GET PHIT Bootcamps
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
Upcoming Bootcamps
Summer 2024 Bootcamps
Info Session PPT Slides: Info Session Slides
Info Session Recording Link: Info Session Recording
| Locations | Dates |
| University of Texas at Tyler | April 29, 2024 - May 10, 202 |
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley |
May 13, 2024 - May 24, 2024 |
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University of Texas Permian Basin
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May 20, 2024 - May 31, 2024 |
| Texas A&M International | July 8, 2024 - July 19, 2024 |
| Huston-Tillotson University | July 15, 2024 - July 26, 2024 |
Summer 2025 Bootcamps
Sites and dates to be announced.
Previous Bootcamps
Summer 2023 Bootcamps
Prairie View A&M University: In-person
- When: May 15th – May 26th
- Application deadline: 4/10/2023
- 9 UTRGV students participated
University of Texas at El Paso: In-person
- When: June 5th – June 16th
- Application deadline: 4/28/2023
- 3 UTRGV students participated
University of Texas at Arlington: In-person
- When: June 12th – June 23rd
- Application deadline: 5/1/2023
- 1 UTRGV students participated
Online Bootcamp
- When: June 26th – August 18th
- Application deadline: 5/8/2023
- 4 UTRGV students participated
To apply to any of the above bootcamps, visit the GET PHIT Bootcamp webpage.
GET PHIT Summer Bootcamp flyer 2023
Summer 2022/2023 Bootcamps
Prairie View A&M University: In-person
- When: May 15th – May 26th
- Application deadline: 4/10/2023
- 9 UTRGV students participated
University of Texas at El Paso: In-person
- When: June 5th – June 16th
- Application deadline: 4/28/2023
- 9 UTRGV students participated
University of Texas at Arlington: In-person
- When: June 12th – June 23rd
- Application deadline: 5/1/2023
- 1 UTRGV student participated
Online Bootcamp
- When: June 26th – August 18th
- Application deadline: 5/8/2023
- 4 UTRGV students participated
To apply to any of the above bootcamps, visit the GET PHIT Bootcamp webpage.
GET PHIT Summer Bootcamp flyer 2023
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
Student Testimonials – Bootcamps
Samuel Valadez
Andrea Ramirez had an incredible experience in GET PHIT Bootcamp and she couldn't be more thrilled with the results. The bootcamp offered her a unique opportunity to focus on business, economics, and health. On top of that, Andrea found immense value in the workshops – instructors helped transform her mindset and approach to health. As an added bonus, Andrea forged meaningful connections with her fellow bootcampers who continue to provide support even after the camp is over. Overall, the experience has enabled Andrea to lead a better student and greatly improved her overall well-being.