More than 30 young female high school students were able to work alongside West Virginia University orthopaedic clinicians and educators to participate in a transformative experience at the School of Medicine through The Perry Initiative. <\/p>\n
Michelle Bramer, M.D., led the team of volunteers (see full list at the bottom of the article) to orchestrate a one-day career exploration event on Saturday, Dec. 9, as part of the Perry Outreach Program. <\/p>\n
The Perry Initiative collaborates with medical centers, universities and high schools to organize Perry Outreach Programs for high school girls. These day-long events, conducted at over 45 locations nationwide, involve participants in simulated orthopaedic surgeries, biomechanical engineering experiments and insightful sessions with accomplished women engineers and surgeons. <\/p>\n
Organizers say that the event benefits the faculty as much as the students. <\/p>\n
In dedicating our time, expertise and passion to this initiative, my team and I firmly believe that the benefits extend beyond the students, positively impacting the faculty as well, said Dr. Bramer, M.D. <\/p>\n
Organizers say students become mentors and role models, guiding attendees through the intricacies of suturing, casting, surgery and more, fostering confidence and opening doors to STEM-related careers for young women. <\/p>\n
For more information on the WVU Department of Orthopaedics, visit medicine.wvu.edu\/orthopaedics. <\/p>\n
Full list of volunteers: <\/p>\n
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