The BK-SWAG program uniquely combines a passion for sports with an exploration of diverse healthcare careers, offering hands-on experiences like clinical shadowing and a BioBAT hackathon.
The Brooklyn Scholar Athlete with Academic Goals (BK-SWAG) program is a four-week summer initiative designed for high school students interested in combining their passion for sports with careers in healthcare. The program offers an immersive experience through clinical shadowing, service learning, and interactive workshops led by SUNY Downstate faculty, graduate students, and community partners. Participants gain valuable knowledge in various health professional fields as they align with sports, tackling topics such as sports psychology, nutrition, radiology, emergency medicine, and artificial intelligence in healthcare. The curriculum includes virtual reality medic training, college tours, financial literacy workshops, and a BioBAT hackathon where students develop innovative solutions to health disparities. A key outcome is receiving CPR certification. The program culminates in student-led research projects that connect athletic health conditions with broader health equity issues.
Students participate in full-day, in-person sessions that include interactive workshops, presentations from healthcare leaders, clinical shadowing, and academic support.
This program is ideal for high school student-athletes and students interested in sports who possess a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and a drive for excellence, and who are looking to explore healthcare careers.
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
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