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For High School Students

This page provides resources for high school students who are curious about careers in health, science, and medicine. Whether you're exploring your interests or thinking ahead to college and beyond, you'll find information and opportunities here to help you take the first steps toward a future in healthcare and research.

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The Summer Science Academy Day Program offers hands-on experiences for incoming 9th and 10th grade students interested in biology, healthcare, medicine, or related STEM fields. In-person program will cover topics like natural science, biotechnology, engineering, medical research, and health science career exploration.

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The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives current sophomores and juniors an exciting glimpse of academic and/or residential life at a top-ranked private university.

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The Neuroscience School at Georgia State University, sponsored by The Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, offers summer courses for high school students passionate about science. Taught by award-winning neuroscience and psychology professors, the program helps students deepen their understanding of the nervous system and explore neuroscience at a college level, while connecting with others who share similar interests.

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The Department of Human Genetics at Emory University established the NextGen High School Internship Program in 2022 to inspire students from all backgrounds to pursue STEM fields. This paid summer internship provides hands-on lab and clinical experiences, lectures, and exposure to various programs and businesses near Emory, helping students advance their STEM education and career interests. The program also offers ongoing activities throughout the school year.

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The Emory Pipeline Collaborative (EPiC) is a three-year program designed to prepare high school students for health careers through learning, mentoring, college preparation, and health career exposure. This federally-funded program includes after-school sessions and a summer program, focusing on academic achievement, college readiness, social support, and health career awareness.

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