New Visions MedicalNew Visions – Medical Careers

New Visions:  A glimpse at tomorrow, today.
Kari Schnaars, New Visions Student 2009

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Student Profiles of 2009 graduates:
Jordan Stephney
Justin Houle

The CV-TEC New Visions Medical Careers program is an academically rigorous one-year exploratory program for selected college-bound seniors planning to major in a field of study such as pre-med, chemistry, biology or other allied health fields.

New Visions is geared towards allowing students new opportunities to observe medical professionals in their practice, while studying medical based topics in a college-like atmosphere.  Its goal is to prepare those who will lead us tomorrow, by offering challenging courses in a unique, holistic approach.

Course Description:
New Visions is an intense exploratory course for motivated high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences.  This course is a culmination of academic coursework, clinical rotation/shadowing experiences, and college preparation. 

Students will receive high school credit for the following academic courses: Anatomy and Physiology, English, Economics/Government, Health Careers, and Medical Terminology.  Students may also get up to 9 CAP credits through Clinton Community College, in Human Biology, Medical Terminology, Health Careers, and College Success.

The course is held directly on the CVPH campus in Plattsburgh.  Students spend the morning at their home schools and then come to the hospital in the afternoon.

Available Academic Credit through New Visions
Course  Credit
Health Career Credit .5
Medical Terminology .5
Government .5
Economics .5
Anatomy & Phys. 1
English 1

New Visions Medical Careers can be described as:
  • Intense, comprehensive coursework
    - instruction and coursework that mimics the college experience
  • Opportunities to enhance:
     - written and oral fluency
    - group and leadership skills
    - analytical and creative perspectives
    - study skills/habits
    - personal accountability
  • Freshman Seminar
    - College preparatory program
  • Life 101
    - learning in “real life” situations
    - exposure to the professional environment
Students leaving New Visions Medical Careers will be:
  • Better prepared for the challenges they will face in college and within the workforce
  • Have a greater understanding of their future career goals; more driven and focused to achieve those goals!
  • Exposed to and be very familiar with the various professional medical opportunities that the North Country has to offer
Former New Visions Medical Career Students are attending the following schools and working towards medically based degrees:
  • University of Vermont
  • Daemon College
  • Tulane University
  • SUNY Brockport
  • Russell Sage
  • SUNY Oneonta
  • Clinton Community College
  • CVPH School of Radiology

To Apply:
Students apply for admissions to New Visions Medical Careers during their junior year.  The application deadline is May 1st.  Please refer to the application form and your guidance counselor for more details. Acceptance into the New Visions program is highly selective; however, if a student has a serious interest in the health care field, they are encouraged to apply.  Students are encouraged to visit the program prior to applying.  Contact Diane Rolfs or Lucy Limberis in the CV-TEC guidance office to set up a site visit. 

The New Visions Program is taught at the honors level and provides an insider’s study of professional careers by immersing you in the daily activities with a mentor / expert before starting your college career. Acceptance is competitive with selection based on grades, recommendations, interview and essay.