Summer Programs

Washington University in St. Louis offers a summer experience for sophomores and juniors.  One is the summer scholars program where students can enroll in two undergraduate courses while living on campus. The second is the summer institute. Students can explore careers and majors in medicine, writing, archaeology,engineering, research, leadership, and more. Applications available October 1st at http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/scholars

Rising Juniors and Seniors may participate in Mizzou MedPrep:  Medical Explorations workshop.  The workshop is a 2-week online course and one-day visit to MU's campus. Online workshop is June 23-July 7.  Campus visit is July 7 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Students will explore careers in healthcare, enhance self-awareness through personality assessment, and connect with peers, students, staff and faculty in healthcare.  You may register online at: http://medicine.missouri.edu/medprep/medical-explorations.html 

The Univeristy of Missouri in Columbia will host the annual Trulaske Business Academy this year June 24-30.  The Trulaske Business Academy was established to serve as a pre-college summer program for minority students interested in business. The goal of this week-long residential program is to introduce students to the various disciplines and career opportunities within the business world while also experienceing life on a college campus. Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade minority students with at least a 3.0 GPA are elgibile to apply for the program. You may find more information and apply at https://business.missouri.edu/programs-andadmissions/undergraduate/admissions/trulaske-business-academy

UMKC will be offering 3 pharmacy camps this summer.  Learn about the field of pharmacy, how to become a pharmacist, engage with current faculty and practicing pharmacists, do hands-on experiments in the lab, participate in social/networking activities with current students and experience what it's like to be a Pharm.D. student at UMKC. Dates are - June 1st, Columbia - June 15th, Springfield - June 29th, Kansas City. You can find more information here.

University of Missouri (Columbia) Summer Cherng Global Leadership Academcy for high school students of all levels. Participants will be led through a series of activities, programs, workshops and projects that will enhance their leadership traits and skills while connecting them with a broad leadership network. July 15-24.  Cost is $400 and includes room, board, activities and materials.  Need-based scholarships are available. Deadline to apply is June 1.  Register here.

Missouri AHEC Science and Health Camps are health exploration day camps for students entering 912-12th grades.  Learn about science in the medical field and various health careers, participate in hands-on experiments and lab activites. Lunch, snacks, and camp t-shirts are included in the cost.  Register here.

Registration is underway for Cox Branson's Medical Explorers.  The registration form, for the fall session, is on-line at Coxhealth.com.  The program is open to students ages 15 to 20 and allows them to shadow and interact with providers in 25 clinical areas at Cox Medical Center Branson.  The final deadline to register for the fall program is Friday, September 28, 2018.  All completed applications must be received in the Medical Explorer Office by 4:00pm.  For more information, contact Ruth Huntsman at (417) 335-7059 Monday through Thursday or e-mail her at ruth.huntsman@coxhealth.com

Open House for Branson Medical Explorers Fall Program 2018-2019 will be September 13, 2018 from 3:00pm-6:00pm in the Magnolia Room at Cox Medical Center Branson.