Health Careers Institute - AZ
A free educational opportunity for high school students, held in Glendale, AZ.
The Health Careers Institute for high school students at the â¹û77¸£Àû, Glendale campus is a free educational opportunity for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to explore a variety of health professions.
Participants will learn from â¹û77¸£Àû faculty and students at this FREE 8-day hands-on workshop.
Health Careers Institute 2025
Date: July 10, 11, and 14-19, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:
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Various Locations
19555 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85308
The application deadline was April 1, 2025. All students will receive notification of acceptance status via email by May 1.
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Resources for Attendees
Our Program
Program Introduction
The Health Careers Institute at â¹û77¸£Àû provides interactive workshops in a variety of Healthcare fields. Students can learn from mentors about the various career paths available and how our university aims to prepare its undergraduates.
Additional Workshop Information
Interactive workshops
- Human and Animal Anatomy
- Dental Simulation
- Osteopathic Medicine Hands-On Skills
- Vital Signs & Patient Physical Exams
- Physical Therapy in Motion
- Optometry: The Magic of Vision
- The Many Roles of the Pharmacist
- Occupational Therapy: Skills for the Job of Living
- A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian
- Venipuncture, Suturing, Intubation, & Other Clinical Skills
- Plus more exciting experiences!
Rural Housing Scholarships
Applications are now open for NEW scholarships for rural Arizona students to attend this program.
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Meet the 2025 Mentors
Simran Choudhary - Student Doctor, Class of 2028
Hello! My name is Simi and I’m currently wrapping up my first year at AZCOM. I am originally San Jose, and I moved out of California for the first time last July to come to Midwestern! I graduated with a degree in Cell and Developmental Biology from UCSB before moving back to the Bay Area to work at a community health center for four years before I started medical school. In my free time, I like to find new restaurants, swim (when it isn't too hot), and try out new dog parks with my dog Oni. I look forward to the memories we will make together this summer!
Quynhanh Dam - Student Doctor, Class of 2028
Hello! My name is QuynhAnh (pronounced Quinn-Ann) and I’m a first-year medical student at â¹û77¸£Àû. Born and raised in Sacramento, California – this is my first time living out of state! I completed my undergraduate degree in Global Disease Biology at University of California, Davis. After graduation, I worked a variety of jobs ranging from scribing in the ER to working for the California Department of Justice, and even as a substitute teacher for all K-12 grades. In my free time, I like to weightlift or try new work out classes like reformer Pilates, spin, hot/aerial yoga. I also enjoy a solid food/coffee crawl in the city or spend my mornings at farmers markets adopting new plants. Excited to meet you all this upcoming summer!
Kate Donaghey - Student Dentist, Class of 2028
Hi everyone!!! My name is Kate Donaghey, and I am a first-year dental student here at Midwestern! Though I was born in Arizona, I grew up in Wausau, WI. I moved back to Arizona in 2020 to attend college at Arizona State University, where I received my bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. During my undergrad, I was co-president of a club called Science Detectives, which was dedicated to teaching science to children with fun experiments. I’ve always had a passion for healthcare, science, and art, which ultimately lead me to choose a career in dentistry, and I LOVE it! I am especially interested in specializing in orthodontics. In my free time, I love playing pickleball, knitting, and Pilates. I am so excited to meet you all, and to guide you through this incredible program. My biggest piece of advice is to keep an open mind and most importantly—have fun!
Noah Hoang - Student Doctor, Class of 2028
My name is Noah Hoang and I am finishing up my first year of medical school at Midwestern. I was born and raised in Southern California where I went to University of California, San Diego with majors in human biology and public health. Prior to starting medical school, I worked as a medical assistant at a neurology clinic, obtained my Master of Public Health (MPH) from University of California, Davis, and worked as a public health consultant for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). I love to cook making new recipes (please feel free share some recipes with me) and be active at the gym or playing soccer, tennis, and pickleball. I am excited to be a mentor this summer and ready to make some great memories with you all!
Rachel Morris - Student Doctor, Class of 2028
Hi everyone! My name is Rachel Morris, and I am a first year medical student in AZCOM. I grew up here in Phoenix, in Chandler, and I have been in Arizona my whole life. I went to undergrad at the University of Arizona and studied Public Health and Anthropology. I have experience in many different fields including education, public health programming, grief support, and pharmacy. I ultimately chose medicine because it combines all of these skills that I love. In my free time I love to read, cook, swim, and hang out with my friends. A fun fact about me is that I have 3 pet turtles! One that lives with me (Goliath the red eared slider), and two that live with my parents (Harry the red eared slider and Greg the tortoise). I am so excited to meet you all this summer!
