Junior Physician Q & A

1. What is the Junior Physician Summer Camp about?

The Junior Physician program is designed to let your child be one step ahead of their peers in preparing for a career in the medical field. Pursuing a competitive medical career requires a strong foundation in science. With ThinkTank Learning's Jr. Physician program, we offer a curriculum dedicated to solidifying your child's foundation in science by teaching introductory lessons in Chemistry and Biology. Each week, our program offers both chemistry and biology lectures, along with fun labs where students may gain first hand experience in the world of science. In addition, we offer many activities such as basic CPR training, field trips to the local hospital, and guest appearances from doctors and medical students. This program offers an innovative and exciting way to explore the medical field!

2. How much does it cost?

$3,299 materials and tax included.

3. What will this program provide?

This program provides many interactive labs, from dissections to Chemistry experiments. The curriculum was written by two professionals with first hand experience in applying to medical and pharmacy schools. Both of them understand what skills are needed to succeed in this field.

4. What will a typical day be be like?

Mon, Wed, Fri
9:00am - 9:30am - Students drop off
9:30am - 11:30am - Biology
11:30am - 12:15pm - Lunch time
12:15pm - 2:15pm - English
2:30pm - 4:30pm - Miscellaneous
4:30pm - 6:00pm - Homework and Activities (free to leave)

Tue, Thu
9:00am - 9:30am - Students drop off
9:30am - 11:30am - Chemistry
11:30am - 12:15pm - Lunch time
12:15pm - 2:15pm - Speech and Communication
2:15pm - 6:00pm - Homework and Activities (free to leave)

Sat, Sun
No class

5. Are there any discounts?

Sign up before 4/30/08 to get a $250 discount. Sign up before 5/31/08 to get a $150 discount. If you refer a friend or you are referred by one of our students, both you and your friend will get a $80 discount or check.

6. Why should my kid sign up for this program rather than the other classes?

This course not only contains lessons essential to pursuing a medical career, but it is also a great preview of future high school courses. Students also gain access to professional consulting, which will help to maximize their opportunities.

7. How will this program benefit my child?

It takes a strong will and desire to advance in the medical field. Therefore this program is designed to help garner interest and to show students what it takes to make it in the field. Many parents hope their children will choose a medical profession due to the promise of a prestigious and rewarding career. However, what many concerned parents do not realize is that becoming a doctor is often an empty word and an intangible dream to a teenage child. Worse yet, some children who are coerced by their parents to pursue this field have no intrinsic motivation which causes them to quit later and end up in a dilemma. Your children will be inspired by the eye-opening curriculum and breathtaking labs, which will reinforce their passion and determination in the pursuit of the medical field.

8. Is it safe for my child to attend the field trips?

Of course. We will have parent chaperones.

9. What will my child learn from this program?

The breadth of this program covers five major subjects: Fundamental English Writing Skills, Speech and Communication, Biology, Chemistry, and Miscellaneous Lessons such as EMT basic skills, CPR training, nutrition, drugs, and much more.

10. How many lab experiments are there?

There will be lab experiments everyday!

11. Do you also offer lunch?

Per parent's request, we can purchase fresh and healthy food at local restaurants such as Subway and Togo's on a daily basis at an additional cost.

12. How much does the lunch box cost?

A combo meal with both food and drink will cost $7. Please refer to our daily food menu for more details.

13. Will homework be given?

Yes, students are required to complete their homework by the assigned deadline. The workload will depend on the amount of class work completed and the pace of the students' academic progress.

14. Are there any exams?

Yes, but the length and duration of the tests will be open to discussion.

15. Which book will you use for the class?

We will use our own copyrighted curriculum, which TTLearning has invested a huge amount of time and resources into creating. The curriculum covers basic sciences for the first 3 weeks. In the next 3 weeks, the main body systems and how basic sciences relate to health sciences will be covered. The main curriculum designers, Christina (Pharmacist grad student) and Randy (Medical grad student), both understand what it takes to pursue a medical career, and that is translated into the curriculum notes.

16. Is that the final fee?

Yes, the fee is final. There is no additional material or registration fee.

17. What would the consultation provide?

Consulting normally costs $150/hour but with the inclusion of consulting into the program, students can gain professional advice on what actions to take in high school and how to gear their academic path toward the medical field.

18. The teacher backgrounds:

All of our instructors have at least a Bachelor's degree. Some even have advanced degrees and teaching credentials. Their knowledge is certified by ThinkTank, given that they scored high marks in our subject assessment tests and teaching skills test during the selection process. To ensure teaching quality, they must consistently prove their expertise through positive feedback from both parents and students.

19. Location?

Cupertino
21040 Homestead Rd. Suite #205, Cupertino, CA 95014

Fremont
43625 Mission Blvd. Suite 207, Fremont, CA 94539

20. How many students will there be per class?

There will be 10-15 students. We will accept no additional students once the maximum classroom capacity is reached.

21. Detailed time schedule

Please refer to the curriculum sample.

22. Will there be a certificate provided at the end of the program?

Since we are not an accredited institution, we do not offer transferable credit or certification. However, we do offer our own certificate as a means of motivation and encouragement, which also serves as proof of an extracurricular activity per their school's request.

23. Insurance?

We will require parents to fill out release forms so that we may take their children on field trips.

24. Why is the program so expensive?

Students are educated in a supervised environment for more than 8 hours a day which results in an actual cost of less than $16 per hour. In order to provide the best learning experience, we will hire medical professionals such as an EMT technician and CPR specialist, UC Berkeley Certified Consultant, and actual physicians, which cost hundreds of dollars per hour. To ensure the quality and authenticity of our students' hands-on learning, we purchase only the finest lab specimen, equipment, and learning materials, etc. The experience and knowledge your child will gain from the Jr. Physician summer camp will be worth every penny.

25. Guest Speaker

There will be at least one guest speaker who most likely will be either a doctor or a current medical student. Prior to the guest appearance, the class will prepare questions to ask the speaker.