Sierra Rainey, a senior at Gallatin High School, was among the 100 students selected for participation in the University of Missouri School of Medicine’s High School Mini Medical School (HSMMS). Sierra is the daughter of Renay Rainey of Gallatin and Jay Rainey of Jamesport.
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The program, now in its 11th year, is designed to give high school seniors who are already interested in medical careers a one-week preview of medical school. Students will attend one of two summer sessions, from July 5 to 9, or from July 12 to 16. During the session, Sierra will participate in a medical-school style curriculum, which includes problem-based learning, a method of teaching that combines independent learning in a small groups with patient care cases. Students will also participate in sessions with clinical and research specialists; gain hands-on experience in anatomy, microbiology and clinical skills; interact with medical school students, faculty and staff; and attend seminars on college and medical school life.