Rural High School Medical Camp
In an effort to increase the number of primary care physicians who choose to practice in rural areas, the Department of Family Medicine has sought to have a greater influence upon high school students during a period which is critical to their career determinations. Rural high school students eyeing a career in medicine and the health sciences can get an early glimpse into the field by entering the seventh annual Rural High School Medical Camp, hosted by the James H. Quillen College of Medicine. The camp encourages the students to consider a career that previously may have appeared out of reach and gives them a set of experiences to guide them for preparation for entering medical school.
The program is organized around a one-week summer camp for up to 20 rural high school students - must be at least 16 years old. 124 students have participated in the six previous camps. During the one-week of didactics, the students are introduced to disciplines of medicine with hands on experience. They are also oriented to campus life, learning about admissions to both East Tennessee State University and the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, financial aid/scholarships, and enjoy some social time in the evenings as well. Participants will reside on campus, and medical students and college of medicine staff will provide chaperone service 24 hours a day. This year’s programs will include job shadowing, field trips, and lectures. Some of the most popular programs have included Gross Anatomy, Suturing, and a hands-on introduction to Family Medicine.
High school students interested in rural medicine - must be at least 16 years old should apply to the program – space is limited. Tuition for the summer program is $150, which includes room, all meals, entertainment, and transportation. For more information, please contact Carolyn Sliger, MSEH, Rural Programs Coordinator, at 1-800-833-1186, or via sliger@etsu.edu
Five out-of-state students are accepted each year from states contiguous to Tennessee, which include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Cost of Camp is $150
Dates are Sunday - Friday, June 21 - 26, 2009
The Application Period has now concluded for the 2009 Camp. Notification will be given to accepted applicants no later than April 15, 2009.
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