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Tuition

Two sessions will be offered during Summer 2024:
2024 Summer Surgery Program - Session I (2 weeks)
Monday, June 3, 2024 – Friday, June, 14, 2024
Cost: $5,500 per student
2024 Summer Surgery Program – Session II (2 weeks)
Monday, July 8, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024
Cost: $5,500 per student
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2024 Summer Surgery Program Tuition (Session I and Session II) includes: All course materials, use of facilities for surgical skills training labs, laboratory training facilities and staff, OR training and observer certification, access to operating room, use of patient simulation center, ultrasound course, fetal pig dissection course, CPR training and BLS certification, breakfast, lunch, and in-between snacks served each day, daily parking, Summer Surgery Program-embroidered white coats, hospital scrubs, program t-shirt, and notebook. Also included is a weekend team bonding activity during the student participants respective Summer Surgery session.

Housing and Transportation: On own

*Students whose parents are employed by the University of California, Irvine, will receive a 10% discount.

NEW!!!
2024 Better Than Live Summer Surgery (1 Week)
Monday, June 24, 2024 – Friday. June 28, 2024
Cost: $2,350

2024 Better Than Live Summer Surgery Tuition includes: All course materials, use of facilities for surgical skills training labs, laboratory training facilities and staff, use of patient simulation center, ultrasound course, fetal pig dissection course, CPR training and BLS certification, breakfast, lunch, and in-between snacks served each day, daily parking, program t-shirt, and notebook.

Housing and Transportation: On own

*Students whose parents are employed by the University of California, Irvine, will receive a 10% discount.

Scholarships

The Summer Surgery Program (Sessions I and Session) and the Better Than Live Summer Surgery Program is offering up to four fully paid scholarships to qualified applicants. Any applicant is eligible; however, preference is given to those demonstrating greatness need. Consideration will also be given to those who will contribute most to the program with their maturity and life experience.

The scholarship application deadline is Friday, February 16, 2024. No late applications will be accepted. Please note, along with the scholarship application, all required documents must also be submitted on or before the application deadline of Thursday, February 1, 2024.

To be considered for a fully paid scholarship, please submit the following items:
  • Complete and submit the Scholarship Application
  • Letters of support from two different recommenders
  • Guardian’s 2023 or 2024 tax form
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The following items are considered during the scholarship selection process:
  • Degree of financial need/hardship
  • An applicant who is the first generation to attend college.
  • An applicant that demonstrates maturity through experience
  • An applicant that demonstrates motivation to contribute positively to society.
Submit required documents to the Summer Surgery email address: summersurgery@hs.uci.edu

Who is eligible?

UC Irvine’s Summer Surgery Program is open to high school students who:
  • Are 16 years of age or older*
  • Are respectful and mature
  • Have a 3.5 GPA (unweighted) or above
  • Complete all required application and registration forms in a timely manner

Each applicant must first meet minimum criteria for age and academic standing prior to applying. The applicant must turn 16 years old on or before the start date of their program session to be eligible to attend. All applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be held to assess personal maturity and motivation for a career in medicine and desire to innovate! Students are evaluated based on their academic performance, diversity of experiences and background, essay quality, recommendation letter, and commitment to succeeding in the program.

The opportunity to observe live surgery is a privilege that we take very seriously, and we kindly ask that our Summer Surgeons keep this in mind when applying.

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