Medicine & Pharmacy

The Anti-Cruelty Society Veterinary Mentoring Program: If you are a high school student in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade, you love animals, and you are considering a career as a veterinarian, The Anti-Cruelty Society’s Veterinary Mentoring Program might be perfect for you. Click here for more information.

BodyInsights: an interactive medical career exploration program designed for young adults who are seeking to gain a better understanding of the healthcare profession.  Through this immersive program, students are guided through organ dissections, suturing, doctor and medical professional lectures, interactive surgery viewing experiences, shadowing opportunities, and counselor-student mentoring. When a student is allowed to explore the medical field first-hand, they gain a perspective that allows them to understand the passion that is within healthcare and the people who dedicate their lives to helping and healing others.  It is with this experience that many students find their own passion. Click here for more information.

Emory & Henry College Healthcare Career Camps: Emory & Henry College will hold an annual Healthcare Careers Camps for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students who are interested in exploring healthcare careers such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, nursing, athletic training, pharmacy, optometry, medicine or veterinary medicine are encouraged to attend the camp. Click here for more information. 

InvestIn: Medicine summer experiences. Life-changing, immersive medicine & psychology career programmes for ages 12-18. Book your place now. Click here from more information. 

National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine: Nominated students attend a 10-day forum in one of 8 cities with medical institutions. If interested in being nominated contact the Administrative Assistant in the College Counseling office. Click here for more information.

Rush MedSTEM Explorers: program is designed for Freshman and Sophomore students who are interested in STEM/healthcare careers. Applications open in December for summer program. Duration of the program is June – August. The MedSTEM Pre-Internship is a 6-week program that focuses on the career exploration, college readiness, and career readiness. Students will attend courses two days a week on a variety of topics and present a capstone research project at the end of the 6 weeks. Students will engage in hands-on learning to strengthen communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. In addition to skills development for high education and career, students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials. By integrating technical knowledge and social emotional learning, MedSTEM Pathways leverages experiential learning for self-efficacy, job readiness, and leadership in the STEM/healthcare fields. Click here for more information. 

Rush MedSTEM Pathways: program is designed for Juniors and Seniors (Sophomores can also apply if 16y.o) who have a strong interest in STEM/healthcare (including veterinary medicine and construction/architecture). Duration of the program is June 21 – July 31, 2021. The Internship is a 6-week, paid, with Rush University Medical Center. Students will have hands-on learning experiences, virtually, in healthcare fields that that they plan to pursue as a career, college and career readiness courses, and a chance to network with other students and healthcare professionals. Whether you’re interested in  healthcare, IT, finance, engineering, marketing, research, or any other field, we help motivated high school students make the most of their summer, fall, and spring and make more informed decisions about college and career plans. Click here for more information. 

Summer Academy of Medicine: The Medical College of Wisconsin–Green Bay (MCW) and St. Norbert College partner to offer high school juniors and seniors a unique summer experience during the Summer Academy of Medicine.  The Summer Academy of Medicine is a unique opportunity for students to explore medicine as an academic field, a career path and a vocation – all while they enjoy a taste of life on a quintessential college campus. Click here for more information.

University of Chicago - Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS): This four-week intensive training program is designed to expose students to a broad range of molecular, microbiological, and cell biological techniques currently used in research laboratories.  Students are immersed in the research experience, giving them a taste of "life at the bench".  Using a project-based approach, the course progresses from a survey of basic lab techniques to the application of current molecular techniques in developmental biology and microbiology.  Click here for more information.

University of Chicago- ResearchHStart: ResearcHStart welcomes high school students from the Chicago and Urbana-Champaign areas to explore exciting careers in cancer research. Participants work full time in the laboratories of established cancer researchers, gaining hands-on experience in areas at the forefront of the field: cancer immunology, bioengineering, experimental cancer therapeutics, cancer disparities and more. Rigorous research training is complemented by career development and skill-building workshops, a cancer-based faculty lecture series, and a network of faculty and peer mentors dedicated to students’ success. The program culminates in a research symposium for family, friends and members of the scientific community. Participants receive a taxable stipend of $2,500. Click here for more information.

Health Care Summer Immersion Program at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy: University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis' Health Care Summer Immersion Program is a seven-day, six-night residential, non-credit, academic enrichment program giving rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school the opportunity to explore health care careers and build a foundation for success in college and adjusting to life after high school. Click here for more information. 

University of Illinois at Chicago's Latino Health Science Enrichment Program (LaHSEP): Latino Health Science Enrichment Program (LaHSEP) Track 3, we will offer LaHSEP in-person.  LaHSEP Track 3 is a six-week in-person summer academic enrichment program for incoming first year and first-generation undergraduate students admitted to UIC and/or who will be attending a four-year institution in the fall of 2022.The program provides participants the opportunity to prepare for college by taking Math, English, Chemistry and engaging in research. Additionally, LaHSEP Track 3 allows participants to learn about student resources, resulting in a smoother transition from high school to college. This is a great opportunity for first year undergraduate students with a career goal in medicine or the health sciences to get a jump start before the semester begins and make new friends, meet faculty, and work with staff. A wonderful benefit of participating in LaHSEP Track 3 is that it offers a $600.00 stipend for students who successfully complete the six-week program. Instructions on applying to LaHSEP Track 3 can be found on this link   https://go.uic.edu/LaHSEPT3 Students will need to create an account to access the application.They will click "Register" on the top left side to create the account and then follow the instructions to submit their application and supporting documents. Click here for more information.

The University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine: has designed a four-week in-person intensive summer program for high school juniors and seniors interest in a medical career. Modeled after actual first year Penn Med classes, you’ll gain exposure to the basics of medical training including practical experiences, simulations and live demonstrations. Click here for more information. 

Health Career Scholars Academy at University of Pittsburgh: The dynamic world of health care plus the expertise of University of Pittsburgh academics and facilities. This educational mixture shapes a unique, academically rigorous, hands-on campus experience for students attending the Health Career Scholars Academy (UPHCSA) each summer. The Academy is often a springboard for future studies in medicine. Click here for more information.

Wake Forest Summer Immersion Neuroscience Institute: Neuroscience is an exciting and rapidly growing interdisciplinary field encompassing the study of the nervous system and its role in regulating behavior. Students will examine the structure of the brain through hands-on dissection, learn how drugs affect the brain and how sensory systems detect stimuli in the environment, visit active neuroscience labs, and conduct exciting neuroscience experiments. Click here for more information.