Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is a five-week residential enrichment program focused on science and medicine that is open to low-income and underrepresented minority high school sophomores and juniors who live in Northern and Central California.
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Only 24 students from select Northern and Central California counties are chosen.
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SMYSP is a tuition-free program. We rely on donations to increase diversity in medicine.
Stanford and You
When you attend the Stanford Medical Youth Science Program, not only do you learn and develop as a student, but you also get a taste of what it’s like to be a Stanford undergraduate. For five weeks you will live on campus, make new friends, and be challenged intellectually. Many students say the experience changed their lives.
Director, SMYSP
Dr. Ned has been with SMYSP since 2003 and is passionate about seeing underrepresented and low-income students develop through the study of medicine.
Residential Life
Students live and dine together in Stanford undergraduate residence halls along with the Residential Counselors, who also serve as teaching assistants.