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Drexel UniversitySelective

Drexel University: Public Health Leadership Institute

A five-day summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors offering immersive instruction in public health careers, including lectures, field trips, site visits with policymakers, and hands-on projects exploring advocacy, policy, epidemiology, and health administration.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterPhiladelphia, PA<$500221 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesHealthcare, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsPublic Health, Pre-Med, Policy, Epidemiology, Health Administration

Cost<$500 · $450

Websitehttps://drexel.edu/academics/pre-college-programs/summer-institutes/dornsife

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International Research Institute of North Carolina (IRI-NC)Selective

Introduction to Research

A remote research mentorship program offering two tracks: Literature (4–8 weeks) and Medical Case Studies (8 weeks). Students work one-on-one with PhD faculty mentors and graduate student researchers to develop research skills, conduct independent projects, and prepare academic presentations.

May–Aug · 4–8 wk sessionsOnline$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsBiomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Radiation Oncology, Cancer Treatment, Mathematics, Biomathematics, Sports Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physics, Chemistry, Public Health, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Global Health, Forensic Anthropology, Osteology, Genetics, Virology, Statistics, Epidemiology, Mechanical Engineering, 3D Printing, Athletic Performance, Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Oncology, Health Disparities, Literature Research

Cost$500–$1,499 · $995

Websitehttps://iri-nc.org/

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Johns Hopkins UniversitySelectiveCredit

Johns Hopkins University: Summer Pre-College Programs

An academically rigorous summer program for advanced high school students offering over 20 courses across STEM, medicine, psychology, humanities, and social sciences. Students can attend on-campus at the Homewood Campus in Baltimore or online, with options to earn college credit.

Jun–Aug · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineBaltimore, MD$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare

SubjectsPre-Med, Medicine, Neuroscience, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Astronomy, Data Science, Surgery, Anatomy & Physiology, Epidemiology, Green Chemistry, Creative Writing

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $1,950

Websitehttps://summer.jhu.edu/programs-courses/pre-college-programs/

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Tufts UniversitySelectiveCredit

Tufts Pre-College Social Impact Programs

2-week intensive and 6-week semester-long courses focused on social change, international relations, climate resilience, and public health. Programs offer hands-on experiences, fieldwork, and the option of residential campus life.

Jul, Sep · 2–6 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineBoston, MA$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership, Community Service, Career Exploration

SubjectsLeadership for Social Change, Climate Resilience, International Relations, Law and Ethics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Nutrition, Data Analysis

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,225

Websitehttps://universitycollege.tufts.edu/pre-college/academics/social-impact-programs-high-school-students

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UMass AmherstSelectiveCredit

UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College: The Public Health Launchpad

A two-week residential or commuter program introducing rising high school sophomores through seniors to public health careers including epidemiology, data analysis, health education, and policy. Students engage in interactive lectures, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects while building critical thinking and research skills.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialAmherst, MA$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration

SubjectsPublic Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Policy

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,337

Websitehttps://www.umass.edu/uww/pre-college/charles-river/public-health-launchpad

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Oxbridge Summer ScholarsSelective

Oxbridge Summer Scholars: Medical and Biological Sciences

A rigorous 2-week residential summer program for ages 16–19 offering Oxbridge-style instruction in Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. Students study human anatomy, disease treatment, pharmacology, epidemiology, and mental health with tutors from Oxford, Cambridge, and leading UK universities.

Jul, Aug, Dec · 2 wk sessionsResidentialOxford and Cambridge, United Kingdom$7,000+Rolling

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare

SubjectsMedicine, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Pre-Med, Human Anatomy, Pharmacology, Epidemiology, Public Health

Cost$7,000+ · $5,550

Websitehttps://www.oxbridgesummerscholars.com/medical-and-biological-sciences

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CDC Museum

CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp

A fast-paced, academically demanding day camp for high school students interested in public health and epidemiology. Participants explore topics including infectious disease, public health interventions, data analysis, and disease surveillance through an immersive team-based experience.

Jun–JulCommuterAtlanta, GAFreeApplication period closed; check back January 2027

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration

SubjectsPublic Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease, Data Analysis, Disease Surveillance

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.cdc.gov/museum/camp/detective/index.htm

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Public Health Museum

Public Health Museum: Outbreak! Summer Program

A high school summer program focused on public health topics including epidemiology, disease outbreak investigation, emergency preparedness, environmental health, and occupational health through hands-on labs, field trips, and campus activities.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterTewksbury, MAFree

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration

SubjectsPublic Health, Epidemiology, Disease Outbreak, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health, Occupational Health

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.publichealthmuseum.org/high-school-program.html

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UC San Diego Division of Extended StudiesCredit

Sally Ride Science Academy at UC San Diego

Hands-on STEAM workshops for K–12 students featuring marine biology, engineering, robotics, coding, space exploration, AI, and digital media. Programs are offered at multiple San Diego locations with rolling enrollment.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterSan Diego, CA<$500202 days

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsMarine Biology, Engineering, Robotics, Coding/Programming, Space Exploration, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Geology, Virtual Reality, Screenwriting, Digital Media, Sustainability, Epidemiology

Cost<$500 · $175

Websitehttps://extendedstudies.ucsd.edu/educational-programs/sally-ride-science-academy

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Georgetown University

Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program: Medical Research

A 100% online, mentor-guided pre-college program for high school students exploring medical research, clinical trials, evidence-based medicine, biostatistics, epidemiology, and cancer research. Students complete 20–30 hours of self-paced learning and culminate in a capstone project presentation.

May–Sep · 1–4 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Healthcare

SubjectsMedical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Cancer Research

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,895

Websitehttps://georgetown.precollegeprograms.org/medical-research

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Johns Hopkins University

Summer at Johns Hopkins: Epidemics, Pandemics, and Outbreaks Online

An online pre-college program exploring the science, history, and public health response to epidemics, pandemics, and disease outbreaks.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsOnline

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare

SubjectsPublic Health, Epidemiology, Disease Science

Websitehttps://summer.jhu.edu/programs-courses/pre-college-programs/pre-college-program-catalog/?filters%5Blocation%5D=online%C2%A4t_page%3D3

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