Programs for Students

There are many opportunities offered for students through the KU Medical Center AHEC, however the support of a teacher or counselor is needed to participate. With the help of teachers and counselors, Kansas students can take advantage of programs that can help them find their path to a successful career.

Programs available to students:

• Camp Med is a day-long workshop with hands-on activities for high school students in grades 10-12 interested in health care careers. Students interact with health care professionals in small group learning sessions, where they build real-world skills required for careers in health care, such as how to perform intubation or properly practice CPR.
• Journeys & Destinations is a day-long event for high school students to spend time with health care professionals from a wide range of disciplines in a small group setting. Students will hear from a variety of health care professionals about the career path, salary potential and daily activities among the different health care careers.
• Women in Health Care: The Next Generation was created to encourage women to become leaders in health care. This exciting weekend program takes eight Kansas high school junior and senior female students who have shown a strong interest and commitment to health care careers. These women interact with health professions students and faculty at KU Medical Center to explore the world of medicine and health care.
• KU Medical Center Tours are now available for groups of students to get a first-hand look at a modern academic health center. On the tour, students may visit the the Hoglund Brain Imaging Center, the Pathology Lab, A.R. Dykes Library, and several other departments.