Health Sciences Internship Information Night

We are excited to offer our parents and HSA students in the 10th and 11th grades the opportunity to hear from Lisa Lassiter, Director for Workforce Development at ECU Health, about our Health Sciences Internship Program. Current 11th-grade students will have the opportunity to apply to either a Pathway to Employment or an Exploratory Internship for their senior year. Sophomores will learn more about these exciting opportunities that will be open to them for their senior year. Students interested in pursuing an internship at ECU Health are encouraged to attend. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in this event. 

This Virtual event will take place on Monday, November 17th, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

You can register for this event by clicking this link: 

https://forms.gle/evHMSHxNiVpK2tbg7

Please pay close attention to the email you registered with to ensure it is correct. We will use that email address to confirm your registration and send your virtual meeting link prior to the start of the event.  Have a great day! 

*Please do not share this email with individuals who are not in the Health Sciences Academy. This is a closed event for Health Sciences Academy students.

Brody School of Medicine High School Honors Medical Research Program 

If you’re curious about medical research or interested in exploring careers in healthcare and science, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

Join us virtually on November 18th at 5:30 PM as Dr. Walters, Program Coordinator, shares important details about the program, including eligibility requirements, application information, and what to expect as a participant.

As a high school student conducting research on a college campus, you’ll have the chance to:

• Work alongside medical school faculty and researchers
  
  

• Gain hands-on lab experience and develop advanced science skills
  
  

• Strengthen your college and scholarship applications
  
  

• Explore future careers in medicine and biomedical research
  
  

• Build confidence and connections that will support your academic journey
  
  

Applications for the program will open on November 19th, 2025.

We look forward to seeing you there and helping you take your first steps into the world of medical research!

Register Here: https://forms.gle/rWghuWp4xcZRJTto7

Nursing Specialties Night Blackboard Announcement

We are excited to offer Nursing Specialties Night on Thursday, November 13th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Eastern AHEC. This event is open to 9th-12th-grade HSA students. We strongly encourage HSA students interested in a career in nursing to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the wide range of environments nurses work in!

Students will have the opportunity to engage with nurses from various specialties at a career fair-style event. The areas represented include Flight Nursing, Rehabilitation, Central Staffing, Oncology, Women’s Health, Children’s Hospital, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, Perioperative (OR), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Psychiatric Nursing, Adult & Children’s Emergency Services, Public Health, Nurse-Midwife, Nephrology, and more.

Students will also hear from ECU College of Nursing, ENC RIBN, and PCC Health Sciences regarding postsecondary education options in nursing. 

Food trucks will be on-site for those who wish to purchase dinner and dessert! Parents are welcome to join us for this floating event. 

You can register for this event by clicking this link: 

https://www.cognitoforms.com/HealthSciencesAcademy1/_2025NursingSpecialtiesNight

Dress Code: Students who receive a confirmation of attendance are to dress in pants (no shorts, leggings, or holes), tennis shoes (no open-toe shoes), and a school-appropriate shirt.