health sciences summer camp

The University of Delaware College of Health Sciences is training the next generation of healthcare leaders. Are you one of them?

About the Program

The Health Sciences Summer Camp supports diversity and excellence in health profession education for students from racial and ethnic populations that are traditionally underrepresented. High school students are invited to apply for this six-day college immersion camp that is designed to prepare them for healthcare careers and the next stage of higher education. Students will interact with faculty, researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate mentors. The camp experience focuses on a variety of health science programs including Nutrition, Health Behavior Science, Nursing, Public Health, Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Communication Sciences and Disorders. 

Program Dates: Sunday, June 25 through Friday, June 30, 2023

Application Period: Wednesday, March 1 through Monday, April 10 at 11:59 PM

COVID-19 Protocol: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the University’s commitment to the health and safety of the community, students are required to be fully vaccinated to live in dormitory housing and to submit documentation of vaccination. 

Program Cost: The cost of the program is free. Dormitory housing, mid-week transportation, camp supplies, and meals are covered by the College of Health Sciences.

Eligibility:

• Rising 10th, 11th, 12th grade students 

• Member of one or more groups (first-generation college, underrepresented minority)
  Underrepresented applicants are defined as:

  • African American 

  • Hispanic or Latino

  • American Indian or Alaska Native 

  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

• U.S. Residents 

Application Instructions:

• Submit a well written 1-page essay answering the following:
  • How would attending the Health Sciences Summer Camp at the University of Delaware support your academic and career goals?
  • Identify and reflect on an issue affecting your community. In what way(s) might a health science career improve the issue you’ve identified?
  • How do you identify with the eligibility criteria for this program?  

Feel free to add any other commentary that you feel is relevant to this program.

• Transcript: Please upload a copy of your current high school transcript

• Letters of Recommendation: Please provide (2) recommenders including their name and email address. Recommenders should provide comments about your character, abilities, and experiences that they feel are relevant to your interests and college aspirations. We will send a link for the recommender to complete the recommendation form. Recommenders can be your school counselor, teacher, school administrator, coach, mentor etc.  

For More information or questions – Please contact Regina Wright via email at rsims@udel.edu