Michigan State University

College of Osteopathic Medicine

OsteoCHAMPS-UP

OsteoCHAMPS-UP, our newest pathway program, is designed to expose high school students from the Upper Peninsula to osteopathic medicine and healthcare careers. This new program enables these students to achieve their career goals by providing:

  • Greater academic preparation and competitiveness for higher education
  • Lifelong learning and problem-solving skills
  • Development of individual responsibility, appreciation for diversity, and teamwork
  • Tools needed to set worthy goals toward attaining health care careers

Program Summary

  • 3-day residential program on June 27-29 at Lake Superior State University
  • Experiential learning
    • Participants will have the opportunity to learn from current physicians and healthcare providers 
    • Students will participate in rotations and hands-on learning throughout the hospital to preview of a wide array of medical specialties, including Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
  • Access to MSU Resources
    • College of Osteopathic Medicine Pathway Programs Office
    • Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program
    • College of Osteopathic Medicine Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni

Year-Round Support

The OsteoCHAMPS-UP staff will keep in contact with all students who have participated in the summer program. We also seek to follow OsteoCHAMPS-UP alumni as they progress through college, whether its MSU or another institution of higher learning. We also aim to serve as a year-round resource to our alums, providing guidance and tools to enhance academic success and career development.

Requirements

At the time of application, the candidate must:

  • Be a high school sophomore or junior residing in the upper Lower Peninsula or Upper Peninsula, MI
  • A competitive applicant will have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • Demonstrate interest in the health care field
  • Complete the application

Cost

This is a sponsored program, with no cost to the participants. Students are responsible for their transportation to and from the program.

Apply

Applications will be open from February 20 through May 1. Apply here.

Contact

For more information about the OsteoCHAMPS-UP program, please contact Ashley Carmichael at MSUCOM.Pathways@msu.edu.