The Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program is a one-week, 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 as a physician. 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. Past years' cirriculum included:

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

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!”

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Ideal Candidates:

• Possess a strong desire to attend medical school to become a physician
• Minimum GPA: 3.3

• Current High School Sophomore or Junior

Program Fee: $1000

2020 Pre-Med Summer Scholar Schedule (choice to attend 1 week/cohort):

Cohort 1: Monday, June 8 - Saturday, June 13

Cohort 2: Monday, June 15 - Saturday, June 20

Cohort 3: Monday, July 6 - Saturday, July 11

Health requirements needed upon acceptance: 

• Proof of 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations OR 1 MMR blood titer showing immunity
• Proof of 2 Varicella/Varivax (Chickenpox) vaccinations OR 1 Varicella blood titer showing immunity       (History of chickenpox is NOT acceptible)

• Proof of NEGATIVE TB (Tuberculosis) test. Test should not be older than February 1, 2020. 

See Frequently Asked Questions here.

Please note: Pre-Med Summer Scholars Program 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 6 days of the program.

For additional questions, please email summerscholars@mednet.ucla.edu 

Applications to the 2020 Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program - CLOSED