Medical & Health Sciences Academy
Mission Statement
The mission of the Medical & Health Sciences Academy is to provide a program that will serve a diverse student population with the educational and practical experiences that motivate, educate and prepare students for higher education in the field of medicine. The goal of the program is to introduce students to the many different areas of the health care field and give them an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a chosen area of health care, including allied health, EMT, radiology, phlebotomy, medical technician, nursing, physician assistant, pharmacy, doctor, and surgeon.
Honors, Awards, and Competitions
District of Distinction: The Medical & Health Sciences Academy has been named a District of Distinction by District Administration magazine, a national publication (2015).
Reconstruction & Resiliency Project
Baldwin’s team placed first in the LI STEM Hub’s Engineering competition (2014).
Spark! Challenges
Baldwin has participated successfully in over six competitions sponsored by Northwell Health.
Medical Marvels Competition
Freshmen and sophomores participate in Northwell Health Feinstein Institute’s competition each spring.
White Coat Ceremony
Northwell Health presented the Medical & Health Sciences Academy with white lab coats.
Partners
- Northwell LIJ Health System
- Mercy Medical Center
- North Shore LIJ Franklin Hospital
- South Nassau Communities Hospital
- Catholic Health Services
- Hofstra University
- Molloy College
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory