Prospective medical students camp at Sul Ross - Alpine Avalanche


Area high school students gained insight into the medical profession during a three-day camp held recently at Sul Ross State University.

The Advanced Medical Camp was offered by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Borderland American Health Education Center (AHEC), the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Hispanic Centers of Excellence at Sul Ross and Big Bend Regional Medical Center.

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