First-wave deadline
22 February 2026
The application fee increased after this date.
In-person Program
Medical Research High School Course
A hands-on medical research course where students design experiments, analyze data, evaluate studies, and explore how treatments move from lab to patient care.
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
In-person Program
Medical Research High School Course
A hands-on medical research course where students design experiments, analyze data, evaluate studies, and explore how treatments move from lab to patient care.
Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Medical Research Summer Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Closed
Eligibility
Grades 9-12; minimum 3.0 GPA
Age range / Year group
Grades 9-12, about ages 14-18
Location / Region
New Haven, Connecticut
Cost
$4,298 residential; $2,498 commuter
Duration
1 week
Format
In-person; residential or commuter
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Accommodation: Shared dorms or commuter option
Meals: All meals residential; lunch commuter
Sessions / cadence: 5 x 4-hour classes, Monday-Friday
Tutors / faculty: Medical researchers and physicians
Campus experience: Labs, excursions and evening activities
Medical Research Summer Course summary
Summer Springboard's course introduces the methods behind medical studies and the route from laboratory research to patient care.
Students design experiments, collect and analyze data, review medical literature, and learn how clinical trials test new treatments.
It suits students exploring biomedical research, academic medicine, pharmaceutical development, public health research, or an MD-PhD pathway.
What is Medical Research High School Course?
The Medical Research High School Course is a Summer Springboard course focused on how scientists design studies, test hypotheses, analyze findings, and develop treatments. It combines core research concepts with practical laboratory experience.
Students conduct experiments, collect data, apply statistical methods, and evaluate published medical literature. Career exploration introduces biomedical research, clinical trials, pharmaceutical development, public health research, academic medicine, and MD-PhD pathways.
Why Succeed highlights Medical Research Summer Course
The course connects experiment design, laboratory protocols, statistics, and literature review rather than treating medical research as a purely theoretical subject.
Students examine the full pathway from laboratory discovery through clinical trials to patient care.
Published instructors bring experience in medicine, clinical research, and peer-reviewed scholarship.
The timetable combines 20 hours of classes with course-specific excursions, guest speakers, or activities.
Residential and commuter routes let families choose between a fuller campus experience and weekday attendance.
Who is Medical Research Summer Course for?
Best for
Students curious about biomedical research who want practical exposure to experiments, data analysis, clinical trials, and scientific literature.
Not ideal if
You want sustained independent research, a completed research paper, clinical shadowing, or a university credential rather than a broad one-week introduction.
Is Medical Research Summer Course worth it?
It can be worthwhile for a student who wants to test whether medical research feels more engaging than clinical medicine alone. The blend of laboratory work, statistical reasoning, literature evaluation, and career contact gives the week a coherent academic focus.
The main limitation is depth: an introductory week cannot replace a longer research placement or a supervised independent project. Its value depends on actively reflecting on the methods learned and using that insight to guide later study or research choices.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
$4,298 residential; $2,498 commuter; includes Residential: academic course, lodging, all meals, and excursions, Residential: weekend excursions included, Commuter: academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming, Need-based scholarships may cover up to 30% of residential tuition, Need-based scholarships may cover up to 60% of commuter tuition.
Accommodation
Shared dorms or commuter option
Meals
All meals residential; lunch commuter
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 week; New Haven, Connecticut.
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Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Medical Research Summer Course need?
Effort level
Moderate to high academic intensity.
Best started
Begin six to eight weeks before the next published deadline to organize records, discuss support needs, and complete the family application.
Main challenge
Moving confidently between experimental design, statistics, and critical reading within one week.
Typical preparation
Review basic experimental variables, controls, and scientific notation.
Practice interpreting a simple graph, table, or research abstract.
Prepare questions about research careers, clinical trials, and MD-PhD study.
Discuss medical, dietary, accessibility, and travel arrangements early with your family.
Useful if
You already enjoy biology, medicine, mathematics, or evidence-based problem-solving.
What do students do on Medical Research Summer Course?
The week moves from the foundations of medical research into practical investigation, interpretation, and career exploration.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Learn how medical studies are designed, conducted, and checked for accuracy.
- 2
Design and conduct basic laboratory experiments using scientific protocols.
- 3
Collect data and apply statistical methods to interpret the results.
- 4
Evaluate published medical research and assess its evidence.
- 5
Explore how clinical trials move treatments from laboratories to patients.
- 6
Meet research professionals and investigate biomedical career pathways.
Medical Research Summer 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.
Reference date
Second-wave deadline
19 April 2026
The application fee increased after this date.
Final admission deadline
17 May 2026
Final general admission date for 2026 programs.
Session 2
21-27 June 2026
One-week Medical Research course.
