Medicine programs for high schoolers.
67 programs indexed in medicine. 39 are free or pay a stipend. 3 prioritize under-resourced or underrepresented students. This page updates whenever we add a new medicine program.
All medicine programs
- Highly SelectiveBoston UniversityAcademic Immersion
Spend three weeks immersing yourself in the study of psychology, business, medicine, or creative writing.
📍 Boston, MA📅 May🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveTranslational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)Academic Year Internships
Students contribute directly to TGen research in areas such as laboratory bioscience, computational biology, bioinformatics, statistics, communications, regulatory affairs, and research administration. High-school placements are explicitly possible but described by TGen as extremely rare because they require roughly 10–20 hours per week.
📍 AZ🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveUAA WWAMI School of Medical EducationAlaska PreMed Summit
Participants hear from physicians, advisors and health-profession students and learn about prerequisites, admissions processes, medical education and how to become a competitive applicant for health-profession programs.
📍 AK🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveIndiana Latino Institute / Alivio Medical CenterAlivio Medical Scholarship
A merit-based scholarship supports graduating high-school seniors and college students planning to pursue medical or health-related education.
📍 IN🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveAltru Health FoundationAltru Generosity in Action Scholarship
Graduating students from Altru's service region pursuing health-care or related science fields can compete for scholarship support.
📍 ND🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveAltru Health SystemAltru Junior Volunteer Program
High-school students volunteer in a hospital environment while gaining exposure to health-care careers and patient-support operations.
📍 ND🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveAmgen FoundationAmgen Scholars Future Track
Free online biotech simulations and pipeline programs preparing high schoolers for biomedical research.
📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ Self-paced📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12 - Highly SelectiveUniversity of Colorado AnschutzAnatomy & Medical Careers Camp
Students study university-level anatomy while exploring medical school, dentistry, physical therapy, scientific research and other health professions.
📍 CO🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Life SciencesAnatomy Academy Summer Camp
Students study physiology, histology and anatomy through organ and digital dissections, suturing, ECG activities and exposure to biomedical research and health careers.
📍 NV🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateGeorge Fox UniversityAnatomy for Pre-Health Professions (2027 Pre-College Summer Institute)
Anatomy/physiology through VR, dissection, models and cadaver study; part of GFU's 2027 Pre-College Summer Institute.
📍 OR🎓 Grades 10, 12 - ModerateJohns Hopkins UniversityAnatomy, Physiology, & Disease
Two-week college-level program focused on human anatomy, physiology, and disease.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateJohns Hopkins UniversityApplications of Chemistry in Medicine
College-level program examining applications of chemistry to medicine.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateJohns Hopkins UniversityApplied Anatomy and Physiology
Two-week on-campus program focused on applied human anatomy and physiology.
📍 MD🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveAscension St. JohnAscension St. John Junior Volunteer Program
Eight-week summer and school-year hospital volunteer program that combines service placements with medical-career speakers and educational sessions.
📍 OK🎓 Grade 9 - SelectiveUniversity of Michigan Life Sciences InstituteAspirnaut Summer Research Internship
Michigan juniors spend six residential weeks contributing to active U-M life-science research projects. Housing and meals are covered and participants receive a $3,000 stipend.
📍 MI🎓 Grade 11 - ModerateTruman State University & A.T. Still UniversityATSU-Truman Healthcare Academy
One-week residential academy where students explore healthcare professions through hands-on activities, discussions and campus experiences. 2026 tuition was $1,050, with need-based aid available.
📍 MO🎓 Grades 9–11 - SelectiveUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterBase Pair Biomedical Research Mentorship
High-school students, primarily from Murrah High School and the Jackson Public School District, complete rigorous biomedical-research preparation and then work in UMMC laboratories with faculty mentors. Students can earn high-school credit and have historically co-authored scientific presentations and publications.
