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The in-person summer bootcamp is for undergraduates who may be interested in public health informatics. They will be offered in different locations each summer, open to all currently enrolled undergraduate students. The first week of the 2-week experience will be comprised of a combination of informational lectures and hands-on, practice exercises. The students will spend the second week working on research projects. They will be divided into small groups with faculty mentors. Project ideas may come from the faculty or the students.
Student Support: A $1500 stipend and housing discounts are available to accepted in-person bootcamp students on a first applied, first accepted basis.
Bootcamp Curriculum Topics
- Introduction to Public Health Informatics (PHI)
- Data Standards
- Public Health Analytics
- Privacy and Security
- Emerging Trends in PHI
- Public Health Surveillance
- Epidemiology
- Bias and Equity in Data Use
Summer 2024 Bootcamps
Info Session PPT Slides: Info Session Slides
Summer 2023 Bootcamps
Summer 2022
UT Permian Basin: May 9 – 20, 2022
Texas A&M International University: July 11 – 22, 2022
- 6 UTRGV students participated
Huston-Tillotson University: July 25 – August 5, 2022
Online Bootcamp: June 20 – August 19, 2022
- 4 UTRGV students participated
Andrea Ramirez
Watch Andrea Ramirez’s testimonial on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Andrea Ramirez had an incredible experience in the GET PHIT Bootcamp and found the program highly impactful. The bootcamp provided opportunities to explore business, economics, and health while participating in workshops that helped shape her mindset and approach to health topics.
She also built meaningful connections with fellow participants who continue to support her beyond the program. Overall, the experience helped Andrea grow as a student and improve her overall well-being.
Is housing available for students attending bootcamps?
Some bootcamps may provide low-cost or discounted housing to students. Information will be shared as each bootcamp date approaches.
What can the stipend be used for?
The stipend is awarded on a first-applied, first-accepted basis to students attending in-person bootcamps. It is intended to help offset expenses such as travel, food, and housing.
The stipend is not available to students enrolled in the online bootcamp.
When is the arrival time?
Information about arrival dates, times, and Canvas course login details will be sent to students by UTHealth Bootcamp personnel a few days before the start of the bootcamp.