This program sponsored by the School of Medicine is open to high school students in the Salt Lake City Region who are interested in learning about medical careers. The program is intended to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the educational process leading to medical school as well as the many career opportunities in medicine. Guest speakers, including medical students, staff and faculty will conduct the seminars. Semiannual field trips, which provide students exposure to the School of Medicine will be arranged. For more information, please contact Kristi Ryujin, University of Utah School of Medicine at 585-2430.
Winners also compete in the national competition.
Awards include scholarships of various amounts. The symposium is a three-day event. This summer chemistry program is offered to qualified high school students who have completed either their junior or sophomore year, and has one or more years of chemistry completed. Eight hours of credit are awarded and will be applied toward University of Utah graduation requirements. For more information, please contact Professor Ron Ragsdale, Department of Chemistry at 581-7621.