DOHA: Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) continues to implement the activities of ‘Care Summer,’ organised by PHCC for the first time, with the participation of 123 students including 63 female and 60 male across six health centers.
The programme combines theoretical and practical components, giving students the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the healthcare work environment and the various specialties and clinics.
The summer programme reflects PHCC’s commitment to providing students with educational and awareness-building experiences that help them explore their interests and gain a better understanding of careers in the healthcare sector.
Through the programme, students have the opportunity to interact directly with medical staff and learn about the work processes within health centers.
Jana Ahmad, a Grade 10 student, said she greatly benefited from participating in ‘Care Summer,’ noting that the programme provided her with both practical and theoretical experiences and allowed her to gain first-hand insight into the work of medical teams across different clinics at the health center.
She explained that the experience was different in terms of the activities and information she was exposed to, highlighting that observing healthcare work firsthand helped her develop a clearer understanding of the nature of medical professions and specialties.
Lilas Nattour, also a Grade 10 student, said her participation in Care Summer was a rich and valuable experience, as the programme enabled her to learn about the work environment within health centers and benefit from the information provided by specialists, while also gaining a new experience that gave her a deeper understanding of the healthcare sector.
Oswa Ayman, a Grade 8 student, said her experience with the summer activities this time was different and unlike previous school-based activities.
She explained that the program gave her the opportunity to learn about the diversity of clinics and specialties, as well as the roles and responsibilities of each team.
Mai Mohammed Hassan, who has completed school and is preparing to enter university, said Care Summer gave her a valuable opportunity to meet doctors from different specialties, learn about their experiences and listen to their advice. She considered the experience an important addition before beginning university, noting that it had helped her form a clear understanding of the various medical fields and specialties.
Jawaher Habib Al Rahman, a Grade 9 student, said she greatly benefited from participating in the summer program organized by PHCC, emphasizing that the experience would contribute to shaping her future decisions regarding her studies based on what she observed and learned during the theoretical and practical activities.
The experiences shared by participating students highlight the importance of summer programs in opening doors for young people to explore different professions and specialties, helping them discover their interests and abilities and supporting them in making more informed decisions about their educational and future career paths.
