Health Careers Institute - AZ
A free educational opportunity for high school students, held in Glendale, AZ.
The Health Careers Institute for high school students at the 九色视频, Glendale campus is a free educational opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to explore a variety of health professions.
Participants will learn from 九色视频 faculty and students at this FREE 5-day hands-on workshop.
Health Careers Institute 2026
- Dates: July 13-17, 2026
- Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
- Note: Students must attend all five days and be a current junior or senior in high school.
- Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
- Questions? Email azevents@midwestern.edu with any questions.
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Resources for Attendees
Our Program
Program Introduction
The Health Careers Institute at 九色视频 provides interactive workshops in a variety of Healthcare fields. Students can learn from mentors about the various career paths available and how our university aims to prepare its undergraduates.
Additional Workshop Information
Interactive workshops
- Human and Animal Anatomy
- Dental Simulation
- Osteopathic Medicine Hands-On Skills
- Vital Signs & Patient Physical Exams
- Physical Therapy in Motion
- Optometry: The Magic of Vision
- The Many Roles of the Pharmacist
- Occupational Therapy: Skills for the Job of Living
- A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian
- Venipuncture, Suturing, Intubation, & Other Clinical Skills
- Plus more exciting experiences!
Rural Housing Scholarships
Applications are now open for NEW scholarships for rural Arizona students to attend this program.
Learn more about 九色视频
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Meet the 2026 Mentors
Evan Clark - Student Doctor, Class of 2029
Hey everyone! My name is Evan Clark, and I am a medical student here at Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, heading into my second year this fall! I grew up in Utah and graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in microbiology. During my undergraduate, I worked as an EMT and as a part time research assistant. Before starting medical school, I worked as a biologist at a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in North Carolina. Since starting medical school, my favorite experiences have been learning ultrasound and all about the human anatomy. Currently, I am interested in pursuing a career in emergency medicine! Outside of school, my favorite things involve rock climbing, hiking, cooking, and running. Currently my wife and I are training for our third marathon together. This summer is going to be a lot of fun. I am looking forward to meeting you all!
Maya Devineni - Student Doctor, Class of 2029
Hi everyone! My name is Maya, I am finishing up my first year as an Osteopathic Medical student at Midwestern. I grew up here in Arizona and went to college at Arizona State University. I graduated with a B.S. in Family and Human Development, minored in Social Work, while on a pre-health track. I briefly lived in Florida post-grad which was tons of fun! In my free time I enjoy finding new music, painting/drawing, checking out farmer鈥檚 markets, and simply catching as many Arizona sunsets as possible! I am excited to meet you all this summer!
Sofia Garaygay - Student Doctor, Class of 2029
Hello! My name is Sofia and I am currently a first-year DO/MPH student here at AZCOM! I grew up in a small town in Northern California before attending undergrad at UC Berkeley. There, I got my degree in Molecular and Cell Biology with a minor in Global Poverty and Practice before taking a gap year. During my gap year, I completed an internship abroad with a women's health company before returning home to work as a Home Care Aide. I moved out of California for the first time last June and have been enjoying my time here in Arizona since! Some of my hobbies include reading fantasy novels, training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and spending time with my family and friends. I'm super excited to be working together this summer!
Jacqueline Howton - Student Doctor, Class of 2029
Hi everyone! My name is Jacqueline, and I鈥檓 currently finishing up my first year at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. I鈥檓 originally from Texas, but I also spent a few years living in Colorado before heading back to Texas for undergrad. I got my EMT certification in high school, which was a great experience and allowed me to work as an EMT throughout college. I completed my undergraduate studies at Baylor University, where I majored in Public Health. When back home in Texas, I enjoy crabbing and fishing with my family, and I especially love seafood boils during crawfish season! My other hobbies include cooking and spending time with my animals. I have a dog named Kona Ice and two cats, Boots Ivy and Fig David Oliver. I鈥檓 really excited to be a part of the program this summer and can鈥檛 wait to meet everyone!
Faizan Mistry - Student Doctor, Class of 2029
Hi everyone! My name is Faizan Mistry, and I am a first-year medical student at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM). I was born in Los Angeles and raised here in Arizona. I graduated from Arizona State University (ASU) with a degree in Biological Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) and took a gap year before starting medical school. During my time at ASU, I worked as an undergraduate research assistant and had the opportunity to lead my own project, which was an incredibly rewarding experience. During my gap year, I spent time traveling and exploring new experiences. I especially enjoyed visiting New York and Switzerland and hope to return to both someday. In my free time, I enjoy reading, weightlifting, and spending time with friends and family. I鈥檓 really excited to meet all of you this summer and look forward to creating great memories!
