This unique and selective program is open to students interested in pursuing careers in medicine. Through rigorous academic immersion, you will gain firsthand experience with practical hands-on intervention, research, public health, and service learning.

Non-credit

Residential

Accepts International Students

Financial Aid

Anatomy and Physiology: Introduce students to anatomy through models and human organs (plastinated and embalmed organs). Topics include anatomy and physiology of the heart, and respiratory, muscular, and nervous systems.

Neurology/Psychiatry: Designed to give students an understanding of the structure and function of the brain. Students will gain insight into the brain through dissection and prosection, while learning about various psychiatric disorders from experts working and researching in the field. Topics in neurology and psychology include anatomy, and psychology of the brain.

Public Health: Designed to introduce students to public health history, concepts, and contemporary issues, students will research a current public health topic and present at a culmination poster session. Topics may include disparities (health and wealth, social justice), current issues in public health (lead poisoning, tobacco, obesity, clean water/air, health systems/reforms), and global health issues (globalization and development, maternal/child health).

Other Activities: Outside of the classroom, student’s days are full of hands-on opportunities to learn more about medicine. Opportunities vary year to year, but have previously included: Standardized Patient Session, Learning to Take Vital Signs, NARCAN Training, Suture Session, Taping and Casting, Simulation Exercises (Cardiac, OB/GYN, Intubations, Phlebotomy), ED Rotation, shadowing a Physician, Wilderness Medicine, Stop the Bleed Training, Ambulance Rides, and an optional CPR Training.

Outline and structure are subject to change at the discretion of the professors and medical professionals who instruct various aspects of the course.

Students must provide their own linens (sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, etc.). You are allowed to bring a small micro fridge and a small fan with you to campus to keep in your room.
An on-campus dining plan is included in the residential program costs which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Upon arrival, residential students will be issued an ID card, which they may use for dining services on campus.
Students can enjoy a wide range of food options at dining halls, coffee shops, and restaurants all over campus. Vegetarian and kosher meals are available at most locations or upon request, and the dining halls will work with students who have dietary concerns.

Single Session

Jul 10 - Jul 28

3 weeks

Residential

8505 USD

The residential program fee does not include:
Transportation to/from your home city
Transportation to/from the airport/bus station/train station
Laundry
Linens
Blankets and pillows
Personal spending money
Meals eaten off campus
Medical expenses
Additional fees may apply for special events and off-campus excursions.

Financial Aid

Pre-College Programs operate independent of the University’s Financial Aid Office. Minimal financial aid is available and we do not guarantee that all eligible applicants will receive aid. Financial aid is awarded on a first come first served basis to families with demonstrated financial need.

In determining financial need, all required supporting documentation is described on the Pre-College Programs Financial Aid Application will be reviewed. If aid is awarded, it will be disbursed to one student accepted to Pre-College Programs per family. To be eligible for financial consideration, please submit the financial aid application along with all required documentation when applying.

Financial aid will not cover total student expenses (travel to/from Rochester, NY, etc.) and students are encouraged to seek other funding sources. The aid a student may receive is non-transferable between sessions and will be applied to the program the student has been accepted in to.