Students in the Niskayuna High School Introduction to Medical Sciences class learned how to do sutures during a special visit from Dr. Brian Gordon in early October. The course is taught by Science Director Jackie Carrese. It is is designed to help prepare students interested in entering a two or four year college program in a health or medical related profession. Whether interested in being a pharmacist, nurse, doctor, or technician, etc. Introduction to Medical Sciences exposes students to the many branches of medicine. They are instructed in standard diagnostic techniques, treatment procedures, medical terminology, medical reporting, biomedical ethics, and an introduction to legal/insurance aspects of the health professions.