Level 1
Discovery Scholars
A first, structured look inside a working eye care practice, anatomy, imaging technology, professionalism, and supervised observation.
At a glance
Audience and time commitment
Who it is for
High school students, grades 11 to 12
Time commitment
8 week summer intensive, or a school year track of one afternoon per week
Eligibility
What you need to enroll
- Currently enrolled in grades 11 to 12 with a demonstrated interest in health careers
- Parent or guardian consent and liability waiver for scholars under 18
- Completed HIPAA training and signed confidentiality agreement before any clinical contact
- Immunization documentation per host practice policy
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Imhotep
Curriculum
What you will learn
- Module 1, Introduction to the Eye: anatomy, physiology, and common disease
- Module 2, Diagnostic Technology Training: visual acuity, tonometry, OCT and visual field basics
- Module 3, HIPAA & Professionalism: privacy, boundaries, and the observer role
- Module 4, Clinical Shadowing & Volunteering: exam lane observation and community screening support
- Module 5, Surgical Observation: ambulatory surgery center orientation and observation
Deliverables
What you leave with
- Weekly reflective journal submitted through the scholar portal
- End of program presentation to mentors and peers
- Certificate of completion
- Letter of recommendation from the supervising physician
Carry the standard forward
Apply as a scholar, open your practice as a training site, or fund a scholar's summer.