Summer programs at universities.

What it is: Hands-on exploration of healthcare professions through faculty-led experiential sessions using real equipment, with networking and campus-life experience across clinical practice, kinesiology and public health.

Cost: $395; no published financial aid on page.

Selectivity: Selective by capacity - capped at 50 students, first-come first-served; 2026 is full with a waitlist

When: Three days, June 16-18, 2026 (daily 9am-3:30pm)

Applying: Apply online via the College of Health Sciences; completed application and full payment secure a spot. Join the waitlist if full.

Official program page →

What it is: Students get an overnight, hands-on introduction to healthcare professions and college life at Drake.

Cost: $200; financial aid available.

Selectivity: Open enrollment; registration closes June 1.

When: July 9-11, 2026

Applying: Register via the Drake application portal (apply.drake.edu); closes June 1, 2026.

Official program page →

What it is: A free multi-day camp at ETSU's medical school where rural high schoolers get hands-on gross anatomy, human simulation lab, and physical-exam skills training plus faculty mentorship.

Cost: Free; lunch provided (rural-pipeline program)

Selectivity: Capped at ~20 students per session; open to rural students in TN and nearby VA/NC counties

When: Three-day sessions June 8-10 and July 20-22, 2026 (Doc for a Day June 5, 2026)

Applying: Apply online; deadline May 1, 2026; contact Stacey Estes (Estessn@etsu.edu) via etsu.edu EQUIP page

Official program page →

What it is: A pre-health track layered onto Emory's pre-college experience, focusing on Emory's health-sciences coursework plus collaboration and critical thinking for students eyeing medicine.

Cost: Paid tuition (non-credit, 3-week program; housing extra for residential). Limited aid; confirm on site.

Selectivity: Selective and popular — 2026 cohort reached capacity by mid-February.

When: 3 weeks: June 28-July 18 (2026)

Applying: Apply online via precollege.emory.edu; 2026 deadline was May 1 (closed). Apply in early spring; the institute fills fast.

Official program page →

What it is: A free week-long medical-exploration program with hands-on clinical workshops, interactive sessions, and mentorship from physicians at FIU's medical school.

Cost: Free; participants arrange their own transportation.

Selectivity: Selective by GPA (3.0+) and application; capacity-limited.

When: 1 week (2026: June 15-19, Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)

Applying: Apply online via the FIU JDOT site; application deadline May 1, 2026.

Official program page →

What it is: Six-day residential 'mini-med school' with hands-on lab rotations, CPR and Red Cross BLS certification, and exposure to medical professions on the Portland campus.

Cost: $1,800 (housing, meals, airport transport; $500 deposit); no summer scholarships, but admitted L&C students get min. $20,000/yr merit aid

Selectivity: Application required (selectivity not published)

When: Six days, June 21-26, 2026

Applying: Summer 2026 applications now closed; contact summercamps@lclark.edu for future cycles (typically opens fall/winter)

Official program page →

What it is: Six-week immersion in health sciences with anatomy/physiology lectures, suture clinics, heart dissections, clinical shadowing, and team exercises.

Cost: Free to participants; stipend provided upon completion. Must be US citizen or permanent resident.

Selectivity: Competitive; holistic review of academics, interest, leadership, readiness; interview if selected.

When: June 21-August 29, 2026 (six weeks)

Applying: Apply online by March 1, 2026 (opens late October) with transcript, two evaluations, and parental permission. Contact academicpathways@mcw.edu.

Official program page →

What it is: One-week residential pipeline program where 18 fellows experience clinical and didactic sessions, physician shadowing, and a community service project on the MUSC campus to explore health careers and SC health disparities.

Cost: Cost not published; access-focused (encourages first-gen, rural/urban, disabled, and financially disadvantaged applicants). Likely subsidized via AHEC.

Selectivity: Highly selective: 18 Academy Fellows accepted; encourages applicants from underrepresented and rural communities.

When: One week. 2026: June 8 - June 12.

Applying: Apply via the Submittable portal linked on the MUSC page; deadline April 8, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Official program page →

What it is: A four-day residential camp (students stay in NDSU dorms) co-run with Sanford Health that gives rural high schoolers hands-on exposure to 18+ health professions across hospital and campus settings.

Cost: Cost not published on the program page; co-sponsored by Sanford Health Fargo and NDSU. Confirm with coordinators.

Selectivity: Limited to rural-school students; capacity-limited. Geographic eligibility is the primary criterion.

When: Four days in summer (2026 dates not yet announced)

Applying: 2026 dates pending. Contact coordinators (Aleisha Lokken, aleisha.d.lokken@ndsu.edu / 701-231-7837) for registration forms.

Official program page →

What it is: High schoolers pick from career-focused academies — Healthcare Career Exploration (earns 2 transferable credits), Nursing, Pre-Med Medical Microbiology, Game Design, Entrepreneurship, Forensic CSI, Creative Writing, Sports Communications, and more — taught by Quinnipiac faculty in labs and studios.

Cost: Paid: roughly $1,600-$3,700 per program by length/format; ~$4,900 residential / $3,600 commuter for two-week packages. Limited need-based aid; $100 early-bird discount; family/alumni discounts up to 15%

Selectivity: Open enrollment (register until full; some programs waitlisted/full for 2026)

When: One- and two-week sessions across July 2026 (e.g., July 6-17, July 20-31)

Applying: Register at qu.edu (registration for 2026 now closed); early-bird by Jan 15. Financial-aid app needs two recommendation letters. Contact summerprograms@qu.edu

Official program page →

What it is: Health and biomedical pathway program exposing under-resourced students to medicine, research, and health-science careers via classes, labs, and mentorship.

Cost: Free / low-cost pathway program funded to serve disadvantaged students (no tuition listed; designed for access)

Selectivity: Selective by mission — targets and prioritizes economically/educationally disadvantaged students interested in health careers

When: Summer 2026, roughly late June to late July (2025 ran June 30–July 25), weekdays ~9 am–2 pm

Applying: Apply via the SMART program page; contact smartprogram@njms.rutgers.edu / 973-972-3762 for deadline

Official program page →

What it is: Week-long academies on campus where students explore a field (e.g., Intro to Health Sciences, baseball analytics, robotics, entrepreneurship) with faculty and college-level coursework.

Cost: Paid tuition per academy; see official pages for pricing

Selectivity: Open enrollment / minimally selective (registration-based)

When: Summer 2026 (sessions across May 19–Aug 21 summer term)

Applying: Register via shu.edu/summer pre-college programs; see individual academy pages for dates

Official program page →

What it is: A summer lecture series introducing high schoolers to biomedical research fields (immunology, neuroscience, stem cells, cancer biology, bioengineering) led by Stanford researchers.

Cost: Low-cost/registration-based lecture series (far cheaper than research internships); in-person and virtual options.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / registration-based (not a competitive selection like SIMR).

When: Tentatively July 6-31, 2026, weekday mornings 9am-12pm.

Applying: Registration opens March 1, 2026 at med.stanford.edu/explore; first-come online registration rather than competitive application.

Official program page →

What it is: A three-week day camp simulating the rigors of medical school, with medical career exploration and shadowing opportunities.

Cost: $325 for the 3-week day camp.

Selectivity: Application-based

When: Three weeks in June (e.g., June 8-26, 2026)

Applying: Apply by mid-March (March 17 for 2026). Listed on the OSU College of Engineering youth summer programs page.

Official program page →

What it is: Students study medical science through faculty lectures and case studies plus hands-on training at the Tufts Clinical Simulation Center and anatomy lab, ending in a capstone project.

Cost: $3,625 (5-day commuter) up to $6,950 (2-week residential); limited need-based scholarships for domestic students

Selectivity: Highly competitive, rolling admissions; courses fill quickly

When: Session 1 June 22-26 (commuter), Session 2 July 5-17, Session 3 July 19-24, 2026

Applying: Apply online via Tufts University College; applications open Dec 1 with May 1 deadline; requires transcript, one recommendation, 300-word statement

Official program page →

What it is: Residential program introducing students to veterinary medicine via academic classes, hands-on labs, presentations, discussions and field trips.

Cost: Residential program at an HBCU vet school; designed for underrepresented students (typically low-cost/subsidized). Verify fee on page.

Selectivity: Application-based; targeted recruitment of minority students

When: One week in June (VET-STEP II June 22-26, 2026)

Applying: Apply via Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine summer enrichment page.

Official program page →

What it is: A four-week residential program where students complete pre-college health-science coursework, conduct a health-related research project, and do at least four medical/health-care professional job shadows on the UAA campus.

Cost: Fully funded: travel, food, and accommodations all covered at no cost.

Selectivity: Selective and mission-targeted toward underrepresented/underserved students; competitive application.

When: Four-week residential program in summer

Applying: Apply via the WWAMI/Della Keats application procedure page; contact uaa_wwami@alaska.edu / (907) 786-4789 for current deadline.

Official program page →

What it is: Established 1969, this residential program builds college readiness for health careers through college-level coursework in English, chemistry, and math plus professional lectures, lab experiences, and clinical field trips.

Cost: Low-cost/subsidized; designed for underrepresented and rural Arizona students. Financial details handled at application; serves students preparing for health professions.

Selectivity: Selective; requires GPA ~3.0+, U.S. citizen/permanent resident, one-year Arizona residency, and an interview.

When: Six weeks, early June through mid-July; students live in a U of A residence hall

Applying: Applications open September-January; completed application and supplemental forms due February 1. Email to program manager Alma Aguirre (aaguirr1@arizona.edu) or apply online.

Official program page →

What it is: A free two-week camp where students explore health careers through hands-on activities (CPR training, suturing, heart dissection), shadowing of health professionals, field trips, and workshops.

Cost: Free (sponsored by Arkansas Farm Bureau)

Selectivity: Moderately selective; evaluated on recommendation letters, achievements, extracurriculars/leadership, and an essay

When: Two-week camp during summer; runs at multiple regional campuses across Arkansas

Applying: Apply via UAMS Regional Campuses site; 2026 applications are now closed (watch for 2027 cycle, typically opens late winter/spring).

Official program page →

What it is: Day camps in the medical school's anatomy program where students explore medical/health career paths and study human anatomy and neuroscience with cadaveric and hands-on learning.

Cost: $975 per student per camp (includes meals/snacks); no scholarship info published. AMEX not accepted.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / registration-based

When: Anatomy & Medical Careers: June 1-4 and July 13-16, 2026; Brain Camp: July 27-30, 2026 (all Mon-Thu, 8am-4pm)

Applying: Register online via the Modern Human Anatomy program registration links; no published deadline (register until full).

Official program page →

What it is: In partnership with UD's interdisciplinary neuroscience program, students do hands-on lab exploration, neuroimaging experiences and a team capstone research project presented to neuroscience experts.

Cost: Tuition charged (noncredit, ~$1,995 range like sibling weeks); early-bird discounts and partial need-based scholarships available through UD PCS.

Selectivity: Open enrollment / registration-based; capacity-limited

When: One week, June 22-26, 2026

Applying: Register online via UD Professional & Continuing Studies (pcs.udel.edu/summer-pre-college). Confirm deadline on program page.

Official program page →

What it is: Led by Augusta University/UGA Medical Partnership med students, participants explore body systems via lectures, hands-on activities, and organ dissections, and learn about pre-med pathways.

Cost: $530 for the week (day or overnight).

Selectivity: Open enrollment (no prior experience required); fills early — sessions can sell out.

When: One-week sessions in summer (e.g., July 13-17, 2026; multiple session dates offered)

Applying: Register via UGA Georgia Center youth programs (georgiacenter.uga.edu).

Official program page →

What it is: A week of hands-on pre-med learning at the Kakaʻako medical campus: problem-based learning, gross-anatomy demos, clinical-skills labs, manikin simulations, and standardized-patient interactions.

Cost: $525 Hawaiʻi residents / $575 non-residents; no financial-aid pool advertised. (Often fills quickly.)

Selectivity: Registration-based (first-come); capacity-limited rather than essay-competitive.

When: One week, Jul 6–10, 2026, 8am–4pm

Applying: Registration opens Mar 23, 2026; register by Apr 15, 2026 via JABSOM/Outreach College; contact Office of Medical Education (808) 692-0920.

Official program page →

What it is: Undergraduates explore medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and public health across UI's health-science colleges. Listed here only to flag that it does NOT serve high schoolers.

Cost: Free, six-week program (national Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program).

Selectivity: Selective; requires min 2.5 college GPA and US citizen/permanent resident/DACA status.

When: Six weeks in summer

Applying: 2026 application closed Feb 5, 2026. Note: this program is for undergraduates, not high schoolers, despite often appearing in 'Iowa pre-med' lists.

Official program page →

What it is: Long-running (29th year) camp giving students hands-on exposure to pharmacy careers and clinical pharmacy alongside current KU pharmacy students and faculty.

Cost: Day camp $75 (meals included); overnight camp $250 (housing, transport, meals included)

Selectivity: Open enrollment

When: One-day and two-night camps across June-July (2026: day camps June 8/10 Lawrence, July 14/16 Wichita; overnight June 16-18 and June 21-23 Lawrence)

Applying: Register online at pharmacy-summercamp.ku.edu; questions to pharmacy-camp@ku.edu

Official program page →

What it is: Free residential camps where students explore health professions by learning from UK faculty, health professionals, and health-profession students, taking classes in biology, chemistry, and physics.

Cost: Free to all participants — no cost; housing and meals provided. Aimed at increasing under-represented and disadvantaged students in health careers.

Selectivity: Competitive; requires a 250–300 word personal statement and parental consent. Must be a Kentucky resident.

When: June 14–26, 2026.

Applying: Applications for 2026 were due Feb 6, 2026 (now closed). Apply via ciche.uky.edu/ukaheccamps; contact ukahecsummercamps@uky.edu.

Official program page →

What it is: Paid biomedical research internship pairing students with PhD/postdoc mentors, plus a science-communication course and a college-prep course.

Cost: Free to attend and paid: scholars receive a $4,000 stipend for completing the program.

Selectivity: Moderately selective; no GPA requirement, one recommendation letter required. Decisions announced no later than April 1, 2026.

When: 8 weeks, June 15 - August 7, 2026

Applying: Interest form runs in winter (closes early); apply via the BioMed Focus site. Must commit to ~35 of 40 on-campus days and live within commuting distance of Ann Arbor.

Official program page →

What it is: Each scholar is paired with a faculty mentor and lab to do cardiovascular research (molecular biology, biochemistry, or clinical), with seminars and field trips into academic, clinical, and industry medicine.

Cost: Scholarship/stipend-supported via an American Heart Association grant; no tuition

Selectivity: Extremely selective — only two high school scholars selected each summer

When: 8 weeks — June 1 to July 24, 2026

Applying: Applications accepted Dec 1, 2025 through Feb 15, 2026 via the program's How to Apply page

Official program page →

What it is: Rural Mississippi students explore healthcare careers (medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, research, public health), do ACT prep, and attend professional-development workshops at UMMC.

Cost: Completely free; housing, food and activities covered by the HRSA-funded IMPACT the RACE grant. Students cover only their own transportation/vaccines/supplies.

Selectivity: Selective; requires min 3.0 GPA, rural residency, science-teacher recommendation, and parental consent

When: One week, June 14-20, 2026 (residential at Millsaps College, daily transport to UMMC)

Applying: Applications open Jan 1, 2026 and close March 1, 2026; complete online form plus one teacher recommendation

Official program page →

What it is: A week of hands-on health-care exploration: imaging and disease-prevention workshops, patient-case simulations, lab/clinical tours, hospital design, outbreak investigation, blood-typing labs, and a health-science escape room.

Cost: $750 for overnight campers (includes t-shirt, materials, all meals, and residence-hall housing)

Selectivity: Open enrollment (register until filled)

When: July 7 - 11, 2026

Applying: Registration deadline May 15, 2026; register online via the camp page or email healthsciences@missouri.edu

Official program page →

What it is: Affordable day camps using hands-on activities, simulations, and case studies to expose high schoolers to healthcare careers at UNK and regional health centers.

Cost: Very low cost: $25 per student

Selectivity: Open enrollment; capped at 24 students per session, registration closes ~2 weeks prior or when full

When: Single-day sessions across June-July (e.g., June 10, June 11, June 24, July 22)

Applying: Register online via the UNK Health Sciences page; register early as spots fill

Official program page →

What it is: A 10-week mentored research program where high schoolers join a UNMC biomedical lab team, learn techniques, and present a research poster.

Cost: No tuition charged; students work bench-side in UNMC labs (program is funded; check page for stipend specifics)

Selectivity: Competitive; transcripts + 2 recommendation letters, decisions by mid-April

When: 10 weeks, June-early August (e.g., June 1-Aug 7), poster session in August

Applying: Apply via UNMC's OutcomesCRM portal; opens Nov 1, deadline ~Feb 1

Official program page →

What it is: A hands-on day program where high schoolers learn nursing skills, get CPR training, tour a hospital, and explore nursing specialties to inform health-career decisions.

