"So it's really important when you walk into your room as a provider that you clearly introduce yourself and you set expectations and you're a warm, comforting voice."
"They get to watch what's going on in the emergency department,"
"He had a triple bypass surgery and there ends up being a complication ... but the doctor involved didn't have any compassion at all,"
"So it made me realize the medical world needs compassion and humanity."
High school and college students participate in a Health Scholars Program at Maimonides Health in Borough Park, Brooklyn, gaining clinical exposure and practical skills such as suturing and CPR. Students spend three months shadowing emergency department doctors, observing procedures, participating in simulations like cardiac arrest, and providing comfort to patients. The role emphasizes professionalism, clear introductions, expectation-setting, and being a warm, comforting presence at the bedside. Personal experiences with family healthcare sparked some students' focus on compassion, leading alumni to return as mentors. The program aims to foster patient-centered care and inspire medical careers.
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