This program will be moving to a virtual format for the summer of 2020. Our faculty and program staff will ensure that the core and quality of the program will be maintained and that your courses will be interactive and engaging. All international students should review the Resources for International Students page for important eligibility information.
In Georgetown's 3-Week Medical Academy, you'll get a snapshot of a first-year medical school curriculum while virtually learning from Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty and medical students. Throughout the program, you’ll investigate contemporary medical challenges facing society today, discuss the latest advances affecting the applied science of medicine, and learn from experts in the field to learn how to pursue a career in medicine. You’ll register for one of two distinct tracks: Anatomy & Physiology or Emergency Medicine. In each track, you’ll delve into your chosen area of study, gaining a deeper understanding of the topic through virtual learning.
Estimated Tuition:
$4,999
This tuition has been updated to reflect the Summer 2020 term moving to a virtual experience.
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How You'll Benefit
Connect with thought leaders and practitioners in the field of medicine
Practice modern medical techniques
Hear guest lectures from experts within the D.C. medical community
Connect with Georgetown University School of Medicine faculty, staff, and medical students
Program Format & Subject Areas
As a student in the 3-Week Medical Academy, you'll spend your time engaged in a combination of virtual class sessions, workshops, group discussions, and activities. You'll register for one of two tracks: Anatomy & Physiology or Emergency Medicine. Please note that the Social Medicine & Public Policy and Neuroscience tracks have been canceled for the summer of 2020.
Anatomy & Physiology
In the Anatomy & Physiology track, you'll explore topics ranging from pathology and anatomy to immunity, cardiology, and endocrinology. You'll leave the program with a deeper understanding of the world of medicine, as well as the tools that prepare you to pursue medical school.
Emergency Medicine
In the Emergency Medicine track, you’ll learn basic medical techniques through a blend of classroom learning and hands-on practice. You’ll participate in simulations, where you’ll be challenged to conduct rapid assessments of and treatments for a wide range of undiagnosed patients exhibiting various symptoms. Throughout the program, you’ll explore fundamentals such as the steps in physical examinations, positioning and extracting, wound care, control of bleeding, stitches and suturing, control of bleeding, airway management, CPR, oxygen administration, medication administration, usage of stents, and splinting. You’ll leave the program with a broader understanding of the inner workings of the pre-hospital emergency medical services system, patient triage, and the basics of lifesaving skills.
It was amazing to be surrounded by such high caliber students and staff who were all encouraging and fabulous to work with. I took away many positive things from my week as a Summer Hoya.
Nicole Lyon
The program offers so much–from the off-site visits to the daily lectures and the on campus activities. The lectures were interesting, meeting new people was great and the off-site visits were interactive and intriguing.
Jazzelle DeLaney
My #SummerHoya experience was enriching, inspiring, and rewarding; if I could turn back the clock, I’d do it all over again.
Trevor Dalton
As I am filling out my college applications, I am able to think back to my memories from the summer and I am reassured that I am pursuing the right educational path.
Grace Hermes
Having the chance to experience once in a lifetime opportunities and getting to meet people from around the world made it so I got to really experience what college life was like.
Anthony DuPrau
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