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So much learning happens outside the classroom. The connections we make in the community can be equally as powerful.

Michael Kelly and Emmanuel Fale know this. They’re students at the University of Minnesota Medical School and co-presidents of a new student-run club called the 

 — which connects med students with higher-risk youth.

The program aims to both get students connected in their community and offer mentorship and guidance to youth who are at higher risk of or are already experiencing homelessness, foster care, sex trafficking or are in the juvenile justice system.

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University of Minnesota medical students told Cathy Wurzer about their project to support higher-risk youth while learning about how to better treat kids in the medical system.

Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.

Medical students connect with youth for a unique mentorship experience

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