What is Cardiac Camp at UCLA?

Cardiac Camp at UCLA is a free, 3-day immersive medical program designed for high school students from limited-income and underserved backgrounds across Los Angeles. It will be run by David Geffen School of Medicine medical student volunteers.

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The camp will provide early exposure to medicine and cardiology through hands-on activities (like ultrasound and EKG workshops), direct mentorship, and case-based learning that incorporates principles of preventative care and social determinants of health. We aim to educate students about cardiovascular conditions and preventative care, ideally creating a trickle-down effect as they bring this improved health literacy back to their families and communities. Additionally, we hope to inspire diverse, local students to pursue healthcare careers.

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This initiative seeks to create a sustainable pipeline for underrepresented students by providing long-term college counseling post-camp to improve college success, ultimately fostering a future medical workforce that is more representative of the patient population it serves.