Summer 2019
“The program made scientists seem more accessible. It also made their work seem more diverse than what we’re exposed to in the media and on career day.”
Students engaged in hands-on experiences outside the hospital, including visits to GWU's simulation center where they practiced ultrasounds, phlebotomy, and intubation. They also explored the NIH and the NLM's rare book collection, viewing a first edition of Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” and a manuscript from 1094. Additional visits to the National Zoo Hospital and the FDA introduced them to various research areas and STEM careers. To conclude their summer, students toured Capitol Hill, learning about advocacy related to their communities. They interacted with GWU medical students during an off-site “lunch and learn” and met with GWU post-baccalaureate students at Children’s, which significantly impacted them. Feedback from mentor teams indicated a desire for fewer lectures, more mentor sessions, and enhanced program preparation. More hands-on activities will be added for the 2020 session.
METEOR v HS and METEOR medical students visit NIH
2019 METEOR Student Final Presentation Topics
"Medical Economics of Operating Room Assignments"
"Benefits of Phone Apps for Power Mobility Devices"
"Assessing Fetal Growth Through Volumetric MRI"
"Patient Satisfaction" Are patients satisfied with having a headache nurse as part of their neurology visit?
"Measuring Fibrosis in Patients with Heart Transplants"
"Resource Needs Among Spanish and English Speakers"
"The Impact of Cooling on Transport and Transition to the Blanketrol III on Temperature Regulation in Babies with HIE"
"The Difference in Light Intensity Used In Laryngoscope Handles"