Carle Place High School students learn about medical careers during fair

Carle Place High School hosted the first in a series of career cluster fairs on Oct. 21, with the inaugural event focusing on careers in the medical field. [caption id="attachment_378332" align="alignnone" width="700"] Natalie Zedzian introduced the panelists. (Carle Place School District)[/caption] Organized by Work-Based Learning Coordinator Natalie Zedzian, the event featured a panel of 11 medical professionals from various specialties. The panelists shared their experiences during an interactive discussion shaped by students’ questions. Students and parents also had the opportunity to speak with the professionals individually. [caption id="attachment_378333" align="alignnone" width="700"] Students and parents attended the medical career fair. (Carle Place School District)[/caption] The panel included professionals in nursing, social work, physical therapy, surgery, pharmacy and medical imaging. They discussed their career paths, what inspired them to enter their fiel