The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) is a five-week online enrichment program focused on science and medicine that is open to low-income, underrepresented high school juniors who live in Northern and Central California.

Program dates: June 21 to July 23, 2021

Application deadline: March 10, 2021

You qualify and are invited to apply if you:

1. Are a current junior high school student (at the time of your application) who lives and attends high school in one of the 20 Northern or Central California counties from which we recruit. [Sacramento County is on the list.]
2. Are from a low-income family whose members have little or no history of attending college. 
3. Have demonstrated an interest in science and have received a B-average in some of your science classes.
4. Have demonstrated an interest in medicine and/or health-related careers and show maturity, intelligence, initiative, and curiosity about the world around you.

Click here for more info and how to apply.

Program Details
All students are offered a full scholarship for an intense and rewarding educational experience. Here are a handful of activities and benefits students will experience this summer:

• Educational Opportunities - Participate in exciting lectures in medicine, public health, and health science with Stanford faculty.
• Effective Leadership - Attend professional development workshops on topics such as public health research methods, health advocacy, academic and career planning, and public speaking. SMYSP participants learn skills to become effective leaders and role models in their schools and communities.
• Public Health Research - Participants engage in a health disparities group research project to improve health and health access in all communities. Examples of research projects include addressing racial inequities in COVID-19 health outcomes, examining low birth outcomes for African American mothers, and combatting language barriers in hospital settings.
• Supportive Peer Community - We foster opportunities for participants to develop enduring friendships and support systems that last long beyond the summer program. Our passionate team of mentors support participants to build their confidence, develop a college action plan, and reach their full potential.