Next Ladder Meeting: Strong Heart, Sick Heart – Listen, Teach and Learn

Posted on March 5, 2013 by therealtinlizzy

You see plenty of these kinds of hearts around Valentine’s Day…

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…but what does a real heart, YOUR heart, actually look like? Maybe you’ve seen pics of the human heart, or even had to learn about the heart in school – which looks more like this:

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But what’s the big deal about your heart anyway – is it really all that important?  Couldn’t you just get along without one? Oh right – without a heart, your blood would just sit there not going anywhere, which yeah – would be a pretty bad thing.

At the next meeting of the Ladder – some of our most knowledgeable Medical Scholars will tell us why the heart really is kind of a big deal, and will teach us ways to find out whether a heart is strong and mighty, or sick, weak and in trouble.

So bring your stethoscope if you’ve got one, or bring a friend if you don’t (or even if you do!), and join us for the next Ladder meeting (lunch will be provided!) on Saturday March 9 at 12:30pm at the UROC building (2001 Plymouth Ave N). The UROC building is reachable by Metro Transit bus routes 19, 32 & 7.  

Here’s a link that has all of the info – print it, post it to your Twitter feed and Facebook pages, give it to your friends and neighbors!

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February Ladder meeting recap – the lungs!

Posted on March 2, 2013 by therealtinlizzy

At February’s meeting of the Ladder, medical scholars of all ages learned about lungs – how they work, how to find out if they’re working right, and what it sounds and looks like when they’re not working very well.

Before diving into learning about lungs, Medical Scholar Renee introduced us all to what the Ladder is and does, and then shared a quote from Dr. Mae Jemison – the first African American woman in space: “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”

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We broke into groups to eat lunch and talk about a time in each of our lives that we accomplished something that someone (maybe friends, family, teachers or all of the above!) didn’t think we could do. Without exception – every person had an example of something they accomplished that someone in their life didn’t believe they were capable of. It proves Dr. Jemison’s point – that if we limit ourselves to what others think of us, we may never get anywhere or accomplish anything!

Each group then had the opportunity to learn about lungs and ways to check how someone’s lungs are working (and to know if they’re not working very well!).

At one station – medical scholars learned how to use stethoscopes…

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Next Ladder Meeting: The Lungs and Lung Stuff!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by therealtinlizzy

What do you know about your lungs? Do you use them to eat? Do you hear with them? Use them for walking? Nah – you know what they’re for: breathing!

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Your lungs are 24/7 work horses. Whether you’re biking or playing soccer or basketball or doing your homework or even just sleeping – your lungs are non-stop expanding and contracting in your chest, bringing in the oxygen your body needs and kicking out the leftover carbon dioxide your body doesn’t need.

At our next Ladder meeting we’re going to learn about lungs and lung stuff (there’s a lot of stuff that goes along with the lungs!), including some hands-on learning of medical devices and procedures used to examine lungs and lung function.

So – whether you’re 9, 15, 21, 45 or 99 years old, whether you’re just starting to think about becoming a doctor, you’re already on your way to becoming one, or you’ve been practicing for years – grab your friends and join us (lunch provided!) at The Ladder this coming Saturday Feb 9th at 12:30pm at the UROC building (2001 Plymouth Ave N). The UROC building is reachable by Metro Transit bus routes 19, 32 & 7.

Here’s a link to the invitation that has all of the info – print it, post it, give it to your friends and neighbors, post it to your Twitter feed and Facebook pages!

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What are The Ladder meetings all about anyway?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by therealtinlizzy

Wondering what exactly we do at Ladder meetings?

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All of us who come to The Ladder gatherings are Medical Scholars, regardless of our age or experience level. We share and learn about all of the different types of health care professions possible. Did you know that in addition to doctors and nurses – there’s a whole world of other things you can be in the medical/health care realm?

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At The Ladder, we also get to learn about and practice some of the procedures used by physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. At November’s meeting all of us Medical Scholars had the opportunity to learn about and try out some medical devices. Here, one of our Medical Scholars tries out an ophthalmoscope: a device sort of like a cross between a telescope and a microscope that’s used to see the inside of the eyes:

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The Journey Continues

Posted on January 22, 2013 by therealtinlizzy

Greetings Medical Scholars!

Our purpose here at The Ladder is to provide you as a Medical Scholar with tools and resources for wherever you are on your journey, and wherever your journey takes you!

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Towards that end, we’re working to make this site even more useful in helping you connect with knowledge and resources, as well as with the stories and experiences of your fellow Medical Scholars.

Some things to look for on this site in the future include:

  • Summaries and photos of activities and information shared at our monthly Ladder gatherings
  • Guest posts by and interviews with some of our Medical Scholars (of all ages and experience!)
  • Activities and opportunities outside of the monthly Ladder gatherings
  • Resources for you as a Medical Scholar

If you have ideas or suggestions (for the site, for activities or presentations for the Ladder meetings, or really about anything at all) please leave a comment with your suggestions!

