, or prepared their own presentations based on MIKE’s programming guide.

The youth at SHHS had the opportunity to meet medical professionals and consider a host of healthcare career options through the program. We can’t wait to bring this exciting program in-person next year.