At the NSLC on Medicine & Health Care, you’ll step into the role of a physician as you practice surgical skills, collaborate with your medical team to diagnose patients, and explore the challenges shaping modern health care. Study how science, communication, and compassion come together in the medical field, and gain a firsthand look at what it takes to make informed, ethical decisions in patient care.
High School Summer Medical Program
Examine a career in medicine.
I will never forget the wonderful memories I experienced with my new friends. I loved everything about the program and learned a lot more about medicine.
Estelle, Georgia
Gain expert insights.
Interact with guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds that bring practical knowledge and real-world experiences to the Medicine & Health Care program.
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Kanbar Simulation Center at UCSF
Duke Human Simulation & Patient Safety Center
J. David Gladstone Institute
Berkeley School of Optometry
Oakland University Prosthetics and Orthotics Center
Go beyond the classroom.
Gain a new perspective on medicine through field trips that uncover how the industry works behind the scenes. A mix of educational and sightseeing tours allow you to explore the city surrounding the university.
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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 personality styles, communication and listening, resilience, and empathy set the foundation for a successful future, no matter where it may lead.
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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 living with roommates. All students are required to reside in supervised campus dormitories and will be provided meals through campus dining services.
Columbia University*
New York, NY
$4,595 Residential
Summer 2026
Jun 12 - Jun 20
Jun 24 - Jul 2
Jul 8 - Jul 16
Jul 20 - Jul 28
Duke University**
Durham, NC
$4,395 Residential
Summer 2026
Jun 11 - Jun 19
Jun 23 - Jul 1
Jul 6 - Jul 14
Jul 18 - Jul 26
University of California, Berkeley
San Francisco, CA
$4,395 Residential
Summer 2026
Jun 12 - Jun 20
Jun 24 - Jul 2
Jul 6 - Jul 14
Jul 18 - Jul 26
University of Oxford
Oxford, England
$6,395 Residential
Summer 2026
Jul 5 - Jul 16
Jul 20 - Jul 31
Aug 4 - Aug 15
Dates are tentative. Sessions at Oxford are 12 days.
* NSLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Columbia University.
** The NSLC is not sponsored by Duke University.
Tuition Resources
Flexible plans allow you to pay monthly – until 30 days before your program – at no additional fee.
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Affordable trip insurance protects your investment in case of emergency.
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NSLC awards more than $500,000 in scholarships each year.
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Earn College Credit
NSLC has partnered with American University to offer an online college credit opportunity for students across all our programs and locations. AU’s faculty-taught courses are completed at home outside the dates of your program and tailored to complement your area of study.
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