Dates & Locations

Outset offers award-winning summer programs on leading college campuses for 9th-12th graders interested in STEM and pre-med.

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Summer 2025

2025 dates & campuses

A list of our currently available programs.

UNC-Chapel Hill (NC)

> Open dates: June 8 - July 25
> Open tracks: all tracks
> Length: 6 days (Sunday-Friday)
> Cost: $2,950 (financial aid available)
> Eligibility: 9th-12th grades

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UCLA (CA)

> Open dates: July 6 - August 22
> Open tracks: Family medicine, Pediatrics, General surgery
> Length: 6 days (Sunday-Friday)
> Cost: $2,950 (financial aid available)
> Eligibility: 9th-12th grades

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Arizona State (AZ)

> Open dates: June 15 - July 11
> Open tracks: Family medicine, Pediatrics, General surgery
> Length: 6 days (Sunday-Friday)
> Cost: $2,950 (financial aid available)
> Eligibility: 9th-12th grades

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Columbia (NY)

> Open dates: June 22 - Aug 1
> Open tracks: Family medicine, Pediatrics, General surgery
> Length: 6 days (Sunday-Friday)
> Cost: $2,950 (financial aid available)
> Eligibility: 9th-12th grades

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U Michigan (MI)

> Open dates: June 15 - July 11
> Open tracks: Family medicine, Pediatrics, General surgery
> Length: 6 days (Sunday-Friday)
> Cost: $2,950 (financial aid available)
> Eligibility: 9th-12th grades

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Vanderbilt (TN)*

> Open dates: June 15 - July 25
> Open tracks: Family medicine, Pediatrics, General surgery
> Length: 6 days (Sunday-Friday)
> Cost: $2,950 (financial aid available)
> Eligibility: 9th-12th grades

*Outset is operated independently of Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and is not sponsored, affiliated, or endorsed by Vanderbilt University or VUMC.  The program offered by Outset does not provide academic credit from Vanderbilt University or VUMC and any statements or views expressed in connection with the Outset program are not attributable to Vanderbilt University or VUMC.
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Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I apply? How competitive?

Students or parents can apply for Outset directly from our website. Just click the "Apply" button. Within 2 business days from starting your application you will hear from our team about next steps. We do evaluate each student and look for serious, mature high-school student with strong grades and a serious interest in medicine.

What is the cost? What's included?

Our tuition and housing fee is $2,950 for our one-week summer programs. This includes 24/7 staff, dorm-style housing, all meals and snack, 20+ hours of classroom instruction, events, speakers, and all activities, transport, and extracurriculars. The global health summer program is $3,985.

What is the camp schedule?

See typical day. Wake-up and breakfast starts around 7:45am each day and students have class, speakers, meals, and fun activities the entire day until lights out at 11:00pm. We know some students need more than 8 hours of sleep, and we encourage them to head to bed early if so. We do have limited, monitored free time blocks throughout the week as well when students can rest, exercise, or hang out with friends.

Who are the Outset instuctors?

At Outset, our faculty consists of top-tier instructors with impressive backgrounds in medical education, career guidance, healthcare operations, healthcare technology, and more. Many of our speakers are faculty, residents or staff at an associated school of medicine. We will share a full list of instructors, speakers, and background information closer to the summer program.

What is accommodation like?

We partner with student residence halls (dorms) for Outset. Rooms are  shared with one or two students of the same gender. We understand that getting a good night of sleep is critical, so if your student has trouble sleeping with another person in the room you can request a single room for an extra fee (usually $300-400). Bathrooms are shared and usually hall or suite-style. Typically the dorm has communal areas or common space where students can relax.

Is accommodation separated by gender?

We do separate floors and suites by gender. Each floor has a chaperone (our camp staff) of the same gender as the students on that floor. Our employees all undergo background checks and are trained and under the 24/7 supervision of our Campus Director. Only a student or staff member’s key will grant access to the student housing, and students encouraged to always lock their rooms. Student safety is always our number one priority.

Do you provide healthy meals?

Yes, healthy meals are included. Students have access to the campus dining halls for most meals, and there will be a variety of healthy options for a balanced and nutritional diet, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We understand that good food is an important part of feeling at home. A few meals during camp will be organized through local restaurants.

Are students monitored 24 hours a day?

Yes. Our camp staff and counselors live in the same buildings with our students and are available and nearby 24/7. The campuses where we host programs are also typically monitored by a dedicated campus security team. If you have any concerns about safety, please reach out to our team and discuss them ahead of time.

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