8 Medical Internships for High School Students
8 Medical Internships for High School Students
Written by
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George Gatsios, Founder of Delta Institute
George Gatsios, Founder of Delta Institute
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Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
If you’re a high school student interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, gaining early exposure to the industry can make a meaningful impact on your future. These medical internships and programs provide hands-on clinical simulations, hospital shadowing, research opportunities, and personalized mentorships to help you explore different paths in medicine.
Whether you want to practice suturing skills, conduct lab experiments, analyze patient data, or gain experience in different hospital departments and roles, these 8 medical internships for high school students offer valuable, real-world insight into the healthcare industry.
Step into the role of a physician with the Boston Leadership Institute’s three-week Cardiology & Internal Medicine summer program. You’ll diagnose “patients”, outline treatment plans, deliver prognoses, and perform hands-on procedures like mock triple bypass surgery or pacemaker implantation. Through case studies, dissections, full patient workups, and laparoscopic simulations, you’ll build real clinic reasoning skills while learning from instructors with backgrounds in medical research and hospital settings.
Focused on cardiology and internal medicine, the program dives into topics like cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disorders, infectious diseases, and more. For students whose interests lie elsewhere, the Boston Institute also offers summer medical programs in emergency medicine, neurosurgery, oncology, veterinary medicine, and sports medicine.
Cost: $699 (1-week tuition) or $2,500 (3-week tuition)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Application Deadline: No deadline, rolling admissions
Program Dates: July 13 to July 31
Eligibility: High school students globally
The Delve Work Experience Program is a 4-week program designed for high school students who want a real-world introduction to professional life. Through hands-on projects, mentorship, and guided workshops, you’ll gain practical experience in your field of interest, including the healthcare and medicine industry.
You get the chance to work with well-known organizations like The Vein Institute, Allegheny Health Network, and the NHS, where you’ll learn from medical professionals, assist with patient-focused projects, and observe daily operations in hospitals, clinics, and research environments. You’ll also participate in workshops that teach medical research techniques, healthcare management, and patient care skills. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and a referral letter.
Cost: $4,900
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Varies depending on the company (you can check all upcoming deadlines here)
Program Dates: Varies depending on the company (you can check all upcoming deadlines here)
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is a 5-week in-person summer program designed for high school juniors from Northern California who are first-generation college students or come from low-income backgrounds. In this program, you’ll gain immersive exposure to the medical field through an internship at Stanford Hospital, hands-on laboratory activities, patient observation, and job shadowing. Alongside clinical experience, students will work in small groups on a public health disparities research project, producing a college-level paper, presentation, and academic poster.
The program also includes faculty-led lectures on human anatomy, public health, and research methodology, professional development workshops, and networking events with Stanford Medicine professionals.You can also attend networking events with Stanford Medicine faculty and alumni for a deeper look into the healthcare industry and to prepare for future academic and career opportunities.
Cost: Free
Location: Stanford, California
Application Deadline: March 23
Program Dates: June 22 to July 26
Eligibility: Northern California high school juniors from first-generation and low-income backgrounds
Delta Institute’s Deepen Mentorship Program is an exclusive, fully personalized eight-week experience designed for high school students who want to dive into a specific field, such as healthcare. In this program, you’ll work 1:1 with an expert mentor, ranging from Ivy League alumni to industry professionals. Your mentor will guide you through a tailored curriculum, helping you master specialized skills and gain hands-on experience.
Over the course of the program, you’ll develop an advanced, real-world project relevant to healthcare, such as analyzing patient data, designing remote monitoring tools, or exploring clinical research techniques. Mentors provide step-by-step guidance, real-time feedback, and career insights to ensure your project meets professional standards. By the end, you’ll present your work to your mentor, receive a letter of recommendation, and earn a certificate of completion.
