Readying Youth Scientists for Excellence in Medicine, Health Equity and Discovery (RYSE MED) Program

RYSE MED is a free, year-long Henry Ford Health program that introduces Metro Detroit high school students to careers in clinical practice, research and health care administration. Its core is an intensive in-person summer immersion at Henry Ford Hospital, where scholars meet weekly with mentors and shadow clinicians and researchers. Applicants must be current 10th or 11th graders, at least 16 by the start of summer, with a weighted GPA of at least 2.5.

Offered by Henry Ford Health. Summer Program for high school students in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, Research, Career

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Detroit, Michigan.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Readying Youth Scientists for Excellence in Medicine, Health Equity and Discovery (RYSE MED) Program

When is the Readying Youth Scientists for Excellence in Medicine, Health Equity and Discovery (RYSE MED) Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Readying Youth Scientists for Excellence in Medicine, Health Equity and Discovery (RYSE MED) Program free?

Yes. Readying Youth Scientists for Excellence in Medicine, Health Equity and Discovery (RYSE MED) Program is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Readying Youth Scientists for Excellence in Medicine, Health Equity and Discovery (RYSE MED) Program?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Detroit, Michigan. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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