Emergency Medicine at Barnard College, Columbia University
Gain hands-on skills in emergency medicine, learn about med school admissions, and hear first-hand about jobs in the field of healthcare.
Emergency Medicine course for teens in New York.
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition :
$5,898*
Commuter Tuition:
$3,298*
*+$250 Medicine course supplement
Session 1:
July 6, 2025
July 18, 2025
Session 2:
July 20, 2025
August 1, 2025
Barnard College, Columbia University
New York, New York
Testimonials
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I learned amazing things that I didn’t think I would be exposed to before medical school! Summer Springboard helped me confirm my love of medicine!
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The classes were useful and helped shed light on different aspects of the medical field, and the various careers you can choose from within the field.
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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.
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Honestly everything, the RAs, the trips, the teachers, the campus. It was all amazing to me. I was apart of the emergency medicine track, and I’ve found myself using different skills I’ve learned even in different subject. I’ve used suture knots in my art and bio classes. I’ve gotten to help other people make basic decisions if something hurts based off of what I learned. It was a really valuable experience. I also made a lot of amazing friends, and still talk to them this day.
Course Overview
Our summer medical program for high school students gives you 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.
Meet your instructor
Aria Cazeau
Session 2
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.
Beyond the hospital, Aria enjoys community outreach—volunteering at food drives and providing education on disease prevention and public health resources. In the classroom, she brings real-world insight, calm under pressure, and a strong commitment to helping students explore the dynamic field of emergency medicine.
Topics you'll explore
Hands-On Learning
Our program fosters a collaborative learning environment by partnering with the STAR Center, the educational division of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai. Here, students engage in immersive and interactive medical simulation experiences that enhance their practical skills and build confidence. The Sim labs provide valuable opportunities for students to practice essential skills such as stitching, suturing, intubation, and Basic Life Support (BLS) under the guidance of top medical trainers.
In addition to these simulations, we offer on-campus training led by experienced professionals in Adult CPR and AED, allowing all students to earn their CPR certification. These hands-on experiences not only allow students to observe the high-pressure, life-saving environment of an emergency room but also to explore the inner workings of an ambulance. Through these activities, every student can apply their skills in real-world scenarios, reinforcing their knowledge and preparing them for future challenges in the medical field.
Career Exploration
Throughout the program, meet a variety of experts in the field of healthcare that will provide advice and tips on academic preparation and professional pathways to explore. We will discuss the wide variety of professions within the medical field, such as physical therapy, physician's assistants, phlebotomy and more. Students will get a deeper sense of their unique motivations and aptitudes and how that aligns with potential academic and career choices. This helps students make better informed decisions about some of life’s most important choices.
