This course is for students interested in entering the health profession as a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, nutritionist, athletic trainer, and more. Understanding basic human anatomy and physiology is the foundation for those interested in health and/or healthcare careers. Classroom teaching supplemented with pathology laboratory tours, hospital tours, simulation labs and more. Understanding the body and the way it works is important information for those interested in healthcare, and those simply wanting to know more about their own health. Classroom learning is supplemented with lots of hands-on learning in simulation labs, movement labs, skill labs and more. This course is not a substitute for the Anatomy & Physiology course requirements for UVM major or minor. Students also benefit from access to the Clinical Simulation Laboratory at the University of Vermont and Fletcher Allen Health Care, where they can perform virtual surgeries, among other activities.

Jeremy Sibold ()

Dates: July 15 - August 9, 2013; Some afternoon activities; SUMMER ACADEMY ONLY by application; Format is two weeks on campus (7/15 - 7/26) and two weeks online (7/29 - 8/9); Available to students completing 10th & 11th grades; Residential program only; VT students cannot use their dual enrollment voucher; Students need to apply and supply a transcript and a letter of recommendation; April 1 priority application deadline; Dean's Office permission only

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