Summer Springboard

Medical Research

ON THE CAMPUS OF YALE UNIVERSITY

DISCOVER MEDICAL RESEARCH THROUGH HANDS-ON LABS, EXPERIMENT DESIGN, AND THE SCIENCE BEHIND NEW TREATMENTS.

This course is one week long, and you can extend your experience to as many as six weeks by adding additional one-week courses.

Medical Research @ Yale University

  • Research Methodology Fundamentals – Learn how medical studies are designed, conducted, and evaluated for accuracy
  • Laboratory Research Experience – Participate in hands-on experiments and data collection using scientific protocols
  • Clinical Trial Process – Discover how new treatments move from laboratory research to patient care
  • Data Analysis Skills – Use statistical methods to interpret research findings and draw evidence-based conclusions
  • Medical Literature Review – Learn to read and evaluate published research studies like medical professionals d
  • Research Scientist Mentorship – Work with medical researchers and learn about careers in biomedical science

Summer Springboard

Medical Research

About This Course

Explore the world of medical research and discover how scientists develop new treatments, test hypotheses, and advance medical knowledge. This program introduces fundamental research concepts while providing hands-on laboratory experience and insight into how medical breakthroughs happen. You’ll learn to design experiments, analyze data, and evaluate research findings while understanding the rigorous process that brings new medicines and treatments to patients.

TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE

Hands-on Learning

Students design and conduct basic laboratory experiments, practice data collection and statistical analysis, and learn to critically evaluate published medical research studies using scientific methodology.

Career Exploration

Meet with medical researchers, clinical trial coordinators, and physician-scientists to explore career paths in biomedical research, pharmaceutical development, public health research, and academic medicine, plus learn about MD-PhD programs and research opportunities.

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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

Medical Research

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

Medical Research

Dates & Tuition

2026 Dates
Session 2: June 21 – June 27, 2026
Session 5: July 12 – July 18, 2026

Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.

Tuition First Week
 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
 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.