By Olivia Todd<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hood students who are interested in the health field can find support in the Pre-Health Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The club was started in February 2020 by Linda Redd, current club president. Redd is a junior majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry. She plans to work in the dental field after school, specializing in working with patients who have autism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some members of the club are applying to medical school and doctorate programs, whereas others just need guidance on which classes to choose. Members of the club help sustain a supportive environment where everyone can hear from a variety of perspectives, Redd said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe give each other tips and advice going along the process,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Redd is focusing on training the underclassmen club members in leadership skills so they will be able to take over the club after she graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI have a goal that the club will continue on after we all graduate,\u201d Redd said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The club will be hosting various Hood alumni for Q&As throughout the month of March. Some of the speakers include a vet student, a dental student, and a medical student. At the end of February, they will watch a documentary on the Tuskegee experiment in honor of Black History Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volunteering opportunities are available throughout the school year. In the past, members have volunteered at vaccination and pharmaceutical clinics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common activities during meetings are a variety of discussions and trivia games for members to keep updated on the health field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Students who are interested in participating in the club can contact Redd at ler4@hood.edu<\/a> or follow @hoodprehealth on Instagram.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"