Connecting Students to Careers, Professionals to Communities, and Communities to Better Health
THE PULSE IS BACK! We look forward to our new group of participants for 2018!
The Pulse 2018 will be from June 11-14, 2018
The Pulse 2017 was a Huge Success!!!
Enjoy the highlights of the inaugural program:
THE PULSE IS FOR STUDENTS FROM HUDSON, NEW RICHMOND, AND ST. CROIX CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLS INTERESTED IN A HEALTHCARE CAREER!!!!
SUMMER IS SHORT, SPEND IT WISELY!
The Pulse is a 4-day, healthcare exploration experience that provides opportunities for high school students to experience first-hand the challenges, opportunities and rewards of health professions. The hands-on activities are facilitated by instructors and health care professionals.
During the Pulse you will:
- Engage with Professionals from Healthcare and Medical Industry
- Go behind the scenes at hospitals, clinics, and other health services facilities
- Experience and Explore an array of Healthcare Careers directly from the professionals themselves
- Observe up-close the College and University Programs that will get you the career you want!
The Pulse 2018 will be touring and job shadowing at the following places:
- University of Minnesota School of Pharmacy
- University of Minnesota School of Surgery
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
- Medtronics
- St. Croix Therapy
- O'Connell Funeral Home
- Westfields Hospital
- Presbyterian Homes
- Catalyst Sports Medicine
- Western Wisconsin Health
- Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
A limited number of students are selected to attend camp based on the information provided in their applications. The Pulse participants are required to pay a confirmation fee of $75, which is due upon acceptance to camp. The confirmation fee is nonrefundable. Financial assistance available if needed. NWAHEC Staff and chaperones are present on site at all times.
Transportation is provided throughout The Pulse.
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 2018 HAS NOW PASSED
HOW TO APPLY-
The Pulse uses an online application that must be completed in its entirety. There are links below to both the online application and the PDF version of the application.
Online forms are available here:
2018 Pulse Application- On-line
2018 Pulse Application- PDF format
* PDF forms should be emailed to bgingras@nwwisconsinahec.org when completed
Frequently Asked Questions
If preferred all forms and applications can be mailed to:
Brad Gingras
attn: The Pulse
38568 Hanninen Road
Marengo, WI 54855
bgingras@nwwisconsinahec.org
If you have Pulse related questions please contact Brad Gingras at 715-413-1573 or by email at bgingras@nwwisconsinahec.org.