Area Youth Encouraged to Apply for MeritCares 200809 Youth Medical Experience Program

MeritCare's Youth Medical Experience program is currently accepting applications for the 2008-09 school year. The program provides an excellent opportunity for 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 2008-09 school year. The program provides an excellent opportunity for 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 2008-09 school year are eligible to apply. To be considered, applicants must commit to attending sessions at MeritCare locations in Fargo, N.D., on scheduled Mondays throughout the school year. There is a $75 fee for the program; scholarships are available for students who qualify.

Interested students should contact Susie Munyer, MeritCare Community Connections, at (701) 234-6202 or (800) 437-4010, ext. 6202, to receive a complete program description and application. Applications are due Friday, April 25, 2008.