Summer Springboard
Emergency Medicine
ON THE CAMPUS OF BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
BEGIN YOUR HEALTHCARE JOURNEY AND DEVELOP PRACTICAL SKILLS WITH A HANDS-ON EMERGENCY MEDICINE COURSE IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK CITY.
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Emergency Medicine @ Barnard College
- Learn essential hands-on skills such as suturing, placing a splint, stopping a bleed, taking vital signs, and performing CPR.
- Train in a state-of-the-art simulation lab where healthcare students and professionals practice and perfect life-saving techniques.
- Explore a wide range of careers in medicine and healthcare, gaining insight into educational pathways and professional opportunities.
- Collaborate in medical teams to research, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for realistic patient simulations.
- Experience the medical field up close, with behind-the-scenes access to an ambulance, hospital ward, emergency or ICU room, operating room, or procedural training room.
- Receive on-campus training in Adult CPR and AED, led by experienced professionals, with the opportunity to earn a CPR certification.
Summer Springboard
Emergency Medicine
About This Course
A medical program for teens on a university campus in New York City
This course provides a 360 degree view of the medical and healthcare field, as well as immersive learning through hands-on projects and simulations. Students will get the unique opportunity to hop on board and learn how things really operate in the back of an ambulance. In addition, they will get behind-the-scenes access to a hospital ward room, emergency or intensive care unit room, operating room or procedural training room.
In the first week of the program, students dive into hands-on training by learning how to take vital signs, perform CPR, and apply essential wilderness medicine techniques. They’ll also visit a professional simulation lab where medical students and faculty are trained, giving them a firsthand look at how healthcare professionals build and refine their skills.
During the second week, students put their knowledge into action in a high-intensity mass casualty simulation, where they triage and stabilize patients in real-time scenarios. Through immersive, experiential learning—including team-based diagnostics and treatment planning—students explore the full scope of healthcare careers. They will spend their time developing practical skills such as suturing, splinting, bleeding control, and more and be able to get their certification in CPR.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
This program emphasizes hands-on learning through immersive simulation experiences at the STAR Center, part of Mount Sinai’s Department of Emergency Medicine. Students practice essential medical skills like stitching, suturing, intubation, and Basic Life Support (BLS) under the guidance of expert trainers. They also receive on-campus CPR and AED training, earning their certification. From exploring ambulance operations to stepping into realistic emergency scenarios, students gain practical experience that builds confidence and prepares them for real-world challenges in healthcare.
Career Exploration
Throughout the program, students will connect with a range of healthcare professionals who offer insight into academic preparation and career pathways. Through discussions and Q&A sessions, students will explore various roles in the medical field, such as physical therapy, physician assistant, phlebotomy, and more, gaining a clearer understanding of the many opportunities available. By reflecting on their interests, strengths, and goals, students can better align their personal motivations with potential academic and career paths, helping them make more informed decisions about their future.
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“I was a part of the Emergency Medicine course, and I’ve found myself using the different skills that I’ve learned, even in different subjects. I’ve used suture knots in my art and bio classes. I’ve helped other people make basic decisions if something hurts based off what I learned. It was a really valuable experience.”
-A. Jones | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Emergency Medicine
Meet Your Instructor
Aria Cazeau is a registered nurse at NYU Langone’s Tisch Emergency Department, where she cares for patients facing a wide range of critical conditions, including cardiac, respiratory, and neurological emergencies, as well as trauma and psychological crises. A strong academic foundation backs her clinical experience: she holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry & Chemical Biology from Cornell University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Columbia University.
Aria is especially passionate about advancing healthcare access for underserved communities. She’s currently involved in clinical research on improving stroke outcomes through a nurse-led, multidisciplinary triage approach. She has also been recognized as a Gloria Riley Nursing Scholar and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
ARIA CAZEAU
“The Emergency Medicine Track 100% confirmed that science is what I want to study in college, and that I want to be on the Pre-Med track. I did in fact mention the program in my application more than once. I made sure to include it in my activities section as well as two essays for two different colleges.”
-J. Disco | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Emergency Medicine
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 1: July 5 – July 17, 2026 |
| Session 2: July 19 – July 31, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $5,898 |
| Commuter Tuition: $3,298 |
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 York City |
| State: New York |
| Campus: Barnard College |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly, UW Foster, 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.