Thirteen Mynderse Academy seniors became the first high school students to complete Northeast College of Health Sciences’ Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology course, earning four college credits and graduating this June with a head start toward careers in healthcare.
The course, part of a growing partnership between Northeast College and school districts across New York, combines in-class instruction with monthly lab sessions at Northeast’s Anatomy Center in Seneca Falls. Students gain hands-on experience using real human cadavers and advanced tools like 3D Anatomage tables.
“This innovative program gives students early access to world-class lab experiences and college-level content,” said Dr. Ilija Arar, associate professor at Northeast. “We hope it sparks curiosity and inspires the next generation of science-literate leaders and healthcare professionals.”
High school biology teacher Scott Redding praised the opportunity as “an authentic experience in college-level learning.” Many students in the inaugural class expressed interest in fields such as medicine, neuroscience, forensic psychology, and education.
The students who completed the course are: Alyson Furletti, Myah Herron, Riayla Jones, Kylee Kolbash, Chelsea Korzeniewski, Vanyssa Larizza, Riley McLeod, Robert Meeks, Lillian Nicholson, Amelia Reese, Siafon Thanthima, and Makayla Williams.
Future offerings of the program are planned at Northeast’s Seneca Falls and Long Island campuses, continuing the college’s investment in preparing students for science and healthcare fields.
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