The Science of Medicine, the Art of Medicine
CampMed is a two-day intensive summer educational experience for 9th grade students that stimulate interest in science and medicine. This program allows students to gain experience firsthand what it is like to be a doctor. |
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The camp is administered and sponsored by the University of Toledo College of Medicine Area Health Education Centers Program (AHEC) located on the University of Toledo Health Science Campus.
Activities
CampMed puts students through the paces of a practicing physician. One the first day, students are assigned to teams that are guided by professors, medical students and physicians. During the two days, there are many hands-on activities where students get an up-close look at diagnostic, treatment and laboratory settings. A series of laboratory sessions give students scientific experience in anatomy, molecular physiology, pharmacology, neurobiology, pathology and physical diagnosis.
Applications
AHEC serves the center city of Toledo and 20 counties in northwest Ohio: Allen, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Logan, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, William and Wood.
Interested applicants, teachers and counselors can contact The University of Toledo College of Medicine Area Health Education Centers Program at 419.383.4272.