Ozarks Healthcare to host M*A*S*H Camp to Ignite Passion for Healthcare Careers; Camp Application Now Open
Ozarks Healthcare is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated M*A*S*H (Medical Academy of Science and Health) Camp this summer. Designed for area students with an interest in healthcare careers, the camp offers a unique hands-on experience to explore various medical specialties and learn from seasoned professionals.
"Our children represent the future of healthcare, and M*A*S*H Camp aims to inspire those with a passion for healing," Tom Keller, President, and CEO of Ozarks Healthcare, said. "We hope this year's camp ignites a lasting interest in pursuing medical careers."
The program is open to students entering grades 7-12 in the fall of 2024. A two-day session will cater to grades 9-12 from July 9-10, while a one-day session for grades 7-8 will be held on July 11. Each participant will receive lunch, snacks, and other camp materials.
Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of healthcare careers, including orthopedic surgery, radiology, emergency medicine, primary care, nursing, and more. Ozarks Healthcare physicians and other professionals will also offer invaluable insights into their respective fields, covering educational requirements, salary ranges, and the realities of practicing medicine.
To apply for MAS*H Camp, interested students must complete an application form available on Ozarks Healthcare's website at https://www.ozarkshealthcare.com/about-us/for-community/mash-camp/. A $25 application fee is required. Applications must be submitted online by May 31.
For more information, contact Sammi Radosevich, Inside Track Careers Pathway Coordinator, at 417-505-0038.
Ozarks Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system that serves more than 160,000 residents across south-central Missouri and northern Arkansas. With its main campus residing in West Plains, Missouri, the health system offers a full spectrum of healthcare for all ages through its 114-bed hospital, behavioral health, therapies, pharmacies, rehabilitation, and home care services, along with specialty and family medicine clinics. Ozarks Healthcare has rural locations across an eight-county service area and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations.