Cost: $6,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: March 29
Program Dates: Varies
Eligibility: High school students globally
The Scripps Research Translational Institute offers a 10-week Student Research Internship Program for students interested in health sciences, computational biology, and translational medical research. You’ll gain hands-on experience in personalized healthcare research, exploring topics like genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and mobile health monitoring. You’ll also work closely with a dedicated mentor to design and complete an independent research project, while attending weekly seminars and collaborating with research scientists and faculty members across the institute.
Choose from working in a dry or wet lab setting while you learn study design, data analysis, and scientific presentation skills. By the end of the program, you’ll present your research findings at a Translational Institute Research Meeting and poster symposium.
Cost: Funding has yet to be determined, but SRTI provides a stipend of $5,040 for its 7-week summer internships
Location: La Jolla, California
Application Deadline: March 30
Program Dates:
June 1 to August 7 or
June 15 to August 7
Eligibility: High school students 16 years or older before the internship start date
The Georgetown University Medical Academy is a one-week summer program for high school students who are interested in exploring a career in medicine. Held on the Georgetown campus in Washington, D.C., the program offers students a unique opportunity to experience the world-class Georgetown University Medical Center. Over the course of the week, you’ll engage in hands-on labs to learn skills like suturing, orthopedic casting, and small mammal dissection, while also using patient simulators to practice clinical skills.
Lectures and guest speaker engagements will cover a wide range of medical topics, from human anatomy, physiology, and radiology to surgery, cancer, emergency medicine, and biomedical ethics. Talk to and learn from Georgetown medical students, faculty, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital physicians to gain insight into medical school preparation and the variety of medical specialties. By the end of the week, you’ll receive a Certificate of Participation and a deeper understanding of the medical profession, helping you make informed decisions about your future in healthcare, such as the specialty you want to pursue or the skills you need to develop as you prepare for college.
Cost: $4,120 (residential tuition and meals) or $3,490 (commuter tuition)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: April 15
Program Dates:
Session I: June 21 to June 27
Session II: July 5 to July 11
Eligibility: High school students who are at least 15 years old
The Dartmouth Hitchcock High School Foundations Summer Internship Program is designed for high school juniors and seniors who want to explore a career in medicine or hospital operations. This 7-week, full-time experience combines paid work, professional development, mentoring, and hands-on learning to help you gain practical skills and confidence in healthcare settings. You’ll rotate through 2 to 3 different departments, such as perioperative services, medical laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and inpatient administration to gain a deeper understanding of how each department contributes to effective patient care.
In addition to valuable work experience, the program offers a structured professional development curriculum focused on communication, teamwork, problem-solving, empathy, and work ethic. You’ll also participate in workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking opportunities with healthcare professionals to build your technical knowledge and skills.
Cost: Pays $7.25 to $50.00 an hour
Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire
Application Deadline: March 11
Program Dates: June 22 to August 7
Eligibility: Must be at least 16 by the start of the internship
The Fred Hutch Cancer Center Summer High School Internship Program is an eight-week, full-time, paid internship for high school juniors and seniors who are eager to explore careers in biomedical research. Held at the Fred Hutch campus in Seattle, the program is designed for students with limited prior research experience as it provides a hands-on introduction to the laboratory environment. You’ll learn fundamental laboratory techniques, including pipetting, making solutions, sterile technique, tissue culture, blood separation, and DNA isolation.
You’ll also attend lectures and discussions on core scientific concepts, research ethics, and strategies for maximizing your internship experience. The internship ends with a reflection presentation, where you’ll summarize your research, share insights with the Fred Hutch community, and outline your future academic and career plans.
Cost: Intern salary information will be provided during the interview
Location: Seattle, Washington
Application Deadline: March 13
Program Dates: June 22 to August 14
Eligibility: Must be 16 years old by the program start date
If you’re a high school student interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, gaining early exposure to the industry can make a meaningful impact on your future. These medical internships and programs provide hands-on clinical simulations, hospital shadowing, research opportunities, and personalized mentorships to help you explore different paths in medicine.
