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A unique partnership

between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Omaha area schools gives high school juniors and seniors a head start on careers in health.
Examining a bacterial specimen on a self prepared slide

Eduardo Gonzalez - Omaha Northwest - Junior
Preparing a test

Gary Liu - Omaha Burke - Senior
Kevin Hanna - Bellevue West - Junior
Identifying the hemolysis

Jaynie Bird - High School Teacher
Kim Duong - Millard North - Senior
Identifying the colony morphology

Zachary Stovall - Bellevue East - Junior
Chris McElwain - Omaha Northwest - Senior

Experience

Observe, shadow, and take college-level classes from UNMC's physicians, researchers and health care professionals. Courses cover a range of health care topics, such as human anatomy, biomedical research, and medical decision-making. Check out the 2013-14 course offerings.

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UNMC High School Alliance
985330 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5330
Phone: 402-559-3027
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Vital Signs

"A strong science background is part of a critical foundation which will prepare students for multiple health care professions," says Bob Bartee, UNMC vice chancellor for external affairs. "In addition, the Alliance will train students from diverse backgrounds to meet the long-term health care needs of our state."