March 24, 2026 – The Broward Health Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) hosted its second in-person Desk to Docs mentorship event, bringing together high school students and physician mentors for an evening of engagement, inspiration and hands-on medical simulation.
“Mentorship is one of the most powerful tools we have in medicine,” said Patricia Rowe-King, M.D., Broward Health’s designated institutional official. “Through Desk to Docs, our residents can share their experiences, answer questions and help students from our community envision themselves one day wearing the white coat.”
Now in its fifth year, the Desk to Docs program was previously held exclusively online. The initiative pairs high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and healthcare careers with Broward Health GME residents from a variety of medical specialties, providing guidance and insight into the path toward becoming a physician.
This year’s program includes 39 mentor-mentee pairs. For months, students and their physician mentors have been meeting virtually, making this event their first opportunity to meet face-to-face at Broward Health Medical Center’s new GME space.
The evening began with a bingo icebreaker activity, followed by inspirational remarks from Dr. Rowe-King. The event concluded with hands-on learning in the advanced training simulation lab, where students interacted with infant, pediatric and adult high-fidelity medical mannequins designed to replicate real-life medical emergencies in a controlled, risk-free environment.
Three members of the CTACE Advisory Board of Broward County Public Schools were also in attendance, along with parents who watched their students experience the immersive training environment.
Students participating in the 2025-2026 Desk to Docs program represent several Broward County high schools, including:
- American Heritage School Plantation campus
- Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach
- Coral Glades High School in Coral Springs
- Cypress Bay High School in Weston
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland
- Miramar High School in Miramar
- Stranahan High School in Fort Lauderdale
- Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale
“As residents, it’s incredibly rewarding to offer guidance, share our experiences and help make a career in medicine feel more attainable,” said Amanda Eukovich, third-year internal medicine resident.
About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts four hospitals, two trauma centers, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of $1.8 billion and annually provides almost $520 million in charity and uncompensated care.
For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.