Alice Opoku is trying to put her best foot forward – “Well I just wanted an intro to the medical field,” says the Rockwood Summit sophomore. “It’ll look good on my college applications. And then I will have the introduction and I’ll do better at school with the courses I’m taking here.”
Watch this video to learn about the BESt Pharmacy Summer Institute and to see highlights from our past programs.
Two years ago, Mario Coronado was considering an engineering or pre-med major in college. Now at 18, Coronado has a full-tuition scholarship to St. Louis College of Pharmacy worth about $130,000, and he’s guaranteed a job at Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s pharmacy for six years after he graduates.
Thirty multicultural students from 16 area high schools are spending the next few weeks in hands-on, academic and college prep training in the BESt Summer Pharmacy Institute.
Originally Published by Barnes-Jewish Hospital BJC Contact – JASON MERRIL – jmerrill@bjc.org – 314-286-0302 Along with a nursing shortage, the United States is also suffering
Terrence Harris, 17, listened when his stepfather advised him to choose a career that would land him a job no matter where he lived. The Hazelwood Central senior, who excels in math and science, thought engineering was the answer.
