In an effort to show case local opportunities in the healthcare sector, the CCHN worked in collaboration with hospitals and physicians to develop a shadowing program for first year medical students. This summer two local students, Holly Bean and Sufyan Siddiqui, participated in the six-week program. Ms. Bean attends the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed rotations at both Westfield and WCA hospitals while Mr. Siddiqui, a student at SUNY Upstate Medical University, rotated through Brooks Hospital. They completed rotations in fields including: Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Nephrology, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Primary Care, and Radiology. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive as both expressed their desire to locate here after completing residency. Based on the response, CCHN will operate the program again in 2011 and is in the process of identifying two candidates. If you are aware of a first year medical student who may like to be part of this unique experience please have them contact CCHN at 716-338-0010 or email pease@cchn.net.