Are you thinking about applying to medical school in the future? Healthcare Exploration camp provides an introduction on what to expect if you are considering pursuing a career as a doctor. This one-day camp features 6 sessions led by an MD:
- Getting into Med School Talk – learn about the MD program at the University of Alberta and the prerequisites needed to apply, followed by a Q&A session
- Taking a Medical History – learn how to take a medical history and work through mock patients
- Mock MMI – be coached on how to approach medical school interview questions, practice answering prompts and receive personalized feedback
- MSK Neuro Exam – learn physical assessment techniques including the musculoskeletal (MSK) exam and cranial nerve assessment, then explore how to assess joints and basic neurological function
- Case-Based Scenario – have the opportunity to diagnose and propose medical management for a mock patient. This case study also has a strong focus on rural medical care, rural values, and rural health outcomes.
- Suturing – learn how to perform a basic suturing technique on practice models. This hands-on experience offers insight into procedural skills that physicians regularly perform.
This camp is in partnership with the University of Alberta and South Peace Division of Family Practice, an FPSC initiative.
Course Details
In-Person, Dawson Creek Campus
Saturday, July 19 | 9 am – 4 pm
Registration deadline: July 17. Seats are limited.
For youth going into Grades 10, 11 or 12 in Fall 2025
Course code: 2025UC CE-CAMP09-DP001
Lunch and snacks are included.
Please bring: a water bottle
Please wear: Pants and a shirt with sleeves (no shorts or tanks tops, t-shirts are fine), closed toe shoes (no sandals or crocs)
Registration Options:
- Complete a the 2025 Camp Registration Package PDFreturn to ce@nlc.bc.ca and then call 1-866-463-6652 to pay over the phone
- Visit us on any campus with completed Registration Package to register and pay