Cost: Fee-based, but fee waivers/scholarships available for eligible Nevada residents via the Nevada Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN); awarded scholars get a fee-waiver code.

Selectivity: Capacity-limited (about 30 students per session); open application with scholarship form for Nevada students.

When: Single-day sessions across June-July 2026 (June 22; July 6; July 13).

Applying: Register on the Nurse Camp page; apply for the OWINN fee-waiver scholarship via Google form. Contact nursecamp@unlv.edu.

Official program page →

What it is: Through the UNM School of Medicine's diversity office, students strengthen math/science skills and explore healthcare professions via exam prep, service learning, and career exposure.

Cost: Free; participants receive a completion stipend (one residential site at Santa Fe Indian School; one hybrid in Aztec)

Selectivity: Selective: requires 2.5+ GPA, NM/Navajo Nation residency, and demonstrated interest in health careers; ~35 students per site

When: Multi-week, typically June 8-19 or June 10-24, 2026 (M-F, 9am-3pm)

Applying: Application cycle Oct 1, 2025 - Feb 27, 2026; acceptances early April 2026. Apply through location-specific sites with profile essays and one recommendation.

Official program page →

What it is: A six-week residential academic enrichment program at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences that strengthens math and science skills and introduces American Indian students to health-careers pathways through daily classes, field trips, and mentorship from Indigenous health professionals.

Cost: Free; all costs including room, board, and transportation paid by the program via an Indian Health Service grant.

Selectivity: Selective; up to 60 students selected each year. Requires tribal enrollment/descendancy documentation, transcripts, and two recommendation letters.

When: Six weeks (2026: June 8 - July 10)

Applying: Deadline March 15, 2026. Submit application form, autobiographical sketch, transcripts, tribal documentation, and two recommendations to INMED.SI@UND.EDU or by mail.

Official program page →

What it is: A free week-long program from the OU College of Medicine's Office of Access and Community Engagement giving hands-on exposure to medicine through activities and discussions with faculty and medical students.

Cost: Free

Selectivity: Open to all high schoolers with priority to upperclassmen; limited enrollment

When: June 8-12, 2026 (one week)

Applying: Register via Qualtrics form linked from the OUHSC events page; contact comace@ou.edu

Official program page →

What it is: Free four-day nursing immersion where high schoolers explore the profession through activities with current nursing students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Cost: Free

Selectivity: Application-based; limited spots (fills/closes early)

When: Four days in summer

Applying: Apply via nursing.up.edu/community-programs; Summer 2026 applications already closed. Contact nursing@up.edu / 503-943-7211

Official program page →

What it is: Students live on campus, meet healthcare professionals, take part in medical demonstrations, tour medical facilities, and explore a range of health-career paths.

Cost: $100 tuition covering meals, lodging, and all activities; limited need-based financial aid available

Selectivity: Highly selective; only ~40 applicants accepted

When: June 7-12, 2026 (20th annual)

Applying: Request and submit an application packet (general form, personal statement, parent/guardian and counselor signatures, transcripts) by fax or mail; deadline May 11, 2026.

Official program page →

What it is: A free five-day camp introducing students to medical laboratory science and public-health IT through team projects, science lab work, and field trips to healthcare facilities.

Cost: Completely free; lunch and academic expenses provided plus a stipend gift card on completion (grant-funded)

Selectivity: Moderately selective; applications processed in order received with a possible waitlist

When: July 20-24, 2026 (five days) at the UT Martin Ripley Center

Applying: Registration deadline June 1, 2026; complete the online form plus three supporting documents via hs2hc.uthsc.edu

Official program page →

What it is: A regional, college/hospital-based program where teens shadow health professionals, do hands-on clinical-skills activities and career panels, and are mentored by UVM Larner College of Medicine students.

Cost: Tuition $349 per student; scholarships available (need-based). Sponsored by the UVM Office of Primary Care / Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).

Selectivity: Open enrollment, first-come — seating is limited (register early), no competitive selection.

When: Multi-day sessions in summer 2026: July 20-22 (Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington) and July 29-31 (Mt. Ascutney Hospital, Windsor/Ascutney).

Applying: Registration opens Feb 16 and closes March 16, 2026; download the enrollment form at svtahec.org/students/middle-and-high-school. Contact astraw@svtahec.org.

Official program page →

What it is: Introduces students to medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, and biomedical research through online and on-campus experiences.

Cost: Free

Selectivity: Selective; eligibility limited to underrepresented WA rising seniors (US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA)

When: Six weeks (about three weeks virtual + three weeks on campus); ran late June to early August

Applying: Apply through UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity high-school programs page; annual application season

Official program page →

What it is: Free five-day residential camp where students learn from practicing pharmacists, current PharmD students, and admissions reps about pharmacy careers.

Cost: Completely free for all participants.

Selectivity: Highly selective; limited spots, half reserved for Wisconsin residents.

When: July 12-16, 2026 (five-day residential camp)

Applying: Apply online with transcript and two short-answer responses (2026 deadline was March 24, now closed; reopens for 2027). Contact natalie.krogull@wisc.edu.

Official program page →

What it is: Students do hands-on research four days a week under faculty mentors, build an independent project for a symposium, and get lab/clinical training plus professional development.

Cost: Free to attend; completers may receive a monetary award based on available funding (not guaranteed).

Selectivity: Moderately selective; requires a 300-400 word personal statement and transcript showing GPA of at least 2.75.

When: 6 weeks, July 6 - August 14, 2026 (orientation June 27, closing ceremony Aug 17)

Applying: Application deadline April 24, 2026, 5 p.m.; apply via the MI-AHEC online form. Decisions announced May 25, 2026.

Official program page →

What it is: Overnight academy where students explore healthcare careers through hands-on laboratory activities and networking with faculty and health professionals.

Cost: $350 overnight program (50% forfeiture on cancellation); paid, modestly priced.

Selectivity: Open registration.

When: July 13-16, 2026 (overnight)

Applying: Register/inquire via medicalacademy@weber.edu or weber.edu/medicalacademy.

Official program page →

What it is: Long-term STEM+M mentoring pipeline; each summer students attend campus-based institutes with core classes and labs in a health/STEM focus, building toward college and health-care careers in underserved WV communities.

Cost: Free; participants who attend an in-state college earn substantial tuition waivers (including for nursing, medical school, and engineering programs).

Selectivity: Selective with rigorous academic expectations; serves ~800 students/year across ~half of WV counties via regional governing boards.

When: Summer Institutes (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior camps) held on college campuses each summer, plus year-round club activities

Applying: Apply via the HSTA program (Apply to HSTA link on the site) through participating schools/regional boards; deadlines set locally.

Official program page →

What it is: Overnight research-style camp introducing molecular biology, cellular function, and how scientists design medical treatments, with talks from faculty, trainees, and healthcare professionals about science and medicine careers.

Cost: $2,000 program fee; limited number of partial or full scholarships available for those who qualify.

Selectivity: Very selective — capped at 12 students, first-come first-served; requires a B or better in science and math classes and demonstrated enthusiasm for science (no prior research needed).

When: One week, July 19-25, 2026, at the WVU Health Sciences Campus

Applying: Application window opens March 11, 2026 (5pm) and closes May 1, 2026 via online Google Form; scholarship applicants complete a separate form. Deposit $100 within two weeks; balance due May 25, 2026.

Official program page →

What it is: A free one-week healthcare-career-exploration program where students learn about clinical career tracks through mentorship from Ochsner Health professionals and interactive science.

Cost: Free (one-week program; healthcare career exploration with Ochsner mentorship)

Selectivity: Accessible; application-based but not described as highly competitive

When: One week in summer

Applying: Apply via Xavier XOCOM / pre-college programs office (summerprograms@xula.edu, 504-520-5419)

Official program page →

What it is: A camp introducing teens to a range of healthcare careers — including nursing and occupational therapy — within Husson's College of Health and Pharmacy.

Cost: Camp fee charged; confirm current pricing with the College of Health and Pharmacy

Selectivity: Open to all high school grade levels (low barrier)

When: Summer 2026 (historically July, alongside the Pharmacy Camp)

Applying: Register via Husson's summer camps pages; confirm deadline with the College of Health and Pharmacy.

Official program page →

What it is: An overnight residential camp introducing students to mental-health and wellness careers (held at the UNR campus through a UNLV-led program).

Cost: Cost not posted; transportation to the UNR site not included. Confirm with organizer.

Selectivity: Open enrollment via registration form; capacity-limited.

When: Mid-June (approx. June 14-17, 2026).

