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age icon 14-18 years old

time icon 2 weeks

book icon Weekly hours: 27


Embark on an exhilarating journey into the medical world with our Summer Medical Program, specifically designed for high school students! This comprehensive course offers a 360-degree view of the healthcare field, blending hands-on projects with immersive simulations for a truly engaging learning experience.

  • In the first week, you'll master the essentials like taking vital signs and CPR, alongside wilderness medicine techniques.
  • Experience the intensity and precision of a medical career with visits to a state-of-the-art simulation lab used by med students and faculty.
  • The excitement peaks in the second week with a mass casualty incident simulation, challenging you to apply your skills in triaging and stabilizing patients.
  • Our experiential learning approach ensures you're not just learning but actively engaging with each topic, guided by expert instructors who interweave practical skills with fundamental medical theories and concepts.

This program isn't just about learning; it's about stepping into the role of a healthcare professional and making impactful decisions to save lives.

This program is not run by the campus partners. Universities and their affiliated departments are not responsible for this program in any way.


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Location

YALE UNIVERSITY - New Haven, CT

Established in 1701, Yale University stands as the third-oldest higher education institution in the United States. Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the 'World's Most Beautiful College Campuses,' students in this program can delve into captivating academic subjects and experience life on a campus renowned for its breathtaking architecture and rich historical significance.

What's Included

Full Board - Residential Students:

  • Includes: all meals, lodging, excursions, academic course, weekend excursions, application fee $99, Emergency Medicine supplement $250

  • Excludes: optional airport pickup and drop off service (available for an additional fee)

Day Course - Commuter Students:

  • Includes: lunch, academic course, excursions, programming from 9am to 6pm, Monday-Friday, application fee $99, Emergency Medicine supplement $250

  • Excludes: lodging, breakfast, dinner, and weekend excursions (Weekend excursions can be added on for $125 per day)

Activities

Diverse Discovery! Activities and sights to suit every interest await in the vibrant surroundings:

  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Lawn games, and more.

Accommodations

Accommodation and Facilities:

  • Shared dorm rooms with roommates and common bathrooms.

  • Gender-segregated floors with extra-long twin beds, desks, drawers, and closets.

  • Suites with single and double rooms sharing common space, some accommodating up to six students.

  • Gender-specific common bathrooms in suites.

  • Linen pack includes bed sheets and towels; rooms equipped with a pillow and blanket.

  • Historic campus buildings without air-conditioning, but high-speed fans provided.

  • Laundry facilities available in dorms, operated by credit or debit card.

  • Resident Advisors (RAs) for support, safety, security, community building, and activity planning.

  • Additional staff on campus for round-the-clock support and emergency response.

Dining and Amenities:

  • Meals served in nearby dining hall, with access to diverse restaurants in New Haven.

  • Yale's commitment to sustainability with locally sourced, seasonal food; special diets accommodated.

  • Optional access to Payne Whitney Gym for a $25 weekly fee.

Health and Wellness:

  • Partnership with Yale New Haven Hospital for medical and health-related issues.

Excursions

All excursions supervised by our staff.

  • Excursions in Boston: Day trip to explore Boston's historical landmarks., walk the Freedom Trail, visit Bunker Hill Monument, and Boston Common.
  • Exploring New Haven, Connecticut: Bustling pedestrian life with shops, cafes, and top-rated restaurants like Yorkside Restaurant and Shake Shack, access to world-class museums including the Yale Peabody Museum and Yale University Art Gallery.
  • Six Flags New England Adventure: Over 100 rides and attractions, including Hurricane Harbor water park.
  • Track-Specific Excursions: Tailored trips to enhance academic programs., past visits include Yale New Haven Emergency Department, Supreme Court, and Henry C. Lee Institute.

Transportation

  • Group airport transfers: $95 each way.

  • Transfers outside of the official group pick-up and drop-off time window: $195 each way

Arrivals During Flight Window:

  • Greeted by campus staff.

  • Stay at the airport with staff until the flight window closes and all students have arrived.

  • Transported to campus after the flight window ends.

  • No immediate meeting by staff; must wait for the official arrival window.

  • For late arrivals(within reason), for those that pay a transfer fee will be met at the airport.

General Departure Information:

  • Students who opt for departure transfer (with a $95 fee) will arrive at the airport at maximum 10:00am.

  • Suitable for flights departing at 12:00pm or later.

  • With additional fee, there might be service for flights departing before 12:00pm.

Lesson Plan

Program Overview:

  • Learn practical skills such as suturing, placing a splint, stopping a bleed, taking vital signs and performing CPR
  • Train in a simulation lab where healthcare students and faculty hone and refine their life-saving skills
  • Gain valuable insight into diverse educational and career opportunities in medicine and healthcare
  • Work in teams to research, diagnose, and develop a treatment plan for simulated patients

Course Schedule:

  • First week:
      • Learn to take vital signs and perform CPR.
      • Practice key wilderness medicine techniques.
      • Visit a simulation lab used for training and evaluating medical students and faculty.
  • Second week:
      • Engage in a mass casualty incident simulation.
      • Apply skills in triaging and stabilizing victims.
  • Teaching Method:
      • Experiential learning approach for rapid engagement.
      • Instructor introduces underlying theories and concepts.
      • Hands-on experience in supporting, diagnosing, and treating patients.
  • 6 hours of Enrichment Electives

Sample Tutors

Dr. Enrique Valdespino - Instructor at Yale:

  • Graduated from Harvard Medical School with a Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery.

  • Worked as a physician with Compañeros en Salud México (CES), part of Partners in Health.

  • Completed medical training prior to joining CES.

Extras

  • Airport Shuttle service: $95 (Each way)

  • Registration fee: $99

  • Emergency Medicine supplement: $250 (Included in course fee)

  • Pocket Money: We suggest an extra $100 per week.

Requirements

Criteria for Admission:

  • Vaccination Requirements: May be necessary for in-person programs, depending on university policies.

  • Academic requirements:

    • For students entering grades 9-12

    • A grade point average of 3.0 (or equivalent)

  • English Proficiency for International Students: Telephone interview or minimum test scores:

    • TOEFL: 490 (paper) or 60 (iBT).

    • Cambridge: PET-Distinction or FCE-C.

    • SAT: 450 in Reading/Writing.

  • Decisions are emailed within 7 to 10 business days after application review.


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