Program Overview

Made for Medicine is divided into phases: Introduction to Medicine (Grades 6-7), Deeper Dive (Grades 7-8), Freshman Experience (Grade 9), and Commitment to Medicine (Grades 10-12). The goal is for participants to leave the program with a solid foundation and a commitment to pursuing a future career in medicine.

Phases 1, 2, and 3

Phase 1: Intro to Medicine (Grades 6 and 7)

  • Orientation

  • Didactics (Teaching and Hands-On Learning)

  • Guest Speakers  

  • Simulations

  • White Coat Ceremony (Induction)

Phase 2: Deeper Dive (Grades 7 and 8)

  • Labs & Simulations

  • Hospital Field Trips

  • Guest Speakers

  • Leadership development

Freshman Experience

  • Health Equity

  • Anatomy

  • Biostatistics

  • Pathophysiology

  • Case Studies

  • Medical, Social, and Academic Preparation

  • Medical Campus Visit

Phase 3: Commitment to Medicine (Grades 10, 11 & 12)

  • Health Literacy

  • Medical, Social, and Academic Preparation

  • Clinic Shadowing

  • Mentorship

  • College & Medical School Campus Visits

  • Research Opportunities 

  • Leadership Development

  • Capstone Project