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    Emergency Medicine High School Course

    by Summer Springboard

    A hands-on emergency medicine course using clinical simulations, practical skills training, patient diagnosis and treatment planning to explore healthcare careers.

    Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Emergency Medicine High School Course

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    Emergency Medicine Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Completed Grade 8; 3.0 GPA

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18

    Location / Region

    Eight campus cities

    Cost

    From $2,498

    Duration

    1 or 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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    Accommodation: Residential and commuter

    Meals: All meals or weekday lunch

    Certificate / Outcome: CPR certification at selected campuses

    Sessions / cadence: 5 x 4-hour or 9 x 3-hour classes

    Campus experience: Labs, excursions and activities

    Tutors / faculty: Healthcare professionals and medical faculty

    Emergency Medicine Course summary

    This is a practical introduction to emergency medicine built around clinical skills, simulation labs and realistic patient scenarios.

    Students practise CPR, vital signs, suturing, splinting and bleeding control before researching symptoms, forming diagnoses and planning treatment in teams.

    It suits students testing an interest in medicine who want more active learning than a classroom-only course.

    What is Emergency Medicine High School Course?

    The Emergency Medicine High School Course is a Summer Springboard academic program that introduces students to acute care through practical training and realistic simulations. Participants learn foundational techniques and explore how healthcare professionals assess and treat patients.

    The experience moves from skills such as CPR, vital signs, suturing and splinting to team-based diagnosis, treatment planning and emergency-response scenarios. Campus versions also incorporate simulation-center visits, healthcare speakers or related academic excursions.

    Why Succeed highlights Emergency Medicine Course

    • Clinical-style simulations turn medical concepts into active decision-making practice.

    • The curriculum combines technical procedures with patient history, diagnosis and treatment planning.

    • Students work with healthcare professionals and visit medical simulation facilities.

    • One-week and two-week versions give families different time-commitment options.

    • Selected campuses add a recognized CPR certification opportunity.

    Who is Emergency Medicine Course for?

    Best for

    High school students seriously exploring medicine who enjoy practical teamwork, simulations and making decisions under pressure.

    Not ideal if

    You want a purely theoretical science course, dislike hands-on medical scenarios or need a program with minimal independent self-care.

    Is Emergency Medicine Course worth it?

    It can be worthwhile for a student who wants to test a genuine interest in emergency care through practical experience. The simulations, professional contact and team cases offer a clearer view of the field than passive career research alone.

    The main limitation is cost: tuition, mandatory application charges and a course supplement can make the experience expensive, especially with travel. It is an exploratory enrichment program rather than medical qualification or university credit.

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

    Cost and what is included

    From $2,498; includes Residential tuition includes lodging and all meals., Residential tuition includes the academic course and excursions., Commuter tuition includes lunch, the course and excursions., Commuter weekday programming runs from 9am to 5pm., Residential tuition includes weekend excursions..

    Accommodation

    Residential and commuter

    Meals

    All meals or weekday lunch

    Provider details

    Review the Summer Springboard provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    1 or 2 weeks; Eight campus cities.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Emergency Medicine Course need?

    Effort level

    High during scheduled class and simulation time.

    Best started

    Begin planning two to three months before the next application cycle, allowing time for documents, travel and medical information.

    Main challenge

    Applying clinical reasoning while staying composed in realistic simulations.

    Typical preparation

    • Review foundational human biology and common medical terminology. Practise communicating clearly when working through a problem with a team. Gather academic, medical and travel documents early. Discuss any support or accommodation needs with the provider before enrollment.

    Useful if

    You have studied basic biology or independently reviewed human anatomy.

    What do students do on Emergency Medicine Course?

    Students progress from foundational emergency-care techniques to simulated clinical decision-making, with practical sessions, team cases and campus-specific excursions.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Learn to take vital signs, perform CPR and control bleeding.

    2. 2

      Practise wound care, suturing, splinting and patient positioning.

    3. 3

      Train in a medical simulation facility or clinical-style laboratory.

    4. 4

      Research a simulated patient's history and symptoms in a team.

    5. 5

      Develop and justify a diagnosis and treatment plan.

    6. 6

      Respond to a mass-casualty or mock emergency scenario.

    7. 7

      Explore medical careers through instructors, speakers or excursions.

    Emergency Medicine Course dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Final admission deadline

    17 May 2026

    General deadline for Summer 2026 programs.

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    Yale Session 1

    14-20 June 2026

    One-week course.

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    Yale Session 4

    5-11 July 2026

    One-week course.

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    Oxford Session 1

    5-11 July 2026

    One-week course.

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    Oxford Session 2

    12-18 July 2026

    One-week course.

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    Oxford Session 3

    19-25 July 2026

    One-week course.

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    Oxford Session 4

    26 July-1 August 2026

    One-week course.

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    Georgia Tech Session 1

    14-26 June 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Georgetown Session 1

    21 June-3 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Barnard Session 1

    5-17 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Barnard Session 2

    19-31 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCLA Session 1

    21 June-3 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCLA Session 2

    5-17 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCLA Session 3

    19-31 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Berkeley Session 1

    14-26 June 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Berkeley Session 3

    28 June-10 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Berkeley Session 5

    12-24 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCSD Session 1

    28 June-10 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCSD Session 2

    12-24 July 2026

    Two-week course.

