About the Summer program...

The Center for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) offers a summer camp at OHSU for underrepresented minority and disadvantaged middle school students interested in pursuing careers in the health and science professions. The goal of this program is to provide students opportunities to explore various health care professions, gain hands-on medical and science experience, enhance their knowledge of math and science and increase competency in computer and communication skills.

Program Description

Your Opportunities in Science (YO Science) is a one-week summer program. This program offers 15 students a cost-free opportunity that explores careers in the health care and science professions. Students participate in applied life sciences and math classes, career development seminars and are provided with hands-on activities to help students see the application of science, math and other academic disciplines. Selected students must participate from 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m. for the entire week.

Requirements

Students must be underrepresented minority and disadvantaged students who have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grade by the end of the school year. Students must have a strong interest in health and science careers. In addition to the application form, students must provide a one-page essay and a student recommendation from their teacher, counselor or middle school official. Selected students and their parent must attend a program orientation.

Contact:

Send an email to cedma@ohsu.edu for more information or call (503) 494-5657.