Beginning Fall 2023, Kirkwood Washington Regional Center will begin offering a Pre-Med, Nursing, & Professional Health Careers Academy. This academy is designed for high school students attracted to careers in medicine, nursing and other healthcare fields. This academy experience focuses on human sciences – anatomy, biology, physiology, sociology – and emphasizes hands-on medical experiences and simulations. The academy includes rigorous academic preparation for transfer-level coursework required at most pre-professional programs at colleges and universities. High school students that are interested in exploring a career in medicine, nursing, or other healthcare pathways can take advantage of this new and free opportunity. Registration is happening now. You can find a link to the registration with this news story at KCIIradio.com.