For High School Students
Program Highlight
NM Scholars Program Inspires a New Generation of Physicians and Scientists
This four-week program allows students to participate in unique hands-on experiences with Northwestern Medicine physicians, as well as interactive classroom discussions with Feinberg research investigators to and become change-agents in the field of medicine.
Career 911
This online course, subtitled "Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare," offers insight into healthcare career options and strategies for entering the workforce.
Chicago Youth Programs
Chicago Youth Programs was founded in 1984 by Northwestern University Medical Students to improve the health and life opportunities of at-risk youth. CYP uses a comprehensive approach aimed at developing their capabilities by providing tutoring, enrichment programs and healthcare to children from birth to young adulthood.
Christ the King Jesuit College Prep Corporate Work Study Program
Through this program, high school students receive tuition assistance and work experience at NM.
CPS Career & Technical Education Summer Program
This summer internship is offered in partnership with NM's Pharmacy and IT departments.
Discovering Healthcare Careers (DHC)
This six-week summer internship at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is for Hispanic/Latinx and African-American/Black high school studentswho are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.
EMPOWER (Encouraging Mentoring & Preparing on Workforce Education Readiness)
This six-week paid internship for young adults with minor or chronic disabilities places students in non-clinical entry-level positions.
Health Professions Recruitment & Exposure Program
Known as HPREP, this six-week educational and exposure program gives high school students of diverse backgrounds from the Chicago area firsthand exposure to the medical school curriculum, career options in healthcare, tools for academic success and opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals.
Kimberly Querrey Summer Research Program
This six-week paid internship is designed for students who plan to pursue degrees in biological science and combines intensive research training with support for their academic and professional development.
Junior Mentoring Educational Development (M.E.D.)
Junior M.E.D. is an 11-week program for ITW Speer Academy students to gain experience within a department at Lurie Children's.
NM Discovery Program
This program from Northwestern Medicine exposes high school students to a broad range of healthcare careers through activities such as tours, guest speakers, group discussions and hands-on projects.
NM Pre-Medicine Internship Program
Pre-med students can join this program for the opportunity to work at a premier academic medical center for the summer.
NM Scholars
The Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program enables outstanding high school students at Westinghouse College Prep to explore and be better prepared for potential careers in medicine as future physicians and biomedical scientists.
One Summer Chicago
Lurie Children's partners with the mayor's One Summer Chicago to provide paid internship opportunities in six-week, non-clinical, entry-level positions. This program is in partnership with Chicago Public Schools Career and Technical Education.
PRISM Outreach Program
Promoting Inner-City Youth in Science and Medicine (PRISM), in collaboration with the Pedersen-McCormick Boys & Girls Club, encourages inner-city youth to explore science and medicine career opportunities through mentor-guided, interactive educational opportunities and activities. It was started by Northwestern University Medical Scientist Training Program students.
Project Search
Multiple NM clinical sites participate in this program, which prepares young people with significant disabilities for success in competitive integrated employment.
Radiology Internship Program
During this eight-week program, prospective radiology professionals will be exposed to multiple roles within the field. Successful participants will be offered a role at NM while they pursue their degree.
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SciHigh Summer Program
Led by NUGoKidney, the SciHigh Summer Program is an immersive, research-intensive summer internship for high school students. It aims to equip the next generation of scientists with the skills and confidence to excel in their field.
Shades for the Future
This program engages high school freshmen and sophomores in a 6-week virtual learning series featuring healthcare professional speakers, mental health sessions and workforce development workshops.
SQE Inspire
This program from the Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics exposes students to STEM through field trips, science teacher development/continuing education, internships, workshops and other outreach opportunities.
Year Up
Year Up is an intensive skills-training program for underserved young adults.The first Year Up Chicago cohort working within Feinberg’s Research Administration recently completed the program.