Summer Springboard
Pre-Med
IN BERKELEY
EXPLORE MULTIPLE MEDICAL SPECIALTIES AND PREPARE FOR A FUTURE IN MEDICINE
Pre-Med @ 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.
- Take part in a tour of the advanced UCSF KANBAR Simulation Center—and possibly the Wheeler 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 over a two‑week pre‑college experience.
Participants rotate through various specialties such as cardiology, radiology, and orthopedics and engage in clinical simulations and CPR certification sessions. The course includes mentorship from practicing physicians, medical students, and residents who guide participants through clinical settings and explain the path from medical school applications to residency.
Students also perform research on pressing medical topics and learn to propose meaningful, evidence‑based solutions. Field visits to the UCSF KANBAR Simulation Center and possibly the Wheeler Brain Imaging Center offer immersive exposure to cutting‑edge equipment and the clinical and research environments that future doctors may work in
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
Course Infosheet
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Program Catalog
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Campus Page
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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
| 2025 Dates |
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| Session 2: June 22 – July 4, 2025 |
| Session 4: July 6 – July 18, 2025 |
| Session 6: July 20 – August 1, 2025 |
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 |
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.