2025 Summer Institute

Only in-person, residential opportunities will be available for Summer 2025

Overview

The FSU College of Medicine Summer Institute is a weeklong, residential program designed for students 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: June 8th - June 13th
• Session 2: June 22nd - June 27th
• Session 3: July 13th - July 18th

2025 SI Application

Application opens on December 1, 2024

Online Application Closes January 15, 2025

Goals of FSU College of Medicine Summer Institute

• Introduce students to college life and FSU College of Medicine
• Inspire students to work with medically underserved 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 for qualified students who show financial need or extenuating circumstance. (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.