Medicine Program - UC Berkeley

Diverse Discovery! Activities and sights to suit every interest await in the vibrant surroundings:

• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Lawn games, and more.

Experience the true first-year students lifestyle on UC Berkeley campus!

• Share a gender-segregated dorm room without A/C, accommodating two to four students, in the iconic Unit 1 or Unit 2 Residence Halls.

• Rooms contain an extra-long twin size bed, desks, drawers, mirror and a closet.

• Bed sheets and linens will be provided (but extra blankets and towels are recommended).

• Shared common bathrooms, just like first-year college students.

• 24-hour security and electronic keys to enter each building and dorm room.

• Enjoy meals at the bustling Crossroads Dining Hall or explore local Berkeley eateries.

• Catering to most dietary needs, ensuring everyone has delicious and healthy meal choices.

• Bay Area Exploration: Discover attractions like the Exploratorium and Chabot Space & Science Center, including the NASA Ames Visitor Center.
• Cultural Richness: Embrace the history, sights, parks, and famous landmarks the Bay Area has to offer.
• Berkeley Arts & Culture: Dive into the arts and culture scene with UC Berkeley's vibrant community offerings, including parks, stages, and renowned restaurants.
• California's Great America: A 100-acre amusement park with famous attractions, including the celebrated Gold Striker roller coaster.
• San Francisco Scavenger Hunt: Discover San Francisco's famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf through an interactive scavenger hunt.
• Educational Outings: Participate in academic-specific excursions to leading Bay Area companies and institutions to enrich your study experience.

• Group airport transfers: $95 each way.

• Transfers outside of the official group pick-up and drop-off time window: $195 each way

• Unaccompanied minor transportation: $145 total each way

Arrivals During Flight Window:

• Greeted by campus staff.

• Stay at the airport with staff until the flight window closes and all students have arrived.

• Transported to campus after the flight window ends.

• No immediate meeting by staff; must wait for the official arrival window.

• For late arrivals(within reason), for those that pay a transfer fee will be met at the airport.

General Departure Information:

• Students who opt for departure transfer (with a $95 fee) will arrive at the airport at maximum 15:30pm.

• Suitable for flights departing at 17:30pm or later.

• With additional fee, there might be service for flights departing before 17:30pm.

Program Overview:

• Discover critical techniques in emergency medicine such as setting a splint and performing CPR
• Work in teams as you research, diagnose, and develop a treatment plan for a "patient".
• Triage cases from a "mass casualty" in a simulated emergency room simulation.
• Learn alongside medical professionals and gain behind-the-scenes knowledge of the emergency room.

Course Schedule:

• Five 3-hour classes, 9am-12pm, Monday to Friday.
• Additional activities and guest speakers on Wednesday afternoons.
• Separate, structured programs for grades 6-8, with dedicated staff and accommodations.

Jennifer Wallace - UCSF Emergency Medicine Physician:

• Master’s in Nursing Education and a Bachelor’s in Nursing and Psychology.

• 18 years in nursing, bedside care of obstetrical patients and clinical coordination of the maternity service line.

• Served as a Nursing Professional Development and Education Specialist for the past three years at Sibley Memorial Hospital, including onboarding and educating new graduate nurses.

• Travel and work at multiple hospitals throughout the country.

• One of her favorite work assignments was at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, known as the ‘hospital of the stars.’

• Airport Shuttle service: $95 (Each way)

• Registration fee: $99

• Middle School Medicine course supplement: $250 tuition (Included in course fee)

• Pocket Money: We suggest an extra $100 per week.

Criteria for Admission:

• Vaccination Requirements: May be necessary for in-person programs, depending on university policies.

• Academic Requirements:

  • Completion of 6th grade by the program start date.

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (or equivalent).

• Decisions are emailed within 7 to 10 business days after application review.