📍 MS🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveRowan UniversityBEAM — BioEngineering And Me
Free virtual biomedical-engineering experience featuring faculty presentations, demonstrations, workshops and collaborative activities.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveAlbert Einstein College of Medicine / MontefioreBEYOND ALBERT High School Research Program
Eight-week full-time biomedical/cancer research placement followed by optional school-year work. Students receive a $2,500 stipend, meal support and transportation assistance.
📍 NY🎓 Grades 11–12 - ModerateUniversity of Louisville J.B. Speed School of EngineeringBioengineering Camp
Students explore biomedical technologies through bioprinting, cell-culture techniques, and PCR-based genetic analysis. The 2026 three-day program cost $125.
📍 KY🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveBiogenBiogen Community Lab
Free hands-on biotech labs and high school research opportunities at Biogen sites.
📍 Cambridge, MA + RTP, NC⏱ Day to weeks📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateStevens Institute of TechnologyBiology: Genetics & Medicine
Genetics and biomedical-science intensive.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolBioMed Focus
Rising juniors and seniors complete an eight-week independent biomedical research project in a U-M laboratory, write a manuscript, and give a research presentation. Scholars receive $4,000; the 2027 program runs June 14–August 6.
📍 MI🎓 Grades 11–12 - ModerateMissouri University of Science and TechnologyBioMed IQ Camp
Health-focused program using hands-on activities and case studies to introduce biomedical and healthcare careers. 2026 fee was $850.
📍 MO🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateDrexel UniversityBIOMED Summer Academy
Biomedical engineering, medicine and laboratory activities.
📍 PA🎓 Grades 10, 12 - ModerateWichita State University College of EngineeringBiomedical Engineering Camp
Students explore biomedical imaging, medical devices, bioinstrumentation, CT/MRI reconstruction software, and ultrasound through hands-on work.
📍 KS🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateIllinois Institute of Technology Elevate College PrepBiomedical Engineering: Drug Delivery Innovations
Students explore biomedical engineering through the design and science of drug-delivery technologies. The 2026 residential program was listed at $3,000.
📍 IL🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateStevens Institute of TechnologyBiomedical Engineering: Where Medicine Meets Innovation
Biomedical engineering and medical innovation.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 10–12 - Highly SelectiveUniversity of PennsylvaniaBiomedical Research Academy
The Biomedical Research Academy, for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, provides an unparalleled opportunity to conduct high-level research in the life sciences. Students receive intensive laboratory training by immersing themselves in one of three areas of concentration: Molecular Biosciences, Neuroscience, or Cancer Biology.
📍 Multiple🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - ModerateGeorgetown UniversityBiotechnology for Science & Health Academy
Two-week academy focused on biotechnology and its applications in health and biological science through intensive Georgetown programming.
📍 DC🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModeratemiRcoreBiotechnology Sequencing Camp
Students analyze real human sequencing data to identify infections and potentially viral variants while learning biomedical-data analysis.
📍 MI🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of Minnesota Department of Biomedical EngineeringBME High School Internship Program
Students spend six paid weeks conducting hands-on biomedical-engineering research with a graduate-student mentor, touring laboratories, receiving scientific-writing and communication training, and presenting a research poster. A stipend and bus transportation are provided.
📍 MN🎓 Grade 11 - Highly SelectiveBoston UniversityBoston University Lab Apprenticeship in Science & Technology (BLAST)
Boston-area students participate in a paid biomedical-science internship featuring laboratory practicums and mentoring; the longer-term program can lead into immersive laboratory research.
📍 MA🎓 Grades 11–12 - Highly SelectiveUniversity of Colorado AnschutzBrain Camp
Four-day program examining nervous-system structure and function underlying thinking, feeling, movement and learning through university-level anatomical education.
📍 CO🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateOU Health Stephenson Cancer CenterBRIDGE
Eight-week research/workforce program with laboratory or biomedical experiences, mentoring, networking, professional development and résumé building.
