Free workshop introduces JCPS students to careers in medicine | Education [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A Louisville nonprofit introduced high school students to careers in medicine on Saturday.

SOS international is a health equity nonprofit based in Louisville that supports communities around the world with resources. SOS and Project Heal hosted a free “Mini Med School” at the University of Louisville.

More than 40 JCPS students spent hours in the immersive program to learn about medical school and careers in medicine.

“It is nice to be able to come to the school of medicine where I plan to be in the future,” said Anya Sublett, a junior at Central High School. “Star struck once again, and just experience what medical students and students who are almost where I want to be.”

It was the third mini med school hosted by Project Heal, which used equipment donated by SOS.

“We want this to be a special experience where these students feel that …