Middle School Program
The SSTRIDE© pipeline begins at the middle school level and is offered as a science elective in school. Middle School 
SSTRIDE© classes are taught by selected science teachers at each of the targeted middle schools. Teachers are assisted by undergraduate pre-medical student mentors from Florida State University, Florida A & M University, Tallahassee Community College, North Florida Community College, as well as post-baccalaureate students from the FSU College of Medicine Bridge program. The Middle School SSTRIDE© program provides a comprehensive model program of interdisciplinary science education, student development, intervention, enrichment and support.
SSTRIDE© Middle School Program includes:
- In-school elective science course for middle school students
- FCAT preparation
- Enrichment and hands-on activities
- Educational field trips
- Guest speakers from medicine and health professions
- Individualized tutoring and assessment
- Mentoring by pre-medical and pre-health university students
- Parent support meetings
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Parties wishing to participate in, or use all or any aspects of the program should contact:
Thesla Berne-Anderson, M.S.
Director of Undergraduate Advising and Outreach
P.O. Box 3064300, 1115 West Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300
Email: thesla.anderson@med.fsu.edu
