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A free, five-day program where high school students discover how artificial intelligence is being used in health care — no coding experience needed.
About the Program
The AI in Health Summer Camp is a free, five-day program hosted by the Department of Health Administration and Policy at George Mason University. Designed for rising 11th–12th grade students, the camp introduces participants to how artificial intelligence is used across health systems, hospitals, and community health organizations.
Through daily AI Maker Labs, student teams design and build a community health chatbot, layering in new skills and concepts each day before presenting their finished solution at the Day 5 Student Showcase. No prior experience in coding, health care, or technology is required.
Real-world health challenges
pulled from hospitals and communities
Daily AI Maker Labs
hands-on, team-based build sessions
Learn from university faculty
learn from the experts
Free to attend
Learning with no cost
Student Showcase
present your project to family, faculty, and guests
Career pathways in health
degrees, jobs, and people in health and AI
Program Details
| Dates | July 27–31, 2026 (Monday–Friday) |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
| Location | Peterson Hall, Room 2500 Fairfax Campus, George Mason University |
| Grades | Rising 11th–12th grade |
| Enrollment | Limited (12 to 16 students) |
| Cost | Free of charge |
| Format | In-person only |
| No experience required | No coding or health background required |
How to Apply
Applications for the AI in Health Summer Camp are reviewed in two stages.
In Wave 1, prospective students submit an interest and application form for review. Selected students will be notified of their acceptance and invited to complete the Wave 2 enrollment form, which collects additional information required for participation. Enrollment closes June 1, 2026.
Wave 1 applications closes on May 15, 2026. If you submitted an application, please watch your email for updates on your status.
Questions? Contact Maria Uriyo at muriyo@gmu.edu.
What the Week Looks Like?
Five mornings, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., July 27–31, 2026, on George Mason's Fairfax campus. Each day mixes a short lesson, a hands-on activity, and a team build session called the AI Maker Lab. The week wraps with a Student Showcase where teams present their work to family, faculty, and guests, and every student leaves with a certificate of completion.
Career Pathways at Mason
The week is also a window into what comes next. Students meet Mason faculty, current students, and admissions staff working in three fields where AI is reshaping healthcare:
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Health Administration — leading the hospitals and systems where care happens
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Health Informatics — using data and AI to make care smarter
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Public Health — protecting whole communities, not just individual patients
Mason offers bachelor's, master's, and certificate programs in each — including a new AI in Health graduate certificate that builds directly on what students explore during camp.
