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About CampMed
CampMed is a free, two-day intensive educational experience aiming to increase the interest of local rural high school students entering into 11th or 12th grade in pursuing a career in medicine.
Our goal is to provide those selected with hands-on experiences, offering valuable insights into the practice of medicine and sharing various pathways to medical school. Participants will spend time at Wright State University’s Lake Campus, Family Health Services of Darke County, Mercer Health and Grand Lake Health Systems exploring gross anatomy, simulations, and engage in practical learning activities. Students interested in pursuing medicine, physician assistant, nurse, and other health science careers should apply. Students will be chaperoned at all times during the program.
At the conclusion of the program, each participant will receive a certificate of completion as a reminder of the potential path to a medical career.
CampMed is supported by The Office of Rural Health at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine through funds provided by AHEC (Area Health Education Center). Interested applicants, teachers, and counselors can contact The WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine Office of Rural Health at ruralhealth@wright.edu.
Agenda
DAY 1: Monday, June 3
8:00 a.m. Check in at the Lake Campus
Morning Session: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Mercer Health (Learning Event: Physician Observation, Simulations, and Physician Office Operations)
Lunch: Noon - 1 p.m. at Family Health Services with a Speaker (current pre medical students and medical students)
Afternoon Session: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Family Health Services of Darke County (Learning Event: Physician Observations)
Dinner: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Lake Campus with a Speaker (Information about Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Cost and Financial Assistance) Parent/Guardian is welcome to attend.
DAY 2: Tuesday, June 4
8:00 a.m. Check in at the Lake Campus
Morning Session: 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Grand Lake Health (Learning Event: Operating Room Experience and Suturing)
Lunch: 11 a.m. - Noon at Grand Lake Health with a Speaker (pathway to medical school)
Afternoon Session: Noon - 2 p.m. at Grand Lake Health (Learning Event: Operating Room Experience and Suturing)
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Lake Campus (Anatomage Table)
Dinner: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Lake Campus with a Speaker(s) (current physician(s), resident(s), medical student(s), pre health student(s)) Parent/Guardian is welcome to attend.
Eligibility
Applicants must be highly motivated high school students entering into 11th or 12th grade interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
Application
To be considered for CampMed, please compete the following by April 13th at 5:00 p.m.:
1. Submit a completed CampMed application at the link below.
2. Email the following to ruralhealth@wright.edu.
- Transcript: the student must send an official high school transcript as part of the application.
- Nomination Letter: a math, science teacher and/or counselor must complete a letter of recommendation for the applicant on official school letterhead. The letter should include an explanation of why they are nominating this student, and the student must send the letter.
- Personal Essay: please include why you want to participate in CampMed, what science-related activities have you been involved in during the past several years, what qualities do you possess that would make you a good physician, what do you hope to achieve at CampMed.
Important Details: To ensure your application is considered, please submit all materials by the deadline; incomplete or late submissions will not be reviewed. The admission committee will review applications and notify selected candidates of their acceptance. If you are selected, you will receive a secondary packet of authorization forms which must be reviewed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Please note that accepted students must provide proof of a Tuberculosis (TB) test before the program begins. For your peace of mind, students are chaperoned at all times.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact ruralhealth@wright.edu.