Programs

Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP 1)

University of Chicago- Biological Sciences

Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP) I is a six-week commuter program for undergraduate students who have completed the freshman or sophomore year in college, or who are graduating from high school in the spring of 2018 and have been accepted into college in the fall of 2018. CAMP helps students build the knowledge base and academic skills necessary for success in a premedical program. The program seeks students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or who represent groups that are known to be underrepresented in health related sciences and medicine.

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Academic preparation (e.g., increasing STEM knowledge
  • Retention or completion of health professions degree programs (support for those currently enrolled)
Desired Outcomes

PSOMER and CAMP participants have gone on to attend medical school at institutions such as: Baylor University, Emory University, Indiana University, Loyola University, Meharry Medical College, The University of Chicago, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania, Wright State University.

Program Location

Settings: In-person

County: Cook County / Chicago, IL

In-person location: The University of Chicago- Campus

Timing

Duration: Six weeks

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Program Components
  • Academic skills development (e.g. study skills, test-taking
  • Academic support (e.g. tutoring, progress monitoring)
  • Health career exploration (e.g. job shadowing, career fairs)

Program Information

Education Levels
Health Professions

Eligibility Criteria and How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria
  • Underrepresented racial and/or ethnic background
    The program seeks students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or who represent groups that are known to be underrepresented in health related sciences and medicine.

Financial Assistance

Stipend: Students who successfully matriculate and complete the program will receive a total stipend of $2,400.

Contact Information

Nikela Oliver, Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Administrator
Email: noliver2@bsd.uchicago.edu

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