Cardiac Camp at UCLA

Our Mission

Cardiac Camp at UCLA is an free, hands-on learning experience for Limited-Income and/or Educationally Disadvantaged students. High school students will learn about the cardiovascular system and the wider implications of cardiovascular disease in underserved LA communities. We hope to inspire the next generation of medical professionals.

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Take a look at Cardiac Camp 2026!

The first Cardiac Camp at UCLA took place April 1st – 3rd, 2026 at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA campus.

Hands-on clinical activities

Campers participate in ultrasound and EKG workshops and more!

Medical case-based learning

Campers explore topics ranging from cardiovascular conditions to preventative care.

College & career mentorship

Campers gain access to long-term college advising to support their academic and career goals.

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Testimonials

“[My daughter] expresses feeling supported about going into the medical field. She felt that the connection with the medical students made her dream of going into the medical field attainable. Learning from those in the process provides a better understanding for our children, which is something we as parents cannot provide. A program like this will alleviate anxiety about a career in medicine in the future.“

– Parent

“I enjoyed the hands on activities like the dissection, cooking class, ultrasound, and CPR.”

– Student

“I normally am very scared of public speaking but I truly enjoyed the case presentation and it allowed me to grow closer with my peers and have fun.”

– Student

“I thought the case study gave us students a great scope of what we might see in the medical field during our schooling, to even when we become doctors.”

– Student

“I made many memories and the environment made me feel safe and comfortable.”

– Student

“My favorite activity was the salad making competition even though we lost miserably.”

– Student

Read about our collaboration with FutureMedLA!

Applications for the 2026 session have closed.

Stay tuned for news about Cardiac Camp 2027!

Learn more about the application