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Summer program

Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)

Stanford University School of Medicine

Fully funded five-week residential program in science and medicine at Stanford, with hospital internships and a research project. About 24 students.

Grade 11FreeStanford, CA

Applications are usually due in March

Summer program

UCSF High School Intern Program

University of California, San Francisco

Paid eight-week summer internship where students do a biomedical research project with a UCSF scientist mentor.

Grade 11Pays or awards moneySan Francisco, CA

Applications are usually due in winter of...

Volunteer

American Cancer Society Relay For Life (Youth)

American Cancer Society

Volunteer with the American Cancer Society by organizing or joining a Relay For Life event, often through a school club, to raise money and awareness.

Grades 9–12FreeLocal events nationwide

Join or start a team at any time

Volunteer

Ronald McDonald House Charities Youth Volunteering

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Volunteer at a local Ronald McDonald House by cooking meals, running activities or collecting donations for families with hospitalized children.

Grades 9–12FreeLocal chapters nationwide

Contact your local chapter any time

Research program

MGH Youth Neurology Education & Research Program

Massachusetts General Hospital

Paid summer research internship in neurology at Mass General: a lab bootcamp, then six to eight weeks on an ongoing project with weekly seminars.

Grades 11–12Pays or awards moneyBoston, MA

Applications open November 1 and close January 31

Research program

Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program

The Rockefeller University

Full-time, seven-week team research program: students design a question, run experiments and present at a final symposium.

Grades 11–12FreeNew York, NY

Applications open in October and close in...

Research program

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital High School Internship

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

High School Research Immersion Program: an eight-week paid internship in St. Jude labs in basic science, psychology, pharmaceutical science or data science.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyMemphis, TN

Check St. Jude's STEMM outreach page for ...

Research program

Penn Medicine Summer Program

University of Pennsylvania

Four-week pre-med program modeled on medical school: labs, simulations, CPR certification and live demonstrations taught by Penn Medicine faculty. Not a research placement.

Grades 11–12Has a feePhiladelphia, PA

Applications usually close March 1

Internship

WashU Young Scientist Program Summer Research Internship

Washington University in St. Louis

Eight-week paid summer research internship in biomedical science. No prior research experience required.

Grade 11Pays or awards moneyWashU campus, St. Louis, MO

Application deadline not stated on the page.

Research program

Clinical Research Experience for High School Students (CREHST)

Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

Program for high school juniors and seniors to train alongside physician-scientists in clinical cancer research and explore STEM careers, with enrichment activities and lectures.

Grades 11–12VariesCancer Institute of New Jer...

Application deadline not stated on the page.

Summer program

Emory Pre-Med Institute

Emory University

Noncredit summer program focused on pre-medical coursework.

Grades 9–12VariesEmory University, Atlanta, GA

Application deadline not stated on the page.

Academic program

HOSA - Future Health Professionals

HOSA

Career and technical student organization for students interested in health professions, with competitive events and leadership conferences.

Grades 9–12Has a feeSchool chapters nationwide;...

Join through your school's chapter; compe...

Academic program

Job Corps

U.S. Department of Labor

Nation's largest free residential career-training and education program for low-income young adults, with hands-on training in fields like manufacturing, health care, technology, and construction at more than 120 campuses.

Grades 11–12Free120+ campuses nationwide

No deadline; enroll year-round

Internship

NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

National Institutes of Health

Summer biomedical research experience in NIH laboratories, where eligible students work with researchers and participate in professional-development activities.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyNIH campuses, primarily Bet...

Jan 26, 2027

Job shadow

Ochsner Health Job Shadowing

Ochsner Health

Job shadowing for high-school students who want to learn about a specific department, job roles, and work environments; a pre-approved mentor is strongly encouraged.

Grades 11–12VariesOchsner Health system, Gulf...

No deadline stated; contact volunteerserv...

Job shadowing at UPMC facilities, including neurodiagnostic shadowing open to high-school juniors and seniors.

Grades 11–12VariesUPMC facilities in Pennsylv...

Submit requests at least 30 days before y...

Mentorship

Exploring Career Posts

Learning for Life / Scouting America

Career-exploration program for teens and young adults, pairing group activities with one-on-one mentorship from local professionals in fields like health care, law and government, engineering, business, and the arts.

Grades 9–12VariesLocal councils nationwide

No deadline; join through your local council

Ways for youth to volunteer with the Red Cross as club members, Disaster Action Team volunteers, Blood Services volunteers, or Service to the Armed Forces volunteers; available roles depend on your location.

Grades 9–12FreeLocal Red Cross chapters nationwide

No deadline; ongoing

Volunteer

Red Cross Clubs (New Jersey)

American Red Cross

Teen and college clubs where members learn, lead, and serve by creating service projects that benefit their school and community.

Grades 9–12FreeNew Jersey Red Cross Region

No deadline; ongoing

Teen volunteers assist patients, visitors, and staff with a variety of tasks and projects at the hospital. The program does not include medical, education, internship, or job-shadow opportunities.

Grades 9–12Free110 Rehill Avenue, Somerville, NJ

No deadline; allow 2-3 business days for ...

Internship

NIH Clinical Center Summer Internship Program

NIH Clinical Center

Paid summer internship placing eligible students alongside researchers and health professionals, with exposure to clinical and biomedical research.

Grade 12Pays or awards moneyBethesda, MD

2027 dates not yet published; the 2026 cy...

Job shadow

High School Career Explorer Program

Hackensack Meridian Health

Program that matches a rising high-school senior with a coach in their preferred health care area for a senior-year experience that ends with a project presentation and certificate ceremony.

Grade 11VariesHackensack Meridian Health ...

Due date is given in the selection letter...

Job shadow

Nationwide Children's Hospital Job Shadowing

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Unpaid job shadowing (observership) for current high-school students in outpatient clinics and office settings, and some inpatient areas for ages 16 and up.

Grades 9–12FreeColumbus, OH

Requests due at least 4 weeks before the ...