The next generation of healthcare workers in Iredell County recently had the opportunity to explore the healthcare industry through hands-on learning experiences at Iredell Memorial Hospital. On June 26th, Iredell Health System welcomed students from Iredell-Statesville Schools to the hospital for a week-long CAMP Med program each year.
Second-year, junior and senior students from North Iledel High School, Agriculture and Science Early College, Stateville High School, Joint College of Technology and Leadership, Crossroad Early College, and West Iledel High School were required to complete the application process and meet certain requirements to participate in camp. Of the pool of applicants, 16 students were selected to spend five days at Camp Med.
Wearing official white coats and badges, Camp Med students were given the opportunity to explore various paths in healthcare. During the week, teens toured and interacted with several clinical departments at Iredell Memorial Hospital, including endoscopy, dialysis, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, radiology, and birthplace. Community relationships and quality, and leadership from clinical outcomes also shared information with students. On Thursday, the group was bused to Winston-Salem for an extensive tour of Wake Forest Medical School.
Sponsored by Northwest AHEC and Wake Forest School of Medicine, Camp Med is an invaluable opportunity to learn about the various paths available to the next generation in healthcare.
“I really enjoy working with students,” said Angela Whiter, education specialist at Iredell Health System. “CAMP Med allows students to receive valuable information to explore their medical careers and ultimately prepare them for the future. An adventure that awaits every day of the day being discovered.”
