The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare program will take place June 28-30 on Drake’s campus. All high school students in grades 10-12 during the 2018-2019 academic year are welcome to attend.

BullD.O.G.S. (Drake Opportunities for Gaining Skills) in Healthcare introduces students to careers in healthcare by educating them on opportunities in health sciences and inspiring them to explore different pathways.

Students will participate in hands-on laboratory experiences, educational sessions, and interactive discussions with students and faculty in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to understand how to best prepare for a career in healthcare. A special emphasis is placed on promoting careers in athletic training, occupational therapy, and pharmacy.

The overarching goal of the program is to expose students to a wide variety of healthcare opportunities and educate them about how they can best prepare for a career in the health professions.

If you know of a high school student interested in a career in healthcare, please encourage them to register. Registration closes Friday, May 25, at 12 p.m. Due to the costs involved in providing an overnight experience on campus, there is a $185 registration fee. Financial assistance may be available to students who qualify. Payments will be accepted through Monday, May 28, at 12 p.m. Participants who have not paid the registration fee by this date will forfeit their spot in the program. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations made after May 28.

For more information about the program’s goals, activities, and requirements, visit the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences website, or contact Jessica Lang, director of enrollment services, at jessica.lang@drake.edu or 515-271-3018.

— Jessica Lang, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences