Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program

The Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program is an intense, one-week, primarily educational program incorporating medical guest speakers and hospital tours and activities giving the Summer Scholar an involved sense of working within the field of medicine. The goal of the program is to expose the Summer Scholar to a variety of medical professions in hope that they make a more informed decision about their own path to medicine. This is not a "summer camp-like" program and housing accommodations are not included. Last year's cirriculum included:

• Anesthesiologist roundtable
• Pathology Tour
• Internal Medicine resident forum
• Emergency Medicine physician Q&A
• Visit to School of Dentistry
• Brain Mapping and Robotics Tour
• CPR Training
• Volunteer shifts and service

See Frequently Asked Questions here.

Past Feedback

Summer Scholar: “This was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Before this program, I was unsure of the path I wanted to take. The information and fun I got out of the program reinforced my desire [to pursue a career] in the field of medicine. I had a lot of unanswered questions answered…"

Summer Scholar: “The Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program made me excited and motivated to go into medicine. This was a life-changing experience.”

Summer Scholar Parent: “Wonderful and enjoyable program to help the kids learn about their own personal interests and help to lead them towards their future career paths. Truly an experience that a normal classroom cannot provide!”

Sample Schedule

Weekend - (Saturday or Sunday, 2 months before program)	Information Session	2 hours
Day 1	Orientation Day	8 hours
Day 2	Program Day	8 hours
Day 3	Program Day	8 hours
Day 4	Program Day	8 hours
Day 5	Program Day	8 hours
Day 6	Last Program Day /Closing/Reception	8 hours

Please note: Pre-Med Summer Scholars will be hosted in the Ronald Reagan Medical Center and location may be subject to change. Attendance is mandatory for ALL DAYS. An agreement stating an understanding of the attendance requirement (included in the application packet) will be signed by Summer Scholar and parent. Volunteer Services kindly requests you do not apply unless you are able to attend all program days.

Applications to the Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program are NOW CLOSED.  Please check back in December for more information on the Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program 2020.