Summer Springboard
Oncology
ON THE CAMPUS OF YALE UNIVERSITY
EXPLORE THE SCIENCE AND COMPASSION OF CANCER CARE AND ONCOLOGY CAREERS
This course is one week long, and you can extend your experience to as many as six weeks by adding additional one-week courses.
Oncology @ Yale University
- Cancer Biology Basics – Understand how cancer develops and spreads at a fundamental level
- Treatment Overview – Learn about chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and newer immunotherapy approaches
- Patient Care Focus – Explore the human side of cancer care and communication with patients and families
- Research Insights – Discover how cancer treatments are developed and tested through clinical trials
- Prevention Strategies – Examine lifestyle factors and genetic testing in cancer prevention
- Oncology Career Exposure – Meet with cancer care professionals across different specialties
Summer Springboard
Oncology
About This Course
Explore the basics of cancer biology and treatment while gaining insight into one of medicine’s most challenging and rewarding fields. This program introduces fundamental concepts about how cancer develops, how it’s diagnosed, and how medical teams work together to provide comprehensive patient care.
You’ll examine both the scientific and compassionate care aspects that define modern oncology. This intensive week provides excellent preparation for students considering medical careers while developing a deeper understanding of cancer prevention and treatment. Through case studies and professional mentorship, you’ll gain realistic insight into oncology careers and the interdisciplinary approach to cancer care.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students examine cancer cell samples under microscopes, participate in case study discussions, and work through treatment planning scenarios using real patient examples (anonymized).
Career Exploration
Meet with medical oncologists, radiation therapists, and cancer researchers to learn about various oncology career paths, medical school preparation, and opportunities in cancer research and patient care.
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“The program was everything I thought it would be. It’s an experience that will make you feel connected to other people and to the course itself. It makes you become more comfortable with who you are and the things that you’re passionate about. I really enjoyed everything about it.”
-Imani J. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Oncology
Instructor Information Coming Soon
Courses are taught by accomplished and passionate faculty recruited from many area colleges, universities and professional forums. Each faculty member is selected for their subject area expertise and proven ability to both challenge and captivate students.
Instructor TBD
“Summer Springboard did not only prepare me for a career but also the real world while leaving time to make life long friends and having fun.”
-Addison W. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Oncology
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 3: June 28 – July 4, 2026 |
| Session 6: July 19 – July 25, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition First Week |
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| Residential Tuition: $4,298* |
| Commuter Tuition: $2,498* |
| Course Supplement: $250 |
*Each subsequent week, if combined with other one-week high school courses at Yale or Oxford: Residential Tuition: $3,298, Commuter Tuition: $1,998
Apply by November 30 to lock in the lowest prices of the year. Tuition increases on December 1.
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: New Haven |
| State: Connecticut |
| Campus: Yale University |
*Schedule is illustrative and is subject to change. Summer Springboard is operated independently of Yale University and is not sponsored or endorsed by the University. The views expressed in connection with the program are not official positions, statements of advice, nor opinions of Yale University and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Yale of any such views or statements.