The camp offers an immersive, hands-on experience with real surgical instruments and models, taught by a retired cardiothoracic surgeon, with enrollment capped at 15 students for personalized instruction.
The Education Unlimited Surgical Medicine Camp at Stanford University offers a two-week intensive introduction to modern surgery for high school students. Participants will engage in hands-on simulations, learning fundamental surgical skills such as knot tying, suturing, airway management, vascular repair, and operative planning. The curriculum explores surgical anatomy, physiology, and the decision-making processes that guide patient care. Students will work with real surgical instruments and models under the guidance of an experienced, retired cardiothoracic surgeon. The program is designed to provide insights into pre-medical and medical training careers, strengthening technical skills and offering firsthand experience with various surgical procedures. The small group learning environment, capped at 15 students, ensures meaningful instruction and personalized feedback.
Extended Day campers participate from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with lunch and dinner included daily. Residential campers live in Stanford residence halls with all meals included, enjoying a complete campus experience.
This program is ideal for high school students interested in healthcare, biomedical science, and medical careers, particularly those who want an immersive introduction to surgical medicine.
Stanford University
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