Summer Springboard
Middle School Medicine
ON THE CAMPUS OF GEORGETOWN
GAIN HANDS-ON SKILLS IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE AND HEAR FIRST-HAND ABOUT JOBS IN THE FIELD OF HEALTHCARE.
THIS IS A ONE-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Middle School Medicine
- Learn emergency medicine techniques like CPR, splinting, and suturing in hands-on simulations.
- Diagnose and treat simulated patients in team-based scenarios.
- Experience a “mass casualty” triage in a simulated emergency room.
- Gain behind-the-scenes insights into emergency rooms and ambulance operations.
- Achieve CPR certification and learn Basic Life Support (BLS) skills.
- Explore the Trinity College simulation center and meet EMT professionals.
Summer Springboard
Middle School Medicine
About This Course
This program provides middle school students interested in pursuing medicine with real hands-on experience where they can build a set of medical skills at an early age.
Imagine being able to set a splint, stop a bleed, and perform CPR as a middle school student! Students will learn medical techniques through age-appropriate simulations and guided lessons. In addition, they’ll work with small groups to research a patient’s history and symptoms, create a diagnosis based on findings, and develop a treatment plan.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students will have the opportunity to engage with leading emergency medicine specialists.
Excursions at Georgetown: Participants will step into the Trinity College simulation center, a world-class facility, where they’ll gain hands-on experience in stitching, suturing, intubation, and life-saving Basic Life Support (BLS) skills. But that’s just the beginning!
As part of this remarkable experience, students will not only become CPR certified but will also venture behind the scenes to explore the thrilling world of emergency medical services. They’ll enjoy an exclusive ambulance tour, where they’ll witness the heartbeat of real-life emergency response. Meeting with seasoned EMT professionals, participants will delve into the intricacies of being part of an emergency unit, all while soaking in the adrenaline-pumping environment.
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“The experience was very fun. The classes were well prepared and organized. The excursions planned were cool as well. Overall, the experience of this camp was amazing!”
– Alexis W. | SSB Middle School Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Middle School Medicine
Meet Your Instructor
Jennifer Wallace has a Master’s in Nursing Education and a Bachelor’s in Nursing and Psychology. Her 18 years in nursing have included bedside care of obstetrical patients and clinical coordination of the maternity service line. She has also served as a Nursing Professional Development and Education Specialist for the past three years at Sibley Memorial Hospital, including onboarding and educating new graduate nurses.
Her career in nursing also allowed her to travel and work at multiple hospitals throughout the country. One of her favorite work assignments was at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, known as the ‘hospital of the stars.’ She has recently transitioned into academia and now serves as a Professor of Nursing, teaching courses in Maternity and Women’s Health and Psychiatric/Mental health nursing. She is passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of healthcare heroes.
JENNIFER WALLACE, MSN
Summer Springboard
Middle School Medicine
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 1: July 5 – July 10, 2026 |
| Session 2: July 12 – July 17, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $2,898 |
| Commuter Tuition: $1,498 |
| Supplement Fee: $250 |
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: Washington D.C. |
| State: Washington D.C. |
| Campus: Georgetown |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly 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.