What is SMEC?
SMEC is a five-day engaging experience aimed at igniting students' passion to explore a variety of fields in medicine and science while revealing career paths in these areas. The program offers a practical experience through workshops that focus on clinical problem-solving, advice from medical experts, and introductions to allopathic, osteopathic, and alternative medical fields.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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Exposure to many health careers inside the medical profession over 5 days.
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Top-notch speakers sharing their experiences within their health occupations.
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Hands on simulations for a greater understanding of what it's like to practice in the field.
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Formulates a doable and realistic strategy of future educational training for each student.
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Presents information for career outlooks, salary, and advancement opportunities.
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Strengthens community and teamwork with daily sessions of problem solving medical case studies.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
$550
ELGIBILITY
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Have an interest in a career within the health profession.
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Be a high school student in the 9-12 grade level.
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Be a US citizen or have permanent resident status.
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Submit a completed application.
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Pay a non-refundable application fee. (Fee will be applied to tuition.)
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Hold a current G.P.A. at time of applying of 2.5 or higher.
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Submit a personal statement. (Limit 500 words)
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Submit a copy of high school transcripts.
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Submit a CV or resume that includes extra-curricular activities.
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Complete an admission interview.
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Obtain parental/guardianship approval for those under 17 years of age.
Summer Med Exploration Camp (SMEC)
June 8-12, 2026
PROGRAM DETAILS
Camp Dates: June 8-12, 2026
Times: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Application Opens: September 8, 2025
Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
Acceptance Notifications: April 27, 2026
Waitlist Notifications: May 4, 2026
Tuition & Fees: The program tuition is $650 per participant.