MedPathways Camp: Exploring Careers in Medicine 2025
A Pre-Medical Summer Experience
Regular Tuition: $745 per Week
For Campers Entering Grades 9 - 12 Session 1: Not Offered Session 2: Not Offered Session 3: Not Offered Session 4: August 11 - August 15
MedPathways is an immersive summer camp program designed for high school students who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in medicine. Through hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and lectures, participants will gain insight into various medical fields, explore the latest in healthcare innovations, and develop essential skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork. Students will engage in discussions, clinical case studies, and networking opportunities to help pave their path toward a future in medicine. Whether students are just beginning to consider a career in medicine or already committed, this camp provides invaluable insight and preparation for their future in healthcare.
MedPathways Activities May Include
Sessions on suturing, soap carving for manual dexterity, basic first aid skills, taking patient histories, and recording SOAP notes.
Interactive case-based diagnosis and treatment planning.
Admissions case-based activities.
Health-related games and quizzes.
Tours of the Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra Center for Science and Innovation, and Physical and Occupational therapy labs.
Session Topics Include
Overview of Careers in the Health Professions with guests from various careers
Test Preparation Overview
College application process
Health Professions application process
How to find Community and Experiential learning opportunities
Academic Success skills necessary for college
How to best prepare for a career in healthcare as a high school student
About the Instructor
Dr. Ellen C. Miller is a multiple graduate of Hofstra University, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Science in Counselor Education, and Doctorate in Education.
In her current role as the Senior Associate Dean in the Center for University Advising at Hofstra University, Dr. Miller serves as an adjunct professor teaching University 101 for first-year students. As an expert in pre-health advising, Dr. Miller authored the book Prescription for Success: A Guide for Pre-Health Students and has presented at various regional and national conferences. She believes in educating students in all aspects of the pre-health journey, from the admissions process to the wide variety of careers available in the health professions.
There is an additional fee for transportation for one-week precollegiate camps.
Schedule: This is a full-day program in MedPathways.
For More Information Call: (516) 463-CAMP (2267) or Email: camps@hofstra.edu
Please note that opening of on-campus summer camp or any on-campus programs will be subject to all then-current New York State and Nassau County Department of Health requirements and guidance. Any individual visiting the Hofstra campus or attending on-campus programs or camps will be required to follow all such rules and University policies relating to health and safety. Participants will be notified of University policies prior to the start of any on-campus program.
Note: A Medication Request Form must be filled out by your child's physician, and must either be sent into the camp office ahead of time or accompany the medication being dropped off.
Medication must be in the original container, including the label with your campers name, dosage, and the prescriber's name.
