Pathways To Saluki Medicine

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Last Updated: Aug 22, 2024, 03:42 PM

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June 2-7, 2024 

Pathways to Saluki Medicine is a medical based summer camp hosted by the Physiology Department at SIU School of Medicine. It is a 5-day overnight camp for any high school students interested in the medical field or biomedical science. It is designed to expose students to medicine by interacting with professionals in different fields and learning more about biomedical sciences via hands-on activities.

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Scholarship Application

Camp Information

  • What Participation will Include:

    • Fun hands-on learning experiences in anatomy and physiology.
    • Get a tour of the cadaver anatomy lab.
    • Learn basic clinical skills.
    • Get CPR and first aid training.
    • Learn through case studies using the PBL learning style used by SIU medical and PA schools.
    • Form a strong knowledge base and connections that can help you in the future.
    • Interact with healthcare professionals, research scientists, SIU faculty, and current undergraduate, graduate, and medical students.
    • Visit teaching and research labs.
    • Learn about different careers in medicine and how to achieve them.
    • Have fun and unwind with nightly activities such as bowling, visits to the Rec Center, trivia, movie nights, and more!

  • Expectations for Participants

    • Participants should be students interested in medicine that will be going into the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade
    • Participants are expected to stay for the duration of the program. They will not be allowed to check-in late or leave early except in cases of emergency. Camp runs from 6 p.m. Sunday until 4 p.m. Friday
    • All participants will stay in air-conditioned residential halls on campus with one roommate
    • Students will be expected to attend all sessions and activities
    • All meals will be provided for the student during their time on campus

Join Us

  • Registration

    Registration Fee: $200

    This fee includes lodging, dining on campus, and all activities.

    Some scholarships may be available based on merit and financial need.

     

    Register Online

    REGISTRATION FOR CAMP OPENS MARCH 1, 2024

    • Register by phone with a VISA, Discover, or Mastercard by calling Conference and Scheduling Services at 618-536-7751.
    • Fax the Registration-Form with credit card payment information to 618/453-5680.

  • Cancellation/Refund Policy

    All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. The registration fee, less a $15 cancellation fee, will be refunded if you cancel at least 14 business days prior to the camp. Any time after that date, refunds less the $15 fee will be issued for medical reasons only and must have a signed statement from your physician. If a medical cancellation request is not received by the last day of instruction, a refund will not be issued. Refunds are not given to campers who voluntarily leave camp or who are sent home for disciplinary reasons.

    Program Requirement

    The Camp Release Form is required for camp participation and must be received in our office prior to camp beginning.

  • Sponsors

    Thank you to our sponsors

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Questions About the Camp?

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