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Silver SignalMass General BrighamSelective

Mass General Brigham: Youth Programs

A multi-year healthcare career exploration program for 10th–12th graders and college students, offering paid summer jobs, academic year internships, mentorship from healthcare professionals, and job shadowing across multiple hospital sites in the Boston area.

CommuterMultiple locationsFreeSpring 2026 application opening; selections finalized in summer

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, College

CategoriesHealthcare, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsHealthcare Careers, Emergency Medicine, Nursing, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Radiology and Imaging, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary and Respiratory Services, Pathology and Clinical Laboratories, Research, Global Health

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/advancing-care/health-equity-community-health/youth-program

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UMass Medical SchoolSelective

UMass Medical School: High School Health Careers Program

A four-week residential summer program for Massachusetts high school students designed to expose participants to biomedical research and healthcare careers. Students engage in clinical shadowing, research projects, academic enrichment, and networking with medical professionals and scientists.

Jun · 4 wk sessionsResidentialWorcester, MAFree111 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration

SubjectsBiomedical Research, Healthcare Careers, Biology, Pre-Med

CostFree

Websitehttps://www.umassmed.edu/gsbs/outreach-programs/high-school-health-careers-program/

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Roots of Progress InstituteSelective

RPI: Progress in Medicine-A Summer Career Exploration Program

A 6-week hybrid program combining 5 weeks of live online instruction (2 hours/day, 4 days/week) with a 4-day residential stay at Stanford University. Students explore medicine, biotech, health policy, and healthcare careers through case studies, expert speakers, lab tours, and structured essay writing.

Jun · 6 wk sessionsOnline / ResidentialPalo Alto, CA$1,500–$2,999140 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Healthcare, STEM

SubjectsMedicine, Biotech, Health Policy, Healthcare Careers, Medical Research Ethics, Public Health

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,000

Websitehttps://rootsofprogress.org/progress-in-medicine/

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Harvard Medical SchoolSelective

Harvard Medical School: MEDscience Dental

An immersive, hands-on learning experience for high school students interested in dentistry and oral health. Students engage in simulated dental cases, develop clinical skills, and explore the relationship between oral and overall health while meeting dental professionals from Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterBoston, MA$1,500–$2,999Applications for Summer 2026 are closed

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesHealthcare, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsDentistry, Oral Health, Clinical Skills, Healthcare Careers

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,800

Websitehttps://www.hmsmedscience.org/medscience-dental-summer

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University of Massachusetts AmherstSelectiveCredit

UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College at Mt. Ida: Veterinary Technology

A two-week residential or commuter program for rising high school juniors and seniors exploring veterinary technology careers. Students gain hands-on experience in animal anatomy, physiology, diagnostic imaging, surgical assisting, and clinical practice through laboratory work and field visits to farms, veterinary hospitals, and shelters.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialAmherst, MA$3,000–$6,999185 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Healthcare

SubjectsVeterinary Science, Pre-Veterinary, Animal Science, Healthcare Careers, Veterinary Technology

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,337

Websitehttps://www.umass.edu/uww/pre-college/charles-river/vet-tech-animal-science

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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceSelective

Pre-College Healthcare Academy by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

A two-week residential program for high school students to explore healthcare careers, medical sciences, and pathways in medicine through interactive workshops and applied learning experiences.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialRochester, MN$7,000+171 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesSTEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration

SubjectsHealthcare Careers, Medical Sciences, STEM, Healthcare Systems, Healthcare Innovation

Cost$7,000+ · $7,695

Websitehttps://precollege.mayo.edu/

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Berkeley College

Berkeley College: Summer Workshop Series

A single-day career exploration workshop series offering high school students hands-on experience across five tracks: leadership, fashion design, innovation, healthcare careers, and justice studies.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterWoodland Park, NJFreeRolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership

SubjectsLeadership, Fashion Design, Innovation, Healthcare Careers, Justice Studies

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://berkeleycollege.edu/events/2026/07/summer-workshops.html

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University of Connecticut Health Center

UConn Health Center: Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP)

A health career exploration program designed to introduce students to healthcare professions and clinical opportunities through mentorship, workshops, and hands-on experience.

Jul · 6 wk sessionsCommuterFarmington, CTFree

Entering grades12th

CategoriesCareer Exploration, Healthcare

SubjectsPre-Med, Healthcare Careers

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://health.uconn.edu/hcop/

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Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Mercy University: Summer Healthcare camp

A 5-day summer healthcare camp for high school students featuring hands-on demonstrations in simulation and skills labs across nursing, respiratory care, speech-language pathology, radiation therapy, and occupational therapy. Participants earn CPR certification and lunch is included.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterGwynedd Valley, PA<$500155 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesHealthcare, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsNursing, Respiratory Care, Speech-Language Pathology, Radiation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Healthcare Careers, CPR Certification

Cost<$500 · $495

Websitehttps://www.gmercyu.edu/academics/summer-programs/healthcare-summer-program

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University of Connecticut (UConn) Pre-College Summer

UConn Pre-College Summer: Pharmacy Practice

A one-week residential summer course exploring pharmacy as a healthcare career. Students learn about pharmacist roles, practice skills, and gain insight into pharmacy around the world through interactive lectures, hands-on activities, guest speakers, and field trips.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialStorrs, CT$1,500–$2,999141 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesHealthcare, Career Exploration

SubjectsPharmacy Practice, Healthcare Careers

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,650

Websitehttps://precollege-summer.uconn.edu

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University of North Carolina at Asheville

UNC Asheville Pre-College Program: Pre-Med

A one-week residential program introducing rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to pre-medical studies through hands-on laboratory work, patient case simulations, and explorations of medical ethics and healthcare careers.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAsheville, NC$1,500–$2,999215 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesHealthcare, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsPre-Med, Medical Science, Healthcare Careers

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,660

Websitehttps://precollege.unca.edu/

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EXPLO

EXPLO Middle School Focus Programs: Medical Rotations & Veterinary Science

Two-week residential or day programs for rising 8th and 9th graders offering hands-on medical and veterinary science experiences led by healthcare professionals. Students engage in medical simulations, diagnostic labs, animal care, and career exploration with a 1:7 staff-to-student ratio.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterWellesley, MA$3,000–$6,999338 days

Entering grades8th, 9th

CategoriesSTEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration

SubjectsPre-Med, Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Healthcare Careers

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,045

Websitehttps://explo.org/

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