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Vermont selects high school students for hands-on training in medicine

Forty-six high school students from Chittenden County will attend the 2026 Governor’s Institutes of Vermont Health & Medicine Institute this summer. The event, which runs July 12-18 at the University of Vermont, brings together 140 Vermont high school students for a week of hands-on activities focused on health and medical careers , according to a community announcement. The program will include clinical skills training, emergency response preparation and opportunities to connect with healthcare professionals, educators, college faculty, employers and community partners. Throughout the week, students will explore a variety of health and medical fields, including patient care, emergency medicine, nursing, respiratory health, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical research, dentistry, rehabilitation therapy, surgery, diagnostic imaging, public health, laboratory science, biomedical engineering, paramedicine, dental hygiene and healthcare leadership. Students will also participate in training related to CPR, AED and Stop the Bleed, with eligible students able to pursue preparation connected to Vermont Emergency First Responder certification. These experiences will introduce students to practical skills that can support future education, volunteer service and employment opportunities in healthcare and emergency response. This year's program will include learning opportunities at UVM, including clinical skills and simulation-based activities connected to the UVM Clinical Simulation Laboratory. During the week,

Chittenden County, VT · 07-15