PHocus
A Summer Experience for High School Students
PHocus (Public Health: Outbreaks, Communities, and Urban Studies) is an interdisciplinary educational program organized by the Rutgers School of Public Health for high school students in grades 9-12. Students will explore population health and learn the fundamentals of epidemiology, the basic science of public health. Students will participate in a variety of activities to learn about population health and community disease and have conversations with public health scientists and practitioners.
The next PHocus program will be held in Summer 2026. If you want to learn more, email summercamp@sph.rutgers.edu.
Program Dates & Location
- Dates: July 27-July 31, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day
- Location: Rutgers School of Public Health (Piscataway, NJ)
- Breakfast and lunch provided each day
Deadlines and Cost
Application Deadlines & Cost:
- Early Decision Deadline: April 3, 2026
- Regular Deadline: May 22, 2026
There is no application fee, but there is a non-refundable enrollment fee of $395 for those accepted (due by June 15, 2026).
Scholarships are available for those in financial need.
PHocus Application