Summer Programs for Undergraduates

Baystate Medical Center offers two different summer programs for college undergraduates who are residents of Hampden or Hampshire counties.

Both programs focus on research, and are for undergraduate students interested in a career in public health, medicine, or other healthcare professions.

Baystate Summer Academy

For rising freshmen, sophomores and juniors

• Designed to provide students with a core understanding of public health and medical research practices
• Meets once a week on Tuesday evenings for 9 weeks
• No stipend provided
  > Baystate Summer Academy: Program details and application
  

Summer Scholars Program

For rising juniors and seniors

• Aims to introduce students to a career in health care
• Requires up to 30 hours per week during the 10-week program
• Both paid and unpaid internships are available
  > Summer Scholars: Program details and application