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Boston University: Academic Immersion (AIM) - Introduction to Medicine
Overview
An intensive 3-week residential or commuter program for rising high school juniors and seniors combining morning seminars with afternoon hands-on experiential learning in medicine, including anatomy, physiology, infectious diseases, surgical simulation, and laboratory investigations.
At a glance
Deadline
May 29199 days
Sessions
Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Cost
$7,000+from $8,000
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive admission based on high school grades, 500–750 word personal statement, and teacher recommendation; rolling admissions beginning early January with decisions made within one month of application completion. As of May 14, 2026, program is full and no longer accepting applicants for that year.
Application requirements
High school transcript
Full transcript beginning in 9th grade, including fall 2025 grades or first quarter/trimester/semester 2025–2026 progress report
Personal statement
500–750 words on why student wants to attend
Teacher recommendation
One teacher recommendation (science teacher recommended for Medicine track) submitted via emailed recommendation form with multiple-choice and open-field response
Application fee
$75 nonrefundable credit card payment
International students
Valid passport copy and English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo if English not native language)
Academic prerequisite
Must have passed fall 2025 grades
Cost & sessions
Tuition $5,640 + service fee $75 + housing & dining (residential) $2,160 or lunch (commuter) $276 + $75 application fee (nonrefundable); $1,000 nonrefundable deposit applied to tuition. Total estimated $8,000+ for residential option. All 2026 costs pending approval.
Financial aid
No financial aid available for the AIM program.
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