Mini Medical School Boot Camp & Interactive Experience

Building on success of previous years, high school students from the Southern California area and surrounding areas, and SAGES membership will have the opportunity to experience the wonderful world of medicine and minimally invasive surgery. With projected physician and surgeon shortages in the future, this program is timely and hopefully will promote early decisions to join our noble profession. The day is power-packed with expanded hands-on skill lab, and the Top Gun Interactive Experience. Both cognitive and skill competitions with awards and prizes will be offered. The SAGES Mini Medical School is designed to expose high school students to the field of Surgery through hands-on experience and simulation. Students will begin to appreciate that being in the OR is rewarding, important work, and fun. To maximize exposure, real-life surgeons/volunteers will mentor the students throughout the program. The Mini Medical School Experience is a power-packed extravaganza that provides fun with a purpose. Students will have the opportunity to show that they have the “right stuff” to join the ranks of physicians and laparoscopic surgeons. From video games that help decrease errors, to robots, to FLS and Top Gun surgical simulation drills. Make sure you do not miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity.

“With the energetic program organizers creating a fast-paced environment, students will have no problem remembering this experience, learning new skills, or gaining an interest in medicine.”

“As a high school student, I was able to see real techniques and tools that are used in the medical field.”