Get Phit Summer Bootcamp

Join the GET PHIT (Gaining Equity in Training for Public Health Informatics and Technology) Summer Bootcamp at UTPB! This in-person opportunity is designed for current undergraduate students interested in exploring public health informatics.

Bonus: FREE on-campus housing is available, and eligible students may also receive a $1,500 stipend and access to paid internships.

Curriculum Highlights

• Introduction to Public Health Informatics (PHI)
• Data Standards & Public Health Analytics
• Privacy, Security & Surveillance
• Epidemiology
• Emerging Trends in PHI
• Bias & Equity in Data Use

Program Structure

• Week 1: Informational lectures + hands-on practice
• Week 2: Group research project guided by faculty mentors

Sample Projects

• Build dashboards for rural health departments
• Analyze public health data using various methods
• Create algorithms to identify health risk factors

Learn more HERE!

Questions? Contact Dr. Chen at chen_w@utpb.edu or (432) 552-2346.