Introduction What if enrolling in the right Summer Programs still fails to make your application stand out? Every year, high-achieving students across Virginia participate in competitive summer opportunities. They attend university programs, engage in research, and build impressive schedules. Yet admissions committees continue to encounter profiles that look structurally similar. Strong academics paired with recognizable experiences, but limited evidence of independent think

Virginia offers high school students ways to explore healthcare through internships and hands-on experiences in medicine, biomedical science, public health, and research. Learn where students can gain practical exposure, what these opportunities involve, and how to prepare for them.