High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP)

A tuition-free four-week residential summer program at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester for Massachusetts high school sophomores and juniors interested in health care careers. Students get intensive SAT preparation, learn about current health care issues and complete a health disparities research project on a cultural group in Massachusetts. Participants stay at Worcester State University on weeknights and return home each weekend during July and August.

Offered by UMass Chan Medical School. Internship for high school students in Massachusetts, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 10–11. Deadline: 2027-03-01.

Fields: Medicine

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Massachusetts.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: Applications open December 1, 2026 and close March 1, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP)

When do applications for High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP) open?

Applications open December 1, 2026 and close March 1, 2027.

Is High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP) free?

Yes. High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP) is free to take part in.

Who can apply to High School Health Careers Program (HSHCP)?

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

Official program page

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