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OsteoCHAMPS 2008
Posted: August 6, 2008
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OsteoCHAMPS students had
opportunities to work in laboratory settings. |
The ninth on-campus summer experience of OsteoCHAMPS students was held July 14-25, 2008 on the MSU campus. MSUCOM’s “OsteoCHAMPS” program (Osteopathic Careers in Health and Medical Program Services) forges partnerships with Michigan high schools and community foundations to encourage capable young multicultural students who might not initially know about osteopathic medicine to consider it as a career. In addition, these students are taught ways to enhance their study skills, motivation, leadership and basic science knowledge. Twenty-six students participated: from southeastern Michigan, the Muskegon area, the Lansing area, the Kalamazoo area, and from Saginaw. At present 17 college-level OsteoCHAMPS are enrolled in universities, eight of these at MSU.
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Dr. Lynn Brumm demonstrates an osteopathic manipulative medicine
technique to students. Such techniques are commonly used by DO physicians. |
History
The OsteoCHAMPS program was established in 2000 initially with the Ethylene Crockett Vocational/Technical High School in Detroit, to encourage, prepare and foster the healthy career interests of disadvantaged high school students. The program now partners with several schools and Foundations in various communities across the state of Michigan towards fulfilling its objectives. Program activities and services continue to expand annually.
Goal
To increase the number of disadvantaged high school students in Michigan who select Osteopathic Medicine as their profession of choice and to assist in the pre-professional preparation of those interested in the health sciences.
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Students had an opportunity
to practice osteopathic manipulative medical techniques during class
sessions. |
Components
Summer PREcollege Enrichment Program (PREP); Outreach program activities; Professional mentoring; Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid seminars.
OsteoCHAMPS summer PREcollege Enrichment Program (PREP); The PAREP program is a two-week intensive residential program at the MSU campus for selected entering 11th and 12th grade students. The program includes an intensive instruction in pre-college science curriculum, as well as non-academic enrichment services and activities including: Anatomy; Physiology; Chemistry; Math, and Writing; Research project; Structural Exam Demonstration; Physical Exam Demonstration; Social activities, and MSUCOM student mentoring (Big Sibs).
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OsteoCHAMPS participants
came from various regions across the state of Michigan. |
Partnerships
Program partners include Community and Hospital Foundations which provide funding support for students*; School districts and high schools that select and recommend participants; MSU Extension Agents who work locally with the participants; and various undergraduate and professional institutions. *(Funding support is required for participation).
Eligibility
Applicant must: Complete 10th or 11th grade at one of our partnering schools, apply and be recommended by a school guidance counselor. Have an interest in or a desire to learn more about health careers, including osteopathic medicine. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Meet the qualifications of academic or economic disadvantaged as determined by the US Department of Health and Human Services, and have financial sponsorship. If you do not have sponsorship, the option of attending is available with a tuition cost of $2,000.00 for the session. Complete an application form. Sign a contract agreeing to actively participate in all projects, and abide by the rules of conduct.
For more information, contact: