Are a rural high school student interested in health care – and still planning your summer? Apply to the 2024 Rural Health Careers Camp!

This three-day overnight camp introduces a wide variety of health care professions to all campers. The camp is scheduled to be held from Monday, June 24, through Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at a location in northwest Illinois (location to be announced shortly).

The Rural Health Careers Camp, sponsored by the National Center for Rural Health Professions, is a three-day, overnight, educational program for students interested in the health care field.

Students will participate in hands-on learning activities and labs that represent different health care careers and stay at an overnight facility. Campers will learn about job opportunities in the health care field, meet other students interested in health professions and receive help preparing for the college application process.

To be eligible, you must be a high school student from rural Illinois who intends to pursue a health care career and be available to stay overnight at a northwest Illinois location. Preference goes to underclassmen and incoming freshman; seniors will be considered, pending availability. Your application will include well written statements demonstrating your interest in rural health care.

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