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    Overview

    Plastic and cosmetic surgery is about more than you may think. Learn how surgeons correct cleft palates, perform post-cancer reconstructive surgery, repair trauma deformities, treat burn victims, and much more in this new program.

    Please visit our website for more information! 

    Cost and Session Information

    Summer 2023 Dates TBD

    Details

    • Listing Type: Summer Programs
    • Program Delivery: Day, Residential
    • Provided By: Independent Provider
    • Session Start: June
    • Session Length: One Week
    • Entering Grade: 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
    • Category: STEM
    • Sub-Categories: Pre-Med, Gifted
    • Selective: No
    • Ages: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
    • Minimum Cost: $500 - $1,499
    • Career Clusters: Health Science, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
    • Credit Awarded: No
    • Last Updated:June 2024
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    Overview

    Plastic and cosmetic surgery is about more than you may think. Learn how surgeons correct cleft palates, perform post-cancer reconstructive surgery, repair trauma deformities, treat burn victims, and much more in this new program.

    Please visit our website for more information! 

    Cost and Session Information

    Summer 2023 Dates TBD

    Testimonials(3)

    • "The program had a lot of interactive activities which helped with understanding the materials. The teacher had good teaching skills and took time to make sure we knew the material."

      - Student Comment - June 28, 2019

    • "My program was overall super interesting I had a lot of fun. Dr. Van Geel was very nice and funny and kept us interested in what he taught. I like what we learned and all the different aspects of reconstructive surgery we learned about."

      - Student Comment - June 28, 2019

    • "The program was interesting to learn more about plastic surgery... I think our teacher was very knowledgeable about the topics."

      - Student Comment - June 28, 2019
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