LCHS Student Brittany Ernst Involved in the TAP MD Program

TAP MD kicked off its 6th year in February with the largest class to date: 49 students! The students observed a live nephrectomy (kidney removal surgery) at UC Health Surgical Amphitheater. Dr. Tayyab Diwan walked them through the removal of a donor kidney for transplantation, from start to finish. We are excited about our 2016 TAP MD Class, and the experiences they will have at area hospitals, as we continue building our regional physician pipeline. 

Over 140 students have graduated from the annual program, each attending monthly observation events with physicians in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana. To enter this career exploring program, students must be strong academically (29 ACT and/or 1300 SAT), motivated, mature, dependable and have a positive attitude. The program’s ultimate goal is for over 50% of our students to pursue a career in medicine at the completion of the program.

Congratulations Brittany on this honor!!