Biology & Medicine in Los Angeles

This biology and medicine summer program for teens is an exploration of human physiology and disease, including medical terminology and activity-centered learning about the structure and function of major organ systems. We’ll look at how different organ systems communicate and depend on one another. Classes will highlight key Nobel Prize winners and include a ‘Spotlight on Medicine’, where we will investigate the cause of a disease, diagnostic tests and the mechanism of action of common to cutting-edge medicines. There will also be a field trip and a guest speaker to add on meaning and relevance to the course. Class activities include research projects, experiments and observations using the scientific method, presentation skills development, videos and readings.

Excursions in Los Angeles – Students visit a local hospital and hear directly from medical experts at UCLA Health about various healthcare professions. The guest speaker is a Perfusionist, a healthcare professional who operates the cardiopulmonary bypass machine during cardiac surgery.