Explore health, medicine, and veterinary science at Tufts University’s Pre-College Programs for high school students. Through hands-on labs, clinical experiences, and immersive research, participants gain practical skills, learn from experts, and dive into topics like infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and animal care on the Cummings School Farm.
Programs may include:
Mini Med School: Dive into the world of medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. This intensive summer program offers high school students hands-on clinical training, anatomy lab experience, and case studies, alongside Q&A sessions with medical professionals, giving a real look at medical school and careers in health sciences.
Mini Dental School: Explore dentistry through Tufts University’s week-long Mini Dental School. Students gain hands-on experience in procedures like cavity fillings, plaque removal, and suturing while learning about human anatomy and dental specialties under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Lab Science Investigations: Antimicrobial Resistance: Learn how human, animal, and environmental health intersect in Tufts’ Lab Science Investigations: Antimicrobial Resistance. Students engage in lab research and collaborate with experts across multiple fields to study and address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance.
Admitted students may reserve their seats by submitting a non-refundable deposit. Until a deposit is received, the student is not guaranteed a spot in the program.
1 year of high school biology is required for all programs.