MedStart Summer Camp
Empowering future healthcare leaders by providing opportunities to explore diverse careers and transforming lives for students from all backgrounds
Overview
MedStart is a Montana AHEC program designed to encourage rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to pursue their interest in a variety of healthcare careers. AHEC welcomes participants from all backgrounds - including rural, low-income, first-generation college students, and/or underserved backgrounds - to explore healthcare careers, learn about college life, and discover their path to higher education. Many scholarships are available, however, due to the competitive nature of the camps students are encouraged to apply early. Applications open in January and are due in March.
Applications for Summer 2026 will open on Monday, January 5th!
Application
2026 MedStart Camp Offerings
- Eastern MT Region
- June 14-18, 2026
- Montana State University - Billings | Billings, MT
- Western MT Region
- June 22-26, 2026
- University of Montana | Missoula, MT
- South Central MT Region
- June 28-July 2, 2026
- Montana Technological University | Butte, MT
- North Eastern MT Region
- July 19-23, 2026
- Miles Community College | Miles City, MT
- North Central MT Region
- July 26-30, 2026
- University of Providence | Great Falls, MT
Details
WHO: Current rising sophomore, juniors, and seniors from a Montana high school. Homeschooled or GED students are eligible as well. Students may be no older than 18. Students may apply for a second year of MedStart.
COST: $500 per person
SCHOLARSHIPS: Multiple scholarships are available based on need and/or merit; see application
COLLEGE CREDIT: Students completing the MedStart Camp are eligible for one college credit through Montana Tech that is transferable to all schools in the Montana University System. More information will be available upon acceptance.
HOW TO APPLY:Complete the online application. Applicatons are due March 13, 2026.
ACCEPTANCE & PAYMENT: Notification of camp acceptance vary based on camp dates. Students will receive a
packet to complete and submit with payment in full, your regional camp coordinator
will send more information about this upon acceptance into a MedStart Camp.
Questions? Contact the staff member in your region!
