Baystate Summer Academy

For Rising College Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors

Will Be Offered Summer 2026

8 Week Evening Course Running from June 9, 2026 to August 4, 2026

Baystate Summer Academy (BSA) is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of public health and medical research practices. BSA works with various researchers and practitioners at Baystate Health to provide students with skills in research methods.

Clinical and non-clinical shadowing opportunities may be available across a variety of departments pending hospital restrictions (it is not guaranteed). Opportunities to participate in the simulation center may also be available.

Participation in this program is a preferred eligibility requirement for the Baystate Summer Scholars Program. 

Eligibility

Required

  • Entering your freshman, sophomore or junior year in a four-year undergraduate program for the 2026-2027 academic year
  • Articulated interest in healthcare, public health, or research as a career option (see application below)
  • Resident of Franklin, Hampshire, or Hampden counties in Massachusetts

Preferred

  • Graduate of a public school supporting residents of Springfield, Massachusetts (e.g., district school, charter, school choice)
  • Previous connection to and/or participation in Baystate Health-sponsored activities or programs

Program Goals

Baystate Summer Academy aims to begin the process of connecting you to the medical center through the practice of research by providing:

  • Basic concepts of research design and conduct.
  • Environment where you can interact with other students to address research questions, and that promotes independent, self-directed learning.
  • Limited observation experiences in a variety of disciplines and specialties (optional activity: pending restrictions and availablity in the hospital).

2026 Program Dates and Time Commitment

  • 2026 Summer Academy is a 8-week evening course running from June 9 - August 4, 2026.

Stipend

  • There is no stipend associated with Baystate Summer Academy.

Application Process

To apply to the 2026 Baystate Summer Academy program:

Contact Us

Peter Blain, Program Manager
E-Mail: PeterBlain@baystatehealth.org
Phone: 413-794-1671

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