Still trying to figure out summer plans? Are you interested in emergency medicine, humanitarian relief work, wilderness medicine, or global health? If so, come explore the great outdoors and learn from physicians who work around the world. Build your resume, network, and travelogue through pre-med summer courses offered by the University of Colorado Department of Pre-Med/Pre-Health Emergency and Wilderness Medicine! Here are some great upcoming opportunities:
Pre-Med Wilderness First Responder Courses (Colorado)
Spend 2 weeks getting hands on experience in the fields of emergency and wilderness medicine. You will experience EMS ride alongs, ED shadowing, backpacking, etc. and will have the opportunity to earn your Wilderness First Responder and CPR certificate. 3 academic credit hours are available for this course.
Location: University of Colorado
Dates: May 21-June 1, 2018 or August 6-17, 2018
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Pre-Med Wilderness First Responder Course (New York)
The University of Colorado will also be hosting a pre-med wilderness first responder course. You will learn valuable skills in assessing and treating patients in a wilderness medical crisis and will have the opportunity to earn CPR and Wilderness First Responder certifications.
Location: Queensbury, NY at the SUNY Adirondack Campus
Location: Queensbury, NY at the SUNY Adirondack Campus
Dates: June 3 - 12, 2018
Register here