Collective of Aspiring MD-PhD Scholars (CAMPS)

CAMPS at UCLA was established in 2024 by a committed group of students who struggled to access resources and wanted to assist others facing similar challenges. Our mission is to empower students by offering hands-on research experiences, facilitating impactful clinical opportunities, and cultivating a culture of scientific inquiry and collaboration. We also strive to support students in their journey toward an MD, PhD, DO, and research path. We have three pillars which are research, clinical, and social. The purpose of this student organization is to assist undergraduate students pursuing either M.D. or Ph.D. or DO or any of the degrees combined. This organization will bind the medical and clinical world with the research world, maximizing the collaboration between these two degrees, teaching students the individual aspect of each degree, helping with applications for each degree, and offering mentorships, seminars, and many other opportunities.

ritak04@g.ucla.edu

Signatories: Hanadi Kamal, Rita Kamal, and Jasmine Reblando

Advisor: Pamela R Cysner