Recruiting Health Professionals
Thank you for your interest in presenting to students of the UCSF Fresno Doctors Academy (DA) and Junior Doctors Academy (JDA)! We welcome your willingness to inspire the next generation of health professionals
To enhance the health career exploration experience, guest speakers from all specialties are invited to share during scheduled class sessions or at our annual conference. Guest speakers are encouraged to share experiences, health topic lectures or conduct an activity. Our curriculum has specific topics, prioritized for each grade level, however, we are open to hear what other topics providers are passionate about sharing.
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Guest Speaker Coordinator: Angela Allison, 559.930.8783 or [email protected]
Locations:
- Caruthers High and Elementary Schools
- Kings Canyon, Sequoia and Terronez Middle Schools
- Sunnyside High School
Format: In-person or Virtual
Note: Classrooms are able to accommodate a virtual format, however to fully engage with the students in-person experiences are optimal.
When: During the academic school year, class times vary
Length: 30 to 60 minutes
Audience Size: 25 – 40 Students (middle school or high school)
Guest Speaker Coordinator Support: If interested in sharing a presentation or activity, contact the coordinator to discuss. If the topic and general availability are provided she can identify the site and grade options that will meet the provider's availability and interest. The school Site Coordinator and school site teacher will be in class to assist as needed. Our hope is that you feel supported and have a gratifying experience as you share your expertise with the DA and JDA students. We appreciate your time and the effort that goes into preparing.
Supplies and Tools Available: We can provide copies of handouts or other materials. Our department has many stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, suturing tools, and models. We will do our best to accommodate requests.
Topic Ideas
The following topics are just a guide, we welcome you to share a topic you are particularly passionate about or are a current focus. Make sure to provide a short description to the coordinator so overlap can be avoided.
UCSF Fresno 6 – Topics of Particular Concern to the Valley
- Diabesity
- Valley Fever
- Preterm Birth
- Immigrant Health
- Human Trafficking
- Methamphetamine
Potential Topics Inspired by UCSF 49 (Recognize, Diagnose, Triage, Manage, Consult, Prevent)
- Common Symptoms
- Urgent Syndromes
- Prevention and Wellness
- Common Infections
- Common Cancers
- Common Development Disorders
- Mental Health and Illness
- Trauma and Violence
- Reproductive Health
Additional Topics
- A Day in The Life
- Tools Used to Diagnose and Treat
- In this specialty, I treat …..
