High School Students | UAMS Rural Health Hub

Targeted Recruitment of Student Nurses

The College of Nursing’s office of student services recruits nursing students from rural communities, counseling them in financial options and connecting them with institutional and external funding sources. The office works with community leaders, rural health care organizations and school counselors to identify and mentor local talent who will hopefully serve these communities after graduation.

Financial Resources for Nursing Students

Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools

The Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools (TRIS) supports schools in addressing the high exposure rates of trauma experienced by children in Arkansas. This is done through trauma-informed training, sharing resources, and personalized support for school administrators, personnel and resource staff. With many school districts in Arkansas located in rural communities, TRIS understands the complex challenges that rural schools face.

Trauma Resource Initiative for Schools

Regional Campuses Programs for High School Students

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CHAMPS (Community Health Applied in Medical Public Service)

This program allows junior high and high school students to learn about health professions and attend workshops that enhance their experience in the health care field.

Club Scrub

Club Scrub is a series of mini-presentations on a variety of health careers through hands-on activities and discussions.

Day In the Life

Students get first-hand medical experience and information about the many careers in medicine through volunteering.

Hands-On Healthcare

Students are invited to this one-day event to experience health careers with a hands-on approach.

Find Your Future in Healthcare

In this free, one-day virtual camp, students will be introduced to a variety of health careers, participate in hands on activities, and hear from healthcare professionals.

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Medical Interpreter Program (NW Campus Only)

This five-week certificate program introduces graduating bilingual high school seniors to a career in medical interpretation.

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Volunteering and Shadowing

Students get first-hand medical experience and information about the many careers in medicine through volunteering.

Medical Applications of Science for Health

M*A*S*H* (Medical Applications of Science for Health) is a two-week summer enrichment camp for rising juniors and seniors who want a deeper dive into health professions. The camp includes shadowing, projects, talks from health care professionals, and hands-on activities such as dissections, CPR and first-aid.

M*A*S*H* at Regional Campuses

Regional Campuses Education Coordinators

Contact your regional education coordinator for more information on the health career programs offered near you. Activities and speakers vary by program and availability.

Find your Education Coordinator

HEALERS Program

The UAMS Healthcare Education Active Learning Experience for Regional Scholars (HEALERS) program.

Learn about Healers

Pharmacy Summer Camp

The UAMS College of Pharmacy summer camp is designed for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in learning about the pharmacy profession.

College of Pharmacy Camp

Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships

Academic Pathways and Workforce Partnerships (APWP) collaborates with UAMS academic programs to ensure that all Arkansans have access to STEM educational opportunities.

USDA ATTRACT – Delta Health Care Services Grant

The Delta Health Care Services Grant educates students, community members and health care providers on telehealth and remote patient monitoring. Training centers at Jefferson Regional School of Nursing and Arkansas Rural Health Partnership offer on-site demonstrations, and other opportunities include summer internships, dementia wandering kits and dementia virtual reality training for first responders, and a traumatic brain injury learning journey.

USDA ATTRACT News Story