Summer Springboard
Middle School Medicine
ON THE CAMPUS OF UC SAN DIEGO
THIS PROGRAM COMBINES ACADEMIC COURSES, INTERACTIVE LABS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO GIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS A SUPPORTIVE, FUN, AND ENRICHING SUMMER EXPERIENCE.
Middle School Medicine
- Learn emergency medicine techniques like CPR, splinting, and suturing in hands-on simulations.
- Diagnose and treat simulated patients in team-based scenarios.
- Experience a “mass casualty” triage in a simulated emergency room.
- Gain behind-the-scenes insights into emergency rooms and ambulance operations.
- Achieve CPR certification and learn Basic Life Support (BLS) skills.
- Meet EMT professionals.
Summer Springboard
Middle School Medicine
About This Course
This program provides middle school students interested in pursuing medicine with real hands-on experience where they can build a set of medical skills at an early age.
Imagine being able to set a splint, stop a bleed, and perform CPR as a middle school student! Students will learn medical techniques through age-appropriate simulations and guided lessons. In addition, they’ll work with small groups to research a patient’s history and symptoms, create a diagnosis based on findings, and develop a treatment plan.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students will have the opportunity to engage with leading emergency medicine specialists. During academic excursions, guest speakers will share their wealth of knowledge and encourage career exploration.
RESOURCES
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“The experience was very fun. The classes were well prepared and organized. The excursions planned were cool as well. Overall, the experience of this camp was amazing!”
– Alexis W. | SSB Middle School Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Middle School Medicine
Meet Your Instructor
With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and over 18 years of extensive experience in clinical practice, occupational health, emergency response, and healthcare education, I bring a dynamic and multidisciplinary skill set to the healthcare field. As a licensed Registered Nurse in both New York and the Philippines and a Registered Midwife in the Philippines, I hold an array of certifications including NREMT, California EMT, Phlebotomy Technician (NHA), Safety Officer 2, NAEMSE Instructor, and Offshore Safety Instructor. My professional experience includes roles such as Coordinating Nurse at International SOS, overseeing remote medical cases and conducting global medical evacuations; Corporate RN in a healthcare organization; and OIC-senior occupational health officer in a luxury resort and casino, where I led a 40-person team and implemented COVID-19 protocols.
Additionally, I have worked in public safety and disaster risk reduction for the local government, managing safety, trauma, and emergency response training programs; compliance; and coordination of public events while serving as a representative to the Manila Peace and Order Council. I have several units in the Master of Arts in Nursing program and aim to continue pursuing them. I remain deeply committed to advancing healthcare standards and education through strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and multi-sector coordination.
GILBERT GIMENO
Summer Springboard
Middle School Medicine
Dates & Tuition
| 2025 Dates |
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| Session 1: July 6 – July 11, 2025 |
| Session 2: July 13 – July 18, 2025 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $2,898 |
| Commuter Tuition: $1,498 |
| Supplemental Fee: $250 |
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: San Diego |
| State: California |
| Campus: UC San Diego |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly and NYSID which are run in partnership with SSB). Universities and their affiliated departments and partners do not control and are not responsible or liable in any manner for any part of the Summer Springboard program.