Area Youth Encouraged To Apply For 2006-2007 MeritCare Youth Medical Experience Program

MeritCare's Youth Medical Experience program is currently accepting applications for the 2006-07 school year. The program provides an excellent opportunity for selected students to explore a wide variety of careers in health care under the guidance of MeritCare professionals.

MeritCare's Youth Medical Experience program is currently accepting applications for the 2006-07 school year. The program provides an excellent opportunity for selected students to explore a wide variety of careers in health care under the guidance of MeritCare professionals.

Students who will be juniors and seniors during the 2006-07 school year are eligible to apply. To be considered, applicants must commit to attend program sessions at MeritCare on the first and third Monday evenings of each month from October 2006 through April 2007. There is a $75 fee for the program; scholarships are available for students with limited resources.

Interested students should contact Katie Nichelson, MeritCare Community Connections, (701) 234-6202, to receive a complete program description and application. Applications are due April 28, 2006.