Wake Forest University

For high school students with an interest in medicine, attending the Wake Forest Summer Immersion Medicine Institute is the ideal introduction to life as a physician. In addition to wearing a white coat while exploring the field, students will truly understand all that a medical career has to offer and the opportunities in a variety of disciplines.

Programs are based at the Wake Forest University Campus in Winston-Salem and run for a week. They're open to students in 9th to 12th grade and operate between Sunday and Friday. Tuition fees for the week add up to $3000.

A broad range of medical topics are covered including cardiology, neurology, pulmonology, surgery, internal medicine, and ultrasound. The course is residential, commencing with breakfast and an 8 am meeting until dinner, evening activities, and free time.

Immersive experiences include touring the Wake Forest School of Medicine, visiting the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, and meeting current medical students. Students can also interview patients, try out suturing, take blood pressure, and perform ultrasounds to get real hands-on experience.