Day with the Docs

Day with the Docs gives students who are serious about becoming physicians, a chance to see what life is like as a medical student and get an up-close look at LSUHSC School of Medicine in New Orleans.  This event is coordinated by second year medical students and is co-sponsored by SWLAHEC, the public school systems of participating parishes, in partnership with the LSUHSC School of Medicine. Parishes in the SW region are invited to participate on a rotating basis

Some of the activities students participate in include:

• Tour LSUHSC School of Medicine

•  Interact with medical students and professors

• View emergency care skits

• Hands-on gross anatomy

• Computerized simulations 

• Lunch and Q&A with Med students, ask them anything! 

• Learn all about the application process with the admissions department 

• And MUCH MORE!!

Eligibility: Day with the Docs is open to high school sophomores, juniors or seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who are interested in becoming a doctor. Students who have previously participated in this event are not eligible.  Applications are accepted during the month of August and may be obtained through the SWLAHEC website or by contacting your school counselor. 

For more information please contact Brooke Voorhies at brooke.voorhies@swlahec.com