Middle School Medicine at UC San Diego
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 San Diego
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition :
$2,898*
Commuter Tuition:
$1,498*
*+$250 Medicine course supplement
Session 1:
July 6, 2025
July 11, 2025
Session 2:
July 13, 2025
July 18, 2025
UC San Diego
San Diego, CA
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
Meet your instructor
Gilbert Gimeno
Session 2
With a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and over 18 years of extensive experience in clinical practice, occupational health, emergency response, and healthcare education, I bring a dynamic and multidisciplinary skill set to the healthcare field. As a licensed Registered Nurse in both New York and the Philippines and a Registered Midwife in the Philippines, I hold an array of certifications including NREMT, California EMT, Phlebotomy Technician (NHA), Safety Officer 2, NAEMSE Instructor, and Offshore Safety Instructor. My professional experience includes roles such as Coordinating Nurse at International SOS, overseeing remote medical cases and conducting global medical evacuations; Corporate RN in a healthcare organization; and OIC-senior occupational health officer in a luxury resort and casino, where I led a 40-person team and implemented COVID-19 protocols. Additionally, I have worked in public safety and disaster risk reduction for the local government, managing safety, trauma, and emergency response training programs; compliance; and coordination of public events while serving as a representative to the Manila Peace and Order Council. I have several units in the Master of Arts in Nursing program and aim to continue pursuing them. I remain deeply committed to advancing healthcare standards and education through strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and multi-sector coordination.
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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.
