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Launch of Medical Institute expands Perkiomen

School’s innovative education model

GUIDE erkiomen School’s Medical Institute. Students

interested in earning Medical
rigorous academic
program is implemented
Distinction will take traditional
Pthrough an innovative educa-
tional model combining tradi- course work, complete at least
10 hours of external experience,
EDUCATION munity. We inspire our students of the Class of 2019 have been
tional education with practical
and conclude their work with a
skills to thrive in a global com-
practicum. Seventeen members
to risk becoming their best,
accepted as candidates with
while providing the support of
practicum topics ranging from
dedicated faculty, unique experi-
mental health to veterinary
science.
ences, and access to advanced
Perkiomen School is moving
technology, both in and out of
the classroom. With the freedom
ing our students to build
to explore their interests, forward, leading and challeng- Each Medical Distinction candidate completes at least 10
Perkiomen students develop the competency and confidence. hours of external experience work.
character, intellect, and courage Today’s students need to be experiences that are grounded in becoming their best.
needed to make their individual lifelong learners with strong excellent classroom studies and Perkiomen’s college preparatory
goals a reality. core skills like adaptability, real-world work resulting in curriculum, including competi-
The launch of the Entrepre- creativity, and the ability to transferable skills, grit, and tive athletic teams, a broad fine
neur Institute in 2017 provided recognize opportunities. Our resilience. These are the tools arts department, 30 AP®
the opportunity for students to students are inspired to learn that transform students into courses, and project-based
dive into this refocused way of and practice these skills within leaders who will make a global learning, provides students the
2019 learning. Thus, it makes sense our Entrepreneur and Medical difference.” opportunity to take control of
their future with a truly individ-
Institutes.
Since 1875, Perkiomen
that this model of learning ex-
pands beyond entrepreneurship.
School has been empowering its
“Our Institutes give students
ualized educational experience.
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