Stanford Medicine

Overview

The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) is an academic enrichment program for students from first generation and low-income high school juniors. Over five weeks, participants engage in faculty lectures, professional development workshops, Stanford Medicine networking events, and a public health disparities research project. During the program and beyond, participants are mentored by faculty, health professionals, and college students on preparing for college, navigating careers in medicine, and becoming a leader today.

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* SMYSP Program Details

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* Program Overview / Questions

Our 2026 program will be held on Stanford's campus June 22nd - July 26th, 2026. The 2026 SMYSP Program Application is now available! Deadline to apply is March 23, 2026. Please click the button below.

SMYSP Program Details: Our 2026 program will be held on Stanford's campus June 22nd - July 26th, 2026. SMYSP is a full-time weekly summer program. Students will be expected to travel to Stanford's main campus Monday through Friday for the duration of the program. Our team of dedicated program staff, including program counselors and instructors, will work together to create a supportive, enriching, and exciting summer experience with SMYSP. Our counselors will plan a variety of fun team building exercises throughout the week.

Please note a mandatory in-person program orientation will be held Thursday, June 18th, 2026. Applicants accepted into the program will receive a detailed program schedule.