C ongratulations to Khloe Quinn, a Marshall County High School sophomore, for being only one of thirty students selected for the Summer Health Care Experience (SHE) Program at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Khloe is currently a health science program of study student at Spot Lowe Technology Center. “I am so proud of Khloe’s hard work and dedication in being accepted into the She Oncology Program at Vanderbilt,” stated health science teacher Mrs. Lynda Skillington. “Her commitment and perseverance truly paid off, and this accomplishment reflects the effort she consistently puts into her goals.”

Sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the program seeks to increase the participation in biomedical fields, especially cancer research and medicine, by empowering high school students within VICC’s catchment area with experiences, activities, and discussions that introduce them to the incredible breadth of career and leadership opportunities in the field of oncology.

The SHE program provides a 2-week virtual experience this July for high school students who are rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The program includes a series of virtual workshops, panels, and hands-on research activities, including science research kits that will be sent directly to the participants’ homes. Program participants work with other students from collaborating institutions including the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Massey Cancer Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, and The James (The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center).

Benefits of the program include a stipend of $500 for each student who completes the program; the opportunity to connect and work collaboratively with other high school students from across the country; two weeks of enriching online programming including presentations, panel discussions, and guided, hands-on learning with research and medical professionals; and mentorship from prominent faculty in the fields of oncology and academic medicine.