HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
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This year's camp will run from July 9-13, 2012
PLEASE NOTE: a user name and password are not required to apply to MedQUEST. This is simply a redirect, as forms will not be available until the scheduled opening date |
Program Overview
This Year's Dates & Partnering Communities
Application/ Admission Process
Contact Information
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
An opportunity offered by the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, MedQUEST is the summer program of choice for secondary school students interested in medicine, nursing and the multitude of exciting allied health professions.
- MedQUEST is a five-day (Monday to Friday), non-residential health career exploration program for Southwestern Ontario secondary school students, currently enrolled in grade 10 or grade 11, that is offered in partnering communities during the month of July.
- Each community site may accommodate up to 30 students.
- Admission is based on a first-come, first-served (complete)basis.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications are submitted online
Students accepted for the program will be |
THIS YEAR'S DATES & PARTNERING COMMUNITIES
We're very pleased to be working with our community partners to offer MedQUEST in the following locations this summer. Participating communities, are listed below:
| MedQUEST 2012: July 9-13, 2012 | |
| Chatham-Kent | Chatham |
| Oxford-Elgin | Mount Elgin |
| Huron-Perth | Seaforth |
| Sarnia-Lambton | Sarnia |
| Bruce-Grey | Walkerton |
| Essex | Leamington |
APPLICATION/ADMISSION PROCESS
Who is eligible to apply to MedQUEST?
- Only students currently in Grade 10 and 11, and who are permanent residents of the following regions are eligible for consideration: Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Essex, Grey, Bruce, Oxford, Middlesex, Sarnia-Lambton, Huron and Perth.
How do you apply to MedQUEST? Who is accepted to the program?
- You must be currently in grade 10 or 11, and be a permanent resident of Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Essex, Grey, Bruce, Oxford, Middlesex, Sarnia-Lambton, Huron and Perth.
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Application information includes your personal information, student & parental consent, code of conduct and proof of up-to-date immunization (including two-step TB skin testing)and is completed online.
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Supporting secondary school documentation is NO LONGER REQUIRED.
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Acceptance is based on first come-first serve basis for all complete online applications.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications are submitted online
Students accepted for the program will be notified ONLINE application forms are available for viewing & submission ONLY beginning FEBRUARY 1st. Attempting to access the forms before that date will bring you to a standard Schulich login page. PLEASE NOTE: a user name and password are not required to apply to MedQUEST. This is simply a redirect, as forms will not be available until the scheduled opening date |
 ALL of the following criteria must be met, to be considered complete: |
 STEP 1: Student Application Form to be filled by Student
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STEP 2: Parent Application Form to be filled by Parent AFTER student completes their form.
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Proof of Health & Immunization - This information is requested when filling out forms. |
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Students accepted for the program will be notified MARCH 30th, 2012. Remaining applicants, with complete standing, will be placed on a wait list.
SWOMEN reserves the right to ensure equitable representation of applicants across the region. - Each program site may have up to 30 placements available.
- There is a $200 administrative fee to attend MedQUEST. Payment will be accepted online, within 2 weeks of receipt of notification of acceptance.
- Transportation is required to MedQUEST Health Career Exploration Camp, as well as job placement locations.
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Program runs MONDAY to FRIDAY, typically from 8:30 to 4:30.
What does Proof of up-to-date immunization (including two-step TB skin testing) involve?
Your application is not considered complete until results are included on the Parent application. |
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What Additional Information is Helpful through the Application Process?
- Please ensure you have the following information complete, or with you, prior to commencing the on-line application process:
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To apply online to the MedQUEST Health Career Exploration Program
- First, the student must complete the High School Student Application Form. An email will be sent to you and to your Parent/Guardian with the form submission results.
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Then your Parent/Guardian will be sent an email asking them to complete their application and provide the required information on your behalf.
- Please check your email settings, spam- or spyware-blocking software, or any other technologies used in your household, that may potentially block our messages. If possible, add the following domains to your "safe senders" list:
- A confirmation is sent automatically upon submission of your electronic application. If you do not receive one via email within an hour of your submission, please contact Kathy Van Dinther.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please feel free to contact the MedQUEST Coordinator if you have any questions:
Kathy Van Dinther
MedQUEST Coordinator, Southwestern Ontario Medical Education Network (SWOMEN)
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
The University of Western Ontario
Research Park, Mogenson Building
100 Collip Circle, Suite 225
London, Ontario N6G 4X8
PHONE: 519-858-5152 ( Toll Free: 1-877-237-9676 )
FAX #: 519-858-5131
Email Address: kathy.vandinther@schulich.uwo.ca
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