Connections - Health Related Careers (New Visions)
1 Year Program
Buffalo General Medical Center | Millard Filmore Suburban Hospital | Oishei Children's Hospital
Connections - Health Related Careers (New Visions) gives honors-level seniors the opportunity to observe all aspects of the medical field in action. Students spend the year at either the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Millard Fillmore Hospital or Oishei Children's Hospital working with medical professionals in the areas of their interest.
Contact Information
Principal
(716) 961-4070
John Wodjeski
Instructor
Millard Fillmore Suburban
(716) 961-4070
Shatonia Thornton
Instructor
Buffalo General Medical Center
(716) 961-4070
Christine Tillman
New Visions: 1-Year Programs for Honors Level Seniors
The Erie 1 BOCES New Visions program connects qualified, highly-motivated high school seniors with mentoring professionals in the workplace and with local colleges and universities. These competitive, off-site programs integrate required English and Social Studies credits with targeted studies at locations such as Canisius College, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and The Buffalo Zoo.
More information is available by calling (716) 961-4070 or by speaking with your school guidance counselor.
Application Process
Application packets must include the following items:
- Student Application
- High School Transcripts (Including Junior Grades to Date for Quarters One and Two)
- Two Letters of Recommendation (One Counselor and One Teacher)
- Statement of Career Interest in Essay Form
- Student Photo
Send Completed Application Packet to:
Lori Smith, Erie 1 BOCES Satellite CTE Programs
Erie 1 BOCES
355 Harlem Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
Frequently Asked Questions
| What does the term “New Visions” really mean? |
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Through this program you will expand your knowledge in a chosen career path where you will develop a “New Vision”. This “New Vision” will help you make an informed decision on your future. |
| What are the characteristics of a typical New Visions student? |
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| Who should I contact with questions? |
| Lori Smith (716) 821-7375 |
| What does a day in the life of a New Visions student look like? |
| Students will initially spend about 6 weeks in the classroom establishing foundational knowledge in their program. They'll then start to work with mentors in the field. They'll spend some of their school week working alongside these professionals to gain a broader understanding of the field and the work that's involved. The classroom will remain a home base for students and the class will continue to meet regularly as a group to reflect on their experiences and gain deeper knowledge. Typically, students in the Connections programs will conduct all mentorship experiences onsite at either the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus or Millard Fillmore Hospital. Students in Legal Academy and Business, Management, and Marketing will be expected to travel to a series of internship experiences within the community. |
| What makes New Visions programs so unique and esteemed? |
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