Summer Scrubs is a health career exploration program offered by the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix that immerses high school students in the world of medicine and healthcare. Students in grades 9 through 12 participate in professional lectures, hands-on laboratory experiences, and clinical simulations across a 4 to 6 day program, with separate tracks tailored to different grade levels. The program offers both residential and day camp formats, with need-based scholarships available to make participation accessible. For students considering a future in medicine, nursing, or allied health, Summer Scrubs provides a rare opportunity to train alongside university faculty at a real college of medicine.
Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Running experiments safely and accurately using real scientific equipment and procedures.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Fully focusing on and understanding what someone else is communicating.
Students explore physician specialties through lectures and hands-on lab experiences led by medical doctors.
Hands-on lab experiences and professional lectures introduce scientific research methods in a medical setting.
Program explores the healthcare team concept, exposing students to nursing roles and clinical environments.
Community service focus and health career exploration align with public health awareness and professional pathways.
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