Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York, has initiated an exciting educational program with Burke Rehabilitation as part of the school’s innovative Project-Based Learning Assessment Program. This unique initiative combines real-world case studies, research and hands-on learning to cultivate empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in Stepinac’s anatomy and physiology students.
The event features two interactive initiatives to Burke Rehabilitation’s 150-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital:
- Wednesday, Feb. 5 (8:30 – 10 a.m.): anatomy and physiology honors students.
- Wednesday, Feb. 12: Two sessions for anatomy students (8:30 – 10 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. – noon.
“This project exemplifies our commitment to integrating academic rigor with experiential learning,” said
Stepinac’s Susan & Daniel P. Mahoney ’67 Honors Academy Health Sciences Coordinator Veronica Smith. “By
engaging students in a meaningful, real-world context, we’re not only teaching them about anatomy but also
about the humanity behind health care.”
“Burke Rehabilitation is proud to collaborate with Stepinac High School to shape the future of education,
health care, and athletics by providing students with unique hands-on learning experiences here on our campus,”
said Burke’s Executive Director Scott Edelman, MBA, CPA, CFE.
Each student will select a “patient” reflecting a neurological, medically complex, or orthopedic case study that
aligns with both current curriculum content and the profiles of typical patients treated at Burke Rehabilitation’s
Outpatient Department. By immersing themselves in these case studies, students will deepen their understanding of the holistic patient-centered rehabilitative plan of care.
Archbishop Stepinac High School is a noted Catholic boys’ school dedicated to
academic excellence and holistic development. With a rich history of over 75 years, Stepinac offers a rigorous
curriculum, innovative programs and a vibrant community that fosters leadership and service.
Burke Rehabilitation is a nationally recognized and accredited not-for-profit health-care organization that
provides leading physical rehabilitation treatment, research and graduate medical education. Burke offers a
full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to improve the quality of life for people following an injury or surgery and those managing symptoms from chronic conditions. Ranked as a top
rehabilitation hospital by “U.S. News & World Report” and “Newsweek,” Burke Rehabilitation has the lowest
rehabilitation hospital readmission rate in the country and is the largest provider of stroke rehabilitation in New
York. In addition to its hospital in White Plains, Burke has 13 outpatient locations throughout the Bronx,
Westchester County, and the Hudson Valley with more sites planned.