Whether you want to practice suturing skills, conduct lab experiments, analyze patient data, or gain experience in different hospital departments and roles, these 8 medical internships for high school students offer valuable, real-world insight into the healthcare industry.
Step into the role of a physician with the Boston Leadership Institute’s three-week Cardiology & Internal Medicine summer program. You’ll diagnose “patients”, outline treatment plans, deliver prognoses, and perform hands-on procedures like mock triple bypass surgery or pacemaker implantation. Through case studies, dissections, full patient workups, and laparoscopic simulations, you’ll build real clinic reasoning skills while learning from instructors with backgrounds in medical research and hospital settings.
Focused on cardiology and internal medicine, the program dives into topics like cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disorders, infectious diseases, and more. For students whose interests lie elsewhere, the Boston Institute also offers summer medical programs in emergency medicine, neurosurgery, oncology, veterinary medicine, and sports medicine.
Cost: $699 (1-week tuition) or $2,500 (3-week tuition)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Application Deadline: No deadline, rolling admissions
Program Dates: July 13 to July 31
Eligibility: High school students globally
The Delve Work Experience Program is a 4-week program designed for high school students who want a real-world introduction to professional life. Through hands-on projects, mentorship, and guided workshops, you’ll gain practical experience in your field of interest, including the healthcare and medicine industry.
You get the chance to work with well-known organizations like The Vein Institute, Allegheny Health Network, and the NHS, where you’ll learn from medical professionals, assist with patient-focused projects, and observe daily operations in hospitals, clinics, and research environments. You’ll also participate in workshops that teach medical research techniques, healthcare management, and patient care skills. At the end of the program, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and a referral letter.
Cost: $4,900
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: Varies depending on the company (you can check all upcoming deadlines here)
Program Dates: Varies depending on the company (you can check all upcoming deadlines here)
Eligibility: Open to high school students globally
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is a 5-week in-person summer program designed for high school juniors from Northern California who are first-generation college students or come from low-income backgrounds. In this program, you’ll gain immersive exposure to the medical field through an internship at Stanford Hospital, hands-on laboratory activities, patient observation, and job shadowing. Alongside clinical experience, students will work in small groups on a public health disparities research project, producing a college-level paper, presentation, and academic poster.
The program also includes faculty-led lectures on human anatomy, public health, and research methodology, professional development workshops, and networking events with Stanford Medicine professionals.You can also attend networking events with Stanford Medicine faculty and alumni for a deeper look into the healthcare industry and to prepare for future academic and career opportunities.
Cost: Free
Location: Stanford, California
Application Deadline: March 23
Program Dates: June 22 to July 26
Eligibility: Northern California high school juniors from first-generation and low-income backgrounds
Delta Institute’s Deepen Mentorship Program is an exclusive, fully personalized eight-week experience designed for high school students who want to dive into a specific field, such as healthcare. In this program, you’ll work 1:1 with an expert mentor, ranging from Ivy League alumni to industry professionals. Your mentor will guide you through a tailored curriculum, helping you master specialized skills and gain hands-on experience.
Over the course of the program, you’ll develop an advanced, real-world project relevant to healthcare, such as analyzing patient data, designing remote monitoring tools, or exploring clinical research techniques. Mentors provide step-by-step guidance, real-time feedback, and career insights to ensure your project meets professional standards. By the end, you’ll present your work to your mentor, receive a letter of recommendation, and earn a certificate of completion.
Cost: $6,500
Location: Virtual
Application Deadline: March 29
Program Dates: Varies
Eligibility: High school students globally
The Scripps Research Translational Institute offers a 10-week Student Research Internship Program for students interested in health sciences, computational biology, and translational medical research. You’ll gain hands-on experience in personalized healthcare research, exploring topics like genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and mobile health monitoring. You’ll also work closely with a dedicated mentor to design and complete an independent research project, while attending weekly seminars and collaborating with research scientists and faculty members across the institute.
