Fifty-five members of the UNMC High School Alliance are among the students taking classes at UNMC.
The alliance students come from high schools around the Omaha area and take college-level classes at UNMC to prepare for health careers. Once each month, UNMC Today will profile an alliance student to let us get to know more about these young learners.
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Elise Gahan |
How did you get involved in the alliance?
I had applied to attend during my junior year but was not accepted. I knew I wanted to be a part of the program after I talked with classmates who attended school here.
What sparked your interest in science?
I was born with an ectopic kidney and needed to get ultrasounds occasionally as a child. Walking through the hospital doors, I was immediately mesmerized; I fell in love with medical science for the first time. Further interaction with doctors and health professionals renewed my interest in becoming a part of health care as well.
What are your career aspirations?
I would like to major in public health with a minor in biology and then get my master’s in either public health biostatistics or something else I have yet to learn about.
What has been the best part of your alliance experience?
I have loved starting classes and the wealth of knowledge I have been able to learn in just a few classes. I am thrilled to be a part of such a great experience that is unavailable to most high school students.
Elise is also a fabulous volunteer at The Nebraska Medical Center! Thank you Elise!