Health Science & Preventive Medicine Camp

Learn the basics of biomedical research and preventive medicine with this immersive, hands-on camp. Students interested in pre-med and health sciences gain experience participating as “patients” and “practitioners/researchers” in all assessments. Friday afternoon will feature a showcase of their learned skills.

Cost: $550

Dates: June 9–14

What will Health Science & Preventive Medicine Camp be like?

In just five days, you will learn:

To use panoramic ultrasound to assess muscle wasting from cancer or sarcopenia.
To conduct a graded exercise test, and monitor EKG for cardiac patients.
To determine risk for heart attack by assessing vascular compliance.
To assess chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with pulmonary function testing.
To test neuromuscular function through targeted volitional sway assessments.
To evaluate information processing speed through neurocognitive assessments.
To examine biomarkers of inflammation, stress and brain health.
What lifestyle medicine looks like in a clinical context at Taylor’s diabetes prevention program.
Physical therapy concepts and skills through observing a licensed physical therapist and TU faculty member.

Faith in Action at Health Science & Preventive Medicine Camp

As believers, we understand that our bodies are a gift from God. But most of us haven’t really been taught that God wants us to take care of our bodies. At Health Science & Preventive Medicine Camp, you’ll explore our responsibility to use our physical wellbeing for God’s glory, and how to coach others to do the same.