Explore careers in the health professions June 23-25, 2026

An immersive summer program for undergraduate students exploring careers in health care.

A Health Careers Camp attendee checks the heartbeat of a person acting as a patient.Hosted by NEOMED and the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), this year’s Health Careers Bootcamp (formerly MEDCAMP) will be held Tuesday, June 23, through Thursday, June 25, 2026.

*Dates may be adjusted as needed

Who it’s for

  • Students seeking firsthand exposure to health professions before committing to a specific academic or career path
  • Participants interested in learning through experience, not just observation

What you’ll do

  • Engage in hands-on learning activities across such fields as medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and health research
  • Participate in faculty-led sessions and small-group workshops
  • Experience learning environments that reflect real academic and clinical settings

Why it matters

  • Gain practical insight into a wide range of health careers
  • Build foundational academic, clinical, and professional skills
  • Develop a clearer understanding of how health professionals work together within health system

Where do students stay?

Students will stay at a Kent State University residence hall with all meals and transportation to and from NEOMED included with tuition.

What’s planned?

How much is tuition? How do I apply?

  • Tuition is $250. Some waivers may be available. Information on how to apply will be available in February.

What happened to MEDCAMP?

  • MEDCAMP is now Health Careers Bootcamp, offering more days and more opportunities to explore a range of careers in the health professions.

Two Health Careers Camp participants study bacteria in a petrie dish in a NEOMED lab.

“To study the phenomena of disease without books is to sail an uncharted sea, while to study books without patients is not to go to sea at all.” — William Osler

Contact

Phone: 330.325.6580
Email: rjohnson4@neomed.edu

Health Camp

Part of the Area Health Education Center at Northeast Ohio Medical University