At NSLC’s Medicine & Health Care program for middle school students, you’ll explore what it’s like to work in medicine through hands-on labs and interactive workshops. Investigate human anatomy, practice introductory patient care skills, and discover how medical professionals work together to diagnose and treat patients. Along the way, explore how science, communication, and compassion come together to help people stay healthy.
Middle School Summer Medical Program
Discover the medical field.
Program Highlights
Inside Medicine & Health Care at NSLC
Explore the science and skills behind medicine and patient care this summer. NSLC’s middle school programs combine hands-on learning, leadership development, and the experience of life on a college campus, giving you opportunities to explore new interests, build confidence, and grow alongside students who share your curiosity.
Explore through active learning.
Hands-on simulations develop the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a future working in medicine.
Explore SimulationsExperience new surroundings.
Learn on a college campus, visit famous museums, and see historic landmarks with new friends.
Explore Trips & Tours
Grow as a leader.
Develop the knowledge and confidence you need to become a leader in your school community.
Explore LeadershipIt was really great. I had a good time with my friends and the medical sessions and the field trips were very fun.
Mariyah, Texas
Hands-on Simulations
Explore the world of medicine
through hands-on activities that introduce the science and skills behind patient care. Examine how the human body works, practice basic medical techniques, and work with your team to solve patient care challenges. Discover how doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals use observation, communication, and critical thinking to make decisions about patient health.
Dissections
Discover the delicate internal structures of the body through hands-on dissections of eyes and hearts, and explore marine science through the dissection of a squid.
Vital Signs
Learn about the four basic pieces of information gathered about a patient at the start of every appointment.
Suturing
Practice suturing, or giving stitches, and learn the techniques and types used in different situations.
Injections Lab
Explore the different muscle groups that are used for injections and how they work throughout the body.
Patient Care & Bedside Manner
Learn how doctors form relationships with their patients and the techniques they use to make appointments feel comfortable and safe.
DC Monument Tour
Trips & Tours
Go beyond the classroom.
Explore iconic museums and visit historical landmarks during your time off-campus.
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Leadership
is in our name.
Each NSLC program contains a leadership curriculum designed to teach skills that can apply to all areas of life. Workshops on goal setting, personality styles, communication and listening, and empathy set the foundation for a successful future no matter where it may lead.
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Dates, Locations, & Tuition
NSLC provides an immersive pre-college experience that prepares students for life beyond high school, allowing them to study in university classrooms, learn to navigate a campus, and experience college life firsthand. When submitting an application, students will select a residential or commuter option: residential students stay on campus in supervised dormitories, while commuter students follow daily arrival and departure times designated by their chosen location.
American University
Washington, DC
$3,395 Residential
$2,920 Commuter
Summer 2027
Jul 9 - Jul 14
Jul 18 - Jul 23
University of California, Berkeley
San Francisco, CA
$3,295 Residential
$2,820 Commuter
Summer 2027
Jul 5 - Jul 10
Jul 13 - Jul 18
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
$3,195 Residential
$2,870 Commuter
Summer 2027
Jun 28 - Jul 3
Jul 8 - Jul 13
Tuition Resources
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Medicine & Health Care FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering if NSLC’s middle school Medicine & Health Care program is right for you? Explore below, read our general FAQs, or reach out to our team. We’re happy to help!
Middle school is a great time to discover how an interest in science might connect to helping people. Exploring medicine and health care introduces students to questions about the human body, health, and the different ways medical professionals care for patients. You don’t need to know whether you want to become a doctor or nurse to find these subjects interesting. Learning about them now can help you discover new interests before choosing classes and activities in high school.
Exploring medicine gives students opportunities to connect concepts from biology and other sciences to real-world health questions. Through hands-on learning, students can practice observing details, asking questions, and thinking through problems. At NSLC, leadership activities also emphasize communication, collaboration, and listening to others. These experiences can help students approach high school science courses and new academic opportunities with greater curiosity and confidence.
Medicine and health care include many careers beyond becoming a doctor. Nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, medical researchers, and other professionals contribute different skills to understanding health and caring for patients. Exploring the field in middle school can introduce students to these possibilities and help them discover which aspects of health care interest them most. There’s no need to choose a career now; the goal is to begin understanding the options.
Health care professionals rely on scientific knowledge, but caring for patients also requires communication, empathy, and teamwork. They need to listen carefully, explain information clearly, and work with people who have different needs and concerns. Exploring these responsibilities helps students understand that medicine combines science with human connection, and that many different strengths can be valuable in a health care career.
You don’t need advanced science knowledge or previous medical experience to explore medicine at NSLC. The middle school Medicine & Health Care program introduces students to the field through guided learning and hands-on activities. If you’re curious about the human body, interested in health, or enjoy understanding how things work, you already have a reason to explore. You may discover new interests as you see how science connects to caring for people.
Science classes introduce students to important concepts about living things and the human body. A summer medicine program offers opportunities to explore how that knowledge connects to real health care situations and the work of medical professionals. At NSLC, students can engage with medical topics through interactive learning while developing communication and problem-solving skills. They can bring those experiences back to school with a better understanding of how classroom science connects to the world around them.
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