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    Medicine in Action: A View into the Life of a Medical Student
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    Medicine in Action: A View into the Life of a Medical Student

    by Brown Pre-College Programs

    Explore how medicine combines biology, patient interviews and ethics, with teaching from Brown medical students and insight into medical careers.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Medicine in Action at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Grades 9-12; strong biology foundation

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    Online

    Cost

    $3,364

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    Online

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Language: English
    Sessions / cadence: 15 hours weekly; daily work; optional live sessions
    Mentor model: Brown medical students; instructor office hours
    Assessment style: Noncredit coursework; no formal grades
    Certificate: Digital Certificate of Completion
    Latest verified cycle: 2026
    Learning platform: Canvas

    Medicine in Action summary

    Brown's course connects medical science with the practical and ethical questions involved in caring for patients.

    You explore heart biology, practice medical interviewing and examine decisions such as heart transplantation, with teaching from current medical students.

    It suits students testing their interest in medicine who want both scientific content and insight into medical training.

    What is Medicine in Action: A View into the Life of a Medical Student?

    Medicine in Action: A View into the Life of a Medical Student is a Brown University Pre-College course exploring the science and human judgment involved in modern medicine. Current students from Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School teach it, connecting medical concepts with perspectives on training and careers.

    The course uses an interdisciplinary approach: heart anatomy and pathophysiology sit alongside patient interviews, cardiopulmonary examination practice and ethical questions about transplantation. Mostly asynchronous online coursework is supplemented by optional live sessions. The experience offers an introduction to medical learning rather than a clinical qualification.

    Why Succeed highlights Medicine in Action

    • The heart example connects biological mechanisms, patient communication and ethical decisions in one coherent learning experience.

    • Teaching by current Brown medical students gives students direct perspectives on medical training.

    • Medical interviewing practice makes career exploration more concrete than simply reading about medicine.

    • Optional live sessions and instructor office hours offer interaction alongside independent study.

    Who is Medicine in Action for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy biology and want to explore patient communication, medical ethics and the realities of medical training.

    Not ideal if

    You want a hospital placement, college credit or a course built around required live classes.

    Is Medicine in Action worth it?

    The strongest reason to choose this course is its combination of medical science, patient interviewing and ethical discussion. Learning from medical students can help you test whether the subject and training pathway appeal to you.

    Its value depends on how actively you engage with independent coursework and opportunities to ask questions. Families should weigh that experience against the fee, since the course is noncredit and participation does not guarantee a Brown undergraduate admissions benefit.

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    Cost and what is included

    $3,364; includes Online course instruction and activities., Virtual instructor office hours., Digital Certificate of Completion after successful completion..

    Dates and time commitment

    2 weeks; 15 hours weekly; daily work; optional live sessions.

    Provider details

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    What the student gains

    Potential output: Successful completion earns a downloadable, shareable digital Certificate of Completion.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.

    Online support and safeguarding

    Brown expects applicants to complete the application largely independently, including writing their own essay. Parents and guardians can support planning and must complete their sections of applicable enrollment forms.

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    How much preparation does Medicine in Action need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to substantial, with approximately 15 hours of coursework weekly.

    Best started

    Allow four to six weeks before the next published application deadline to prepare your essay, grades and any language results.

    Main challenge

    Keeping up with medical content while managing mostly asynchronous work.

    Typical preparation

    • Refresh your understanding of heart anatomy and basic biological processes.

    • Collect current and previous academic-year grades and draft your own application essay.

    • Reserve daily study time and test your computer, internet connection and required software.

    • Complete the approximately three-hour Canvas orientation during the week before the course, by Friday.

    Useful if

    You want to test your interest in medicine through science, communication and ethics.

    What do students do on Medicine in Action?

    You work through interconnected medical topics and activities that connect biological knowledge with patient care and ethical judgment. Medical students also introduce different careers and pathways through the profession.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Complete the Canvas orientation and review course expectations.

    2. 2

      Engage daily with asynchronous coursework and instructor-required assignments.

    3. 3

      Explore heart anatomy and pathophysiology.

    4. 4

      Practice medical interviewing and cardiopulmonary examination.

    5. 5

      Discuss medical ethics, including questions surrounding heart transplantation.

    6. 6

      Explore medical careers and connect with medical students and role models.

    Medicine in Action dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    15 May 2026

    General Brown Pre-College application deadline.

    Reference date

    Programme dates

    29 June-10 July 2026

    Reference date

    Applications open

    14 January 2026

    Brown Pre-College's general application opening.

    Reference date

    Final admission decisions

    22 May 2026

    Final decisions for the general application cycle.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Completing grades 9 to 12.

