2025 ECHO Camp

An Immersive Healthcare Experience

The Exploring Careers in Healthcare Opportunities (ECHO) program at Western Missouri Medial Center is a week-long camp for current high school students to explore the exciting world of healthcare careers. ECHO Camp provides students with an inside look at the medical field through job shadowing, hands-on activities, and interactive demonstrations led by WMMC healthcare professionals. Participants will explore departments such as:

• Departamento de Emergencia
• Obstetricia
• Diagnóstico por imagen
• Laboratory Services
• And many more!

Two sessions will be available this summer:

• June 9–13
• July 28–August 1

Sessions are held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Western Missouri Medical Center.

Who can apply?

ECHO Camp is open to current high school students and May 2025 graduates. Applicants must complete the online application below, which includes: 

• A letter of recommendation from a non-relative adult
• A one-page essay describing their interest in healthcare and goals for attending the camp

Program Fee & Scholarships

A $40 fee covers an ECHO Camp T-shirt, WMMC swag bag, and daily lunch.

Scholarships are available! Contact Cyndi Fleming, Student Experiences Coordinator, at [email protected] for details.

Apply Early – Space is Limited!

The application window opens April 1, and the deadline to submit applications is April 18.* With limited availability, students interested in gaining real-world healthcare experience should apply as soon as possible.

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Cyndi Fleming, coordinadora de experiencias estudiantiles, en [email protected].

Applications for our 2025 ECHO Camp sessions are currently closed.