Note: A Medication Request Form must be filled out by your child's physician, and must either be sent into the camp office ahead of time or accompany the medication being dropped off.
Medication must be in the original container, including the label with your campers name, dosage, and the prescriber's name.
Path to Careers in Healthcare, Wellness, and Medicine 2026
A Pre-Medical Summer Experience
Early Tuition: $735 per Week
For Campers Entering Grades 9 - 12 Session 1: Not Offered Session 2: Not Offered Session 3: Not Offered Session 4: August 10 - August 14
Path to Careers in Healthcare, Wellness, and Medicine is an immersive summer camp program designed for high school students who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in the field of healthcare. Part of the day, scholars will enjoy college and career counseling workshops while the other part of the day will be packed with experiences from various programs of study at Hofstra University. Through hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and lectures, participants will gain insight into these medical fields, explore the latest in healthcare innovations, and develop essential skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork. Students will engage in discussions, clinical case studies, and networking opportunities to help pave their path toward a future in health, wellness and medicine. Whether students are just beginning to consider their career path or already committed, this camp provides invaluable insight and preparation for their future in healthcare.
Pre-Medical School Advising
Instructor: Dr. Ellen Miller, Senior Associate Dean, Center for University Advising, Hofstra University
Test Preparation Overview
College application process
Health Professions application process
How to find Community and Experiential learning opportunities
Academic Success skills necessary for college
How to best prepare for a career in healthcare as a high school student
Audiology and Speech Pathology
Instructor: Dr. Polina Schminsky, Assistant Professor of Audiology
Audiologist, as a career
Hearing technology overview (hearing aids and cochlear implants)
Video otoscopy – viewing the ear canal
Pure tone hearing screenings – observe a software simulation, then practice on peers with portable audiometers
Earmold impressions – performed on artificial ears
Hearing aid and cochlear implant demonstrations
Sound level measurement – using smartphone decibel meter apps to test noise levels in the environment
Physician Assistant Studies
Instructor: Dr. Scott Gould, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Skills Lab – Patient histories and intake
Physical Exam and Diagnosis
Preventive Medicine
Lab simulations concentrating on surgeries, cardiac perfusion, and anesthesia
Community Health and Wellness
Instructors:
Donna Wallenbrock, Associate Professor of Nursing and Interim Executive Director for Student Health Services
Andrea Nerlich, Professor of Counseling and Mental Health Professions
Hands-on workshops about nutrition, hydration, and healthy daily habits
Careers in community wellness and mental health
Lessons and activities on basic first aid and emotional first aid
Impact of stress on health and self-care strategies
Nursing Studies
Instructors:
Stefanie Keating, Associate Professor of Graduate Nursing
Treesa Scaria, Associate Professor of Undergraduate Nursing
Sabrina Petrillo, Assistant Professor, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Program
Fundamentals of Nursing Care
Health Assessments
Genetics and Genomics
Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics
Pathophysiology Across the Life Span
Cardiovascular Science and Perfusion Medicine
Instructor: Edward Delaney, Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Science and Perfusion Medicine
Hematology
Anatomy and Physiology
Congenital and acquired heart disease
Life support technologies
CPR workshopping
Physical Therapy
Instructor: James Hackney, Professor of Physical Therapy
Kinesiology
Therapeutic Modalities
Health Promotion and Wellness
Careers in Physical Therapy
About the Instructors
Dr. Ellen C. Miller is a multiple graduate of Hofstra University, where she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Master of Science in Counselor Education, and Doctorate in Education. In her current role as the Senior Associate Dean in the Center for University Advising at Hofstra University, Dr. Miller serves as an adjunct professor teaching University 101 for first-year students. As an expert in pre-health advising, Dr. Miller authored the book Prescription for Success: A Guide for Pre-Health Students and has presented at various regional and national conferences. She believes in educating students in all aspects of the pre-health journey, from the admissions process to the wide variety of careers available in the health professions.
There is an additional fee for transportation for one-week precollegiate camps.
Schedule: This is a full-day program in MedPathways.
For More Information Call: (516) 463-CAMP (2267) or Email: camps@hofstra.edu
Please note that opening of on-campus summer camp or any on-campus programs will be subject to all then-current New York State and Nassau County Department of Health requirements and guidance. Any individual visiting the Hofstra campus or attending on-campus programs or camps will be required to follow all such rules and University policies relating to health and safety. Participants will be notified of University policies prior to the start of any on-campus program.
