Summer Springboard
Pediatrics
IN BERKELEY
EXPERIENCE CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE THROUGH REAL-WORLD PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Pediatrics in Berkeley
- Gain practical clinical skills such as taking vitals, recording patient histories, performing first aid, and suturing, plus earn child and infant CPR/AED certification.
- Work in teams to research, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for simulated pediatric patients.
- Practice physical exams, triage pediatric emergencies, and manage hospital medicine cases.
- Learn to address common diseases and injuries from infancy through adolescence.
- Train under the guidance of UCSF pediatric residents and curriculum advisors from top medical centers.
- Immerse in a specialty-focused medical curriculum designed specifically for aspiring pediatricians.
Summer Springboard
Pediatrics
About This Course
The Pediatrics in Berkeley program allows high school students to explore the specialized field of pediatric medicine through a comprehensive hands-on two-week course.
Students acquire essential clinical skills such as taking vital signs, suturing, patient history interviews, infant and adolescent CPR/AED certification, and first aid. Working in collaborative teams, they practice physical exams, triage emergency and hospital cases, and develop diagnostic and treatment plans for young patients.
The program is taught by UCSF pediatric residents and supported by experienced curriculum advisors, enabling students to learn from medical professionals at top institutions. Participants leave with a realistic view of pediatric care, clinical competency, and enhanced communication and critical thinking abilities.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students engage in real-world pediatric scenarios by conducting physical exams, triaging emergencies, performing suturing and first aid, and earning CPR/AED certification in a supervised clinical setting.
Career Exploration
By working alongside UCSF pediatric residents and curriculum mentors, students gain insight into the daily life, responsibilities, and specialized career paths of pediatric healthcare professionals.
RESOURCES
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“The pediatric program genuinely gave me so much insight into pediatrics than I had before, and was almost equivalent to shadowing. The quality of content was amazing, and the instructors as well! I just wish the course was longer.”
– S. Lalam. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Pediatrics
Meet Your Instructor
This program will be taught by Pediatric Resident physicians currently in their residency program at the UCSF Medical Center, one of the nation’s top-ranked non-profit hospitals. The program is being coordinated by Dr. Eisha Jain, MD, MPH, Pediatric Resident PGY 2, UCSF and Dr. Jessica Mecklosky, MD, Pediatric Resident PGY 2, UCSF. The program’s curriculum advisor is Dr. Amy Whittle, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Associate Medical Director, Integrated Care, Children’s Health Center, SFGH Pediatric Residency Rotation Director for “Physician in Community” and “Behavior & Development”, University of California, San Francisco.
“To start I really enjoyed the class I took during my time here. It really gave me inspiration to look more upon what I want to major in. I also really enjoyed the excursions in my class. I also enjoyed the extra actives that we did.”
– Miriam R. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Pediatrics
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 3: June 28 – July 10, 2026 |
| Session 5: July 12 – July 24, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $5,998 |
| Commuter Tuition: $3,298 |
| Course Supplement: $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: Berkeley |
| State: California |
| Campus: Berkeley |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly, NYSID and UW Foster 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.