Application deadline
9 November 2026
Student application and Teacher Assessment are due.
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MEDscienceTECH
A hands-on surgical robotics and AI program where students combine medicine, engineering and computer science to build and pitch solutions to medical problems.
Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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MEDscienceTECH 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
5 days
Format
In-person
Biomedical EngineeringComputer ScienceMedicine
Meals: Lunch and snacks included
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate of Completion
Daily schedule: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM ET
Main output: Robot prototype and final pitch
MEDscienceTECH summary
Students work in teams to develop an AI-enabled surgical robot, connecting biomedical engineering and computer science with simulated clinical problems.
The experience combines design thinking, patient diagnosis, anatomy and physiology, prototyping, a live demonstration and an industry-style pitch.
It suits students who want practical exposure to medical technology without needing previous experience in coding, physics or robotics.
What is MEDscienceTECH?
MEDscienceTECH is an immersive medical-technology program from HMS MEDscience. Its Foundations school-break track connects biomedical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, surgical robotics and clinical medicine through a team design challenge.
Students diagnose simulated patients, consider healthcare problems and use the Kepler AI surgical robotic platform to prototype a solution. The experience culminates in a live demonstration and Shark Tank-style pitch to medical and industry professionals.
Why Succeed highlights MEDscienceTECH
It links engineering and computing to realistic clinical problems rather than teaching each subject in isolation.
Students build both hardware and software as part of a concrete team prototype.
Clinical simulation gives the technology challenge a clear patient-care context.
The final live demonstration and industry-style pitch develop technical communication alongside design skills.
No previous coding, physics or robotics experience is required.
Who is MEDscienceTECH for?
Best for
Students interested in medicine, biomedical engineering, AI or computer science who want a practical, team-based design experience.
Not ideal if
You need residential accommodation, academic credit or a traditional lecture-led course with individual work.
Is MEDscienceTECH worth it?
For students seriously exploring medical technology, the combination of clinical simulation, robot prototyping and expert-facing presentation offers unusually concrete exposure. The finished prototype and pitch also provide useful material for reflecting on academic interests and teamwork.
The main limitation is that this is a short, intensive and relatively expensive day program rather than a residential or credit-bearing course. Its value is strongest for students who will actively engage with both the technical build and the clinical context.
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Cost and what is included
$2,250; $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
High-intensity, full-day team program.
Best started
Begin the application three to four weeks before 9 November 2026 to allow time for three essays, parental consents and a Teacher Assessment.
Main challenge
Balancing technical construction, clinical reasoning and team communication on a compressed schedule.
Typical preparation
Choose your preferred sessions before starting the application.
Draft the three application essays and ask a teacher or other accepted assessor early.
Confirm that the Teacher Assessment and student application have both been received.
Plan daily travel and any family-supervised local accommodation well in advance.
Useful if
You enjoy collaborative problem-solving and learning unfamiliar technical concepts.
What do students do on MEDscienceTECH?
Students follow a team design process from understanding a simulated medical problem to presenting a functioning robotic solution.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Diagnose and treat simulated patients while learning relevant anatomy and physiology.
- 2
Identify a complex healthcare problem and explore it through the biodesign process.
- 3
Work as biomedical engineers to build hardware and software for an AI-enabled surgical robot.
- 4
Test and refine the prototype using the Kepler surgical robotic platform.
- 5
Demonstrate the robot in challenge scenarios for medical experts.
- 6
Deliver a Shark Tank-style final pitch and respond to expert feedback.
MEDscienceTECH dates and deadlines
Upcoming
February School Break — 4-day session
16-19 February 2027
Tuesday-Friday; first-day arrival is 8:30 AM ET.
March School Break Session 1 — 4-day session
8-11 March 2027
Monday-Thursday; first-day arrival is 8:30 AM ET.
March School Break Session 2 — 5-day session
15-19 March 2027
Monday-Friday; first-day arrival is 8:30 AM ET.
March School Break Session 3 — 4-day session
22-25 March 2027
Monday-Thursday; first-day arrival is 8:30 AM ET.
April School Break — 4-day session
20-23 April 2027
Tuesday-Friday; first-day arrival is 8:30 AM ET.
Applications open
1 October 2026
School Break 2027 application cycle begins.
Admission decisions
1 December 2026
Decisions are sent by email.
