Walt Whitman High School Biomedical Science Program Overview
The Foundations of Biomedical Science Program at Walt Whitman High School provides students with a strong academic foundation and practical experiences in preparation for careers in medicine and biomedical sciences. Open to students in grades 9-12, the program includes core academic classes, advanced electives, and practical experiences starting from 9th grade. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field of biomedicine. Stay tuned for more details and opportunities to engage with professionals in the medical field.
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Foundations of Biomedical Science Program Walt Whitman High School: Academics, Practical Experiences, and Service in Biology, Medicine, and Health New for 2018-2019 Sign up for the FBS Program here.
Walt Whitman Foundations of Biomedical Science Program Announcement December 2018 We are happy to announce the start of a new program for students interested in a career in biomedicine. The Walt Whitman Foundations of Biomedical Sciences Program will provide a strong academic and practical foundation for students who want to pursue careers and further their study in medicine and biomedical science. What is the Foundations of Biomedical Science? The program includes a sequence of core science classes and practical experience that will prepare students for future study in medicine, nursing, bioengineering, physical therapy, and more. The program is open to all student, including Seniors in their final semester. If you are interested and want to learn more take a look at the documents on the Whitman Science webpage. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/whitmanhs/academics/science/FBSP.aspx Lunchtime Panel of College Science Students January 11, 2019. Our kickoff event will be a lunchtime panel on January 11 featuring Whitman alumni who are currently science majors in college. We still have room for more panelist if you know any college students who are science majors that are home on break. Please forward this link to anyone you think may be interested. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D5GGxH88s1kavks__z5wGmBQ-E_-rORdxxKS0TA2iag/edit
Biomedical Speaker Series? For the spring semester we will offer lunchtime and after school guest speakers on topics related to medicine and biomedical sciences. We need your help and expertise! If you work in a medical field are willing to be a guest speaker for this program please use this link for more information and to sign up. We would like a variety of professions represented throughout the year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gBpQmxgDXc4BkADBgv1_LeSdp-bSRucEaarwR2oezNQ/edit Please contact Don DeMember, Science Resource Teacher for more information or if you cannot access any of the link above. donald_j_demember@mcpsmd.org. Sign up for the FBS Program here.
Proposed Program Vision: The Walt Whitman Foundations of Biomedical Sciences (FBS) Program provides a strong academic and practical foundation for students who want to pursue careers and further their study in medicine and biomedical science. Beginning Winter of 2018 for students in grade 9 to 12. Open to students in Whitman s attendance area who are in good standing.
Overview Core Academic Classes. 5 Core classes, 6 credits. Advanced Electives. 1-2 classes such as Biotechnology, or a Science Internship. Practical Experiences that begin in 9th grade and progress in rigor and depth through Senior year. We will phase in more out of class experiences each year. Seniors this year can participate and create a portfolio. More details in Feb 2019.
Background Need for a framework for academic and practical experiences Interest of our students. Proximity to National Institutes of Health and high quality local hospitals. Variety of expertise of staff. Community support and experiences in medicine and health.
Academic Program Core Courses Advanced Electives Biotechnology - new for 2018-2019 Future offerings
Core Academic Classes Grade of B or better is expected Core Classes (6 credits) Biology - 9th grade Chemistry - 10th grade Physics - typically 11th grade Anatomy and Physiology - 10th or 11th grade AP Biology double period (2 credits) - 11th or 12th grade
Advanced Electives (1- 2 credits) Biotechnology (first offered 2018-2019) Molecular Biology (first offered 2019-2020, dependent on staffing) Science Internship - single or double period AP Chemistry double period - 2 credits Public Health (first offered 202?, dependent on staffing and interest)
Practical Experiences Guest speakers Experiences in the community Student products
Guest Speakers Requirements to be determined. Biomedical Speaker Series. Periodic lunchtime and after school speakers. Q & A with health professionals. Students will write and reflect on what they have heard and learned.
Practical Experiences Under Development. May include... Attend Seminars and speakers from medical professionals Volunteer service in health related fields Shadowing and observing bioscience professionals Summer Science Experience - programs with higher education and research.
Student Products Students will develop an electronic portfolio including Reflections on speakers and experiences. 1-3 Artifacts from classes Other items: TBD Senior Project Write-up of research or practicum Presentation of final projects Presentation of portfolio
What it might look like for students. Sample schedules - fitting everything in Sample practical experiences - still in development
Sample Schedules 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Academic Classes - Sample 1 Typical Course Load Biology Chemistry AP Bio double period Molecular Bio Anatomy & Physiology Physics Academic Classes Sample2 - Typical Course Load Biology Chemistry Physics AP Bio double period Anatomy & Physiology Biotechnology Molecular Bio
Sample Schedule for entering science competitions such as the Regeneron Science Talent Search 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Academic Classes - Sample 3 - Science Competition Focus Biology Chemistry AP Bio double period AP Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology Internship & enter science competitions Internship Maybe Physics
Practical Experiences - DRAFT Will be reviewed during Spring of 2018 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Practical Experiences Guest Speaker Attendance 4 per year Guest Speaker Attendance Guest Speaker Attendance Guest Speaker Attendance Additional requirement TBD Shadowing and Observing Bioscience Professionals Internship and/or Write up of research project.
