Summer Medical Academy
The Summer Medical Academy (SMA) is a two-week intensive program designed to provide high school students with hands-on experience and insights into healthcare careers. Participants engage in lectures, clinical skills clinics, group projects, and career panels to explore the medical field. The program is coordinated by the Rady Children’s Center for Healthier Communities in San Diego.
Program details
- Deadline
- Feb 20, 2026
- Dates
- Jun 15, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 9–12
- Age range
- Ages 15–19
- Program type
- Summer program
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Attendance
- Commuter
Eligibility
Applicants must be 15-19 years old in June of the program year and have completed 9th grade (up to the summer after graduating 12th grade). Priority is given to students based on academic success, enthusiasm, extracurricular involvement, and geographic proximity to San Diego.
Costs and support
- Cost
- Not specified. A $50 registration fee is mentioned as part of the application process.
- Financial aid
- Need-based scholarships are available; applicants must complete the scholarship portion of the application and provide proof of financial need.
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- medicalacademy@rchsd.org
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