Summer Healthcare Experience Home Education Education > Summer Programs > Summer Healthcare Experience Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals 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. 2014 Summer Healthcare Experience Program founded >300 Participants to date 90% Alumni contacted are pursuing a healthcare career Participants will: 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 digestive health awareness project Meet mentors and like-minded local peers Graduate with a certificate of completion and a letter of reference Who Should Apply? 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. Program Dates Monday, July 22—Friday, July 26, 2024 8 am – 5 pm Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily. Application Information Applications Open Monday, February 19, 2024 Application Deadline Friday, March 15, 2024 Acceptance Notifications Friday, May 3, 2024 Tuition $1,550.00 How to Apply Submit the Program Application, including your transcripts. Transcripts do not need to be official, but they should show the full information/grades from 9th grade. APPLY HERE If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, complete the 'Scholarship' section on the application by making sure to: Select the Scholarship Box Answer the Scholarship Question. BOTH are needed to be considered for scholarship funding. Only fully completed applications (including all required materials) will be reviewed for admission. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Application & Payment Details No late applications will be accepted. The payment deadline for those accepted is Friday, May 31, 2024. Students must confirm program acceptance by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Any cancellation requests must be emailed to the Program Coordinator. A 100% refund will be granted for cancellations up to Friday, June 14, 2024. Refunds will not be given after this date. Tuition & Scholarship Details There is a 10% discount for UCI staff & faculty family members. 10 full scholarships are available based on financial need and merit. See the scholarship application instructions in the How to Apply section. FAQs Do I need to complete the scholarship question? Only students who would like to be considered for scholarship funding need to select the Scholarship Box and complete the Scholarship Question. BOTH are required to be considered for scholarship funding. Scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Can I participate in if I attended the program last year? Past participants are welcome to reapply, but preference will be given to students who can get the most out of the program. Think about what will help you grow and explore, and consider applying to other programs here in Orange County and around the country. If you are reapplying, clearly explain in your application essays what you hope to gain from participating again. What can I do to help myself or my child get accepted into the program? Applicants: Proofread your essay for context and grammar. We understand that grammar mistakes happen, but spending a little extra time to make sure your answers really tell us who you are and what you care about can make all the difference. Families: Ask your student to share what topics they wrote about or to read you her essay. Give feedback on where more detail can be added. Is there an overnight program? No, the Summer Healthcare Experience Program is not an overnight program. Questions? If your question isn't answered in the FAQs, please email Kathryn Kennedy at kennedy@uci.edu. Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5