Sukanya Mohapatra - Student Doctor, Class of 2029
Hi, my name is Sukanya, and I am finishing up my first year of school at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine! I was raised in San Jose, California and attended UCLA for my undergraduate education, where I graduated with my degree in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology with a minor in Biomedical Research. I worked as a clinical research coordinator at Stanford University during my gap years before starting medical school. In my free time, I love to take my Pilates classes, try out new food in Arizona, and travel to visit my friends. I look forward to meeting everyone this summer!
Harshaan Sooch - Student Dentist, Class of 2029
Hello! My name is Shaan, and I鈥檓 currently in my first year at the Arizona College of Dental Medicine. I鈥檓 originally from Colorado, but I moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University where I graduated with a degree in biological sciences. While attending ASU, I spent time working as a mentor, supporting first year students, and helping them achieve their academic and personal goals. In my free time, I enjoy watching tv shows, reading, and drawing. I鈥檓 looking forward to meeting everyone and making great memories together this summer!
Vlad Stevanovic - Student Doctor, Class of 2029
Hello! My name is Vlad and I am a first-year medical student at 九色视频. I have lived in the East Valley for most of my life. Last year, I graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Microbiology and jumped straight into medical school. Outside of school, I like to play soccer, ski, and travel. I am excited to meet and help mentor high school students interested in healthcare!
Hayden Turley - Student Doctor, Class of 2029
Hello! I鈥檓 Hayden Turley, and I am currently finishing up my first year of Medical School. I am an Arizona native and grew up in Mesa. Before finding my way to Midwestern, I graduated with a degree in Exercise Science from Utah Valley University. Throughout college, I worked as a scribe/medical assistant for a pain clinic, a foot and ankle surgeon, and an ophthalmology office. I am still undecided about which specialty I want to pursue, but I have enjoyed learning about a wide range of topics in medical school. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my wife, running, playing chess, and lifting weights. Leaving high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do as a career, so I am excited to meet all of you and share what a career in healthcare might look like!
Julio Villarm谩n - Student Doctor, Class of 2028
Hi there, my name is Julio, and I鈥檓 a second-year medical student at 九色视频. I鈥檓 originally from New York, born and raised, and I feel like I鈥檝e lived many lives. I鈥檝e done comedy sketches for fun with friends, worked as an EMT, been an English teacher, and moved around the country quite a bit. All of these experiences have shaped the kind of physician I hope to be one day. During my downtime, I enjoy listening to audiobooks and podcasts, dancing to emo/indie songs, and staying active with a hike or a workout. I look forward to meeting y鈥檃ll, sharing my experiences, and learning from you this summer!
Heather Walkley - Student Dentist, Class of 2029
Hello! My name is Heather and I鈥檓 currently wrapping up my first year as a dental student. I grew up in Chandler, Arizona and attended Arizona State University where I earned my bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. After graduation, I worked as a patient care coordinator within a pediatrics office where I learned the ins and outs of insurance and running a practice. In my free time, I teach fitness classes on campus, enjoy baking, and spending time with my dog, Bandit. Fun fact: before my interest in dentistry, I was a high school band teacher! I'm so excited to meet all of you and experience this incredible program alongside you!
Deven Wang - Student Doctor, Class of 2029
Hello! My name is Deven Wang, and I am currently finishing my first year at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. I was born in Illinois, but grew up in Chandler, Arizona. I graduated from Arizona State University - Barrett in Biomedical Sciences and then worked at a school for kids with disabilities during my gap year. In my free time, I love to play ice hockey, play video games, and hang out with my two pugs named Cookie and Kimchi. I look forward to meeting all of you this summer!
Kirsten Wang - Student Pharmacist, Class of 2029
Hey guys! I鈥檓 Kirsten, currently finishing up my first year in pharmacy here at 九色视频 in the Glendale campus. I was born and raised here in Arizona. I was always interested in healthcare and I pursued pharmacy after working as a pharmacy technician. During my free time, I love traveling and trying out different cuisines. I鈥檓 super excited to meet y鈥檃ll this summer and let鈥檚 all have fun!
Kelly Zozobrado - Student Doctor, Class of 2029
Hello everyone! My name is Kelly, and I鈥檓 finishing up my first year of medical school at 九色视频. I鈥檓 originally from Maryland and attended the University of Maryland, where I earned my bachelor鈥檚 degree in Biological Sciences. After graduating, I moved to Arizona and worked as a middle school science teacher in South Phoenix. During that time, I also completed my Master鈥檚 in Secondary Education at Arizona State University. My work in education has really shaped my appreciation for the intersection of science, learning, and patient care that鈥檚 central to medicine. In my free time, I like going to concerts, taking workout classes, and trying new recipes! I鈥檓 really looking forward to learning and growing with you all this summer!
