Journey Into the Heart of Medicine
Making the Rounds: An Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Doctor
Always wanted to be a doctor or pursue pre-med? Wake Forest’s online course is designed for high school students. You’ll get an inside look at how physicians manage patient care from ambulance to ER to aftercare. Teaching the course are Wake Forest School of Medicine professors Dr. Lindsay Strowd and Dr. Roy Strowd. Through immersive simulations, videos and course assignments, you’ll study the anatomy of the heart, what triggers a heart attack and how a treatment team works.
New this summer: Enjoy all the features of our medicine course PLUS live sessions on weekdays. These structured events will include guest speakers, group mentors, and interaction with classmates. To select this option, choose +Live when you apply.
Program Dates
Multiple 2- and 4-week sessions.
Eligibility
For students ages 13+.
Fees
$995 ($1295 for +Live)
Topics Covered:
Your Journey to the Heart of Medicine
Our course will take you through these steps…
- The patient is home and is experiencing chest pains.
- The ambulance arrives, with EMS support crew.
- EMS takes vital signs as they race the patient to the ER.
- Arrival at the ER for evaluation and testing — what that entails.
- Off to the OR for treatment…whether surgery, a stent or some other life-saving intervention.
- From inpatient recovery to rehab to follow-up care.
How You Will Benefit:
- Get an insider’s tour of a working hospital.
- Learn how all departments work together — from patient intake to testing, treatment and post-hospital follow-up care.
- Gain insights into the many types of academic, scientific and practical training required of different healthcare professions.
- Understand whether or not a future in medicine is a fit for you.
- Demonstrate what you’ve learned in a final Capstone project.
- Earn a Certificate of Completion from Wake Forest University.
2 ways to take this course
Online Immersion Option
One online immersion option is fully asynchronous, allowing you to tune in anytime your schedule allows. It features online video lessons by professors and support from expert mentors.
Online Immersion +Live Option
The +Live version of this course features live sessions with industry experts, guest speakers, and mentors in addition to the pre-recorded video lessons by professors, offering peak engagement and interactivity in a structured learning format.
Medicine$995
- Asynchronous video lessons
- Certificate of Completion from WFU
- Support from mentors
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- Learn at your own pace
Medicine +Live$1295
- Asynchronous video lessons
- Certificate of Completion from WFU
- Support from mentors
- Live sessions on weekdays with experts
- Learn on a structured schedule
Apply Now for the Next Available Course
Making the Rounds: An Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Doctor
March 6 - April 3
Length: 4 weeks
Cost: $995
Application Deadline: Sunday, February 27, 2022
Making the Rounds: An Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Doctor
April 3 - May 1
Length: 4 weeks
Cost: $995
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 27, 2022
Making the Rounds: An Insider’s Guide to Becoming a Doctor
May 8 - June 5
Length: 4 weeks
Cost: $995
Application Deadline: Sunday, May 1, 2022
Hear from Wake Forest
Hear from our students
Christina Z., medicine student from WA"I would definitely recommend this program because it's supportive, easy to follow, and informative. It was easy to balance the workload with other commitments, especially with the support of the incredible mentors."
Hannah O., medicine student from FL"This course answered so many questions I had about different occupations in the medical field! It did a great job of exposing students to medical equipment, different medical conditions, healthcare issues, and the daily responsibilities of different healthcare workers."
3 Learning Advantages Designed for You
Final Capstone Project
All online immersion courses culminate in a special Capstone project that allows you to:
- Demonstrate what you've learned in a presentation
- Choose one of three topics showing what you've learned about healthcare from the patient journey
- Use any media you prefer— text, video, photography, PowerPoint
Mentoring
You’ll receive personal guidance from a mentor who can support you and answer questions as you deepen your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments
- Inspiration, motivation and confidence to help you succeed
- Brainstorming and ideation help as you prepare for your final Capstone project
Flexible Learning
- 100% online, works with your schedule
- You’ll learn through engaging video— tune in anytime that works for you
- 30 hours of total instruction and course work, including engaging multimedia simulations and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support
- Engage with fellow students around the world any time, any place
Meet Your Online Immersion Faculty Members
Dr. Lindsay Strowd, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Wake Forest School of Medicine
Dr. Lindsay Strowd got her MD from Wake Forest School of Medicine and did her residency in dermatology at The North Carolina Baptist Hospital. She is board certified and works as part of the team at the Wake Forest Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research has been published in leading scientific journals.
Dr. Roy Strowd, Assistant Professor, Neurology, Wake Forest School of Medicine
Dr. Roy Strowd got his MD from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed his residency in Neurology at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He has done extensive research on topics such as: Glioblastoma, Brain and Peripheral Nervous System Tumors, Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, and his work can be seen in a host of leading medical journals.
Meet The Mentors
Callie
Wake Forest University graduate with a BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with Honors and Distinction for Leadership in Research and currently a medical student at the Wake Forest School of Medicine. She acquired clinical experience in the medical field through a broad range of shadowing positions, and as an emergency medical technician.
Jordan
Wake Forest University graduate with a BS with Honors in Health and Exercise Science and a minor in Biology. While at Wake Forest, she volunteered at health clinics, completed multiple internships in various health-related fields, conducted research projects, served as a teaching assistant for human gross anatomy, and volunteered as a student athletic trainer for WFU’s football team. Jordan's also a first-year medical student at George Washington University.
Daniela
Wake Forest University undergraduate majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry and Studio Art. She volunteers at the Community Care Clinic as a translator and tutor in math, is a leader in STEM inclusion, and is an AHEC scholar. She's participated in cancer biology research, specifically on ovarian and bladder cancer. Jordan also participated in the URECA research fellowship and became published.
Hannah
Wake Forest University undergraduate majoring in Sociology on the Pre-Medicine track. She serves as a student researcher examining the impact of the Opioid Crisis on physicians' ethical decision-making processes.
How to Apply:
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application will ask you to provide the following:
- Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian.
- Why you wish to take this course. You can tell your story through writing, video, photos — any media you prefer.
NOTE: please submit all application materials in English
Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes of your time to answer the questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How will you be graded? What are assignments like? How much time do you get to turn around a project? When do you find out if you’re accepted?
Answers to your questions hereScholarships
We offer need-based scholarships in each cohort to students exhibiting high potential who need assistance affording the associated cost. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship but you:
- Haven't applied to the program, complete your application now. The scholarship application is included.
- Applied to the program and didn't fill out a scholarship request, reach out to us at support@onlineimmersion.wfu.edu for assistance.
- Are unsure about whether or not you applied for a scholarship, reach out to us at support@onlineimmersion.wfu.edu for assistance.