Applying: Register via the Young Rebels Google form; contact jill.manit@unlv.edu.

Official program page →

What it is: An immersive four-week introduction to the medical field for high schoolers exploring a path toward medicine.

Cost: Program fee applies; aimed at broadening access — confirm current cost and aid on program page.

Selectivity: Selective application

When: Four-week summer program

Applying: Apply through the BCM Center for Educational Outreach secondary-school summer enrichment page.

Official program page →

What it is: Students shadow residents and faculty across surgical specialties in Houston hospitals, learning surgical fundamentals and clinical decision-making.

Cost: Cost not published on program page; competitive academic placement rather than tuition-driven.

Selectivity: Highly competitive — roughly 15 positions from 200+ applicants

When: Eight weeks during summer

Applying: Apply through the BCM Surgery summer program page; contact MEDstudentprogram@bcm.edu or 713-798-6078 for the current deadline.

Official program page →

What it is: A two-day intensive experience that stimulates interest in science and medicine through hands-on activities and exposure to health careers.

Cost: Free; scholarship-based and provided at no cost to the student.

Selectivity: Application/scholarship-based with limited capacity.

When: Two-day intensive summer experience

Applying: Apply via the 2026 CampMed Application linked from CMU; contact the College of Medicine at cmedadmit@cmich.edu / 989-774-7882.

Official program page →

What it is: Six-week enrichment in core sciences, clinical exposure, and career development for students pursuing medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health, and allied health, hosted at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Cost: Free: SHPEP is fully funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - no tuition, plus housing/meals support and a stipend.

Selectivity: Selective, national application; mission to broaden access for underrepresented students in health professions

When: 6 weeks in summer

Applying: Apply via the national SHPEP application portal (shpep.org) selecting Columbia as a site. Verify eligibility - this serves early undergraduates, not high schoolers.

Official program page →

What it is: A three-day overnight camp where students experience the pharmacy profession hands-on through modules in lab skills, compounding, patient counseling, hospital pharmacy, and pharmacy careers.

Cost: Camp fee charged (modest; historically low-cost overnight camp); confirm current pricing with the School of Pharmacy

Selectivity: Selective — requires minimum ~2.75 GPA and demonstrated interest in pharmacy

When: Three-day overnight camp, mid-July 2026 (historically ~July 15-17)

Applying: Apply via the Husson School of Pharmacy summer camp page; rolling/limited seats. Confirm deadline with the School of Pharmacy.

Official program page →

What it is: Four-week residential experience on Marshall's Huntington campus giving high schoolers an inside look at careers in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, health informatics, research, engineering, and the sciences through seminars and hands-on activities.

Cost: Free — no cost to participate.

Selectivity: Pipeline/outreach program emphasizing underrepresented students; applied-for admission (not open drop-in).

When: Approximately four weeks in June (2024 ran June 2-28); 2026 dates announced by the medical school each spring

Applying: Apply via the Marshall School of Medicine Student Outreach/Diversity office (musom.marshall.edu/diversity). Contact Dr. Shelvy Campbell-Monroe; confirm 2026 dates and deadline directly.

Official program page →

What it is: A weeklong residential program introducing students to pharmacy careers through interactive lectures, hands-on lab work (compounding, medication safety), and field trips to hospital, community, and industry pharmacy settings.

Cost: Paid one-week residential program (offered via Purdue Summer College); check Summer College for fees and assistance

Selectivity: Application-based; capacity-limited (marked FULL for 2026)

When: One week, June 21-26, 2026

Applying: Apply through Purdue's Summer College for High School Students; 2026 session is currently full — reapply when 2027 registration opens

Official program page →

What it is: An immersive two-week experience built around a timely public-health theme, exposing students to health sciences careers through faculty-led activities and exposure science.

Cost: $350; scholarships available. Public-health/health-sciences focused.

Selectivity: Application-based; modest fee plus aid keeps it relatively accessible.

When: Weekdays May 26 - June 5, 2026 on the U of A Health Sciences campus

Applying: Application deadline April 30 (2026 theme: 'What We Can't See Can Hurt Us'). Apply via the Global Health Institute / health sciences outreach site.

Official program page →

What it is: Apprentices take medical and higher-education coursework, do career-development sessions, and build a pathway toward medical school over the program.

Cost: Pipeline/enrichment program aimed at investing in aspiring physicians; designed to be accessible (no high tuition noted).