Enrollment deadline
10 December 2026
Accepted students must complete payment and enrollment.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 9 November 2026 | Local | Upcoming | Save deadline |
February School Break — 4-day session | 16-19 February 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
March School Break Session 1 — 4-day session | 8-11 March 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
March School Break Session 2 — 5-day session | 15-19 March 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
March School Break Session 3 — 4-day session | 22-25 March 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
April School Break — 4-day session | 20-23 April 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Applications open | 1 October 2026 | Local | Past | |
Admission decisions | 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
No coding, physics or robotics experience required
Student application and Teacher Assessment required
How much does MEDscienceTECH cost?
Program fee
$2,250; $2,800 — $2,250 for four days; $2,800 for five days.
Funding or discounts
- Scholarships: Partial to full — Limited need-informed awards for eligible Greater Boston students.
What's included
Scrubs, All program materials, Lunch, Snacks
How to apply to MEDscienceTECH
- 1
Create an application through the official Regpack system.
- 2
Enter student information and select preferred programs and sessions.
- 3
Complete the three essay questions and parental consent forms.
- 4
Provide an accepted assessor's name and email for the automatic Teacher Assessment request.
- 5
Follow up with the assessor and confirm that the form was submitted.
- 6
Use the Application Status Form to verify receipt of both application parts.
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What does MEDscienceTECH cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
AI surgical robotics
Build hardware and software for an AI computer-vision surgical robot.
Clinical medicine
Diagnose simulated patients while learning anatomy, physiology and bedside care.
Biodesign
Use a structured process to define and solve healthcare problems.
Prototype development
Test and refine a team solution on the Kepler platform.
Industry communication
Demonstrate the robot and pitch the final product to experts.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on MEDscienceTECH?
A typical day during the program.
Program day
Full-day hands-on instruction and team project work.
First day
Students arrive 30 minutes before the standard start.
Final day
The final day ends earlier after the demonstration and pitch.
Who teaches on MEDscienceTECH?
Students are introduced to industry professionals and present their final products to medical experts. The wider MEDscienceTECH experience draws on professionals in surgery, oncology, medical devices, AI, biotechnology and digital health.
Named individual instructors and staff-to-student ratios are not published.
Where do students stay on MEDscienceTECH?
Non-residential plan
- Day program: The program does not provide student housing.
- Local supervision: An accompanying responsible adult is required at local accommodations.
- Meals: Lunch and snacks are included during program days.
- Campus experience: Students attend at Harvard Medical School in Boston.
Families are responsible for housing and travel, and students must have a parent, guardian or responsible adult at local accommodations.
What happens after MEDscienceTECH?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use the robot prototype and pitch as evidence of focused subject exploration.
Reflect on biomedical engineering, computer science and medicine pathways.
Build teamwork, design thinking and technical communication experience.
Receive a Certificate of Completion with full attendance.
Progress to deeper study in AI, robotics, engineering or clinical medicine.
The program is short term and not for academic credit.
Where does MEDscienceTECH take place?
The program meets at Harvard Medical School's Armenise Building, 210 Longwood Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. Families can use public-transit, parking and nearby-accommodation planning resources linked by the provider.
This is a day program, so travel and local accommodation planning remain the family's responsibility.
MEDscienceTECH FAQs
Students work in teams to build an AI-enabled surgical robot that addresses a healthcare problem involving simulated patients.
No. The program explicitly states that previous experience in coding, physics or robotics is not required.
The program combines biomedical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, surgical robotics and clinical medicine.
No. This is a non-residential program, and families are responsible for housing and travel. Students staying locally must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.
The fee includes scrubs, all program materials, lunch and snacks.
Admission is competitive. The admissions committee considers the strength of the student's essays and Teacher Assessment.
Students receive a Harvard Medical School MEDscience Program Certificate of Completion if they attend every program day.
No. MEDscience School Break Programs are short-term, not-for-credit programs, and transcripts are not provided.
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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
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- Surgical Robotics & AI Program | HMS MEDscience x Moonshot — HMS MEDscience
- Programs Overview — HMS MEDscience
- School Break Program FAQs — HMS MEDscience
- Summer Program FAQs — HMS MEDscience
- Application, Fees, Scholarship — HMS MEDscience
- Surgical Robotics & AI Program | HMS MEDscience x Moonshot — HMS MEDscience
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