Charlotte Douglas

Douglas' "Operation MEDS" program is a mini-medical camp that gives students at Van Buren High School their first introduction to careers in the medical field. In partnership with professionals from Summit Medical Center, Angelcare Paramedics, the Department of Emergency Management, and the Physicians Council, participants will explore topics from human anatomy to disaster readiness in professional environments. Other program activities will be brought to life through lecture opportunities, hands-on lab experiments and on-site visits to clinics, hospitals and nature trails. In addition to learning the importance of physical health, students will develop valuable relationships in the medical and academic community, and lay the foundation for cooperative learning skills to be used in the future. The 100 participating students at Van Buren Junior High and Alternative School will have the chance to prepare for high school-level science classes early through this one-of-a-kind learning opportunity. Douglas resides in Alma.