Our 2026 summer program for students, held at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, focuses on the medicine of trauma resuscitation and the prevention of life-threatening injuries. This program is open to New York City high school students (those entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grades in September 2026), and offers a great opportunity for teens interested in medicine, healthcare, and student leadership.
Participating students will enroll in Iona University for a three-credit course at a special tuition rate of $100 per credit. College credits are transferable following typical guidelines.
Program dates
July 7 - 30
Tues, Weds, Thurs every week
10 am - 4 pm every day
Attendance is mandatory for all 12 sessions.
Featured topics & experiences
- Introduction to human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, trauma resuscitation
- Suicide awareness and prevention
- Training in Stop the Bleed and CPR
- Naloxone training (Opioid overdose)
- Skills labs: Suturing, neurosurgery, surgical procedures, and more
- Visit Iona University to meet with Admissions and Financial Aid, tour campus, and attend healthcare program lab sessions
- Social determinants of health
- Gun related violence prevention
- Intimate partner violence prevention and healthy relationships
- Hear from survivors and families of those lost to firearm violence, suicide, distracted/drunk driving, burns, and traumatic brain injury
- Healthcare leadership and career exploration
- Hear from healthcare professionals in Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and other fields
Application process
- Cut and paste the questions below, insert your information, and submit by email to Robert Curran at [email protected] by March 31, 2026
- Have two of your high school teachers/advisors/counselors email a letter of recommendation on your behalf to Robert Curran at [email protected] by March 31, 2026
Name:
Home Address:
Date of Birth:
High School:
High School Address:
In September 2026, will you be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior?
Name of Parent/Guardian:
Phone of Parent/Guardian:
Email Address of Parent/Guardian:
You understand that class is held at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center at 525 East 68 Street, NY, NY 10065. _ check box
Application Deadline is March 31, 2026. Application does not guarantee acceptance. A Zoom Information Session will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 5 pm. Those who have submitted their application will be emailed the Zoom invite.