Application deadline
15 March 2026
Student application and teacher assessment were due.
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MEDscienceTECH Foundations
A hands-on biomedical technology program where students build AI-enabled surgical robots, solve simulated clinical problems and pitch a team prototype.
Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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MEDscienceTECH Foundations at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 9-12 at application
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18
Location / Region
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Cost
$2,250; $2,800
Duration
4 or 5 days
Format
In-person
Biomedical EngineeringComputer ScienceMedicineArtificial Intelligence
Accommodation: Non-residential
Meals: Lunch and snacks included
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate of Completion
Main output: Robot prototype and live pitch
Tutors / faculty: Industry and medical experts
MEDscienceTECH Foundations summary
Students combine biomedical engineering, computer science and clinical medicine while developing AI-enabled surgical robotics solutions for simulated patients.
The experience is highly practical: teams diagnose clinical problems, prototype hardware and software, and finish with a live demonstration and industry-style pitch.
It suits students who want to test both medical and engineering interests without needing previous coding, physics or robotics experience.
What is MEDscienceTECH Foundations?
MEDscienceTECH Foundations is a deep-tech immersion from HMS MEDscience that connects biomedical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence and clinical medicine. Students work as teams to solve healthcare challenges involving simulated patients.
The practical centerpiece is an AI-enabled surgical robot built through a biodesign process using the Kepler platform. Teams present their final product to medical experts through a live demonstration and shark-tank-style pitch.
Why Succeed highlights MEDscienceTECH Foundations
It links engineering decisions to realistic clinical problems rather than treating robotics as an isolated technical exercise.
Students produce a concrete prototype and explain it through a live professional-style pitch.
The curriculum crosses biomedical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, anatomy and clinical medicine.
Beginners can participate because previous coding, physics and robotics experience is not required.
Lunch, snacks, scrubs and program materials are included in the published fee.
Who is MEDscienceTECH Foundations for?
Best for
Students deciding between medicine, biomedical engineering and computer science who want a team-based, hands-on introduction to all three.
Not ideal if
You need residential supervision, prefer a purely academic lecture course or do not enjoy intensive collaborative project work.
Is MEDscienceTECH Foundations worth it?
It can be worthwhile for a student who wants to test whether medical technology genuinely holds their interest. The combination of simulated clinical care, robotics construction and a final pitch creates stronger evidence for reflection than passive observation alone.
The main limitations are the substantial fee and the need to arrange travel or local accommodation independently. Because the experience is short and not for credit, its value depends on what the student learns and can explain afterward, not the provider name alone.
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Cost and what is included
$2,250; $2,800; includes Scrubs, All program materials, Lunch, Snacks.
Accommodation
Non-residential
Meals
Lunch and snacks included
Supervision or safety information
No. This is a non-residential day program, and families are responsible for housing, travel and appropriate adult supervision at local accommodation.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
4 or 5 days; Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does MEDscienceTECH Foundations need?
Effort level
High-intensity full-day team program.
Best started
Begin four to six weeks before the application deadline so essays and the teacher assessment are not rushed.
Main challenge
Integrating clinical reasoning, hardware, software and team communication into one solution.
Typical preparation
Read the application essay questions early and identify examples that show genuine subject interest.
Ask an eligible teacher, counselor, school official, coach or mentor for the assessment well before submission.
Review basic anatomy, design thinking and robotics vocabulary, but do not worry about prior coding experience.
Plan Boston travel and daytime collection arrangements before committing to a session.
Useful if
You are exploring medicine, biomedical engineering, computer science or healthcare technology.
What do students do on MEDscienceTECH Foundations?
Students work through a simulated healthcare challenge as a biomedical engineering team, moving from patient needs and clinical reasoning to an AI-enabled robotic prototype and final presentation.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Diagnose and treat simulated patients while learning relevant anatomy and physiology.
- 2
Define a healthcare problem using the biodesign and design-thinking process.
- 3
Develop hardware and software solutions with the Kepler AI surgical robotics platform.
- 4
Test and refine the team's prototype against the clinical problem.
- 5
Pitch the final product to medical experts and give a live demonstration.
MEDscienceTECH Foundations 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
Session 1
8-12 June 2026
Five-day session.
Session 3
22-26 June 2026
Five-day session.
