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    Medicine Academy

    by Summer Discovery

    Medicine Academy combines supervised clinical simulations with healthcare career exploration, helping students test their interests through practical skills and a case-based project.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Medicine Academy at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Completed Grades 9-12

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    UC Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States

    Cost

    $7,499; $4,399

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Application deadline

    Rolling

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    Accommodation: University residence halls
    Meals: Residential: 2-3 daily; commuter: lunch
    Certificate / Outcome: Completion certificate and career-pathway case
    Campus experience: Activities, excursions, recreation facilities
    Sessions / cadence: Morning and afternoon academy instruction
    Student support: 10:1 student-to-staff ratio

    Medicine Academy summary

    Medicine Academy introduces healthcare through supervised clinical simulations, including suturing, dissection, trauma response, and diagnostic exercises.

    You investigate a health profession and present a fictional career-pathway case with a team, connecting academic choices with possible professional directions.

    It suits students who want to test their interest in patient care and enjoy practical work, discussion, and collaborative problem-solving.

    What is Medicine Academy?

    Medicine Academy is Summer Discovery's clinical-practice and healthcare-career exploration program at UC Berkeley. Students focus on one intensive academy, using supervised simulations to connect scientific understanding with practical skills and the decisions healthcare teams make.

    The curriculum explores medicine, nursing, physician-assistant practice, research, and healthcare administration. Alongside suturing, dissection, trauma response, and diagnostic exercises, students develop a career-pathway case and explain it within a team presentation.

    Why Succeed highlights Medicine Academy

    • Supervised clinical simulations let students test their interest through practical activity rather than lectures alone.

    • The curriculum considers several healthcare professions, helping students compare routes beyond becoming a doctor.

    • Each student contributes a career-pathway case, giving the team presentation a clear individual component.

    • Discussion and feedback connect technical practice with communication, teamwork, and clinical reasoning.

    • Residential and commuter options let families choose different levels of campus immersion.

    Who is Medicine Academy for?

    Best for

    Students curious about patient care, emergency response, or healthcare careers who enjoy practical science and team discussion.

    Not ideal if

    You want to study several unrelated subjects or prefer to avoid dissection and simulated trauma scenarios.

    Is Medicine Academy worth it?

    The academy can be valuable if you want a structured test of your interest in healthcare. Its strongest feature is the connection between supervised clinical activities and research into the education, responsibilities, and choices behind different professions.

    The financial commitment deserves careful comparison with other ways to explore medicine. The described experience centers on simulations and career exploration, so assess its value through what you learn and can explain afterward; campus prestige and a completion certificate alone offer a limited basis for deciding.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    $7,499; $4,399; includes Academic tuition, Housing for residential students, Residential meals: 2-3 daily, seven days weekly, Dining-hall lunch for commuter students, Extracurricular activities and excursions, Transportation for included activities, Use of athletic and recreation facilities, College admissions presentation, Blanket and pillow for residential students, Safety and supervision, Completion certificate and course recognition letter.

    Accommodation

    University residence halls

    Meals

    Residential: 2-3 daily; commuter: lunch

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; UC Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States.

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    How much preparation does Medicine Academy need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Several months before the July session, allowing time for rolling admission, travel, and payment planning.

    Main challenge

    Explaining healthcare decisions and career choices clearly within a team.

    Typical preparation

    • Review high school biology, basic physiology, and basic anatomy.

    • Choose a healthcare profession you would like to investigate and note questions about its training.

    • Plan the residential or commuter option with your family and budget for the separate fees.

    • Prepare to discuss case evidence and explain your reasoning aloud.

    Useful if

    You want to connect an interest in biology with the realities of healthcare work.

    What do students do on Medicine Academy?

    You explore healthcare through supervised technical practice, simulated cases, and discussion of how different professionals contribute to patient care. You then investigate a health profession and turn that research into a case-based career-pathway presentation.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Practice suturing, dissection, and other supervised clinical techniques.

    2. 2

      Work through trauma-response and diagnostic simulations using case evidence.

    3. 3

      Discuss how multidisciplinary teams coordinate patient care.

    4. 4

      Research the education and branching career paths of a selected health profession.

    5. 5

      Develop at least one fictional career-pathway case and present it within your team's project.

    Medicine Academy dates and deadlines

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    Date not confirmed

    Medicine Academy: Clinical Practice & Career Exploration — 2-week residential

    11-23 July 2027

    Residential session at UC Berkeley.

    Upcoming

    Medicine Academy: Clinical Practice & Career Exploration — 2-week commuter

    11-22 July 2027

    The commuter booking schedule ends one day earlier.

    Upcoming

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students must have completed 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade.

    How much does Medicine Academy cost?

    Residential program fee

    $7,499 — Two-week residential tuition.

