The High School Careers in Medicine Program is an intensive one-week program hosted at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine from Monday, June 23, 2025 – Friday, June 27, 2025. The program introduces rising seniors who attend a Miami-Dade County Public School to medical careers and broadens students’ understanding of the healthcare field. Participants will be exposed to simulation education, clinical medicine, academic enrichment, and applying to college. Along with counseling and mentorship by University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty, residents, and medical students.
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is committed to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. This is an inclusive program, and all are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to those who are the first in their family to go to college and/or medical school.
Program Benefits:
Clinical Medicine (Suturing, Simulation, Patient Case Studies)
Academic Enrichment
Counseling and Mentoring
Professional and Career Development
No Cost to Attend
Eligibility Requirements
US citizen, US permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
MUST attend a Miami Dade County Public School.
Entering senior year in Fall 2025.
Earned a B+ or higher in science courses.
Aspire to enter the health and/or medical profession.
Minimum overall GPA of 3.2.
No cost for accepted students to attend.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: February 21, 2025
Decision Notification: March 14, 2025
Program Dates: June 23, 2025 – June 27, 2025
How to Apply
Only COMPLETE applications will be reviewed. ALL supporting documents must be submitted by the application deadline (no exceptions). Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Personal Statement (maximum of 400 words) explaining why you wish to participate in the High School Careers in Medicine Program. Be sure to highlight your personal and professional goals and any personal attributes you have that would be deemed desirable for a career in healthcare and/or medicine.
Additional Required Documents:
Copy of unofficial high school transcript
Copy of high school ID card
(2) Letters of Recommendation
IMPORTANT: Letters of recommendation should be submitted on an official letterhead and at least one letter must come from a science professor. All letters of recommendation MUST be emailed by the recommender directly to the Office of Belonging & Inclusive Excellence at officeofbelonging@med.miami.edu. The deadline to submit letters is Friday, February 21, 2025.
