Application deadline
15 March 2026
Student application and teacher assessment due
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MEDscienceDental
A hands-on dentistry program using patient simulations and clinical procedures to help students explore oral health and dental careers.
Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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MEDscienceDental at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 9-12
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18
Location / Region
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Cost
$2,800
Duration
5 days
Format
In-person
Medicine
Meals: Lunch and snacks included
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate of Completion
Daily hours: 5-7 hours
Assessment style: No homework or tests
Scholarships: Limited partial-to-full awards
MEDscienceDental summary
MEDscienceDental is an immersive introduction to dentistry and oral health built around simulated patient care and practical clinical techniques.
Students diagnose and treat lifelike patients, practice procedures such as suturing and dental impressions, and explore how oral health connects with overall health.
It suits students seriously considering dentistry or medicine who want structured, hands-on exposure and direct insight from dental professionals and students.
What is MEDscienceDental?
MEDscienceDental is an immersive HMS MEDscience summer program centered on dentistry, oral health, and the relationship between dental and overall health. Students learn through simulated medical cases and dental scenarios rather than conventional classroom study.
Participants work with lifelike patients in a high-tech simulation lab and practice skills including suturing, tooth carving, impressions, digital scanning, and cavity filling. Dental professionals, faculty, residents, and Harvard School of Dental Medicine students provide career insight.
Why Succeed highlights MEDscienceDental
Simulated patient cases connect oral-health knowledge with practical diagnosis and treatment.
The activity list includes unusually specific dental techniques, from impressions and digital scanning to tooth carving and cavity filling.
Students learn from dentists, physicians, dental students, faculty, and residents in small-group settings.
The five-day structure offers focused career exploration without homework or formal tests.
A Certificate of Completion recognizes students who attend every program day.
Who is MEDscienceDental for?
Best for
Students exploring dentistry or oral healthcare who want practical simulation-based experience and direct contact with dental professionals.
Not ideal if
You need residential accommodation, academic credit, a transcript, or a program centered on lectures and independent study.
Is MEDscienceDental worth it?
It can be worthwhile for a student who wants to test a genuine interest in dentistry through realistic simulations and specific clinical techniques. The access to dental professionals and students adds career context that is difficult to gain from general health-science study.
The limitation is value for money: it is a short, non-residential, not-for-credit experience, with travel and housing arranged separately. Families should judge the fee against how strongly the student is considering dental or medical pathways and whether scholarship support applies.
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Cost and what is included
$2,800; includes Scrubs, All program materials, Lunch, Snacks.
Meals
Lunch and snacks included
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
5 days; Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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Effort level
Moderate application and intensive full-day participation.
Best started
Begin six to eight weeks before the next published deadline to draft essays and brief a teacher.
Main challenge
Presenting a convincing interest in oral health while coordinating the teacher assessment.
Typical preparation
Discuss your interest in dentistry before drafting the three application essays.
Ask a teacher, counselor, school official, coach, or mentor early enough to complete the assessment.
Check that the student application and teacher assessment both appear as received in the portal.
Plan daily travel or accompanied local accommodation well before the session.
Useful if
You can reflect on why dentistry interests you and what you hope to learn.
What do students do on MEDscienceDental?
Students move between simulated patient care, hands-on dental procedures, teamwork, and conversations about dental education and careers.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Evaluate oral-health conditions in lifelike simulated patients.
- 2
Develop diagnoses and treatment approaches for dental scenarios.
- 3
Practice IV placement, suturing, tooth carving, and taking impressions.
- 4
Use digital mouth-scanning techniques and practice filling cavities.
- 5
Work alongside dentists, physicians, and dental students in a small group.
- 6
Learn about study and career routes from dental faculty, residents, and students.
