PHYSICIAN-CRAFTED CURRICULUM
OUR PROGRAMS PREPARE THE NEXT GENERATION OF PHYSICIANS
The HSAFP Monthly Curriculum
Did you know that nearly all U.S. medical schools use the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Premed Competencies to "evaluate applicants' readiness for medical school"? (AAMC, 2023).
Unique to any other high school student group organization, HSAFP incorporates these pre-med competencies in virtual and hands-on curriculum—updated monthly—to ensure all high school students can build crucial skills needed as a pre-med student, medical student, resident, and, eventually, physician.
HSAFP is also proud to collaborate with distinguished organizations to support and teach the next generation of healthcare leaders. See our partners page for more!
THE HSAFP CURRICULUM
Here’s a glimpse of the exciting curriculum activities you can be a part of!
HSAFP Research Journal Club
HSAFP members can begin to strengthen their research and science knowledge by participating in our Research Journal Club every month.
These courses spotlight physicians, such as orthopedic surgeon Dr. Megan Flynn and pediatrician Dr. Luke Voytas, as well as others in the field, such as Dr. Ken Tao, who holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard University.
For Research Journal Club, HSAFP members will read recent peer-reviewed medical studies, hear video reflections from medical professionals, consider questions and activities, and explore its impact on patient care and the future of medicine with your chapter, other HSAFP peers, and on your own!
Virtual Patient Interaction with Dr. Blair Nelson
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an emergency room physician? In this interactive series, the HSAFP Executive Team partnered with Full Code Medical Simulation and MedSchoolCoach to give you the chance to experience real-life medical cases.
With guidance from Dr. Blair Nelson, MD, you’ll work through the diagnosis and treatment of Randy Sherman, our virtual patient, while exploring the AAMC Premed Competencies and key problem-solving skills used in the ER.
Get ready to think like a doctor and put your skills to the test!
Intro to Research
Maybe you’ve heard that becoming a physician usually involves having some sort of research experience.
But wait. “Research” can mean a lot of things. What is valuable research experience for becoming a physician, exactly? When should you start? Are there any alternatives to research experience if you cannot find research experience? And, is it required to participate in research to be accepted into medical school?
All of these questions are addressed, and more, in this course crafted for high school students.
Get Access to The HSAFP Curriculum
Join a local HSAFP chapter, or start a new one, to unlock exclusive access to our curriculum!
Click below to check for existing chapters at your high school. If none are available, we’ll provide you with step-by-step guidance to start your own HSAFP chapter.
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