Empowering Futures, One Day in Healthcare at a Time!
Sign up today to bring your group of up to 30 high school students to the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for an unforgettable educational experience.
Your students will:
- Discover Exciting Career Paths: Dive into the fields of pharmacy, occupational therapy, and neuroscience.
- Engage in Hands-On Activities: Participate in interactive workshops designed to inspire curiosity and learning in each field.
- Experience College Life: Take a guided campus tour, explore dorm living, experience our two-story dining hall, and get a sneak peek at what it's like to be a college student.
This immersive day is perfect for inspiring the next generation of healthcare and science professionals. Space is limited, so don’t miss out—sign up now!
Contact Mae Humphreville for more information at mae.humphreville@wne.edu or 413-796-2442.
Purpose and Goal
Health Professional for a Day aims to inspire and educate students by introducing them to diverse and exciting careers in healthcare, including fields they may not have previously considered. For students already interested in healthcare, the program provides opportunities for deeper exploration and helps them refine their career paths.
Many students are unfamiliar with specialized fields like Occupational Therapy (OT) or do not know the full extent of what a pharmacist is capable of doing. Our program sheds light on what occupational therapists, pharmacists, and neuroscientists do and the vital role they play in improving lives.
We also recognize that pursuing a healthcare career at the collegiate level is often seen as costly and out of reach for many. Our goal is to guide students through pathways to affordable, equitable, and accessible education in healthcare, helping them see how they can achieve their dreams without unnecessary financial barriers.
Through hands-on activities and a welcoming campus experience, we strive to demystify college life and empower students to envision a bright future in higher education and healthcare.
Sample Schedule of the Day
| 8:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m. | Arrival and Welcome |
| 8:45 a.m.–9:45 a.m. | Sessions 1 – Pharmacy |
| 9:45 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Session 2 – Neuroscience |
| 10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. | Walk to Blake Law School |
| 10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m. | Sessions 3 – OTD |
| 11:45 a.m.-11:55 a.m. | Walk to University Commons |
| 11:55 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m.–12:40 p.m. | Walk to Welcome Center |
| 12:40 p.m.–1:20 p.m. | Sessions 4 – Campus Tour |
| 1:20 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | Admissions Presentation |
| 1:30 p.m. | Depart Campus |
