The Boot Camp
The CMA Medical Student and Resident Boot Camp is a 4-day intensive experience of prayer, study, practical training, and mentoring with CMA physician members, designed to help students:
- Survive as faithful Catholics
- Organize within medical schools, residency programs and localities to support one another
- Evangelize their peers, both Catholic and non-Catholic.
This year’s event takes place June 16-21 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The format for each day included Mass and prayers from the Liturgy of the Hours, a mix of lectures with Q&A, role-playing, and small group discussions, guest speakers, and socials. Clinical topics were explored in the light of the Catholic faith, theology, ethics, and spirituality.
Who Can Attend Annual Student Boot Camps?
Eligible participants for the Annual Boot Camp include students currently enrolled in medical school and students who will be matriculating into medical school in the summer or fall, as well as residents. Attendees must be members of the CMA Student Section, and are responsible for an application fee and 10 percent of their travel costs, with all other expenses covered. Residents may apply, as well.
Boot Camp 2015
The 2015 CMA Medical Student and Resident Boot Camp, offered in partnership with St. Charles Borromeo Graduate School of Theology, will help medical students and residents to (1) more fully live and understand the Catholic faith and moral tradition in order to thrive as faithful Catholic physicians; (2) develop skills to help organize Catholic support groups within medical schools and residency programs; and (3) evangelize Catholics and non-Catholics encountered throughout medical training. Eligible students include those currently enrolled in medical school, and those who will be matriculating into medical school in the summer or fall. Residents may apply, as well.
When: June 16-21, 2015; 4 full days of activity (June 17-20); medical students and residents should arrive the evening of the day prior (June 16) and leave the morning after Day 4 (June 21).
Where: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Who: Medical students who are currently enrolled in medical school, and students who will be matriculating into medical school in the summer or fall, as well as residents.
Cost: Successful applicants will be responsible for a $50 application fee and 10 percent of their travel costs. All other expenses shall be covered. Attendees must be members of the CMA.
