Healthy Archuleta invites any youth in the community with an interest in pursuing a career in health care to hear from Dr. Rita Guevara on March 27 in the Archuleta County Department of Human Services conference room from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Youth are encouraged to show up at the event to participate; preregistration is not required.
Rita Guevara, MD, is an associate professor of pediatrics and dean of inclusive excellence at Drexel University’s College of Medicine, in addition to her full-time role as an attending pediatrician and director of health equity at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Penn.
She will be joining us virtually to talk about her journey toward becoming a health professional as an immigrant youth.
Guevara will discuss her experience toward getting an education and the support that her family gave her throughout her medical career journey.
In addition to sharing her story, Guevara will also be listening to the stories of the youth present to hear their challenges in earning higher education and joining the medical field. She will share information on medical field opportunities available for them
Healthy Archuleta and Drexel University have partnered to create opportunities for local youth interested in pursuing a career in health care to learn more.
This conversation with Guevara is one of several sessions in partnership with Drexel University that Healthy Archuleta will host this spring for youth and young adults to learn more about careers in health care.
To learn more about the efforts of Healthy Archuleta and our upcoming events, visit our website at www.foodcoalition4archuleta.org or send us an email at fsfearchuleta@gmail.com.
