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The Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program
The Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program in partnership with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
The Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program in partnership with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital provides hands-on experience in fundamental lifesaving skills in a healthcare setting, including CPR, patient safety training, infection prevention, and first-responder training. This three-year program allows Mercy Girls to explore key specialties at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital: aging science, occupational and physical therapy, nursing, and community and public health. Mercy Girls in this program also focus on innovative topics in healthcare by participating in special professional development sessions at the hospital.
This highly competitive program is open to incoming ninth graders and rising tenth graders, and honors the first chair of Mercy’s science department, Sister Agnese Neumann, RSM, who went on to a career as a nurse practitioner. Spanning three years and culminating in a summer internship, this program’s methodical approach prepares Mercy Girls for careers related to the hospital’s specialties.
This highly competitive program is open to incoming ninth graders and rising tenth graders, and honors the first chair of Mercy’s science department, Sister Agnese Neumann, RSM, who went on to a career as a nurse practitioner. Spanning three years and culminating in a summer internship, this program’s methodical approach prepares Mercy Girls for careers related to the hospital’s specialties.
The Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program in partnership with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital includes visits to the hospital*, rotations in multiple disciplines, skills-based training, Dine & Discover topics, nursing grand rounds, and a culminating internship.
*Visits to the hospital are dependent on regional health indicators.
All Mercy Girls who participate in the Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program are required by Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital to have a negative TB test and proof of vaccination for all common childhood vaccines, COVID-19, and influenza.
*Visits to the hospital are dependent on regional health indicators.
All Mercy Girls who participate in the Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program are required by Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital to have a negative TB test and proof of vaccination for all common childhood vaccines, COVID-19, and influenza.
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Year 1 Programming
In the first year of the Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program, Mercy Girls participate in monthly rotations in six disciplines and receive skills-based training in infection prevention, first response and patient safety, and CPR. -
Year 2 Programming
In the second year of the Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program, Mercy Girls explore age specific issues related to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech pathology. Students participate in monthly Dine & Discover sessions at the hospital, and obtain skills such as monitoring vital signs through various simulation exercises. -
Year 3 Programming
In the third year of the Sister Agnese Neumann Scholars Program, Mercy Girls select an area of focus for their forthcoming mentor experience. After being paired with a mentor, students participate in bi-monthly meetings to discuss observations within their focus area as they develop their summer internship practicum. -
Summer Practicum in Healthcare
Prior to graduating from Mercy, students must complete a summer practicum in their selected focus area, which is typically 30 hours. Additional opportunities are available during senior year as determined by the student and mentor. -
What is evaluated in the application process?
A supplemental application is required and acceptance is limited. Mercy Girls must have the following:- Excellent mathematics and science preparation and skill level
- Strong standardized test results
- Strong High School Placement Test (HPST) results
- A well-written and thoughtful application statement
- Completed supplemental application
Mercy High School Baltimore is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education.
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