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The mission of the Summer Healthcare Experience is a career exploration and empowerment program designed for young students who are rising Juniors and Seniors in High School and interested in learning about careers focused on women's health, providing equitable healthcare and closing the gap in healthcare leadership disparity. The program also provides participants with the practical tools and mentorship to achieve their educational and career goals in healthcare.

Recieve

a Program T-shirt and matching scrubs

Learn and get

certified in Basic Life Support

Engage

in the surgery simulation lab and learning suturing techniques

Learn

from physicians, nurses, administrators, research scientists and allied health professionals

Network

with healthcare professionals, medical students and peers

Receive

Interview coaching and Essay Preparation

Collaborate

on a health awareness project

Meet

mentors and like-minded local peers

Graduate

with a certificate of completion and a letter of reference

You should consider applying to the Summer Healthcare Experience if you:

  • Are a young students in high school, ages 16 to 18 and will be a rising Junior or Senior. Participants must have turned 16 years of age by the start of the Program.
  • Are considering pursuing a career in healthcare, such as doctor, nurse, pharmacist, social worker, healthcare administrator, physical therapist, nutritionist, genetic counselor, surgeon, dermatologist, radiologist, cardiologist, physician assistant, occupational therapist and more.
  • Want to learn more about career opportunities in the healthcare industry.
  • Want to make friends who share your interests.
  • Want to meet role models and mentors.
  • Are ready to work hard and have fun for a week this summer.

Monday, July 28, 2025 to Friday, August 1, 2025

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily.

If your question isn't answered in the FAQs, please email Kathryn Kennedy at kennedy@uci.edu.