    Funding or discounts

    • Commuter program fee: $4,399 — Two-week commuter tuition.
    • Course supplement: $195 — Additional Medicine Academy academic fee.
    • Application fee: $100 — Nonrefundable; separate from tuition.
    • Enrollment deposit: $1,900-$3,500 — Paid toward tuition; amount depends on enrollment timing.
    • International registration: $379 residential; $239 commuter — Applies to international students living outside the United States.

    What's included

    Academic tuition, Housing for residential students, Residential meals: 2-3 daily, seven days weekly, Dining-hall lunch for commuter students, Extracurricular activities and excursions, Transportation for included activities, Use of athletic and recreation facilities, College admissions presentation, Blanket and pillow for residential students, Safety and supervision, Completion certificate and course recognition letter

    How to apply to Medicine Academy

    1. 1

      Create an account or sign in through Summer Discovery's official application portal.

    2. 2

      Choose UC Berkeley, the Medicine Academy curriculum, and your residential or commuter option.

    3. 3

      Complete the online application and pay the $100 nonrefundable application fee.

    4. 4

      After acceptance, complete enrollment and pay the applicable deposit toward tuition.

    5. 5

      Register for the academy and complete the required pre-arrival information.

    6. 6

      Pay the remaining balance by the applicable payment date.

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    What does Medicine Academy cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Clinical skills

    Practice supervised suturing, dissection, and other technical activities used to explore healthcare.

    Trauma and diagnostics

    Use simulations and case evidence to consider appropriate clinical responses.

    Healthcare teamwork

    Explore how multidisciplinary teams coordinate care and explain their decisions.

    Career pathways

    Compare education and professional choices across medicine, nursing, physician-assistant practice, research, and healthcare administration.

    Case-based capstone

    Develop a fictional career-pathway case and present your reasoning within a team project.

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

    What is a typical day on Medicine Academy?

    A typical day during the program.

    9:30 11:30 a.m.

    Academy instruction follows breakfast in the sample residential schedule.

    1:00 3:00 p.m.

    Students return to academy instruction after lunch.

    3:30 p.m. onward

    The sample schedule includes afternoon recreation or study and evening activities around dinner.

    Who teaches on Medicine Academy?

    The academy uses expert-led clinical simulations, with Summer Discovery describing its UC Berkeley instructors as accredited specialists in their fields. Physician and medical educator Dr. Daniel Woolridge describes the Medicine Academy's hands-on approach in the provider's instructor spotlight.

    The instructor spotlight does not confirm the teaching roster for the 2027 session.

    Where do students stay on Medicine Academy?

    Residential plan

    • University residence halls: Students live in university housing with resident counselors on their floors.
    • Meals and facilities: Tuition includes 2-3 meals daily, seven days weekly, plus access to athletic and recreation facilities.
    • Welfare and supervision: Staff provide round-the-clock support, daily sign-ins, room checks, and access to medical care.
    • Activities and excursions: Campus programming includes afternoon, evening, and weekend activities and excursions.

    Non-residential plan

    • Commuter attendance: Students can take the academy without staying overnight on campus.
    • Lunch and activities: The high school commuter option includes dining-hall lunch and afternoon activities.

    Roommate matching uses a personal profile; only mutual roommate requests are honored.

    What happens after Medicine Academy?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    A career-pathway case to revisit during future healthcare exploration.

    Experience presenting healthcare career research with a team.

    A Summer Discovery Certificate of Completion after successful completion.

    A letter of recognition for the course.

    An individual course performance report after the program.

    Where does Medicine Academy take place?

    The academy takes place on UC Berkeley's campus in Berkeley, California, within the San Francisco Bay Area. The campus combines academic facilities, recreation, and a university setting for students exploring college life.

    Summer Discovery identifies San Francisco International Airport as the preferred airport for UC Berkeley.

    Medicine Academy FAQs

    The academy includes supervised suturing, dissection, trauma-response simulations, clinical diagnostic exercises, case studies, and discussion. These activities explore healthcare decisions and teamwork.

    You choose a health profession and investigate how education and professional choices shape different career paths. Each student develops and presents at least one case within a team presentation.

    High school biology, basic physiology, and basic anatomy are helpful preparation. They are described as recommended preparation rather than mandatory prerequisites.

    Students who successfully finish the course receive a Summer Discovery Certificate of Completion. Students also leave with their career-pathway case.

    Yes. The academy offers both residential and commuter options. The high school commuter experience includes dining-hall lunch and afternoon activities.

    Summer Discovery staff are on duty 24 hours a day, with resident counselors living on students' residence-hall floors. Daily sign-ins, room checks, supervised off-campus trips, and access to medical care support student welfare.

    Special meals can be provided. Parents submit dietary information before arrival and should inform the Residential Life Dean of the student's needs.

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