Health Sciences Summer Bootcamp

Maximum acceptance to the Bootcamp for any program is 40 students. There are currently 5 opening(s) left.

Open to all upcoming 2025 HS juniors and seniors in Kanawha and surrounding counties interested in a health professions career.

The University of Charleston (UC) will be hosting a Health Sciences Bootcamp - June 10^th – 11^th. The camp's purpose is to respond to the ever-growing shortage of healthcare providers in West Virginia. Program goals are to introduce, educate and inspire young students to explore healthcare as a potential career choice while highlighting all UC has to offer.

The camp will focus on students interested in careers in exercise science, nursing, radiology, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and physical therapy. Additionally, students will be provided with information to be better informed when selecting the correct coursework to prepare them to pursue a career in healthcare.

The camp will be held June 10^th and 11^th at the University of Charleston in Charleston, West Virginia. Students will be housed on campus for two days and one night. Students will stay in one of the UC dormitories to provide them with a semblance of dorm life. The camp will also offer hands-on experiences and education to offer students with a “snapshot” of what a day in the life of a healthcare provider may look like.

ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS
Potential candidates must meet the following qualifications to be considered for admission:

A current high school student entering the 11^th or 12^th grade as of the fall semester of 2025.
Complete this camp application.
All applications must be received by midnight Sunday, May 4, 2025. Only completed applications will be accepted and considered.

For more information contact Steven G. Lesh, PhD, PT, AT Ret. at 304-410-0476 or stevenlesh@ucwv.edu.

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You must initial and check UC's texting release, media release, student certification and parent/guardian certificaton. When all four are checked and initialed, the submit button will be available and you will be asked to review your entries before submitting.

TEXTING RELEASE

As part of our committement to keeping you informed about the health sciences bootcamp, we are requesting your consent to communicate important updates, reminders and informtion via text message. This will enable us to maintain efficient and timely communication regarding the bootcamp.
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MEDIA RELEASE

I give my permission for photographs to be taken of me and/or my child to be used in publications, newspapers, television, websites, or other visual media as related to the UC Health Sciences bootcamp and all collaborating agencies. I understand that the above videotapes/photographs will be coming property of the University of Charleston and/or GRANTEE AGENCY and the videotapes/photographs may be used for news, education, or other purposes to the advancement of healthcare professionals in West Virginia.
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STUDENT CERTIFICATION

I certify that the information contained in this completed application is accurate. I certify that I wrote the short answer that I am submitting with this application. I understand that falsification of any information on this application may result in my being disqualified from the application process and/or the UC Health Sciences Bootcamp. If I am selected for the camp and choose to participate, I agree to abide by all camp rules and guidelines in all scheduled activities.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN CERTIFICATION

I have read the application and certify that the information is accurate. I give permission for my child to apply and participate in the UC Health Sciences bootcamp. If my child is accepted, I hereby agree that all participating entities will not be held responsible for any injury or accident that might occur through participation in the UC Health Sciences Bootcamp, in addition any medical expenses incurred because of such injury or accident will be my personal responsibility.
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