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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!

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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.

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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

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

  • 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/