Session 4 (4-day)
29 June-2 July 2026
Session 9
3-7 August 2026
Five-day session.
Session 10
10-14 August 2026
Five-day session.
Applications open
1 January 2026
Latest verified summer cycle.
Admission decisions
8 April 2026
Decisions were sent by email.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 15 March 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 1 | 8-12 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 3 | 22-26 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 4 (4-day) | 29 June-2 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 9 | 3-7 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 10 | 10-14 August 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Applications open | 1 January 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Admission decisions | 8 April 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Grades 9-12 at the time of application
Students entering grade 9 the following fall are ineligible
Graduating high school seniors may apply
International students may apply
Alumni may choose only programs not previously completed
How much does MEDscienceTECH Foundations cost?
Program fee
$2,250-$2,800 — Four-day and five-day options.
Funding or discounts
- Scholarships: Partial to full — Limited need-based awards for eligible Greater Boston students.
What's included
Scrubs, All program materials, Lunch, Snacks
How to apply to MEDscienceTECH Foundations
- 1
Complete the online student application with personal details and program and session choices.
- 2
Answer the three essay questions and submit the required parental consents.
- 3
Provide a teacher's name and email so the assessment form can be sent automatically.
- 4
Ask the teacher to complete the assessment by the application deadline.
- 5
Log in to confirm that both the student application and teacher assessment were received.
- 6
Monitor email for the admission decision and enrollment instructions.
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What does MEDscienceTECH Foundations cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Biomedical design
Use design thinking and biodesign to frame complex healthcare problems.
Surgical robotics
Build and test solutions with the Kepler AI surgical robotic platform.
Computer vision and AI
Explore AI-enabled hardware and software for surgical applications.
Clinical medicine
Diagnose simulated patients while learning anatomy, physiology and bedside roles.
Product pitching
Present a healthcare solution through an industry-style pitch and live demonstration.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on MEDscienceTECH Foundations?
A typical day during the program.
Monday
Opening full program day.
Tuesday Wednesday
Full daytime practical sessions.
Thursday
Standard five-day schedule; the four-day session ends at 2:00 PM.
Friday
Final day for five-day sessions.
Who teaches on MEDscienceTECH Foundations?
Students are introduced to industry professionals throughout the program and present their final products to medical experts. The evidence does not name individual instructors.
The published admissions process is managed by an HMS MEDscience admissions committee.
Where do students stay on MEDscienceTECH Foundations?
Non-residential plan
- Program type: Students attend a daytime program at Harvard Medical School.
- Local supervision: Students staying locally must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Meals: Lunch and snacks are included during program days.
- Campus experience: Activities take place at Harvard Medical School's Longwood Avenue campus.
Housing and travel are the responsibility of families or guardians.
What happens after MEDscienceTECH Foundations?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Receive a Certificate of Completion with full attendance.
Use the robot prototype and pitch as material for later reflection.
Clarify interest in biomedical engineering, medicine or computer science.
Develop collaborative technical and presentation experience.
Build a foundation for more advanced medical-technology projects.
The program is short term and not for credit; no transcript is provided.
Where does MEDscienceTECH Foundations take place?
The program meets at Harvard Medical School, 210 Longwood Avenue in Boston, Massachusetts. It is based in the Armenise Building and operates as a daytime, non-residential experience.
Families must arrange transportation and any local accommodation.
MEDscienceTECH Foundations FAQs
The program combines biomedical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, surgical robotics and clinical medicine.
No. The provider states that previous coding, physics or robotics experience is not required.
Teams build an AI-enabled surgical robotics solution using the Kepler platform, then present it through a live demonstration and industry-style pitch.
No. This is a non-residential day program, and families are responsible for housing, travel and appropriate adult supervision at local accommodation.
The published fee includes scrubs, all program materials, lunch and snacks.
Limited partial-to-full scholarships are available to eligible Greater Boston students. Financial need, available funds and the completed scholarship application affect awards.
Admission is competitive and based on the student's essays and teacher assessment. Transcripts are not required, and there is no GPA requirement.
No. The program is not for credit and does not provide a transcript, but full attendance earns a Certificate of Completion.
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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
- Surgical Robotics & AI Program | HMS MEDscience x Moonshot — HMS MEDscience
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