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    UCSD Session 3

    26 July-7 August 2026

    Two-week course.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Completed eighth grade before the program starts

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent

    • English proficiency for international students

    • Meets the Essential Eligibility Criteria

    • Able to follow staff instructions in English

    • Prepared for independent self-care and campus routines

    How much does Emergency Medicine Course cost?

    Program tuition

    From $2,498 — Lowest documented first-week commuter tuition.

    Funding or discounts

    • Application fee: From $99 — Mandatory and nonrefundable.
    • Program deposit: $600 — Paid with the application to hold a place.
    • Course supplement: $250 — Mandatory Emergency Medicine supplement.
    • Alumni scholarship: $500 — Documented for eligible alumni.

    What's included

    Residential tuition includes lodging and all meals., Residential tuition includes the academic course and excursions., Commuter tuition includes lunch, the course and excursions., Commuter weekday programming runs from 9am to 5pm., Residential tuition includes weekend excursions.

    How to apply to Emergency Medicine Course

    1. 1

      Create an account using the official application portal.

    2. 2

      Verify your email and complete the account details.

    3. 3

      Select the campus, session, course and tuition type.

    4. 4

      Enter the student's contact and application information.

    5. 5

      Complete the short-answer questions and agreement forms.

    6. 6

      Pay the application fee and $600 deposit.

    7. 7

      Submit the completed application for review.

    8. 8

      Complete any additional forms requested after acceptance.

    What does Emergency Medicine Course cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Foundational clinical skills

    Practise CPR, vital signs, bleeding control, splinting and suturing.

    Patient assessment

    Research histories and symptoms before forming a diagnosis.

    Treatment planning

    Develop and justify treatment plans in simulated medical teams.

    Emergency response

    Triage and stabilize patients during pressured mass-casualty simulations.

    Healthcare careers

    Explore medical roles, education routes and professional environments.

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

    What is a typical day on Emergency Medicine Course?

    A typical day during the program.

    9am 12pm

    Two-week courses hold three-hour Emergency Medicine classes on scheduled weekdays.

    9am 1pm

    One-week courses hold five four-hour classes from Monday to Friday.

    Afternoons

    Academic excursions, laboratory visits, speakers or recreational activities follow class.

    After 6pm

    Residential schedules may include dinner, clubs, evening activities and dorm checks.

    Who teaches on Emergency Medicine Course?

    Teaching is delivered by campus-specific healthcare professionals, including emergency physicians, nurses, physician assistants, EMT instructors and medical researchers. Documented instructors bring active clinical, research and healthcare-education experience to the simulations and career discussions.

    Instructor assignments differ by campus and session.

    Where do students stay on Emergency Medicine Course?

    Residential plan

    • Campus lodging: Residential tuition includes lodging in the campus program.
    • Full meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included for residential students.
    • Excursions: Academic and weekend excursions are included in residential tuition.
    • Campus community: Students join structured campus days, evening activities and shared residential routines.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day attendance: Commuter programming typically runs from 9am to 5pm on weekdays.
    • Lunch and excursions: Commuter tuition includes lunch, academic classes and excursions.

    Room configuration is not documented, and the host universities generally do not operate or endorse the Summer Springboard program.

    What happens after Emergency Medicine Course?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Use the experience to test interest in medicine or pre-med study.

    Build confidence with foundational clinical and emergency-response techniques.

    Reflect on careers including physician, nurse, EMT and physician assistant.

    Discuss the experience as evidence of informed subject exploration.

    Gain CPR certification at selected campus versions.

    The program is exploratory enrichment and does not confer a medical qualification.

    Where does Emergency Medicine Course take place?

    The course is offered across college-campus settings in New Haven, New York City, Berkeley, Washington, Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Diego, plus Oxford in the United Kingdom. Campus versions use local simulation facilities, healthcare visits and professional speakers to add context to the academic course.

    Summer Springboard generally operates independently of the host universities.

    Emergency Medicine Course FAQs

    Students learn foundational techniques including CPR, vital signs, suturing, splinting, wound care and bleeding control. They then apply those skills in patient cases and emergency simulations.

    Residential and commuter tuition types are documented. Residential students receive lodging and all meals, while commuter students attend weekday programming and receive lunch.

    Practical learning is central to the course. Students train through simulation labs, clinical-style activities, team diagnosis and mass-casualty scenarios.

    Campus-specific instructors include emergency physicians, nurses, physician assistants, EMT instructors and medical researchers with clinical or teaching experience.

    Berkeley documents Red Cross Adult and Child CPR certification, while Barnard documents CPR certification. A certificate is not confirmed for every campus version.

    High school applicants must have completed eighth grade before the program starts and normally need a 3.0 GPA or local equivalent.

    Yes, but international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through an interview or an accepted test score. Families are responsible for any required passports and visas.

    Generally no. Summer Springboard states that its programs operate independently of most campus partners and are not sponsored or endorsed by those universities.

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