Application deadline
9 November 2026
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MEDscienceClinical
A hands-on clinical simulation program where students diagnose and treat lifelike patients, practice medical skills, and explore healthcare careers.
Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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MEDscienceClinical at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
Grades 9-12
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18
Location / Region
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Cost
$2,250; $2,800
Duration
4 or 5 days
Format
In-person
MedicineScience
Meals: Lunch and snacks included
Certificate / Outcome: Completion and Stop the Bleed
Campus experience: Medical simulation labs
Tutors / Faculty: Healthcare professionals
MEDscienceClinical summary
MEDscienceClinical is an immersive clinical simulation program built around realistic medical emergencies in Harvard Medical School laboratories.
Students evaluate simulated patients and practice skills including vital-sign interpretation, suturing, IV insertion, and intubation.
It best suits students who want practical exposure to medicine and healthcare careers rather than textbook-based study.
What is MEDscienceClinical?
MEDscienceClinical is a hands-on medical simulation program from HMS MEDscience. Students enter a realistic emergency-room environment, assess lifelike patients, and work through diagnosis and treatment in specialized groups.
The experience combines clinical procedures with career exploration. Participants practice skills such as suturing and intubation while learning from physicians, nurses, EMTs, pharmacists, medical students, and pre-med students.
Why Succeed highlights MEDscienceClinical
The medical simulation setting turns clinical decision-making into an active, team-based experience.
Students practice named clinical procedures rather than only hearing about healthcare careers.
MEDchats connect practical activities with insights from working healthcare professionals.
The program includes Stop the Bleed training and a completion certificate for full attendance.
Who is MEDscienceClinical for?
Best for
Students who want an intensive, practical introduction to clinical medicine and enjoy collaborative problem-solving.
Not ideal if
You need residential accommodation, prefer a research-laboratory focus, or want a credit-bearing academic course.
Is MEDscienceClinical worth it?
MEDscienceClinical can be valuable for testing whether clinical medicine genuinely appeals to you. The combination of simulated emergencies, procedural practice, and career conversations offers more direct exposure than a lecture-only course.
The limitation is the substantial fee for a short, non-residential experience, with travel and housing arranged separately. It is most worthwhile when the practical format fits your goals and your family can plan the full cost.
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Cost and what is included
$2,250; $2,800; includes Scrubs and all program materials, Lunch and snacks.
Meals
Lunch and snacks included
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
4 or 5 days; Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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Effort level
Moderate to high.
Best started
Begin four to six weeks before 9 November 2026.
Main challenge
Coordinating the teacher assessment while producing thoughtful essays.
Typical preparation
Choose your preferred sessions before starting the application.
Ask a teacher, counselor, coach, or mentor for the assessment early.
Draft and revise the three essay responses before submitting.
Confirm that both application parts have been received.
Useful if
You can explain a clear interest in medicine, science, or healthcare.
What do students do on MEDscienceClinical?
Students work through realistic medical emergencies in simulation laboratories, combining patient evaluation with practical clinical skills and career exploration.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Assess a lifelike simulated patient and interpret vital signs.
- 2
Work with a small group to evaluate, diagnose, and treat cases.
- 3
Practice procedures such as suturing, IV insertion, and intubation.
- 4
Take part in birthing simulations and trauma-care activities.
- 5
Join MEDchats with healthcare professionals about specialties and careers.
MEDscienceClinical dates and deadlines
Upcoming
MEDscienceClinical — February School Break
16-19 February 2027
MEDscienceClinical — March Session 1
8-11 March 2027
MEDscienceClinical — March Session 2
15-19 March 2027
MEDscienceClinical — March Session 3
22-25 March 2027
MEDscienceClinical — April School Break
20-23 April 2027
Applications open
1 October 2026
Online application cycle begins.
Admission notification
1 December 2026
Decisions are sent by email.
