The Pre-Professional Advising Center hosted a Live Suture Clinic with the Princeton Review and the Army this past week.
This clinic provided students from all majors and prospective career paths with the
opportunity to come together and participate in a hands-on experience to develop their
confidence and suture skills. This event was the second event held in conjunction
with the Princeton Review, the first being the MCAT Strategy Session. The Pre-Professional
Advising Center was developed to help students achieve their career goals. This clinic
is just one of the examples of the many exploratory workshops and resources the P-PAC
provides to its students to assist with professional school readiness.
In this clinic students were taught the importance of learning suture skills early
as well as the different suturing techniques. It is uncommon for undergraduate students
to get such hands-on experience and the P-PAC was happy to provide this opportunity
to its students. Students learned the interrupted stitch which is commonly used to
close wounds. They were able to learn the stitch directly from an instructor in front
of them and then had the opportunity to do it themselves multiple times with direct
feedback from the army.
The army provided students with suture kits that mimicked skin to give students an
authentic experience. Students were also taught about healthcare in the Army and the
benefits they would receive if they chose this path. The army is currently recruiting
for a range of health professions such as doctors, nurses, and dieticians. This was
an opportunity for students to ask questions and to explore opportunities they may
not have thought of before.
The Pre-Professional Advising Center will continue to provide its students with relevant
and hands on experience to enhance their skills and is excited for next semester and
what is to come. They are committed to the ideals of community, personal development,
and professional development.
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