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Global Health Summer Program
by Outset
A residential medicine experience combining global health study, hospital visits, hands-on simulations and staff-led cultural activities.
Last verified: 10 Sept 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Barcelona Global Health Program at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Applications open
Eligibility
Grades 10-12; healthcare interest
Age range / Year group
Ages 16+
Location / Region
Barcelona, Spain
Cost
$4,995
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
Application deadline
Rolling · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
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Language: No Spanish required
Class size: 15-18 students
Accommodation: Shared university dorms
Meals: Full meal package
Barcelona Global Health Program summary
This is a residential global medicine experience centered on the Spanish healthcare system, comparative health and practical medical exploration.
Students combine a local university course with a Barcelona hospital visit, hands-on simulations and staff-led evening and weekend activities.
It suits students seriously exploring medicine who want a small-group international experience rather than a purely classroom-based course.
What is Global Health Summer Program?
The Global Health Summer Program is an immersive Outset experience focused on global medicine and the Spanish healthcare system. Students take a course at a local university and visit a leading Barcelona hospital for hands-on medical simulations.
Academic sessions are combined with residential campus life and staff-led activities during evenings and weekends. The small cohort supports a social experience alongside structured exploration of healthcare study and careers.
Why Succeed highlights Barcelona Global Health Program
The program connects global-health study with direct observation of Spain's healthcare context.
A hospital visit and hands-on medical simulations add practical depth beyond lectures alone.
The cohort is limited to 15-18 students, supporting a focused group experience.
Housing, meals, local transportation, activities and onsite staffing are bundled into the program.
Need-based financial aid and a small number of full scholarships can reduce the financial barrier.
Who is Barcelona Global Health Program for?
Best for
Students with a clear interest in medicine who want hands-on learning, an international healthcare perspective and a supervised residential experience.
Not ideal if
You want a low-cost day course, need a non-residential format or prefer a program without a selective application and international travel.
Is Barcelona Global Health Program worth it?
The program offers a useful combination of healthcare study, practical simulations and international context. Its hospital visit, small cohort and structured residential setup could help a committed student test whether medicine remains a convincing academic and career direction.
The limitation is value for money: the fee is substantial and flights are additional. It should be treated as an exploratory extracurricular rather than a credential that determines university admission.
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Cost and what is included
$4,995; includes University housing, Full meal package, Academic programming and faculty costs, Hands-on labs and skill sessions, Local transportation, Evening and weekend activities, 24/7 onsite staffing.
Accommodation
Shared university dorms
Meals
Full meal package
Supervision or safety information
Outset provides 24/7 onsite staffing, with trained campus staff living in the dorm. Its safety approach follows American Camp Association and host-campus minor-protection policies.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; Barcelona, Spain.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Barcelona Global Health Program need?
Effort level
Moderate to high.
Best started
Begin six to eight weeks before your intended application, allowing additional time for travel planning and financial-aid requests.
Main challenge
Explaining a genuine interest in medicine while organizing an overseas residential stay.
Typical preparation
Draft a concise explanation of why medicine and global health interest you.
Prepare examples of relevant academic work, reading or extracurricular exploration.
Discuss travel, funding and residential arrangements with a parent or guardian early.
Be ready for a short admissions conversation and provide school documents if requested.
Useful if
You can connect your academic interests to specific global-health questions.
What do students do on Barcelona Global Health Program?
Students move between university-based global-health study, a hospital visit, practical medical simulations and a supervised residential activity program.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Study the Spanish healthcare system and comparative health at a local university.
- 2
Visit a leading Barcelona hospital.
- 3
Take part in hands-on medical simulations and skills-focused sessions.
- 4
Join staff-led evening and weekend activities.
- 5
Live and eat with the cohort in university accommodation.
Barcelona Global Health Program 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
19 July-1 August 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Applications | Rolling admissions | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 19 July-1 August 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Must be 16 by the program start
Students in Grades 10-12
Strong academic record expected
Clear interest in healthcare or medicine
Statement of interest required
Reference or transcript requested for some applicants
How much does Barcelona Global Health Program cost?
Program fee
$4,995 — Housing, meals and programming included.
Funding or discounts
- Financial aid: Need-based — Requested within the program application.
- Full scholarships: Limited — Highly competitive and need-based.
What's included
University housing, Full meal package, Academic programming and faculty costs, Hands-on labs and skill sessions, Local transportation, Evening and weekend activities, 24/7 onsite staffing
How to apply to Barcelona Global Health Program
- 1
Complete the free online application and explain your interest in medicine.
- 2
Attend a 10-minute video meeting if you pass the initial screening.
- 3
Provide a teacher reference and transcript if the admissions team requests them.
- 4
Receive an admissions decision, normally within three to five business days.
- 5
Request financial aid within the same application if needed.
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What does Barcelona Global Health Program cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Spanish healthcare system
Study how healthcare is organized and experienced in Spain.
Comparative health
Compare health systems and approaches across national contexts.
Medicine
Explore medical practice through teaching and skills-based simulations.
Global health
Examine healthcare questions through an international perspective.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Barcelona Global Health Program?
A typical day during the program.
Mornings
Breakfast is followed by lectures and academic teaching.
Afternoons
Students take part in practical activities, workshops or specialist sessions.
Late afternoon
The academic day may conclude with a medical speaker.
Evenings
Dinner is followed by supervised social or cultural activities.
Who teaches on Barcelona Global Health Program?
Trained physicians, medical faculty and medical students lead hands-on skills laboratories and specialty sessions. The program also includes medical and faculty speakers.
The official information does not name the individual Barcelona instructors.
Where do students stay on Barcelona Global Health Program?
Residential plan
- University dorms: Students stay in shared university accommodation with one or two roommates typical.
- Meal package: Meals run from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch, mainly in campus dining halls.
- Onsite supervision: Trained campus staff live in the dorm and are available 24/7.
- Activities: Staff lead evening and weekend social or cultural activities.
Shared bathrooms may be hall- or suite-style. Single rooms may be available for an additional fee.
What happens after Barcelona Global Health Program?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Clarify whether medicine is a convincing future study direction.
Build informed reflections on global and comparative healthcare.
Use practical simulations to discuss subject exploration in applications.
Return for another Outset program without reapplying.
Access alumni ambassador, webinar and future counselor pathways.
Outset describes the program as an extracurricular; it is unlikely to decide a university application by itself.
Where does Barcelona Global Health Program take place?
The program is based in Barcelona, Spain, with university accommodation and a course delivered through a local university setting. Students also visit a leading Barcelona hospital and use local transportation included by the provider.
Barcelona Global Health Program FAQs
The academic focus covers Comparative Health, Medicine and Global Health, including a course about the Spanish healthcare system.
Yes. Students visit a leading Barcelona hospital and participate in hands-on medical simulations and skills sessions.
No Spanish is required for the program.
Students stay in shared university dormitory rooms. One or two roommates are typical, and bathrooms may be hall- or suite-style.
The program includes a full meal package from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch. Most meals are served in campus dining halls.
Outset provides 24/7 onsite staffing, with trained campus staff living in the dorm. Its safety approach follows American Camp Association and host-campus minor-protection policies.
Outset reports receiving thousands of applications and accepting fewer than half of applicants. It looks for strong academic records and a clear interest in healthcare.
Yes. Aid can be requested within the program application, and a small number of highly competitive need-based full scholarships are offered.
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