Enrollment deadline
10 December 2026
Accepted students must enroll and pay.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 9 November 2026 | Local | Upcoming | Save deadline |
MEDscienceClinical — February School Break | 16-19 February 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
MEDscienceClinical — March Session 1 | 8-11 March 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
MEDscienceClinical — March Session 2 | 15-19 March 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
MEDscienceClinical — March Session 3 | 22-25 March 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
MEDscienceClinical — April School Break | 20-23 April 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Applications open | 1 October 2026 | Local | Past | |
Admission notification | 1 December 2026 | Local | Upcoming | |
Enrollment deadline | 10 December 2026 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Enrolled in Grade 9, 10, 11, or 12
International students may apply
Alumni may not repeat a completed MEDscience program
Teacher assessment required with the student application
How much does MEDscienceClinical cost?
Program fee
$2,250; $2,800 — Four-day and five-day session fees.
Funding or discounts
- Scholarships: Partial to full — Limited awards for eligible Greater Boston students.
What's included
Scrubs and all program materials, Lunch and snacks
How to apply to MEDscienceClinical
- 1
Create one account in the official Regpack application system.
- 2
Select MEDscienceClinical and rank or choose the relevant sessions.
- 3
Complete the student information, three essays, and parental consents.
- 4
Provide a teacher's name and email so the assessment form is sent automatically.
- 5
Ask the teacher to submit the assessment by the application deadline.
- 6
Check the application dashboard to confirm that both parts were received.
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What does MEDscienceClinical cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Patient evaluation
Interpret vital signs and assess lifelike patients during simulated emergencies.
Diagnosis and treatment
Use clinical reasoning and teamwork to diagnose and treat simulated cases.
Clinical procedures
Practice suturing, IV insertion, intubation, and related hands-on skills.
Healthcare careers
Explore specialties and career pathways through conversations with professionals.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on MEDscienceClinical?
A typical day during the program.
First day
Students arrive before the scheduled program day.
Program days
Full-day clinical simulation and skills activities.
Final day
The final session day finishes earlier.
Who teaches on MEDscienceClinical?
Students work alongside physicians, nurses, EMTs, pharmacists, medical students, and pre-med students in specialized small groups. MEDchats also introduce participants to healthcare professionals and their career paths.
Where do students stay on MEDscienceClinical?
Non-residential plan
- Day-program format: Students attend Harvard Medical School during program hours.
- Housing arrangements: Families are responsible for arranging local accommodation.
- Travel arrangements: Families are responsible for travel to and from Boston.
- Meals during program: Lunch and snacks are included in the program fee.
Students staying locally must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.
What happens after MEDscienceClinical?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Clarify interest in clinical medicine and healthcare careers.
Build practical familiarity with common clinical procedures.
Earn Stop the Bleed training and certification.
Receive a Certificate of Completion with full attendance.
Develop examples of teamwork and problem-solving for reflection.
The program is short term and not for academic credit.
Where does MEDscienceClinical take place?
The program meets at Harvard Medical School's Armenise Building, 210 Longwood Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. Activities take place in the MEDscience medical simulation environment.
The program does not provide housing or travel.
MEDscienceClinical FAQs
Students work through simulated medical emergencies, evaluate lifelike patients, practice clinical procedures, and explore healthcare careers with professionals.
Sessions meet at Harvard Medical School's Armenise Building, 210 Longwood Avenue in Boston.
No. This is a non-residential program, so families arrange housing and travel and provide appropriate adult accompaniment.
The fee includes scrubs, all program materials, lunch, and snacks.
Limited partial-to-full scholarships are available to eligible Greater Boston students, with preference for residents of specified nearby counties.
No. The provider states that there are no textbooks, homework, or tests.
The provider accepts assessments from teachers, guidance counselors, school officials, coaches, and mentors.
Students receive Stop the Bleed certification and, with full attendance, a Harvard Medical School MEDscience Program Certificate of Completion.
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Sources and verification
Source types reviewed
- Online Registration Software for MEDscience School Break Program 2027
- School Break Program Overview — HMS MEDscience
- MEDscienceClinical — HMS MEDscience
- Participating Organizations — HMS MEDscience
- School Break Program FAQs — HMS MEDscience
- Summer Program FAQs — HMS MEDscience
- Application, Fees, Scholarship — HMS MEDscience
- MEDscienceClinical — HMS MEDscience
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