MedStars

MedStars Health Careers Honors Experience

What is MedStars?

MedStars is a summer residential experience at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) designed to help high school students learn more about their options in pursuing a health care career. MedStars is sponsored by the Oregon Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program Office.

Who should attend MedStars?

• High school students who have completed their junior or senior year of high school (ages 16-19) are eligible
• Students from rural and underserved communities who have demonstrated their interest in a health career by participating in other health careers programs or activities
• Student acceptance is based on academic performance and strength of application (family need, rural location, letters of recommendation and healthcare related experiences)

What will I do at MedStars?

• Engage in hands-on activities to explore a number of professions within the healthcare field
• Learn more about your own skills and interests and how those can be applied to find the healthcare career that is right for you
• Gain a broader understanding of the education, training and work environment of healthcare providers from a number of disciplines
• Observe the variety of roles within a healthcare team and identify their importance within the patient care setting
• Visit with representatives from Oregon colleges and universities to learn more about specific programs offered and admissions requirements
• Interact with health science professionals and students who are based at OHSU
• Participate in team activities with fellow MedStars participants from around the state
• Have fun, meet new people who share your interests, stay in a college dorm, experience the academic setting of OHSU and explore Portland