Middle School Summer Program

Our Middle School Program is a 2-week hybrid course designed for motivated students interested in healthcare, medicine, anatomy, and physiology. Through live virtual lectures, guest speakers, and hands-on workshops, students will gain a strong foundation for a future in medicine.

students analyzing spine on another student
internal anatomy structures in heart model

What Students Experience

  • Virtual Lectures: Hear from healthcare professionals (MDs, RNs, PharmDs, and more) who share real patient cases and insights from their daily work. Learn anatomy, physiology and relevant health-related topics that aren’t typically covered in a high school curriculum.

  • Hands-On Workshops: Practice foundational clinical skills, including taking vitals, suturing techniques, dissections, diagnosis, and more.

Who It’s For

  • Designed for students who will have completed grades 6–8 by June 2026, including incoming high school freshmen. Ages 11-13.

  • Excited to explore healthcare and science in a fun, hands-on way.

  • Interested in learning about the human body, medicine, and how doctors and healthcare teams help people.

  • Ready to try new skills, ask questions, and work together with other students.

  • Looking for an engaging introduction to healthcare that builds confidence and sparks curiosity for future opportunities.

student using stethoscope on another students back

Program Schedule Summer 2026

Orientation (Virtual, Live Online)

  • Friday June 26 at 5:00 PM (live online - will be recorded for those with notified absence)

Lectures (Virtual, Live Online)

  • Monday June 29 – Friday July 3

  • Live online guest speakers and lectures, 5:00–6:50 PM

  • Recordings available for 48 hours for those with notified absence

In-Person Workshops (San Jose, CA)

  • Monday July 6–July 10, 12-1:30 PM

  • Cohort sessions will take place in person at a clinical office or classroom in San Jose, CA. Exact location details will be provided in your welcome email.