What is A Day in the Life?
A one-day healthcare experience allowing seniors to see what A Day in the Life is like for a medical professional. Through speakers such as Physical Therapist, Family Medicine Physicians, Nurses, and more, students are able to learn about the career and ask questions. Students also tour a medical facility (where available) and take part in medical station rotations for hands-on activities such as drawing blood, and giving injections.
A Day in the Life at the University of Arkansas, Monticello – February 7, 2025
“A Day in the Life” is an event for high school juniors who are interested in pursuing a career in a health profession. Students will hear speakers and participate in hands-on activities which gives them a better understanding of medical careers!
Students must complete the online registration. Make sure you complete the photo/permission release with your parent’s signature and upload with your online application. Those accepted students will receive an email indicating your acceptance. Applications and release forms are due by Monday February 3rd.
This is open to the following schools in the South Central region: South, and East regions: Rison, Star City, Monticello, Woodlawn, Hamburg, Hermitage, Crossett, Warren, Dumas, Dermott, Lake Village.
Seating is Limited to only 40 students!
- Location: University of Arkansas at Monticello. (UAM)
- Time: Check-in is at 8:45 am in the Student Success Center on the UAM Campus
- Dress: Business casual attire with comfortable shoes
- Lite morning snack and lunch provided
- Learn about health careers through hands-on activities and health professionals
- Question and answer session
- Minimum 2.75 GPA to apply and complete/return all necessary forms
Contact for questions:
Danielle Harris, Education Coordinator for UAMS South Central
870-380-0363
djharris@uams.edu
Sponsored by: The University of Arkansas Monticello & UAMS Regional Campuses – Pine Bluff, Magnolia, & Helena
A Day in the Life at Baptist Health, Fort Smith – February 20 2025
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, we will be hosting “A Day in the Life” at Baptist Health Fort Smith. Students will have the opportunity to hear from real medical professionals. We will have speakers from the following career paths: pharmacy, nursing, radiology, personal training, and a physician. We will also be taking a tour of the fitness center and the Air Evac helicopter! This is open to 10-11 grade students. Snacks and Lunch will be provided. This is open to the following schools in the west region: Lavaca, Van Buren, Alma, Hackett, Cedarville, Greenwood, County Line, Paris, Booneville, and Mountainburg. If your school did not receive an invite, but you have students that are interested please reach out to Hunter Blevins, 479-424-3183.