Session 5
12-18 July 2026
One-week Medical Research course.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First-wave deadline | 22 February 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Second-wave deadline | 19 April 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Final admission deadline | 17 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 2 | 21-27 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Session 5 | 12-18 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Open to students in Grades 9-12
Starting high school or spring graduates may qualify
Minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent
International students must demonstrate English proficiency
Students must meet essential participation criteria
How much does Medical Research Summer Course cost?
First-week tuition
$4,298 residential; $2,498 commuter — Choose the attendance option that fits your family.
Funding or discounts
- Course supplement: $250 — Listed on the Medical Research course page.
- Deposit: $600 — Paid during the application process.
- Application fee: From $99 — Mandatory and nonrefundable.
- Need-based scholarships: Up to 30% or 60% — Residential and commuter limits differ.
- Published discounts: 5% — Eligibility rules apply to each discount.
What's included
Residential: academic course, lodging, all meals, and excursions, Residential: weekend excursions included, Commuter: academic course, lunch, excursions, and weekday programming, Need-based scholarships may cover up to 30% of residential tuition, Need-based scholarships may cover up to 60% of commuter tuition
How to apply to Medical Research Summer Course
- 1
Open the Summer Springboard application portal and enter basic contact information.
- 2
Confirm the verification email and complete the account details.
- 3
Choose Create New Application from the dashboard.
- 4
Select Yale, your preferred session, Medical Research, and a tuition type.
- 5
Enter the student's details with the student present.
- 6
Pay the $600 deposit and application fee, then submit the application.
- 7
Complete any additional forms or requested supporting documents after review.
What does Medical Research Summer Course cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Research methodology
Learn how medical studies are designed, conducted, and evaluated for accuracy.
Laboratory investigation
Design experiments, follow scientific protocols, and collect research data.
Clinical trials
Trace how treatments move from laboratory research toward patient care.
Data analysis
Use statistical methods to interpret findings and form evidence-based conclusions.
Medical literature
Read and critically evaluate published studies using scientific methodology.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Medical Research Summer Course?
A typical day during the program.
9 a.m. 1 p.m.
Students attend the academic course, with a 15-minute break at 11 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
Lunch and free time follow the morning academic session.
3 p.m.
Students join an academic excursion, laboratory, guest speaker, or course activity.
5 9:30 p.m.
Commuters depart while residential students have dinner, activities, free time, and dorm checks.
Who teaches on Medical Research Summer Course?
Faculty are recruited for subject expertise and an ability to challenge and engage students. Published 2026 instructors included physician-researcher Dr. Muriel Solberg and Yale Emergency Medicine resident Halla Bates, whose backgrounds span clinical research, peer-reviewed publication, medical education, and emergency medicine.
Instructor assignments are session-specific and may change.
Where do students stay on Medical Research Summer Course?
Residential plan
- Campus housing: Students share traditional dorm rooms in Yale residence halls.
- Meals: All meals are included, with most served in the campus dining hall.
- Residential support: Program staff live in the dorms and provide 24-hour support.
Non-residential plan
- Weekday attendance: Commuters receive lunch and join programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Academic excursions: Commuters join the academic course, excursions, and daytime programming.
Residential students share gender-separated traditional dorm rooms and communal bathrooms; basic linens are provided.
What happens after Medical Research Summer Course?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use experimental-design skills in later school or independent research projects.
Apply statistical and literature-review methods to scientific reading and coursework.
Explore biomedical research, pharmaceutical development, and public health research careers.
Assess whether academic medicine or an MD-PhD pathway matches your interests.
Build informed questions for future laboratory, university, or research experiences.
The course is exploratory and does not promise a qualification, publication, or research placement.
Where does Medical Research Summer Course take place?
The course takes place on the Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut, with access to residence halls, dining spaces, libraries, common areas, and course-related facilities. Academic and cultural excursions connect campus study with the surrounding New Haven area.
Summer Springboard operates independently of Yale University and is not sponsored or endorsed by Yale.
Medical Research Summer Course FAQs
You will study research methodology, experiment design, data collection, statistics, clinical trials, and medical literature evaluation. The course also explains how discoveries move from laboratory research toward patient care.
Students conduct basic laboratory experiments, follow scientific protocols, collect data, and analyze findings. Course-specific excursions, guest speakers, or activities complement the academic sessions.
The course has five four-hour classes from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Afternoons are used for an academic excursion, laboratory, guest speaker, or related activity.
Yes. Commuters attend programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with lunch, the academic course, and excursions included.
Residential attendance includes the academic course, lodging, all meals, excursions, and weekend excursions. Students stay in shared traditional dorm rooms with communal bathrooms.
High school applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent and must meet the provider's Essential Eligibility Criteria. International students must also demonstrate English proficiency.
No. Summer Springboard operates the course independently and states that Yale University does not sponsor or endorse the program.
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- 2026 HS 1-week Medical Research V3
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