On November 8, 2019, thirty-plus local scientists and health care professionals came together with ninety students in the Biomedical Pathway at Mountain House High School. The dinner provided an opportunity for students to learn more about a variety of careers by giving them face-to-face time with industry mentors. Dinner this year was catered by Yafa Hummus. Everyone agreed that it was very tasty.
The evening also provided a chance for MHHS to showcase our Biomedical program. In addition to speaking with the students, mentors were given a taste of the program with a gallery walk of scientific posters. The posters summarized a physiology research study that the students designed, conducted and statistically analyzed. Students stood by their posters, summarizing their work and answers questions. After the gallery walk, fourteen of the students were awarded certificates of membership to the National Technical Honor Society. These students have excelled in academics both in their general classes and within the pathway. They also participated in activities above and beyond their regular classes to enhance/advance their knowledge of health and science.
The culminating event of the evening was the White Coat Ceremony. The “White Coat” is seen as a symbol of authority and professionalism in the health care community (American Medical Association). At Mountain House High School students in the Medical Interventions class receive a “White Coat” as a symbol of their academic achievement and professionalism. The students also swear a modified Hippocratic Oath which expresses the code of conduct for physicians.
Mountain House High School would like to thank everyone who participated in a wonderful evening.
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