Middle School Medicine at UC Berkeley
Gain hands-on skills in emergency medicine and hear first-hand about jobs in the field of healthcare.
Summer Springboard Middle School program located on the campus of UC Berkeley
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition :
$2,898*
Commuter Tuition:
$1,498*
*+$250 Medicine course supplement
Session 1:
July 7, 2024
July 12, 2024
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Session 2:
July 14, 2024
July 19, 2024
Session 3:
July 21, 2024
July 26, 2024
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Session 4:
July 28, 2024
August 2, 2024
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
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Course Overview
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.
Excursions at UC Berkeley – All students visit the UCSF KANBAR simulation center for hands-on practice in stitching, suturing, intubation, and BLS skills led by leading medical trainers. In addition to being CPR certified, students in this program have also had either the opportunity to meet the Emergency Response team at Berkeley Fire Dept #3 for an ambulance tour or have access to an Anatomage Table, the most technologically advanced 3D anatomy visualization and virtual dissection tool for anatomy and physiology education.
Meet your instructor
This course will be taught by a team of leading UCSF Emergency Medicine Residents.
Topics you'll explore
Hands on Learning
Students will have the opportunity to engage with leading emergency medicine specialists. During academic excursions, guest speakers will share their wealth of knowledge and encourage career exploration. Hands-on learning is experienced through simulation center visits in cutting edge facilities at UCSF. Outside of course specific studies the students will explore all the Bay Area has to offer! With so much rich history, breathtaking sights, parks and famed landmarks at our fingertips there is something for everyone to discover!
Course Structure
There are five 3-hour class sessions over the one-week course. During the week, students have class from 9am-12pm, Monday - Friday (program check-out is on Friday afternoon). Wednesday afternoon will be dedicated to additional academic time with possible excursions and/or guest speakers.
ADDITIONAL INFO
The Middle School programs operate separately from Summer Springboard high school programs with separate staff, accommodations, classes, and a more structured environment. For students completing grades 6-8.