July 21 to July 25
Camp Description
Students who are thinking they might be interested in a career in a medical field will really enjoy this one-week comprehensive exploration of the medical and allied health professions. They will experience a real human anatomy lab where they will dissect and examine human organs that are both normal and diseased. Students will also become CPR certified, and also learn how to conduct many of the basic diagnostic and medical lab techniques. They will meet practitioners and discuss careers in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physician assistant, ultrasound and others.
This exciting program will be offered twice in 2008.
Sample Investigations
- What is disease and how does it progress?
- What is the recipe for health?
- How do you prepare for a career in medicine?
Through physiological experiments and direct observations of various pathological specimens, ranging from heart disease to lung cancer, students will begin to understand the causes of human illness and how medical science attempts to diagnose and treat disease.
Students will use sophisticated equipment to measure their cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal fitness, and learn how proper nutrition and exercise lead to human health and longevity.
Students will learn about a variety of health-related careers and the various education and training requirements. They will learn first-hand about a "day in the life" of health care practitioners through conversations and office visits.
Other Notes
Campers are expected to bring a lunch.
Snacks will be provided during the day.
