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Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Sports Medicine Institute
Overview
An intensive residential program for high school students exploring sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, athletic training, and rehabilitation through hands-on labs including surgical skills, cadaveric anatomy, splinting/casting, suturing, and facility tours.
At a glance
Deadline
Nov 1355 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,500
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Competitive; waitlists implemented for both 2026 sessions
Application requirements
Grade Level
Current high school student in grades 9–12
Academic Record
Strong academic background; clean high school disciplinary record
Language
Fluent in English
Application Materials
Essays, teacher recommendation, self-reported GPA, $60 non-refundable application fee
Demonstrated Interest
Genuine passion for learning and sports medicine
Cost & sessions
Tuition $3,500 (subject to change per year). $550 non-refundable deposit required to secure seat. $60 non-refundable application fee. Limited need-based scholarship funding available for domestic students; international students not eligible for aid or scholarships. Scholarship funding was exhausted for Summer 2026.
Financial aid
Limited need-based scholarship funding available for domestic students who complete scholarship section of application with prior year W-2 information. International students not eligible for need-based aid or scholarships.
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