HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Public Health Camp
June 22 - 26, 2026
In-Person
What is Public Health?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines public health as the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles; researching disease and injury prevention; and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
Public Health Camp began in 2011 as a partnership effort between UTHealth School of Public Health San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio - Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS), and South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to introduce high school students to various public health professions and careers.
Our camp focuses on increasing the student's awareness of public health and the vast array of professions that work to achieve public health goals. There is a multitude of public health professions such as community health workers, epidemiologists, first responders, nutritionists, public policymakers, occupational health and safety professionals, sanitarians, and many more.
The week-long program includes leaders from across the city and state. Each session includes sharing of "why" and "how" they chose their career path. The students are introduced to local undergraduate programs (UTSA, St. Mary's University, Shriner University, etc.) in public health and medical professions such as nursing and dentistry.
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How Will Public Health Camp Benefit You?
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Identify how communities are impacted by the environment
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Learn about research and data
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Learn how to work as a team
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Network with researchers, instructors, and others
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Experience a university environment
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Explore careers in public health and other health professions
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Meet peers with similar interests
Camp Highlights:
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Poster design and presentation
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Resume building
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Learn more about your Community
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Who?
Where?
When?
Area high school students entering 11th or 12th grade for the 2026-2027 school year
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Main Campus
7703 Floyd Curl Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78229
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost?
- Free of charge
- Lunch and snacks provided daily
UTHealth School of Public Health (SPH) in San Antonio, the South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and the Institute for the Integration of Medicine and Science (IIMS).
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Apply:
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For more information, please e-mail PublicHealthCamp@UTHealthSA.org
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Thank you to our sponsors for their continued support!
