Summer Springboard
Pre-Med
IN BERKELEY
EXPLORE MULTIPLE MEDICAL SPECIALTIES AND PREPARE FOR A FUTURE IN MEDICINE
THIS IS A TWO-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Pre-Med in Berkeley
- Discover a range of medical fields including cardiology, radiology, orthopedics, and more.
- Learn the roadmap to medical school—from admissions to residency planning.
- Connect with doctors, residents, and medical students through clinical rotations.
- Conduct research on emerging medical issues and propose possible solutions.
- Earn CPR certification and experience medical simulation training.
- In the past, students have toured the UCSF KANBAR Simulation Center, UCSF Surgical Skills & Simulation Center, and the Henry H. Wheeler, Jr. Brain Imaging Center.
Summer Springboard
Pre-Med
About This Course
The Pre-Med in Berkeley program supports high school students in exploring diverse medical careers through a two-week pre-college experience.
Participants rotate through medical specialties including cardiology, radiology, and orthopedics while engaging in clinical simulations and earning CPR certification. Practicing physicians, medical students, and residents mentor participants through clinical settings and guide them on the journey from medical school applications to residency and beyond.
Students evaluate patient cases and develop skills used to diagnose, treat and care using solutions to real-world challenges. In the past, students have visited the UCSF KANBAR Simulation Center and Henry H. Wheeler, Jr. Brain Imaging Center which have provided exposure to cutting-edge equipment and the clinical and research environments where future doctors and medical specialists work.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students rotate through medical specialties, practice in simulation labs, earn CPR certification, and tour real healthcare facilities to experience medical education firsthand.
Career Exploration
Through clinical rotations, research projects, and mentorship from physicians and medical trainees, students gain insight into different specialties and what it takes to succeed in medicine.
RESOURCES
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“I had an amazing experience and made so many friends. I learned a lot about my course and I am more clear about what I want to pursue in the future.”
– N. Chitre | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Pre-Med
Meet Your Instructor
Curriculum was designed and developed by Dr. Andrew Eyre, Medical Director for the STRATUS Center for Medical Simulation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
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.
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“I had a really great time at SSB Berkeley. It was a positive and enjoyable environment with fun activities and really good courses. Definitely recommend for others!”
-Rihan K. | Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Pre-Med
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 2: June 21 – July 3, 2026 |
| Session 4: July 5 – July 17, 2026 |
| Session 6: July 19 – July 31, 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 |
| Tuition 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.