Fellow Bio:
Born in Eau Claire, WI, I graduated from Homestead High School in Mequon, WI. Spent my undergraduate years here, finishing with a wonderful study abroad experience in Madrid, Spain, and graduating with a degree in Spanish. Came straight to medical school and am absolutely loving my time.

Spare time interests include piano, reading, music, computers, basketball, and cooking. Well, I try to cook. And I think that I do all right. But that's another story.

Project Description:
This project is a continuation of a LOCUS project designed to educate rural youth about careers in health care. During a state 4-H conference in Madison, we organized two workshops involving various demonstrations and learning experiences to show that what we do really is fun, intersting, and rewarding.

The goal of the project is simple - continue to stimulate interest and excitement in careers in the health professions to rural youth. Through collaboration with diverse faculty, staff, and medical students, we hope to encourage career exploration in health care.

As this is a continuing LOCUS project, expanding upon its strengths and continuing it to next year represent two goals. Personally, it is an exercise in leadership, resource management, and education. Education has always been an interest of mine, so continuing this LOCUS project seemed like a natural fit.

I presented the project at the last fall meeting and submitted my written report. I have also committed to running the workshop next year for the UW-Extension, hopefully with an M1 volunteer.

Challenges: Past
Nothing new to note; I plan to begin recruiting for help after winter break is completed.

Challenges: Future The final challenge is finding somebody to take over the project next year. I kept accurate and dependable records of what I did... and will prepare a report on how to go about reproducing and updating it for next year!

Resource Needs:
The opportunity to present in fall (hopefully the first meeting after the retreat) and start recruiting! It really is a great, fun project that is a worthwhile contribution to the state of Wisconsin. The kids are full of energy and remind you why you went into this in the first place.

Comments:

Last update: January 8, 2007

A indicates the item has been completed.

Completed	When	What	On-line
	Year 1: Beginning of Semester 2	New Project Report	Submit Report
	Year 2: Beginning of Semester 1	Project Update	Submit Update
	Year 2: Beginning of Semester 2	Project Update	Submit Update
	Year 3: Beginning of third year	Project Update	Submit Update
	Year 4: August of fourth year	2-3 page final summary of project that includes a reflective evaluation of the project process	N/A
	Ongoing	Participate in program evaluation (written and/or focus group)	View Options
	By the end of fourth year	Select poster, presentation, paper, creative option or your own idea	View Options

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