MEDscienceClinical

School Break Program

Our MEDscienceClinical Program offers high school students with interests in science, medicine or healthcare a hands-on, active learning environment where they are immersed in realistic, dynamic, simulated medical emergencies.

Students learn clinical skills and explore healthcare careers from various medical professionals in the field.

This program motivates students to think critically, problem-solve, and work effectively in teams.

Program Highlights

Experience the real-life excitement of emergency room care in our Harvard Medical School state-of-the-art simulation labs, treating STAN, our life-like interactive patient! Learn to evaluate, diagnose and treat our “patients” working alongside physicians, nurses, EMT’s, pharmacists, medical students, and pre-med students in specialized small groups.
Perform hands-on skills like interpreting vital signs, suturing wounds, inserting IV’s, and intubation. You might even help deliver a baby in our birthing simulations! Receive trauma care training and certification in Stop the Bleed.
Our MEDchats help you investigate future career opportunities by introducing you to a network of healthcare professionals. Participate in engaging career conversations to learn about their specialties and career paths, as they relate some of their most memorable patient cases.
Learn and practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills that help you prepare for college, work, and life!

“I have always wanted to be a doctor or pursue a career in medicine. Coming here not only strengthened this, but made me feel like I belonged. It has motivated me to continue my dream and realize this is something I truly want.”

— Student

At a glance

Program Duration
February School Break (4-day week) February 17-20, 2026
Tuesday-Friday 9:00-3:30 ET
March School Break (4-day week)
Session 1: March 9-12, 2026
Session 2: March 16-19, 2026
Session 3: March 23-26, 2026
Monday-Thursday 9:00–3:30 ET
April School Break (4-day week)
April 21-24, 2026
Tuesday-Friday 9:00-3:30 ET

Location
MEDscienceClinical programs meet at Harvard Medical School, 210 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.

Program Fees
4-day MEDscienceClinical program fee is $2250
Fee includes scrubs and all program materials
Fee includes snacks and lunch
HMS MEDscience provides a limited number of scholarships to Boston area students. The Scholarship Application Form can be found in the application.

Housing
HMS MEDscience Programs are non-residential programs. Housing and travel are not included and are the responsibilities of families/guardians. Students must be accompanied at their local accommodations by parents/guardians or responsible adults for the duration of the program.

Eligibility
Students must be in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 at time of application.
Alumni of HMS MEDscience programs, semester or summer, may only apply to programs that they have not completed.