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Science & Medicine

Georgetown’s Summer High School Science and Medical Programs explore the fascinating world of modern medicine through virtual learning from Georgetown’s Medical Center. These online immersive experiences combine the best online learning tools with hands-on activities that introduce you to the rigors of the medical school curriculum. Whether you’re interested in pursuing a career as a medical professional or discovering the world of criminalistics, Georgetown has a program that will enable you to get a head start on exploring your interests and discovering your passions.
 
1-Week Science & Medical Institutes

1-Week Medical Academy

Georgetown’s 1-week Medical Academy provides you with an unparalleled introduction to the medical field, giving you a head start on the path towards medical school. You will explore topics ranging from human anatomy and physiology, microbiology and infectious diseases, to surgery, cancer, and biomedical ethics—all while learning from expert faculty and applying your knowledge to virtual patient simulations, discussion groups and research projects. By the end of this program, you will have learned how to think like a medical student via facilitated case studies and mystery diagnosis scenarios.

2-Week Forensic Science Academy

In Georgetown's Forensic Science Academy, you will gain a firsthand look at the world of forensic science from some of the field’s top professionals. You will learn directly from investigators, detectives, crime scene technicians, and pathologists, and gain invaluable insight into potential career opportunities in this ever-evolving field. You will put your critical thinking skills to the ultimate test as you identify and interpret evidence and explore the application of science and medicine in law enforcement.

3-Week Medical Immersion

3-Week Medical Academy

Georgetown’s 3-week Medical Academy enables you to dive deep into one of three fields of study: Anatomy & Physiology, Social Medicine and Public Policy, or Emergency Medicine. In each of these tracks, you will investigate contemporary medical challenges facing society today; discuss the latest advances affecting the applied science of medicine; and learn various clinical skills and experience human dissection through video presentations and 3D modeling. Taught by world-class experts, this program will prepare you to pursue a rigorous career in medicine.