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Future Docs

Healthcare Industry

4-Year IHE

Organizations Involved

Wayne State University, School of Medicine

Occupations Involved

Children (ages 6-12)

Workforce Development Focus

Increasing number of healthcare workers

Workforce Issues Addressed

Attracting individuals to work in a healthcare profession

Description

This is a one-day event, sponsored by the School of Medicine's Alumni Association, to promote healthcare sciences and careers at an early age, where more than 200 medical students volunteer. Future Docs is designed to pique the interest of children with an early introduction and appreciation for science that may blossom into medical careers. The children, between the ages of 6 and 12 get a hands-on look into the world of medicine and medical research during the annual event. The event features 18 workshops like Brain Blast, Wind Your Way Through DNA, Heart Rocks, Ultrasounds Like Fun, in addition to a photobooth, face painting and lunch.

For more information: https://today.wayne.edu/medicine/news/2025/03/10/future-docs-opens-world-of-medicine-to-tomorrows-doctors-65655

Michigan Health Council does not administer all of the programs in this database. Please see the "organizations involved" above to learn who you should contact for more information.

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