Baystate Summer Academy

8 Week Evening Course Running from June 17, 2025 to August 5, 2025

For Rising College Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors

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 2025-2026 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 in the hospital).

2025 Program Dates and Time Commitment

• 2025 Summer Academy is a 8-week evening course running from June 17 - August 5, 2025.

Stipend

• There is no stipend associated with Baystate Summer Academy.

Application Process

To apply to the 2025 Baystate Summer Academy program, complete the online Summer Academy application (A resume and personal statement will be needed). Applications due April 18, 2025