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    Pediatrics Summer Program

    by Outset

    A hands-on pediatrics career exploration experience with physician-led skills labs, medical training insight, and residential campus life.

    Last verified: 10 Sept 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Pediatrics Summer Program at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Grades 9-12; competitive admission

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    United States

    Cost

    $2,950

    Duration

    1 week

    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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    Medicine
    Accommodation: Shared university dorms
    Meals: Sunday dinner to Friday lunch
    Latest verified cycle: Summer 2026
    Campus experience: Labs, speakers and evening activities
    Tutors / faculty: Physicians, faculty and medical students

    Pediatrics Summer Program summary

    This is a focused introduction to pediatrics for students considering medicine, built around career insight, clinical simulations, hands-on skills, and sessions with medical professionals.

    Students experience a residential university setting alongside classroom teaching, practical labs, medical speakers, shared meals, and organized evening activities.

    It suits students who want to test whether pediatrics feels like a compelling long-term path before committing to more advanced study or work experience.

    What is Pediatrics Summer Program?

    The Pediatrics Summer Program is an Outset career-exploration experience designed to give students a practical introduction to pediatric medicine. Its curriculum examines what pediatricians do, the education and training route, and the advantages and challenges of the specialty.

    Students combine classroom learning with hands-on skills labs, simulations, and sessions led by physicians, medical faculty, and medical students. The wider residential experience includes university dorm living, campus dining, free time, speakers, and organized evening activities.

    Why Succeed highlights Pediatrics Summer Program

    • The curriculum is tightly focused on pediatrics rather than offering only a general overview of medicine.

    • Hands-on laboratories and clinical simulations help students connect medical concepts with practical experience.

    • Physicians, medical faculty, and medical students contribute real-world perspectives on training and practice.

    • Housing, meals, academic programming, evening activities, and residential staffing are included in the main fee.

    • Need-based aid and a small number of competitive full scholarships may improve access for some families.

    Who is Pediatrics Summer Program for?

    Best for

    High school students seriously exploring pediatrics who want practical medical activities, professional insight, and a residential campus experience.

    Not ideal if

    You want formal clinical certification, a hospital placement, or a low-cost non-residential course; this is an extracurricular career-exploration program.

    Is Pediatrics Summer Program worth it?

    The program can be worthwhile for a student who wants to test a sustained interest in pediatrics through simulations, practical skills, and conversations with medical professionals. The specialty-specific curriculum makes it more useful for career exploration than a purely general medicine experience.

    The main limitation is value for money: it is a short extracurricular program, and Outset itself says it is unlikely to decide a college application. Families should judge the residential experience, included support, and potential financial aid against the program fee.

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    Cost and what is included

    $2,950; includes Shared university housing, Meals from Sunday dinner to Friday lunch, All academic programming, Hands-on laboratories and skills sessions, M.D. and faculty speakers, Evening activities, 24/7 campus staffing.

    Accommodation

    Shared university dorms

    Meals

    Sunday dinner to Friday lunch

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    1 week; United States.

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    How much preparation does Pediatrics Summer Program need?

    Effort level

    Moderate.

    Best started

    Begin four to six weeks before your preferred session, allowing extra time for aid requests and residential planning.

    Main challenge

    Explaining a genuine interest in medicine during a competitive application.

    Typical preparation

    • Draft a concise explanation of why pediatrics interests you.

    • Review your academic record and identify a teacher who could provide a reference if requested.

    • Prepare for a short conversation about medicine and the program.

    • If admitted, complete payments, forms, the pre-departure webinar, and packing preparation through the student portal.

    Useful if

    You can connect your academic interests to pediatric healthcare.

    What do students do on Pediatrics Summer Program?

    Students explore pediatric medicine through teaching, professional talks, practical laboratories, clinical simulations, and a structured residential campus routine.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Learn what pediatricians do and examine the education and training pathway.

    2. 2

      Attend morning classroom sessions on medicine and pre-med study.

    3. 3

      Practice introductory clinical skills in hands-on laboratories and simulations.

    4. 4

      Hear from physicians, medical faculty, and medical students.

    5. 5

      Discuss the advantages and challenges of a pediatric career.

    6. 6

      Join campus free time, shared meals, and organized evening activities.

    Pediatrics Summer 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.

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    No fixed deadline was published.

    Reference date

    UNC-Chapel Hill: 7-12 June 2026

    7-12 June 2026

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    UNC-Chapel Hill: 14-19 June 2026

    14-19 June 2026

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    ASU: 14-19 June 2026

    14-19 June 2026

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    Vanderbilt University: 14-19 June 2026

    14-19 June 2026

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    UCLA: 21-26 June 2026

    21-26 June 2026

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    Columbia University: 21-26 June 2026

    21-26 June 2026

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    UNC-Chapel Hill: 21-26 June 2026

    21-26 June 2026

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    Vanderbilt University: 21-26 June 2026

    21-26 June 2026

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    University of Michigan: 21-26 June 2026

    21-26 June 2026

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    Columbia University: 28 June-3 July 2026

    28 June-3 July 2026

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    University of Michigan: 28 June-3 July 2026

    28 June-3 July 2026

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    ASU: 28 June-3 July 2026

    28 June-3 July 2026

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    UCLA: 5-10 July 2026

    5-10 July 2026

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    UNC-Chapel Hill: 5-10 July 2026

    5-10 July 2026

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    University of Michigan: 5-10 July 2026

    5-10 July 2026

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    Rice University: 12-17 July 2026

    12-17 July 2026

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    UNC-Chapel Hill: 12-17 July 2026

    12-17 July 2026

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    Columbia University: 12-17 July 2026

    12-17 July 2026

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    Vanderbilt University: 12-17 July 2026

    12-17 July 2026

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    UCLA: 19-24 July 2026

    19-24 July 2026

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    UNC-Chapel Hill: 19-24 July 2026

    19-24 July 2026

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    Columbia University: 19-24 July 2026

    19-24 July 2026

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    University of Washington: 26-31 July 2026

    26-31 July 2026

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    UCLA: 26-31 July 2026

    26-31 July 2026

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    Columbia University: 26-31 July 2026

    26-31 July 2026

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    UCLA: 2-7 August 2026

    2-7 August 2026

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students in Grades 9-12

    • Strong academic record

    • Clear interest in healthcare

    • Interest-in-medicine statement required

    • Short admissions call after initial screening

    • Reference and transcript requested from some applicants

    How much does Pediatrics Summer Program cost?

