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Which universities are available?

In summer 2025, you can join Outset at UNC-Chapel Hill, UVA, Stanford, UCLA, UT-Austin, University of Washington, University of South Florida, and others.

How do I apply? How competitive?

Students or parents can apply for Outset directly from our website. Just click the "Apply" button. Within 2 business days from starting your application you will hear from our team about next steps. We do evaluate each student and look for serious, mature high-school student with strong grades and a serious interest in medicine.

What is the cost? What's included?

Our tuition and housing fee is $2,825 for our one-week summer programs. This includes 24/7 staff, dorm-style housing, all meals and snack, 20+ hours of classroom instruction, events, speakers, and all activities, transport, and extracurriculars. The global health summer program is $3,985.

What is the camp schedule?

See typical day. Wake-up and breakfast starts around 7:45am each day and students have class, speakers, meals, and fun activities the entire day until lights out at 11:00pm. We know some students need more than 8 hours of sleep, and we encourage them to head to bed early if so. We do have limited, monitored free time blocks throughout the week as well when students can rest, exercise, or hang out with friends.

Who are the Outset instuctors?

At Outset, our faculty consists of top-tier instructors with impressive backgrounds in medical education, career guidance, healthcare operations, healthcare technology, and more. Many of our speakers are faculty, residents or staff at an associated school of medicine. We will share a full list of instructors, speakers, and background information closer to the summer program.

What is accommodation like?

We partner with student residence halls (dorms) for Outset. Rooms are  shared with one or two students of the same gender. We understand that getting a good night of sleep is critical, so if your student has trouble sleeping with another person in the room you can request a single room for an extra fee (usually $300-400). Bathrooms are shared and usually hall or suite-style. Typically the dorm has communal areas or common space where students can relax.

Is accommodation separated by gender?

We do separate floors and suites by gender. Each floor has a chaperone (our camp staff) of the same gender as the students on that floor. Our employees all undergo background checks and are trained and under the 24/7 supervision of our Campus Director. Only a student or staff member’s key will grant access to the student housing, and students encouraged to always lock their rooms. Student safety is always our number one priority.

Do you provide healthy meals?

Yes, healthy meals are included. Students have access to the campus dining halls for most meals, and there will be a variety of healthy options for a balanced and nutritional diet, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We understand that good food is an important part of feeling at home. A few meals during camp will be organized through local restaurants.

Are students monitored 24 hours a day?

Yes. Our camp staff and counselors live in the same buildings with our students and are available and nearby 24/7. The campuses where we host programs are also typically monitored by a dedicated campus security team. If you have any concerns about safety, please reach out to our team and discuss them ahead of time.

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summer 2023

Start the pre-med journey with confidence.

Outset is designed for high school students interested in medicine. If that's you, join us for a week of world-class learning and fun leading university campuses.

Explore a medical career

Our curriculum helps you understand medical careers and what it's like to be a physician.

World-class speakers

Get inspired by physicians and faculty at leading medical schools and hospitals.

Insider pre-med tips

Get a head-start on the pre-med path and get our insider tips on how to be a successful pre-med.

Live on campus

Live in dorms with other students on campus America's best schools. Experience college life firsthand.

Hospital & med school tours

Visit top medical schools and hospitals and hear from insiders what it takes to work and succeed there.

Community & fun

Build friendships and a network of like-minded peers across the US who are on the pre-med path.

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instructors & content

Learn from leading doctors & medical faculty.

We have designed a world-class educational curriculum that helps high schools students (a) understand and prepare for the pre-med path and (b) get excited about medicine.

a packed schedule

Every day is packed with lectures, speakers, & exciting activities.

We want students who complete Outset to get the maximum value possible out of the program. Every day is packed from start to finish with fun, learning, speakers, tours and more.

outcomes-driven

Leave confident & excited for the pre-med journey.

Our primary goal, after safety, is to ensure that every Outset student leaves with real, practical guidance on the pre-med path and the journey into a healthcare career. We want your student to look back on Outset as the starting point of their path to M.D.