Harvard Medical School MEDscience Program
Harvard Medical School
Simulated medical emergencies for an immersive learning experience, from summer to semester programs, teaching valuable skills such as suturing, IV placement, and intubation.
Who should apply
A strong fit for high school students who learn best through hands-on, immersive science and want exposure to medicine via simulated medical emergencies and clinical, lab, or tech tracks.
Eligibility
- High school students (often through partner schools and organizations across Boston)
What you get
- An immersive biology/medicine course using simulated medical emergencies and hands-on activities
- Semester and summer tracks (Clinical, LAB, Forensics, Dental, TECH) plus shorter school-break modules
What the application involves
- Enrollment/application through the program's Application, Fees & Scholarship page (details vary by track)
Application tips
- Pick the track that matches your interests (Clinical, LAB, Forensics, Dental, TECH) so your application reflects genuine fit.
- Ask about scholarships if cost is a concern.
- Check whether your school already partners with MEDscience.
- Be ready to engage actively, activities are student-led and hands-on.
- Contact the program to confirm current dates, eligibility, and costs.
Good to know
Located at 210 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115; phone 617.432.7047. Costs, scholarships, and eligibility cutoffs are on the program's Application/Fees/Scholarship page.
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