Nicole Nam - Student Doctor, Class of 2028
Hi everyone! My name is Nicole Nam, and I am a rising 2nd year medical student at AZCOM. I am originally from Orange County in southern California, but I moved to the Philadelphia area for undergrad. I graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a major in psychology. Prior to medical school, I moved back to southern California and worked as an ER scribe. In my free time, I enjoy doing pilates, going to cafes, cooking, and traveling. I am so excited to be a mentor for this program, and I look forward to meeting all of you this summer!
Cristina Navarrette - Student Optometrist, Class of 2028
Hi everyone! My name is Cristina Navarrette and I have just finished my first year of Optometry School! I grew up in La Mirada, California and completed my bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton. I always knew that I wanted to work in healthcare, but I had quite the journey trying to figure out in what field specifically! After volunteering for Lions Vision Club California and working in a Primary Care/Dry Eye Optometry Clinic as a scribe and technician, I felt confident in my decision to pursue optometry. In my free time, I love to read, take spin classes, play with my dogs, go to the movies, and try new food spots! The advice I would give someone beginning their journey is to always ask questions, try to form connections with your classmates and professors, and say yes to as many opportunities as you can that come your way. You never know who you will meet or what interests you until you try it!
Angela Oreshkova - Student Doctor, Class of 2028
Hey! My name is Angela Oreshkova, and I am a first-year osteopathic medical student at â¹û77¸£Àû. I was born in raised in Phoenix, Arizona and I absolutely love it here. I graduated from ASU in 2023 with a BS in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Personal Health. Before going to medical school, I worked as a scribe in the emergency department and I am currently a group fitness instructor at a boxing gym, which has been my home for the past three years. I am passionate about nutrition and fitness and its impact on our bodies and mental health. I am unsure what type of physician I want to become but some of my top choices include Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with a specialization in Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Radiology. In my free time I love to hike, try out new foods, lift weights at the gym, and spend time with all my friends that I have met at Midwestern. I look forward to meeting all of you!
Francesca Querol - Student Doctor, Class of 2028
Hi! My name is Francesca and I’m finishing up my first year as a medical student in AZCOM. I was born in the Philippines but grew up in Orange County, California where I got my B.S. in Public Health Sciences from UC Irvine and an M.S. in Applied Life Sciences from Keck Graduate Institute. Prior to starting at â¹û77¸£Àû, I enjoyed working in the ER as a scribe and volunteering in underserved areas across LA. These experiences were very formative in shaping my appreciation for serving vulnerable populations and encountering people from all walks of life, which I hope to continue throughout the entirety of my medical career. In my free time, I love to nap or tune into baseball games or try new, cute places to eat with my friends. Fun fact I am the eldest of 4 kids and I also have a dog named Kya back home who I miss 24/7. Super excited to meet you all!
Nicholas Rizzo - Student Doctor, Class of 2028
Hi, my name is Nicholas Rizzo. I am a medical student at AZCOM, heading into my second year! Prior to matriculating at AZCOM I worked as an EMT and a medical assistant/scribe for a general surgery practice. I grew up in Lake Havasu City, but I have lived in almost every major city in Arizona. I went to undergrad at The University of Arizona in Tucson, worked as an EMT in Flagstaff, and now I am in Glendale/Phoenix. At the U of A I majored in Physiology and Medical Sciences with a minor in Biochemistry and worked as an organic chemistry tutor as well as a researcher for movement technologies. As a medical student I am very interested in pursuing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as my specialty due to the impact physiatrists have on patient’s lives. Outside of school I love to camp, hike, weightlift, and cook. I am excited to meet everyone and share my love for medicine with you all!
Janelle Viray - Student Doctor, Class of 2028
Hi everyone! My name is Janelle Viray, and I am finishing up my first year at AZCOM. I completed my B.S. in Neuroscience with a minor in Biochemistry at University of Nevada, Reno, where I’m originally from. During undergrad, I worked as a pharmacy technician in community pharmacy for 2 years. After graduation, I moved to Seattle and worked as an ophthalmology tech/scribe for a small private practice with multiple specialists. I’ve also worked in oncology research within a hospital system, working on clinical trials to work towards new treatment options for oncology patients. I try to spend my free time with my family and my lovely Corgi, Maple. I also like to crochet and read in my free time. I’m so excited to work together to make this a memorable experience for you all!