Choose from working in a dry or wet lab setting while you learn study design, data analysis, and scientific presentation skills. By the end of the program, you’ll present your research findings at a Translational Institute Research Meeting and poster symposium.
Cost: Funding has yet to be determined, but SRTI provides a stipend of $5,040 for its 7-week summer internships
Location: La Jolla, California
Application Deadline: March 30
Program Dates:
June 1 to August 7 or
June 15 to August 7
Eligibility: High school students 16 years or older before the internship start date
The Georgetown University Medical Academy is a one-week summer program for high school students who are interested in exploring a career in medicine. Held on the Georgetown campus in Washington, D.C., the program offers students a unique opportunity to experience the world-class Georgetown University Medical Center. Over the course of the week, you’ll engage in hands-on labs to learn skills like suturing, orthopedic casting, and small mammal dissection, while also using patient simulators to practice clinical skills.
Lectures and guest speaker engagements will cover a wide range of medical topics, from human anatomy, physiology, and radiology to surgery, cancer, emergency medicine, and biomedical ethics. Talk to and learn from Georgetown medical students, faculty, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital physicians to gain insight into medical school preparation and the variety of medical specialties. By the end of the week, you’ll receive a Certificate of Participation and a deeper understanding of the medical profession, helping you make informed decisions about your future in healthcare, such as the specialty you want to pursue or the skills you need to develop as you prepare for college.
Cost: $4,120 (residential tuition and meals) or $3,490 (commuter tuition)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: April 15
Program Dates:
Session I: June 21 to June 27
Session II: July 5 to July 11
Eligibility: High school students who are at least 15 years old
The Dartmouth Hitchcock High School Foundations Summer Internship Program is designed for high school juniors and seniors who want to explore a career in medicine or hospital operations. This 7-week, full-time experience combines paid work, professional development, mentoring, and hands-on learning to help you gain practical skills and confidence in healthcare settings. You’ll rotate through 2 to 3 different departments, such as perioperative services, medical laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and inpatient administration to gain a deeper understanding of how each department contributes to effective patient care.
In addition to valuable work experience, the program offers a structured professional development curriculum focused on communication, teamwork, problem-solving, empathy, and work ethic. You’ll also participate in workshops, mentoring sessions, and networking opportunities with healthcare professionals to build your technical knowledge and skills.
Cost: Pays $7.25 to $50.00 an hour
Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire
Application Deadline: March 11
Program Dates: June 22 to August 7
Eligibility: Must be at least 16 by the start of the internship
The Fred Hutch Cancer Center Summer High School Internship Program is an eight-week, full-time, paid internship for high school juniors and seniors who are eager to explore careers in biomedical research. Held at the Fred Hutch campus in Seattle, the program is designed for students with limited prior research experience as it provides a hands-on introduction to the laboratory environment. You’ll learn fundamental laboratory techniques, including pipetting, making solutions, sterile technique, tissue culture, blood separation, and DNA isolation.
You’ll also attend lectures and discussions on core scientific concepts, research ethics, and strategies for maximizing your internship experience. The internship ends with a reflection presentation, where you’ll summarize your research, share insights with the Fred Hutch community, and outline your future academic and career plans.
Cost: Intern salary information will be provided during the interview
Location: Seattle, Washington
Application Deadline: March 13
Program Dates: June 22 to August 14
Eligibility: Must be 16 years old by the program start date
About the Author
George Gatsios holds a BA and MA in Economics from the University of Cambridge and is the founder of Delta Institute. He leads the organisation’s global strategy, overseeing programme design, partnerships, operations, and product innovation across education, career development, and technology. His work centers on building scalable, hands-on learning experiences that connect students with real-world industry exposure and future-ready skills. Alongside his leadership at Delta Institute, George serves as a Research Assistant in Economics at the University of Cambridge and London Business School, contributing to research at the intersection of economic theory, empirical analysis, and policy. He is an active member of the International Baccalaureate Educator Network (IBEN) and a strong advocate for lifelong learning and internationally minded education.
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