    • Ages 14 to 18 by 14 June 2026.

    • Strong foundation in biology.

    • Interest in experiencing medicine interactively.

    • Strong English language proficiency.

    • Brown Pre-College admission and separate course enrollment required.

    • English test results required for applicable international applicants.

    How much does Medicine in Action cost?

    Program fee

    $3,364 — One two-week online course in the 2026 cycle.

    Funding or discounts

    • Application fee: $80 — Paid separately with the application; non-refundable.
    • Enrollment deposit: $500 — Required before course enrollment; generally non-refundable.
    • Sibley Scholarship: Need-based assistance — Separate application; eligible U.S. groups only; one course annually.
    • Application fee waiver: Eligibility-based waiver — Request within the application; covers the application fee only.

    What's included

    Online course instruction and activities., Virtual instructor office hours., Digital Certificate of Completion after successful completion.

    How to apply to Medicine in Action

    1. 1

      Create one account in Brown's Student Portal.

    2. 2

      Complete the general Pre-College application and write a 250 to 500-word essay.

    3. 3

      Upload current and previous academic-year grades and any required English proficiency results.

    4. 4

      Pay the $80 application fee or request an eligible fee waiver.

    5. 5

      Monitor the portal and supply any requested additional materials.

    6. 6

      After admission, review the desired course before paying the $500 non-refundable deposit.

    7. 7

      Enroll separately in the course and complete the student and parent or guardian forms.

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    Learning format

    The course runs through Canvas with mostly asynchronous content, daily engagement and optional live sessions whose times are announced at the start. Plan for approximately 15 hours of coursework each week, plus an approximately three-hour orientation during the preceding week.

    Complete the orientation by the Friday before the course begins.

    Mentorship and feedback

    • Current students from Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School teach the course.

    • Timothy Jeng is the named instructor for the listed section.

    • Structured interactions introduce medical careers and training pathways.

    • Virtual instructor office hours support questions about content and assignments.

    • Brown's online program provides personalized feedback.

    • Writing Center and English language support appointments are available.

    Time-zone considerations

    • Mostly asynchronous work allows flexibility in when you study.
    • Optional live session times are announced at the course start.
    • Brown's mostly asynchronous format offers live-session attendance or recordings.
    • Log into Canvas at least once daily and plan approximately 15 hours weekly.

    Tech requirements

    • Computer with a reliable internet connection.

    • Built-in or external webcam and microphone.

    • Word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs.

    • PDF reader, such as Adobe Acrobat.

    • Zoom and access to your Brown accounts and Canvas.

    Assessment style

    Learning centers on noncredit coursework and active participation without formal grades.

    • Complete readings, assignments and other work required by your instructor.
    • Engage with classmates and instructors as directed in the syllabus.
    • Successful completion determines certificate eligibility.
    • The two-week duration does not qualify for a Course Performance Report.

    Portfolio and outputs

    Main deliverable / output

    Successful completion earns a downloadable, shareable digital Certificate of Completion.

    Medicine in Action FAQs

    The course connects medicine, heart anatomy and pathophysiology, patient interviews, cardiopulmonary examination and medical ethics. It also introduces medical careers and training pathways.

    Current medical students from Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School teach the course. Timothy Jeng is the named instructor for the listed section.

    The course is mostly asynchronous, with optional live sessions. Their times are announced at the start, and Brown's mostly asynchronous format also allows students to review session recordings.

    Plan for approximately 15 hours of coursework per week and log into Canvas at least once daily. A required orientation takes about three hours during the preceding week.

    Students are expected to have a strong foundation in biology and an eagerness to experience medicine interactively.

    The course is noncredit. Successful completion earns a digital Certificate of Completion; this two-week online course does not meet the three-week minimum for a Course Performance Report.

    Sibley Scholarships provide need-based assistance to eligible admitted students and require a separate application with financial documents. Awards apply to one course per year, and international students are not eligible.

    Brown expects applicants to complete the application largely independently, including writing their own essay. Parents and guardians can support planning and must complete their sections of applicable enrollment forms.

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    Sources and verification

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    • Sibley Scholarships | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Application Fee Waivers | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Handbook of Pre-College Policies | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Brown Pre-College Online | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Financial Policies and Payment Information | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Admissions Decisions | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Application Checklist | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Apply | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • Brown Pre-College Online
    • Program Dates and Costs | Pre-College Program | Brown University
    • 2026 Program Costs: Breakdown of Fees
    • Medicine in Action: A View into the Life of a Medical Student - Pre-College Course Catalog"

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