August 2023 Page 6 CDU Newsletter
CDU Hosts SHPEP Science Day , Inspires Future Medical Leaders
CDU welcomed approximately academic and experiential care , ostomy care , wound care , 75 undergraduate students offerings of CDU . trach suctioning , and CPR / BLS from across the nation to its techniques . The interactive
“ SHPEP Science Day is an campus for an exciting and nature of the event allowed the invaluable opportunity for these informative Summer Health students to interact directly with talented young individuals to Professions Education Program
CDU faculty and gain practical explore the field of healthcare
( SHPEP ) Science Day event . The insights into the medical world . and gain hands-on experience ,” day aimed to provide students , shared Daisy Lopez-Batres , CDU Mercedes Humski , CDU Student particularly those from
Assistant Director of Pipeline Government President , and underserved communities , with
Programs . “ We are committed to Katreena Rago , CDU Student valuable exposure to the world fostering diversity and inclusion Government Vice-President of of healthcare and opportunities in the medical profession , and Communications , also joined in the medical field . events like this help break the gathering for a Q & A session , The day began with a warm barriers for students from where they shared valuable welcome from Dr . Judy McKelvy , underserved communities .” insights about life on the CDU CDU Assistant Professor , who campus and the supportive Throughout the day , students expressed her enthusiasm for student community . were divided into smaller groups having the aspiring medical and had the chance to rotate The event not only provided students on campus . These through five simulation stations invaluable experience for students , who are considering hosted by current CDU students . the visiting students but also attending medical school , were
These simulations offered a allowed CDU to showcase eager to dive into a range of glimpse into various healthcare its facilities and academic activities that showcased the procedures , including foley programs .