2026 Summer Institute Update

There will be no public registration for summer 2026.  We will offer a specialized session for our long-term established program partners for internal registration only.  We look forward to welcoming the full summer camp experience back for summer 2027. The dates for summer 2027 will be available in early December 2026.

Overview

The FSU College of Medicine Summer Institute is a weeklong residential mini-medical school experience designed for high school rising juniors and seniors who are committed to pursuing a career in the medical field. 

The SSTRIDE Summer Institute introduces students to a variety of clinical settings, provides information about financial aid and university pre-health advising/programs, exposes students to college life, gives students a perspective on the life of a medical student, exposes students to certain aspects of the medical school curriculum through interaction with faculty and participation in faculty led presentations about medical topics, and inspires students to pursue careers in health-care professions.

Watch a video about the SSTRIDE Summer Institute

Program Dates (Each student attends one session of their preference)

• Session 1: To Be Determined

• Session 2: To Be Determined

Goals of FSU College of Medicine Summer Institute

• Introduce students to college life and FSU College of Medicine
• Inspire students to work with patients
• Offer opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in the field of medicine.

Opportunities and Activities

• Physician Shadowing
• Medical Lab
• Rural Medicine Tour
• Medical Faculty Workshops
• Vital Signs Workshop and CPR Training
• College Admission and Financial Aid Seminars
• Medical Ethics Workshop
• Medical Student Mentoring
• Anatomy Lab Tour
• Recreational Activities
• Research Project on a Health Topic (Team Activity)
• Research Group Presentations (Competition)
• Awards Ceremony

Eligibility

The FSU College of Medicine Summer Institute is open to students who have completed their sophomore or junior year of high school. Applicants will be selected on the following criteria:

• 3.3 unweighted GPA (minimum)
• Performance in math and science courses
• Essay (500 word minimum)
• Letters of recommendation from teacher or guidance counselor.

Program Cost

$1,650 (covers registration, supplies, room and board on FSU campus)

Program Limit:

20 students per session

Limited scholarships are available.  (Available to Florida Residents only)

Application Process

Required Supporting Materials to be completed with the application:

• Essay
• Science teacher recommendation
• Guidance counselor recommendation
• Copy of high school transcript with most current grades

Supporting Document Submission

Supporting documentation will be uploaded into the application system.