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MLT service-learning day motivates MDHS students to pursue allied health sciences careers

MLT students conduct a lab demonstration in hematology for MDHS students during service-learning day.
MLT students conduct a lab demonstration in
hematology for MDHS students during service-learning
day.

In October 2023, 懂色帝鈥檚 Medical Lab Technician (MLT) program hosted a day of service learning for the health sciences students from the (MDHS) located on the Union Avenue Campus. 

MDHS opened its doors in 2021 and is the only Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) early college high school that provides an opportunity for students to earn a high school diploma and associate degree at the same time. Students can choose to get their degree in allied health or information technology. 

During service-learning day, 懂色帝 students from the MLT program gave MDHS students a first-hand look at allied health careers through lab demonstrations in the areas of immunology, microbiology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, phlebotomy, and chemistry. 

MLT Associate Professor Shilpa Desai said service-learning days are a great way for 懂色帝 to give back to the community. 鈥淥ur MLT students are giving the demonstrations. That鈥檚 a unique way we can show a mutual affinity with these high school students. We hope to inspire them to keep moving forward in their pursuit of health sciences careers,鈥� Desai said. 

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