On December 3, 2025, a group of two dozen new Medical Detectives—6th and 7th graders selected for Pimlico Elementary / Middle School’s unique Middle School Health Science Program in partnership with LifeBridge Health—received their pins and white coats. This celebration, which launches their participation in the program, included faculty, family, LifeBridge leaders, and Baltimore elected officials, Baltimore City Councilwoman Sharon Green Middleton (6th District) and Vice-President of the City Council, and Delegate (41st District) Sean A. Stinnett.
Each student proudly donned a white coat, a tradition that mirrors the one first-year medical students celebrate when they receive their white coats, and received a LifeBridge pin encouraging them to “Care Deeply” as part of the ceremony. Pimlico’s program, which began in 2020 and is unique among the Baltimore Curriculum Project neighborhood conversion charter schools, is a robust exploration of healthcare careers.
Through field trips to Sinai Hospital to tour departments and talk with clinicians and administrators to annual visits by Sinai clinicians to Pimlico’s science classroom, the Middle School Health Sciences Program, offered free to students who qualify academically, is an exciting chance to see first-hand what it’s like to work in the medical field. Students learn about careers in human resources, nurse leadership, pediatrics department on the integumentary system, ophthalmology, physical therapy, peer recovery coaching, nursing informatics, cardiology, reproductive health, pharmacy, pediatrics department on the respiratory system, medical ethics, and oncology.
Sinai doctors and nurses often gear their Pimlico visits to the curriculum, speaking about the nervous system and brain development, or providing training on the “Stop the Bleed” program.
“LifeBridge Health is so proud to partner with Pimlico on this amazing program. The future of these students is incredibly bright,” says Roxanne Woltil, Lifebridge’s School Partnerships Liaison.
Councilwoman Middleton gave the event a shout-out in her constituency communication, explaining that “this unique program, a partnership between Baltimore City Public Schools, LifeBridge Health, and Sinai Hospital, gives students a hands-on glimpse into careers in healthcare,” she wrote. “What began as a few conversations between Former Mayor/Council President Bernard C. Young, Principal Warren, Dr. Santelises, Sinai leadership, and myself has grown into a remarkable success.”
Congratulations, Medical Detectives, on being selected for the program.
Enjoy the photos of this proud day!
