Chat with a Doc

ECU Health presents ‘Chat with a Doc’ Healthcare Symposium. This in-person event for 9th-12th-grade students will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the ECU Health Medical Center Main Auditorium. During this event, students will chat with ECU Health Medical Professionals from multiple specializations. Student questions are encouraged. We strongly encourage HSA students to take advantage of this opportunity!

Students who participate will need to communicate with their teachers to receive an excused educational absence similar to a field trip day. Bus transportation will be provided for traditional high schools. CDCs at each traditional high school will work with students and schools regarding transportation and attendance. Counselors at each of our Early College High Schools will work with students regarding transportation and attendance. Lunch will be provided.  

You can register for this event by clicking this link: 

https://www.cognitoforms.com/HealthSciencesAcademy1/ChatWithADocHealthcareSymposium2026Registration

Registration must be completed in full and submitted by Wednesday, December 10th at 5:00 pm to be considered for this event. 

*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. 

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.

Registered students will receive a follow-up email before the event with logistical details

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