Stay tuned for more good things to come, then be sure to be at our next meeting (February 9th @12:30pm), and bring your friends!

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Ladder meetings are every second Saturday of the month, 12:30pm at the UROC Building on Plymouth Ave.

A Scholar Reads,
A Scholar Listens,
A Scholar Teaches and,
A Scholar Learns.

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DATE CHANGE The Ladder

Posted on January 10, 2013 by theladdermn
Hi Ladder Folks,
We have had to cancel the January 19th meeting of The Ladder due to scheduling conflicts. Our next meeting will be the Second Saturday in February, February 9th. All other meeting will be on the Second Saturday of the Month from 12:30 to 2:30, Lunch is served and the meetings are on the corner of Plymouth and Penn at the UROC Building On Bus routes 19, 32 and 7.

Sorry guys, Dr. Crichlow aka Medical Scholar Renee will be out of state that weekend my brother will be in the hospital in Austin, Texas. Our guest coordinator for the 19th had to cancel unexpectedly. We have contacted the AVID teachers and they are aware that our next AWESOME meeting will be February 9, at 12:30 The Ladder February 9, 2013 INVITE the Kids. Please spread the word and the February invitation.

I will see you on February 9th at 12:30!
Warm regards,
Medical Scholar ReneeRenee Crichlow MD, FAAFP
Assistant Professor University of Minnesota, School of Medicine,
Dept Family and Community Medicine,
North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program, Broadway Family Medicine Clinic

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Tomorrow, December 8th 2012 The Next meeting of The Ladder

Posted on December 7, 2012 by theladdermn

December 8th 2012 The Next meeting of The Ladder 12:30 at UROC on the corner of Plymouth and Penn

COME AND JOIN US!

Lunch and Fun Learning…

Watch video of The Ladder

The Ladder is a
Society of Medical Scholars
From ages 9 years old and up , Elementary and Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, College and all the way to full grown Health Professionals, Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, EMTs, etc.

A Scholar Reads,
A Scholar Listens,
A Scholar Teaches and,
A Scholar Learns.

Service Learning, Leadership Development, and Cascading Mentorship

“Lift as you Climb. Build as you Grow”

Each Second Saturday of the Month Join us, December 8, 2012
12:30 UROC Building 2001 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411

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December 8th 2012 The Next meeting of The Ladder

Posted on November 20, 2012 by theladdermn

December 8th 2012 The Next meeting of The Ladder 12:30 at UROC on the corner of Plymouth and Penn

COME AND JOIN US!

Lunch and Fun Learning…

Watch video of The Ladder

The Ladder is a
Society of Medical Scholars
From ages 9 years old and up , Elementary and Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, College and all the way to full grown Health Professionals, Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, EMTs, etc.

A Scholar Reads,
A Scholar Listens,
A Scholar Teaches and,
A Scholar Learns.

Service Learning, Leadership Development, and Cascading Mentorship

“Lift as you Climb. Build as you Grow”

Each Second Saturday of the Month Join us, December 8, 2012
12:30 UROC Building 2001 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411

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NOVEMBER 17 is next meeting November 17, November 17, November 17, November 17

Posted on October 24, 2012 by theladdermn

Usually second Saturday except November Join us, Next meeting is Saturday, November 17, November 17, November 17

The Ladder is that it is an inter-generational club with members from fourth grade all the way through practicing physicians and includes all the steps in between.

COME AND JOIN US!

The Ladder is a
Society of Medical Scholars
From ages 9 years old and up , Elementary and Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, College and all the way to full grown Health Professionals, Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, EMTs, etc.

A Scholar Reads,
A Scholar Listens,
A Scholar Teaches and,
A Scholar Learns.

Service Learning, Leadership Development, and Cascading Mentorship

“Lift as you Climb. Build as you Grow”

Usually second Saturday except November Join us, November 17, 2012
12:30 UROC Building 2001 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411

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Saturday, October 13th, NEXT MEETING THIS SATURDAY!!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by theladdermn

We want to see you there!

Next meeting is Saturday, October 13th

The Ladder is that it is an inter-generational club with members from fourth grade all the way through practicing physicians and includes all the steps in between.

COME AND JOIN US!

The Ladder is a
Society of Medical Scholars
From ages 9 years old and up , Elementary and Middle Schoolers, High Schoolers, College and all the way to full grown Health Professionals, Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, EMTs, etc.

A Scholar Reads,
A Scholar Listens,
A Scholar Teaches and,
A Scholar Learns.

Service Learning, Leadership Development, and Cascading Mentorship

“Lift as you Climb. Build as you Grow”

Join us, OCTOBER 13, 2012
12:30 UROC Building 2001 Plymouth Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411

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