Selectivity: Application-based — personal statement, recommendation letter, evaluation form, and transcript required

When: Academic-year Saturdays (twice monthly) plus summer activities

Applying: Apply via the MAAP online application on the UIC College of Medicine high-school programs page.

Official program page →

What it is: Observational and hands-on experience for students considering healthcare careers, including shadowing physicians/researchers and observing clinical and lab settings at KU Medical Center.

Cost: No tuition noted; students must secure their own clinical-shadowing sponsors; on-campus and virtual options

Selectivity: Application-based; requires secured sponsor for shadowing

When: Flexible sessions through the year, including summer

Applying: Apply via the KU School of Medicine Outreach / Prospective Student Programs page

Official program page →

What it is: Students attend medical-topic presentations, do interview-skills training and mock interviews, shadow clinically with patient interaction, and get hands-on medical-skills training using UMMC's simulation technology.

Cost: $400 fee; daily breakfast and lunch provided at no cost

Selectivity: Selective application program

When: Summer program at UMMC in Jackson

Applying: Apply through UMMC's high-school/pipeline programs; confirm current deadline on UMMC site

Official program page →

What it is: Pre-med pipeline programs giving high schoolers a preview of MU medical-student life through online coursework, a campus visit, and hands-on medical exposure.

Cost: Medical Explorations had a $75 fee for the online + in-person experience; confirm Mini Medical School cost with the office

Selectivity: Selective/limited (Medical Explorations capped around 40 students)

When: Medical Explorations online ~June 1-12 with in-person June 12, 2026; Mini Medical School is a one-week summer session

Applying: Apply/inquire via umhssomminimed@health.missouri.edu or 573-884-8025

Official program page →

What it is: A partnership of the UNC Department of Family Medicine and Office of Rural Initiatives giving rising seniors hands-on exposure to medicine: simulations, skills sessions, CPR certification, shadowing, mentorship, and lectures on rural health.

Cost: Free; housing and meals covered through grants.

Selectivity: Highly selective (about two dozen students per cohort).

When: One-week residential program, summer 2026.

Applying: Apply via UNC School of Medicine / Office of Rural Initiatives; deadline typically early April.

Official program page →

What it is: A one-day program introducing careers in cancer research, medicine, nursing, and biomedical engineering with hands-on activities like cell microscopy and bio-nanotechnology.

Cost: Free (one-day enrichment program)

Selectivity: Selective; limited to 30+ students statewide

When: One day in summer 2026 (date TBA)

Applying: Apply via the Stephenson Cancer Center high-school programs page

Official program page →

What it is: Four-week summer program (and related PhysicianTrack / Educational Pipeline programs) with experiential learning, anatomy labs, financial literacy, test prep, and college-application guidance to expose underrepresented students to medicine.

Cost: Free for eligible Philadelphia students (university-funded pipeline program).

Selectivity: Selective pipeline admission targeting Philadelphia high schoolers; no published rate.

When: Four weeks in summer

Applying: Apply via the Perelman School of Medicine high school pre-medical programs page (med.upenn.edu).

Official program page →

What it is: Four-week residential academic program exposing students to healthcare fields including primary care, prevention, public health, and diverse career paths.

Cost: Paid residential program; designed to expose talented students to health careers (confirm current tuition/aid on hcsa.pitt.edu).

Selectivity: Selective (academic achievement especially in sciences, demonstrated interest in healthcare, leadership/service).

When: Four weeks across June and July

Applying: Apply at hcsa.pitt.edu; demonstrate academic achievement, interest in healthcare, and leadership.

Official program page →

What it is: Immersion program for science-curious teens to explore medical laboratory science and the human body through hands-on lab experiences with faculty.

Cost: Cost not stated on program page; verify fees and any aid via the department.

Selectivity: Selective application for a science-interested cohort.

When: Summer immersion (multi-day); confirm 2026 dates with the department

Applying: Apply via the Pathology / Medical Laboratory Sciences HS program page; confirm 2026 dates and deadline.

Official program page →

What it is: Students shadow nurses in hospital units across fields like public health, forensics, emergency medicine, and research.

Cost: Free (listed among UW Medicine equity programs)

Selectivity: Selective application

When: Summer (multi-day)

Applying: Apply through UW Medicine / UW School of Nursing Nurse Camp page

Official program page →