    Program fee

    $2,950 — Includes housing, meals and programming.

    Funding or discounts

    • Financial aid: Need-based — Requested through the main application.
    • Full scholarships: Limited — Need-based and highly competitive.

    What's included

    Shared university housing, Meals from Sunday dinner to Friday lunch, All academic programming, Hands-on laboratories and skills sessions, M.D. and faculty speakers, Evening activities, 24/7 campus staffing

    How to apply to Pediatrics Summer Program

    1. 1

      Complete the short online application and explain your interest in medicine.

    2. 2

      If you pass initial screening, attend a 10-minute video call with Admissions.

    3. 3

      Provide a teacher reference and transcript if the Admissions team requests them.

    4. 4

      Wait for the admissions decision, normally issued after the required steps are complete.

    5. 5

      Request financial aid within the main application if your family needs support.

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    What does Pediatrics Summer Program cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Pediatric practice

    Explore what pediatricians do and what practicing the specialty involves.

    Education and training

    Examine the academic and professional route toward pediatric medicine.

    Clinical skills

    Practice introductory medical techniques through hands-on laboratories and simulations.

    Career realities

    Consider the advantages and challenges of a pediatric career with medical speakers.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Pediatrics Summer Program?

    A typical day during the program.

    Breakfast and classes

    Students eat in the dining hall before classroom sessions.

    Lunch and free time

    Lunch is followed by time to relax or explore campus.

    Practical sessions

    Hands-on activities and medical teaching continue, often ending with a speaker.

    Dinner and activities

    Dinner is followed by organized activities before dorm free time and lights out.

    Who teaches on Pediatrics Summer Program?

    Trained physicians, medical faculty, and medical students teach hands-on skills laboratories and specialty-related sessions. M.D. and faculty speakers also discuss medical training and the realities of pediatric careers.

    The provider does not publish a named pediatrics faculty roster for every campus session.

    Where do students stay on Pediatrics Summer Program?

    Residential plan

    • University dorms: Students stay in host-campus dorms with one or two roommates typical.
    • Full meal package: Meals run from Sunday dinner through Friday lunch, mainly in campus dining halls.
    • Residential support: Trained staff live in the dorm and provide support 24/7.
    • Campus activities: Free time and organized evening activities are part of the experience.

    Shared bathrooms may be hall or suite style; single rooms may be available for an extra fee.

    What happens after Pediatrics Summer Program?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Clarify whether pediatrics is a strong personal career fit.

    Build informed understanding of pre-med and medical training routes.

    Develop introductory confidence with practical clinical skills.

    Use reflective learning as evidence of sustained interest in medicine.

    This is an extracurricular exploration program, not a medical qualification or guaranteed admissions advantage.

    Where does Pediatrics Summer Program take place?

    The program has run residential sessions at US university campuses in Chapel Hill, New York, Los Angeles, Ann Arbor, Nashville, Houston, and Seattle, with additional ASU sessions published for the verified cycle. Students use host-campus dorms, dining halls, classrooms, and activity spaces.

    Outset is a third-party program and is affiliated with some, but not all, host universities.

    Pediatrics Summer Program FAQs

    Students examine the work of pediatricians, education and training routes, hands-on clinical skills, and the advantages and challenges of the career.

    Yes. Students stay in host-university dorms, usually with one or two roommates, and eat mainly in campus dining halls.

    Trained physicians, medical faculty, and medical students contribute to skills laboratories and specialty-related sessions.

    The published fee includes housing, meals, academic programming, hands-on sessions, speakers, evening activities, and 24/7 campus staffing.

    Outset describes admission as competitive and reports accepting fewer than 50% of applicants across its programs. It looks for strong academic records and a clear interest in healthcare.

    Yes. Aid can be requested within the main application, without a separate aid form. Outset also offers a small number of highly competitive need-based full scholarships.

    Academic sessions generally run between morning and late afternoon, with meals, free time, practical activities, a speaker, and organized evening events around them.

    No. Outset describes it as an extracurricular that may demonstrate serious interest in medicine, while emphasizing that grades, references, test scores, and personal statements matter more.

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    • Apply to Outset 2026
    • Housing & Dining at Outset - Campus Dorms & Meal Plans
    • Pediatrics Pre-Med Summer Camp at U Washington | Outset
    • Pediatrics Pre-Med Summer Camp at Rice | Outset
    • Pediatrics Pre-Med Summer Camp at U Michigan | Outset
    • Pediatrics Pre-Med Summer Camp at UCLA | Outset
    • Pediatrics Pre-Med Summer Camp at Columbia | Outset
    • Pediatrics at ASU
    • Pediatrics Pre-Med Summer Camp at Vanderbilt | Outset
    • Pediatrics Pre-Med Summer Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill | Outset
    • Explore Teen Medical Career Path Camp Programs | Outset
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    • Photos & Videos from Outset Teen Medicine Programs
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    • Frequently Asked Questions - Outset
    • Teen Pediatrics Summer Program - Pediatrics Pre-Med Camp

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