FUTURE FACES OF FAMILY MEDICINE

What is Future Faces of Family Medicine?
Launched in 2011, Future Faces of Family Medicine (FFFM) is a pathways program for high school students from minority, lower socioeconomic and first-generation college backgrounds. Our aim is to address healthcare disparities along racial and socioeconomic lines by mentoring underrepresented minority high school students and providing avenues to careers in medicine. 
Who participates in FFFM?
Each spring semester, after reviewing applications, FFFM leadership selects approximately 15-20 local high school students to participate in the program. Previously involved schools have included: Piner, Elsie Allen, Ridgeway, Roseland University Prep, Roseland Collegiate Prep, and YouthBuild.
Program Eligibility
  • FFFM program recruits students from minority, lower socioeconomic, and first-generation college backgrounds who are interested or curious to learn more about working in the healthcare field.
  • Students must be enrolled in high school and at least 14-years old.
  • If clinic shadowing is able to be offered this program year, students must be 16 years or older to participate in this aspect of our program.
  • Students must provide their own transportation for all activities.
  • Parent and school permission is required for participation in the program.
  • Must be available for all required workshops and program activities.
  • Workshops will be held every Tuesday from 3:30-5:30 pm, beginning late January and ending early May.
What do FFFM Scholars do?
  • Shadow Family Medicine resident physicians to see what it’s like being a doctor, seeing patients, and working in a clinic.
  • Learn about different careers in medicine (medical assistants, nurses, mental health providers, doctors.)
  • Get to know, work with, and be mentored by Family Medicine Resident doctors.
  • Attend physician-run workshops to gain firsthand experience with labor and delivery, suturing, casting, physical exams, CPR, medical ethics, and more!
  • Participate in fun social events to get to know your mentors and fellow FFFM Scholars. Past activities have included: game night, bowling, laser tag.
  • Workshop examples include obstetric simulation, effective patient communication, contraceptives, and essay writing.
Contact Info
Please email Dr. Mariah Hansen, HansenM3@sutterhealth.org, for question or more info.
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