Ninety students traveled from Burlington High School, Essex High School, Champlain Valley Union High School, Winooski High School, and Mount Mansfield Union High School attended the UVM Cancer Center’s annual Careers in Cancer event April 14 at the Larner College of Medicine, exploring the many paths that lead to careers in cancer research and care through hands-on learning and direct interaction with professionals in the field.
Now in its fourth year, Careers in Cancer has become a highly anticipated experience for both visiting students and UVM hosts.
“Encouraging students to explore futures in cancer care and research is central to our mission,” said Randall Holcombe, M.D., M.B.A., director of the UVM Cancer Center. “That work is especially important in Vermont and northern New York, where it is essential that we continue to grow our oncology workforce.”
In a full day of immersive programming, participants rotated through small-group sessions that included behind-the-scenes laboratory tours led by Cancer Center scientists; a career fair with interactive booths showcasing diverse career paths including radiology, social work, public health, and integrative oncology; and a “Day in the Life of a Cancer Professional” session.