MedQuest

Health Career Exploration Camp

Inspiring the future of healthcare for more than 25 years!

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What the heck is NEOAHEC?

• Established in 1991 as the first AHEC in Oregon
• We serve 11 counties in Northeastern Oregon:
• Baker, Gilliam, Hood River, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, and Wheeler
• Our Purpose:
• We are addressing the healthcare workforce shortage in rural and frontier Oregon by “growing our own” health professionals
• To fulfill this, we provide a variety of programs and resources to students, teachers, and health professionals in training

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What does NEOAHEC do?

• Host programs including:
• MedQuest
• Girls in Science
• Future Health Professionals of Oregon college course at select high schools
• Provide fully-furnished housing for graduate students completing rural medical rotations

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MedQuest: The basics

• Who: Students completing grades 9-12
• MedQuest accepts approx. 35 students statewide
• Selection is based on applicants’ GPA, references, and quality of application
• What: Week-long camp to introduce students to health careers
• When: June 18-22, 2018
• Apply by Dec. 31st to be eligible for possible early acceptance
• Registration closes March 15th, so apply now!
• Where: The Eastern Oregon University Campus
• Cost: New and reduced cost! Camp is $400 for the entire week

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Is MedQuest for you?

• Can you answer “Yes” to these questions?
• Are you interested in a health career?
• Do you want to know what college dorm life is like?
• Do you enjoy science and math?
• Would you like to make important connections with medical professionals?
• Do you want to get a jump-start on your future health career?

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• Then MedQuest is the camp for you!

What do Students do at MedQuest?

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Witness a Surgery!

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GAin Hands-On medical experience

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Make Lifelong Friendships!

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Ride along on an ambulance call!

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Shadow Health Professionals!

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And Make Memories that will last a lifetime!

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*This is a sample agenda. The 2018 schedule will be subject to change, depending on the availability of activities.

What do MedQuest Alumni have to say?

• “If any of you are interested in the medical field, I highly recommend attending this camp! One of the best weeks of my life, and I learned so so much! Not only did I learn, but I also created some amazing friendships that will last for a long time!” --Baylee Thompson
• “I feel like I’ve finally found my future!”--Montana Polke
• "MedQuest allowed me to experience things I never thought I would. The counselors were so awesome, and meeting people who want to pursue similar careers was amazing."--Isabelle Sauers

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Success Stories

• Isela Garcia: MedQuest 2011
• OHSU School of Nursing Student
• Oregon Student Nurses Association Breakthrough to Nursing Director

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• Alix Melton: MedQuest 2008
• Second-year OHSU medical student
• Pursuing her doctorate to become a pediatrician

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• John Combe, LMT: MedQuest year unknown
• On state and national boards for massage therapy
• Selected to provide massages at the 2016 Track & Field Olympic Trials
• 2005 Oregon LMT of the year

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How to apply?

• www.neoahec.org/programs/medquest/
• $25 application fee required
• Essay questions
• (i.e. Why are you interested in a health-related career?)
• Save in Microsoft Word and copy/paste into application!
• Email resume to bhargrove@neoahec.org
• Apply by Dec. 30th to be eligible for early acceptance!

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Any Questions?

• Visit www.neoahec.org or email Brittany Hargrove at bhargrove@neoahec.org for more info
• Be sure to “Like” NEOAHEC on Facebook!

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Applications due March 15th! http://www.neoahec.org/programs/medquest/