High School Summer Programs

The Clinical Anatomy Summer Program (CASP) at Stanford University is for high school students considering careers in medical and health-related fields, such as medicine, surgery, dentistry, EMT/paramedics, nursing, biomedical engineering, occupational therapy, physical therapy, sports medicine, and medical education. 

This summer we will offer three in-person sessions that will introduce students to the anatomy of the human body. Students will attend lectures given by Stanford Medicine faculty, engage in anatomy activities, observe surgical demonstrations, and attend workshops with Stanford physicians.

The Department of Surgery offers a 4-week, virtual mentorship program for high school students interested in pursuing careers in Healthcare Administration. Health Care Administrators manage the operations at academic medical centers, insurance companies, senior care facilities, and outpatient clinics. Our mentorship program invites high school students to explore the different career opportunities in health care and medical research administration at Stanford Medicine.

The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery offers a 7-week, summer internship for outstanding high school and undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical/biological sciences. This highly-selective program allows students to work on a research project in a given field, exposing them to the latest biochemical, molecular, and analytical techniques. Not your average resume-builder, this opportunity is free to students who are looking to get a head start and hands-on training.

STANFORDMED PROGRAM IS DORMANT FOR 2025. We encourage interested parties to explore the main program website: https://www.smash.org/programs/

SMASH Academy is a free-of-cost, STEM-intensive college preparation program for high school students. Students admitted to this program will spend 5 weeks at Stanford University, where they will engage in STEM coursework, participate in networking activities, and prepare for the college application process. Students spend 3 consecutive summers in this program to gain support throughout high school and connect with long-lasting mentors.

The SMASH Medical Curriculum is comprised of five sessions designed to be interactive and expose the students to a range of healthcare careers. Our instructors are medical students, residents, faculty, and staff from the Stanford Department of Surgery.