Building Real Pathways into Healthcare
FROM CLASSROOM TO CLINIC
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The pathway begins earlier than most imagine — and it begins here.
What does learning look like when school is connected to real careers and real people?
At the Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM), learning does not stop at the classroom door. Through our partnership with Grady Health System, students begin exploring healthcare early, building skills over time, and gaining real insight into what it means to work in healthcare.
This approach is called Career Connected Learning, and it is designed to help students grow with confidence — without being rushed or boxed into a single path.
For families, this means your child is supported in discovering what interests them, developing practical skills, and graduating with options they can actually use.
Students are supported in exploring healthcare — they are not locked into a single path.
What Is Career Connected Learning?
Career Connected Learning connects strong academics with real-world experience, so students understand why what they are learning matters.
At AIM, Career Connected Learning includes:
Rigorous core academics aligned to healthcare careers
Hands-on experiences and simulations
Mentorship from healthcare professionals
Early credentials and college coursework
Clear pathways into the healthcare workforce or continued education
The AIM x Grady Student Journey
Career Connected Learning is not a single program or moment. It is a pathway that develops over time.
Middle School (Grades 6–8): Explore & Discover
Students begin by exploring healthcare careers, learning how healthcare supports communities, and building foundational skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Students gain:
Early career awareness
Strong academic habits
Confidence and curiosity
High School (Grades 9–10): Build Foundations
Students deepen their learning through healthcare-aligned coursework, early certifications, and introductory clinical exposure.
They begin to understand the variety of roles within healthcare and how those roles connect.
High School (Grades 11–12): Earn Credentials & Experience
Students participate in dual enrollment, advanced coursework, and supervised clinical experiences.
Many graduate with an associate degree and industry-recognized credentials.
Students gain:
College credit
Practical clinical experience
After Graduation: Workforce or Continued Education
Graduates leave AIM prepared to:
Enter the healthcare workforce
Continue toward a bachelor’s or advanced degree
Build a career that offers stability, purpose, and growth
Grady-Aligned Healthcare Pathways
AIM’s pathways are aligned with Grady’s highest workforce needs and are designed to open doors — not limit choices.
Pathways include:
Patient Care & Nursing Support
Emergency & Trauma Services
Pharmacy & Laboratory Sciences
Health Informatics & Hospital Operations
Students explore multiple pathways before choosing a direction, with guidance and support along the way.
What Students Experience Through Grady
Students engage in age-appropriate, supervised experiences that help them understand healthcare work in real ways.
These experiences include:
Healthcare simulations and skills labs
Communication and empathy training
Exposure to hospital systems and professional roles
Mentorship from healthcare professionals
Structured work-based learning opportunities
Each experience is designed to build confidence, not overwhelm — helping students feel capable and supported.
Why This Partnership Matters
Grady Health System is a cornerstone of healthcare in Atlanta. Through this partnership, students learn in an environment that values both clinical excellence and community care.
Together, AIM and Grady are building pathways that:
Expand access to healthcare careers
Strengthen the local workforce
Support students in building futures they can sustain
Career Connected Learning at AIM is about helping students grow into who they are becoming — with clarity, confidence, and real opportunity.
The Future of Healthcare Starts Here
Looking for a Summer Opportunity?
Grady’s Teen Experience & Leadership Program (TELP)
For high school students interested in exploring healthcare during the summer, Grady’s Teen Experience and Leadership Program (TELP) offers an additional opportunity.
TELP is a 7-week summer experience that focuses on:
Healthcare career exploration
Leadership and communication skills
Learning alongside healthcare professionals
TELP reflects the same belief that guides AIM: early access and real experience help students imagine new possibilities for themselves.
Contact Us
We're here to help guide your journey from middle school to medical school.
Contact us if you have questions or want more information about AIM. We’ll respond within 24-48 hours.