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13 March 2026
Summer Institutes application and supplemental materials were due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Introduction to Medicine
by Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies
Introduction to Medicine explores patient care, medical research, and community health through specialty case studies, bioethics discussions, and a therapeutic research presentation.
Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Introduction to Medicine at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 9-11; completed high school biology
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-17
Location / Region
Online
Cost
$3,200
Duration
2 weeks
Format
Online
MedicineBiologyEthicsScience
Sessions / cadence: 10 × 2-hour weekdays; 2-3-hour daily homework
Assessment style: Research project and presentation
Main deliverable / output: Novel medical therapeutic presentation
Time-zone / scheduling model: 08:00-11:00 PDT meeting window
Latest verified cycle: 2026
Office hours: Third hour of daily meeting window
Career exposure: Healthcare professional conversations
Introduction to Medicine summary
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes connects medicine with patient care, research, and community health through an academically focused introductory course.
Students investigate specialty case studies, discuss bioethics, and research a novel medical therapeutic for a final presentation.
It suits students testing an interest in healthcare who enjoy biology, discussion, and independent research.
What is Introduction to Medicine?
Introduction to Medicine is an academic enrichment course offered through Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes. It introduces healthcare by connecting empathetic patient care, medical research, and community health. Students explore specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and internal medicine.
Live online classes pair themed case studies with research activities or bioethics discussions. Students also have opportunities to engage with professionals following different healthcare career paths. A final project asks each student to research, evaluate, and present a novel medical therapeutic.
Why Succeed highlights Introduction to Medicine
Specialty case studies give students concrete medical questions to investigate.
Bioethics discussions connect scientific knowledge with decisions affecting patients.
The therapeutic presentation turns subject exploration into a focused research task.
Exposure to several healthcare professions broadens career exploration beyond becoming a physician.
Who is Introduction to Medicine for?
Best for
Students who enjoy biology and want to explore healthcare through case studies, ethical discussion, and a research presentation.
Not ideal if
You primarily want clinical placement experience or cannot sustain daily live classes alongside independent project work.
Is Introduction to Medicine worth it?
This course is worth considering if you want to test your interest in medicine through substantive academic work. Case studies and a therapeutic research presentation create useful opportunities to discover which healthcare questions interest you most.
The main limitation is that its experience centers on online academic study rather than a clinical placement. Families should weigh the daily workload and tuition against that goal. Participation also does not guarantee Stanford undergraduate admission.
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Cost and what is included
$3,200; includes Two-hour live classes each weekday., Online office hours., Daily specialty case studies., Academic research activities and bioethics discussions., Opportunities to engage with healthcare professionals., Final medical therapeutic presentation project..
Dates and time commitment
2 weeks; 10 × 2-hour weekdays; 2-3-hour daily homework.
Provider details
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What the student gains
Potential output: The main output is a presentation researching and evaluating a novel medical therapeutic.. Check whether feedback, certificate, recommendation or application evidence is included.
Online support and safeguarding
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Introduction to Medicine need?
Effort level
High daily commitment.
Best started
Allow several weeks for the application and biology review when the next cycle is announced.
Main challenge
Sustaining independent research alongside daily classes.
Typical preparation
Gather recent grade reports and transcripts before drafting your application.
Choose a work sample that follows the course's application instructions.
Refresh your high school biology knowledge before the session.
Plan a daily study block around the Pacific Time meeting window.
Useful if
You want to test whether academic healthcare study suits you.
What do students do on Introduction to Medicine?
You investigate medical specialties through daily case studies and explore the research and ethical questions behind healthcare decisions. Independent work culminates in a presentation evaluating a novel medical therapeutic.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Attend live weekday classes built around healthcare specialty case studies.
- 2
Follow case studies with an academic research activity or bioethics discussion.
- 3
Engage with healthcare professionals through the course's career exploration opportunities.
- 4
Complete independent assignments and project work outside class.
- 5
Research, evaluate, and present a novel medical therapeutic.
Introduction to Medicine 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
15-26 June 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 13 March 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 15-26 June 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Grades 9-11 at the time of application.
Completion of a high school biology course.
Domestic and international applicants may apply.
Admitted students may attend only one Summer Institutes course.
How much does Introduction to Medicine cost?
Program fee
$3,200 — Two-week Summer Institutes tuition.
Funding or discounts
- Financial aid: Domestic and international participants — Both groups can receive financial aid.
What's included
Two-hour live classes each weekday., Online office hours., Daily specialty case studies., Academic research activities and bioethics discussions., Opportunities to engage with healthcare professionals., Final medical therapeutic presentation project.
How to apply to Introduction to Medicine
- 1
Create an account or log in through the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies application portal.
- 2
Use the student applicant's legal name and birthdate, with an email checked regularly.
- 3
Select Summer Institutes and indicate your course preferences.
- 4
Write your own application responses and upload recent grade reports, transcripts, and the required work sample.
- 5
Have a parent or legal guardian review and sign the completed application.
- 6
Pay the application fee and submit the complete application after reviewing every response and upload.
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Learning format
Students attend two-hour live online classes Monday through Friday within the 08:00-11:00 PDT window, with the third hour used for online office hours. Plan for an additional two to three hours of assignments and project work each day outside class.
Students attend one course section and time; exact class and office-hour schedules are finalized closer to the start.
Mentorship and feedback
Learn through daily live online classes.
Use the course's online office hours.
Engage with professionals representing several healthcare career paths.
Time-zone considerations
- The published meeting window is 08:00-11:00 PDT.
- Live classes run Monday through Friday for two hours daily.
- The third hour of the window is reserved for online office hours.
- Students attend one assigned section and meeting time.
- Independent assignments and projects require two to three additional hours daily.
Assessment style
Academic work includes independent assignments and a final research presentation evaluating a novel medical therapeutic.
- Research a novel medical therapeutic of personal interest.
- Evaluate the selected therapeutic.
- Generate a presentation communicating your findings.
- Complete assignments and projects outside live classes.
Portfolio / outputs
Main deliverable / output
The main output is a presentation researching and evaluating a novel medical therapeutic.
Research findings on your selected medical therapeutic.
An evaluation of the therapeutic for your final presentation.
Introduction to Medicine FAQs
Students must have completed a high school biology course.
The course connects empathetic patient care, medical research, and community health. Specialty case studies include cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and internal medicine.
Students should plan for approximately two to three hours of assignments and project work per day outside live classes.
Students research and evaluate a novel medical therapeutic, then create a presentation about it.
Applicants must write their responses independently. Parents or legal guardians review and sign the completed application.
No. Standardized test scores are optional for domestic and international applicants.
Yes. Financial aid can be awarded to both domestic and international participants.
No. Stanford undergraduate admissions operates independently of Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies, and participation does not guarantee admission.
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