📍 OK🎓 Grades 11–12 - SelectiveBroad Institute (MIT & Harvard)Broad Summer Scholars Program
Paid genomics research for Boston-area rising seniors from underrepresented groups.
📍 MA⏱ 6 weeks (summer)📅 January🎓 Grade 11 - SelectiveUniversity of Louisville Brown Cancer CenterBrown Cancer Center High School Summer Research Program
Students complete two weeks of intensive wet-lab and drug-discovery work followed by seven weeks of mentored cancer research, then present their results at a poster showcase and research retreat. Participants receive $3,500.
📍 KY🎓 Grades 10–12 - ModerateOhio Academy of ScienceBuckeye Science & Engineering Fair
Independent statewide ISEF-affiliated research fair. Ohio students present original STEM research; six projects advanced directly to Regeneron ISEF in 2026.
📍 OH🎓 Grades 9–12 - Highly SelectiveDrake University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesBullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare
Students explore pharmacy, nursing, occupational therapy, and other healthcare professions through laboratory activities, educational sessions, a field trip, and interaction with Drake faculty and students. The residential program costs $200, with financial assistance available.
📍 IA🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveNortheastern State UniversityCamp Biomed: A Glowing Overview
Biomedical/molecular-science activities emphasizing biology and health science.
📍 OK🎓 Grade 10 - Highly SelectiveUniversity of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine / AHECCANOE Academy
Graduating seniors explore healthcare through problem-based learning, pre-health advising, clinical certifications, professional networking and residential university programming.
📍 HI🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveUC San DiegoCardiovascular Institute Summer Research Program
Eight-week mentored cardiovascular-science research experience with clinician-scientists, a core lecture series, research training, and clinical-shadowing opportunities.
📍 CA🎓 Grades 11–12 - ModerateCase Western Reserve University School of MedicineCardiovascular Research Institute Summer Research Experience
High-school students work with real-world healthcare data while exploring data science and cardiovascular-health research.
📍 OH🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - ModerateAdelphi UniversityCareers in Healthcare Academy
Students explore healthcare professions and receive hands-on preparation such as CPR, Narcan and Stop the Bleed training.
📍 NY🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of Nevada, Reno Raggio Center / Latino Research Center / School of MedicineCBESS Student Researcher Program
Selects up to 30 bilingual Northern Nevada juniors for a 17-month pathway including residential and virtual research training, a student-designed community health research project, mentoring and a later outreach internship.
📍 NV🎓 Grade 11 - SelectiveDuke University Department of Cell BiologyCell Biology Academy (CeBA)
Six-week paid laboratory research academy for Triangle-area high-school students, with close mentoring in contemporary cell and molecular biology.
📍 NC🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveOklahoma City Community CollegeCHAMPS — Careers in Health and Medical Professions
Exploration of health and medical professions through hands-on activities.
📍 OK🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveUChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago EYES on Cancer
A two-year cancer-research program combining two full-time eight-week summer laboratory experiences with school-year virtual enrichment. High-school participants receive a $5,000 taxable stipend each year.
📍 IL🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveChildren's Hospital ColoradoChild Health Research Internship
Participants conduct child-health research with faculty mentors, attend a weekly research lecture series, and present their work at the end of the internship.
📍 CO🎓 Grade 12 - ModerateChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCHOP-RISES
Multi-summer research pipeline pairing Philadelphia students with CHOP scientists and mentors.
📍 PA🎓 Grade 11 - SelectiveLas Cruces Public Schools FoundationChristin Slaughter Memorial Scholarship
$500 scholarship for a female graduating senior from Arrowhead Park ECHS pursuing biology or pre-medical science in New Mexico.
📍 NM🎓 Grade 12 - ModerateCase Western Reserve University / Cleveland State partnersCleveland & Columbus KUH Summer Research Fellowship — C2KUHR
Eight-week NIH-supported research fellowship in kidney, urology, hematology, physiology, immunology, tissue engineering and related biomedical fields.
