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Return of the OsteoCHAMPS

by Kelly K. Bertoia

Twenty-seven high school students from Detroit, Lansing and Muskegon participated in the two-week OsteoCHAMPS summer pre-college enrichment program at MSUCOM from July 13 through July 25. The program is designed to partner with Michigan high schools to encourage young, capable disadvantaged students who might not initially know about osteopathic medicine, to consider it as a career.

The summer program includes intensive instruction in premedical and basic college education curriculum. During these classes, these students are taught ways to enhance

High school students (l. to r.) Blake McGhee, Amanda Ford and Kristen Fetterley get anatomy tips from OsteoCHAMPS counselor Edmund Tillett.

their study skills, motivation, leadership and basic science knowledge.

Also included in the program are various social activities focused on providing interaction with health professionals, MSUCOM students, program faculty and staff, MSU 4-H community services, and participants from other communities.

Each student is sponsored by an organization in his or her local community. This generous support allows students to attend OsteoCHAMPS and helps ensure the continued success of the program. Sponsors for this year’s students included Ingham Regional Medical Center, Mount Clemens General Hospital, Muskegon Osteopathic Hospital Foundation, St. John’s Hospital System and The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.