Spend four weeks at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine intensive summer program designed for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in the medical field. Modeled after actual first year Penn Med classes, you’ll gain exposure to the basics of medical training including practical experiences, simulations and live demonstrations. Plus, you’ll live the life of a college student on Penn’s campus, located in University City in Philadelphia, PA.  Experience dorm life, campus living, attend incredible hands-on sessions, lectures and classes, and make life-long friends!

The high-tech, jaw-dropping learning spaces at Penn Medicine are every medical student’s dream. You’ll learn from highly accredited doctors and faculty at Penn Medicine who are involved throughout the program. Students often get to observe a live surgery. This is a highlight, but cannot be guaranteed. If the live surgery is not possible, a doctor will walk the students through a recorded surgery step by step, explaining exactly what is being done at every interval. As the doctors share their stories, the paths they took to settle into their field, and highlight the many diverse opportunities in medicine, this program will certainly highlight just how rewarding it is when you chase your dream, follow after your passion, and do what you love.

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UC Irvine Summer Surgery Program  

Like Penn’s Bold Summer Program, the Summer Surgery Program at UC Irvine gives students access to the surgical process, but because it’s designed for those who plan to become surgeons, UC Irvine goes one step further and lets students participate.

The program begins with teaching students surgical center protocols involving safety and cleanliness. Students gain experience working with state-of-the-art technologies, including the school’s new da Vinci robot.

Finally, students participate in small group workshops supervised by faculty mentors. Students learn about anatomy and techniques in these situations, including ultrasound training.

Learn more and how to apply HERE

The Intern Project  

The Intern Project, or TIP, is a unique, paid summer internship program for high school students who live in Los Angeles county. During this intensive career program, students are paired with professionals, receiving mentorship while getting hands-on experience in the field. 

Internships through TIP are highly competitive, and spots are reserved for the most outstanding, high-need students.  TIP interns are generally high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors, with robust academic records and consistent attendance. 

TIP internships place students in various fields, including the arts, technology, business, engineering, government, sports, healthcare, and more. 

Before beginning the internship, applicants selected to participate in TIP will attend an on-site orientation. At orientation, students receive more information about the program, participate in professional development workshops, engage in networking activities, and more.

Internships are a minimum of four weeks long, but can last longer depending on the particular career placement.

Offered by the California Polytechnic State University, Engineering Possibilities in College, or EPIC, offers high school students the opportunity to explore the engineering field through a hands-on educational approach. 

The program aims to allow participants to connect, building a network of like-minded students with a passion for engineering. 

Throughout the program, EPIC students attend classes and participate in engineering labs led by university professors and professionals in the engineering industry. They also get the opportunity to invent, create, and test out an engineering project of their choice, using all the resources Cal Poly has to offer.

The Pomona Academy for Youth Success, also known as PAYS, is an intensive, four-week residential summer program for rising sophomores through rising seniors. 

Each year, the PAYS program enrolls about 90 local high school students, providing support and preparation for the college admissions process.

The program is intended to serve students who are a part of groups that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education, such as first-generation students, students from low-income families, and students who belong to racial or ethnic minority groups.  

Over the four weeks of the summer session, PAYS participants attend math and critical inquiry classes taught by university faculty, as well as two elective courses taught by Pomona College students or alumni. 

Students also participate in many workshops, go on field trips, collaborate on research projects, and attend cultural events.  

There is no cost for participating in the PAYS program. Pomona College covers all student expenses, including housing, food, activities, and field trips. 

California State Summer School for the Arts 

The California State Summer School for the Arts, or CSSSA, is a unique, four-week summer intensive program intended for California high school students with interest in pursuing a career in the arts and entertainment industry. 

Offered at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts, the program allows students to explore various areas within the entertainment industry. CSSSA provides pre-professional training in several different fields, such as animation, visual arts, writing, film, music, theater, and dance. 

During the program, students live on the CalArts campus, receive rigorous professional training from industry experts, and engage in a number of engaging educational activities. The student-to-teacher ratio for CSSSA is 9:1, allowing students to benefit from one-on-one attention and support in a high-paced, high-energy environment. 

The EVE & GENE BLACK SUMMER MEDICAL CAREER PROGRAM is an opportunity best described as a medical mentor program. Students work under the supervision of a health care educator shadowing various medical professionals (nurse, nutritionist, pharmacist, lab technician, and/or physician) who together provide a range of patient care and services.

Medical Mentor/Internship Program: Participants will EITHER apply and be accepted to attend daily online
sessions with presentations/interactive sessions from a variety of general pediatricians, specialists including
surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, infectious disease, ophthalmologists, radiologists, child life, therapists,
(i.e., physical, speech, occupational, or cognitive) OR apply and be accepted to attend an in-person program (in-
person programs subject to change)

INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION FOR EVE & GENE BLACK SUMMER MEDICAL CAREER PROGRAM

PROGRAM HAS ON-LINE AND IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITIES (In-person sessions subject to change)
PLEASE NOTE: this application must be completed in one sitting. Answers cannot be saved. LAPS
recommends that before you begin, you review the sample application found on the LAPS website
under Eve and Gene Black Summer Program tab and the application instructions for:
1. 3 essay questions
2. Letter(s) of Recommendation
3. Extracurricular Activities AND Honors/Awards
If you do not find answers to your questions on our website documents, please contact: [email protected]

• No Fee: There is NO FEE required to participate

Application deadline is February 14, 2025.  For more information and applications log onto their WEBSITE.