MEDscienceDental dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Programme dates
3-7 August 2026
Applications open
1 January 2026
Latest verified summer application cycle
Admission decisions
8 April 2026
Decisions sent by email
Enrollment payment
22 April 2026
Accepted students secure enrollment
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 15 March 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 3-7 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Applications open | 1 January 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Admission decisions | 8 April 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Enrollment payment | 22 April 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Grades 9-12 at time of application
International students may apply
Prior MEDscienceClinical alumni are ineligible
Prior MEDscienceLAB alumni are ineligible
Prior MEDscienceLAB Forensics alumni are ineligible
How much does MEDscienceDental cost?
Program fee
$2800 — Published five-day fee
Funding or discounts
- Scholarships: Partial to full — Limited need-based support for eligible Greater Boston students
What's included
Scrubs, All program materials, Lunch, Snacks
How to apply to MEDscienceDental
- 1
Complete the online student application with personal details and program and session choices.
- 2
Answer the three essay questions and provide the required parental consents.
- 3
Enter a teacher's name and email so the assessment form is sent automatically.
- 4
Follow up with the teacher to confirm the assessment is submitted.
- 5
Log in to verify that both the application and teacher assessment were received.
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What does MEDscienceDental cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Oral health and disease
Investigate dental disease and its relationship to overall health.
Diagnosis and treatment
Evaluate lifelike patients and develop diagnoses and treatment approaches.
Dental procedures
Practice impressions, digital scanning, tooth carving, and cavity filling.
Clinical skills
Build hand skills through IV placement and suturing practice.
Dental careers
Learn from dental professionals, faculty, residents, and students.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on MEDscienceDental?
A typical day during the program.
Monday
Opening full program day.
Tuesday Thursday
Three full days of program activities.
Friday
Final program day.
Who teaches on MEDscienceDental?
Students work alongside dentists, physicians, and dental students in a specialized small group. They also learn about dental education and careers from Harvard School of Dental Medicine faculty, residents, and students.
Where do students stay on MEDscienceDental?
Non-residential plan
- Program model: Students attend during the day and live off campus.
- Housing arrangements: Families or guardians arrange and pay for local accommodation.
- Travel arrangements: Families or guardians are responsible for travel.
- Daytime meals: Lunch and snacks are included during program days.
Students staying locally must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult throughout the program.
What happens after MEDscienceDental?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Test whether dentistry and oral healthcare suit your interests.
Build practical familiarity with dental and clinical procedures.
Discuss dental education and careers with professionals and students.
Receive a Certificate of Completion with full attendance.
Use the experience to guide later science and healthcare study choices.
The program is not for credit and does not provide a transcript.
Where does MEDscienceDental take place?
The program meets at Harvard Medical School's Armenise Building, 210 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. Families can plan routes using Boston's subway and bus network, while accommodation and daily travel remain their responsibility.
MEDscienceDental FAQs
Students work through simulated medical and dental cases, diagnose lifelike patients, and practice procedures including suturing, impressions, digital scanning, tooth carving, and cavity filling.
Applicants must be in grades 9-12 at the time of application. Alumni of MEDscienceClinical, MEDscienceLAB, or MEDscienceLAB Forensics semester or summer programs are not eligible because some material overlaps.
Yes. International students are welcome to apply, and the summer programs are short-term and not for credit.
No. Families must arrange housing and travel, and students at local accommodation must stay with a parent, guardian, or responsible adult.
The published fee includes scrubs, all program materials, lunch, and snacks.
A limited number of partial-to-full scholarships are available to eligible Greater Boston students. Awards consider financial need and available funds, and applicants must submit the scholarship form within the main application.
No. The summer program states that there are no textbooks, homework, or tests.
Students with full attendance receive a Harvard Medical School MEDscience Summer Program Certificate of Completion. The program does not provide academic credit or a transcript.
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Sean Stevens
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Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
Sources and verification
Source types reviewed
- Notify me — HMS MEDscience
- School Break Program FAQs — HMS MEDscience
- Summer Program FAQs — HMS MEDscience
- Application, Fees, Scholarship — HMS MEDscience
- MEDscienceDental Summer — HMS MEDscience
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