📍 OH🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - SelectiveColorado Area Health Education Center / CU AnschutzCOAHEC HOPE Program
Colorado students participate in monthly statewide healthcare sessions on infectious disease, epidemiology, addiction medicine, behavioral health, nutrition and AI in healthcare. Completing three sessions can qualify students to apply for the HOPE Institute summer camp.
📍 CO🎓 Grades 10–12 - SelectiveChildren's National HospitalColaco Scholar Program
One or two area high-school students spend about eight weeks in Children's National's clinical laboratory learning medical testing, shadowing pathologists/hematologists and participating in research projects.
📍 DC🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveWashington University in St. Louis Cancer Research ClubCRISPr — Cancer Research Inspiring Future Scientists Program
Nine-week cancer-research internship pairing high-school students with WashU biomedical research labs for roughly 40 hours/week, plus workshops and a final symposium. Participants receive a $4,800 stipend.
📍 MO🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveNorthern Arizona University ¡MIRA!Cultural and Academic Research Experience (CARE)
High-school students conduct hands-on STEMM research with mentors while receiving college-preparation training. In-person participants can receive housing, meals, and a stipend up to $4,500; a virtual research track is also offered.
📍 AZ🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateOU Health Stephenson Cancer CenterCURE Jr.
Annual intensive introduction to cancer research and medical careers including microscopy, bionanotechnology, biomedical engineering, oncology and public health.
📍 OK🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - ModerateCleveland ClinicCYCE High School Summer Internship Program
Seven-week paid internship across clinical, nonclinical and advanced-technology tracks including medicine, laboratory science, pharmacy, AI, data science, IT, finance and healthcare administration.
📍 OH🎓 Grades 9–12 - ModerateDartmouth CollegeDartmouth Precollege Summer Scholars
Students ages 15–18 take intensive college-level courses taught primarily by Dartmouth affiliates across business, engineering, medicine, humanities and sciences, with residential, commuter and hybrid options.
📍 NH🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveRutgers School of Dental MedicineDecision for Dentistry
Three-phase program for 45 NJ high-school students featuring dental impressions, clinical observation, mentorship and an admissions symposium. The 2026–27 program dates are already scheduled.
📍 NJ🎓 Grades 9–12 - SelectiveUniversity of Alaska Anchorage WWAMI School of Medical EducationDella Keats Health Sciences Program
Four-week residential health-sciences program in which students experience college life, complete health-related coursework and research projects, and participate in multiple medical or healthcare job shadows.
📍 AK🎓 Grades 11–12 - ModerateOHSU School of DentistryDental Explorers
Monthly lectures plus hands-on dental laboratory experiences mentored by current dental students.
📍 OR🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - SelectiveHenry Ford HealthDepartment of Surgery High School Mentorship Program — Summer Internship
Detroit-area high-school students receive healthcare mentorship and hands-on exposure; selected participants complete a seven-week summer internship with a professional mentor and receive a $1,000 stipend.
📍 MI🎓 Grades 9–12 - Highly SelectiveMUSCDiscover MUSC
Immersive healthcare-career event introducing local high-school students to medical professions, facilities and pathways.
📍 SC🎓 Eligibility not confirmed - SelectiveWayne State University School of MedicineDiscovery to Cure Summer Internship Program
Rising seniors age 16+ spend eight weeks working roughly 40 hours per week in a C.S. Mott Center research laboratory studying areas such as reproductive biology, immunology, oncology, toxicology, and precision medicine.
📍 MI🎓 Grade 12 - SelectiveDuke Biomedical EngineeringDuke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP)
Seven-week biomedical-engineering research placement where students work in Duke laboratories and participate in STEM seminars and research presentations.
📍 NC🎓 Grades 10–11 - Highly SelectiveDuke Institute for Brain SciencesDuke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE)
Eight-week neuroscience research experience placing Durham-area students in Duke laboratories with research mentors, professional-development sessions and scientific presentations.
📍 NC🎓 Grades 10–11