BRIDGES TO MEDICINE
Empowering the Future
DISCOVER YOUR PATH
Bridges to Medicine offers middle and high school students a unique opportunity to explore the world of healthcare through immersive experiences at BJC hospitals and renowned institutions. Join us and discover your path to a career in medicine.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Stay up-to-date with the latest news, announcements, and events from Bridges to Medicine. Check back often for the latest updates and insider perspectives on healthcare careers.
Normandy Middle School Event
We had a great visit with Normandy Middle School students at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. They toured the Goldfarb School of Nursing facilities and the Radiology Department!
Black Girls Do STEM Event
We had so much fun with Black Girls Do STEM introducing middle school girls to healthcare careers and empowering the next generation of STEM leaders at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University Medical Center!
Radiology Tour
We had an amazing experience touring the Radiology department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital! We were able to get a look inside several different Radiology departments such as PET Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine.
Adventures in Healthcare
We had a week long Adventures in Healthcare camp where we worked with middle schools students to introduce them to the wide variety of careers within the medical field. Through interactive activities and visits to hospitals across the St. Louis area, these students were able to gain hands-on exposure to the many pathways that exist in healthcare from direct patient care to behind-the-scenes roles.
Moulage
We facilitated an opportunity for aspiring healthcare students to volunteer as simulated patients for emergency medicine residents' seeking their Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification. To improve the residents training, students received moulage makeup to depict various injuries, gaining one-on-one interaction with healthcare professionals and exploring the trauma field through immersive demonstration.
Guest Speaker
LaKendra Kadiri from Barnes-Jewish Hospital presented about healthy and diseased organs, bringing in real organs to touch and look at!
Perioperative Night
Barnes-Jewish Hospital hosted us at the Perioperative Healthcare Showcase. We had the privilege of touring the operating rom and witnessing demonstrations from healthcare professionals in the Operating Room, Radiology, Patient Care, Anesthesia, Nursing, Perfusion, and Central Sterile Processing departments!
Goldfarb School of Nursing
We had a wonderful meeting at the Goldfarb School of Nursing! We met the president, Dr. Angela Clark, and had an amazing tour of their patient simulation technology while learning about the field of nursing.