Summer Springboard
Cardiology
ON THE CAMPUS OF YALE UNIVERSITY
DISCOVER THE SCIENCE OF HEART HEALTH AND THE FUTURE OF CARDIAC CARE.
This course is one week long, and you can extend your experience to as many as six weeks by adding additional one-week courses.
Cardiology @ Yale University
- Heart Health Fundamentals – Learn basic cardiac anatomy, common heart diseases, and prevention strategies
- Diagnostic Tools Training – Practice reading basic EKGs and using stethoscopes and blood pressure monitors
- Case Study Analysis – Examine real patient scenarios from heart attacks to routine cardiac care
- Medical Technology Exposure – Explore pacemakers, stents, and modern cardiac treatment devices
- Prevention Focus – Understand lifestyle medicine and how diet, exercise, and habits affect heart health
- Cardiology Career Insights – Connect with heart specialists and learn about different cardiac medicine paths
Summer Springboard
Cardiology
About This Course
Explore the fundamentals of cardiology and learn why heart health is critical to overall wellness and longevity.
This program introduces you to basic cardiac medicine, from understanding how the heart works to recognizing common heart problems and their treatments. You’ll gain hands-on experience with diagnostic tools and develop an appreciation for both the science and patient care aspects of cardiac medicine.
Perfect for students considering pre-med studies or health-related careers, this program provides practical knowledge about heart health while introducing you to the medical professionals who specialize in cardiac care. You’ll leave with valuable health knowledge and clear insight into cardiology career paths.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students practice basic diagnostic techniques including EKG reading, blood pressure measurement and stethoscope use while working through patient case studies and cardiac health assessments.
Career Exploration
Meet with cardiologists, cardiac nurses and heart health professionals to learn about medical school preparation, nursing programs and diverse career paths in cardiovascular medicine and wellness.
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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
Cardiology
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
Cardiology
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 1: June 14 – June 20, 2026 |
| Session 4: July 5 – July 11, 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.