15 Summer Medical Internships for High School Students in Georgia
- Stephen Turban
- Aug 6
- 9 min read
Updated: Oct 11
If you are a high school student in Georgia thinking about majoring in a medical-related field or pursuing a career in it, consider enrolling in a medical internship during your summer. These programs give you the chance to see what working in medicine actually looks like. You might assist with basic lab work, shadow professionals in hospitals or clinics, or learn how public health systems function.
Many of these internships take place at universities, hospitals, or research centers in Georgia and allow you to observe professionals, assist with ongoing projects, and learn how the healthcare system works. Such experiences also look great on your resume and college applications, as they highlight your ability to take initiative, get involved in the community, and serve others.
To help you explore your options, here are 15 summer medical internships for high school students in Georgia! If you're looking for more prestigious internships for high schoolers, check out this set of blogs!
15 Summer Medical Internships for High School Students in Georgia
Location: Remote! You can work from anywhere in the world.
Application Deadline: Deadlines vary depending on the cohort. Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September) and Winter (November).
Program Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year, including Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
Eligibility: Students who can work for 10–20 hours/week, for 8–12 weeks. Open to high school students, undergraduates, and gap year students!
Ladder Internships offers high school students the chance to gain hands-on experience by working with early-stage start-ups. As part of the program, you’ll be matched with a company based on your interests , like technology, health tech, AI/ML, marketing, consulting, and more. You’ll work under the guidance of both a company manager and a Ladder Coach, receiving regular feedback and support throughout the internship.
The program also includes a final presentation, where you’ll share your work with the company team. Many of the start-ups you’ll be placed with are growing quickly, with many having secured early-stage funding. You can explore available opportunities and submit your application form.
Location: Emory Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA
Cost: No cost (Stipend: $2,400)
Application Deadline: Not specified. More information here.
Program Dates: June 9 — July 18
Eligibility: Rising or graduating high school seniors who are at least 16 years old before the program starts
The Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University runs a six-week Summer Scholars Research Program for a small group of high school students each year. As a participant, you’ll be paired with a physician or researcher and take part in ongoing cancer-related research projects. You’ll spend time in the lab developing basic research skills and learning how scientific studies are conducted. In addition to hands-on work, the program includes lectures led by professionals in oncology and visits to institutions such as the CDC. By the end of the program, you’ll prepare and deliver a presentation based on your research.
Location: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Cost: Free. Students will receive $2,500 as a stipend.
Application Deadline: February 14
Internship Dates: June 2 — July 9
Eligibility: High school juniors or seniors who will be 16 years old by June 2 are eligible.
Emory University’s Department of Human Genetics offers the NextGen Internship for high school students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM. The program is paid and takes place during the summer. You will work in both lab and clinical settings under the guidance of assigned mentors. The internship includes structured sessions focused on genetics and related subjects. In some cases, you may be able to stay involved with the program during the school year.
Location: Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Cost: Free
Application Deadline: March 17. More details here.
Program Dates: May 27–July 15
Eligibility: High school students between the ages of 15–19
Grady Health System’s Teen Experience and Leadership Program (TELP), organized by the Office of Health Equity, offers high school students between the ages of 14 and 19 the chance to observe healthcare professionals in a hospital setting. You’ll complete four-hour shadowing shifts, with a requirement of at least one shift every two weeks. Through this experience, you can earn volunteer hours while learning about different roles within the healthcare system. The program also includes opportunities to build communication and leadership skills.
Location: Various SGMC Health campuses in Georgia
Cost: Free
Application Deadline: May 2
Program Dates: June 9— July 25
Eligibility: Rising 9th-12th graders with a B or higher GPA.
SGMC Health offers a summer volunteer program for high school students in grades 9 to 12. You’ll be placed in one department, like nursing, imaging, ER, lab, administration, food services, or IT. Your tasks include observing patient care and helping with basic support work. Placement depends on availability and department needs. The program runs for seven weeks from early June to late July. You’ll work two shifts per week, each four hours long.
Location: PCOM Georgia, Suwanee, GA
Cost: Free
Application Deadline: Applications are due in April of each year.
Program Dates: June of each year
Eligibility: Gwinnett County high school students
The PCOM Georgia Opportunities Academy is a free summer program for high school students in Gwinnett County. You’ll take part in clinical simulations, CPR training, anatomy labs, and sessions on nutrition and organ systems. The program also includes shadowing, where you observe professionals like physicians and physician assistants at work. You’ll get information on the college application process and learn about the academic paths required for medical careers.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Application Deadline: Not specified. Check here for updates.
Program Dates: July 7–11
Eligibility: Georgia high school students
The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University runs a one-week virtual medical camp for high school students interested in health and medicine. You’ll attend daily sessions led by physicians, researchers, and medical students from Mercer University School of Medicine. Each session includes a short lesson followed by a hands-on activity. Materials for the activities are sent to you before the camp begins. Activities may include simple experiments or educational games based on the topic of the day. The camp is limited to 100 students.
Location: Atrium Health Floyd, Rome, GA.
Cost/Stipend: Free
Application Deadline: Interested students must contact their school’s work-based learning coordinator to apply.
Program Dates: Varies depending on availability.
Eligibility: High school students enrolled in a high school medical sciences program who have the approval of their school’s work-based learning coordinator are eligible to apply.
Atrium Health Floyd offers a healthcare internship for high school students enrolled in local medical science programs. The program is run in partnership with area high schools, including those with College and Career Academies or HOSA chapters. You will shadow professionals in departments such as nursing, therapy, diagnostics, and physician services. You may be able to request a specific department, depending on availability.
Location: CDC headquarters, Atlanta, Georgia
Cost/Stipend: None
Application Deadline: March 7
Program Dates: June 23–27 | July 21–25
Eligibility: Rising high school juniors and seniors who are at least 16 years old on the first day of camp.
The CDC Museum runs the Disease Detective Camp at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. You will study topics like infectious diseases, chronic conditions, environmental health, emergency response, epidemiology, and public health communication. The program includes case studies and group activities based on real public health work. You’ll analyze data, investigate health scenarios, and work through problems using a step-by-step approach.
Location: Various locations across Georgia, including Atlanta
Cost: Stipend of $1,500
Application Deadline: Applications typically close in late Feb
Program Dates: June 2–July 25
Eligibility: Open to rising juniors/seniors age 17+ as of June 2
TAG-Ed offers a paid summer internship for high school juniors and seniors aged 17 or older. Some placements focus on medical technology or healthcare-related projects. The program runs for eight weeks starting in early June. You are expected to complete at least 200 hours, working about 25 hours each week. You will be placed in a company and work in a small team on assigned projects under the supervision of a mentor. Projects are set by the company and reviewed by TAG-Ed staff during and at the end of the internship.
Location: Georgia Cancer Center (GCC) at Augusta University, Augusta, GA
Cost/Stipend: Free and fully funded!
Application Deadline: January 15
Program Dates: June — July (6 weeks)
Eligibility: High school students at least 16 years of age interested in biomedical sciences can apply.
Augusta University offers a free six-week summer research program through Georgia’s Cancer Center. The program is for high school students interested in cancer-related research. You will assist researchers on projects related to molecular biology, cancer immunology, metabolism, genomics, clinical studies, and public health.
You will take part in lab work and learn basic research methods used in cancer studies. The program also includes sessions led by scientists and healthcare professionals. These cover topics related to medical research and career paths. You will be paired with a mentor and work alongside other students and researchers at the Georgia Cancer Center.
Location: Atlanta, GA (In person)
Cost: $600 (3 week session) | $1000 (6 week session). No stipend.
Application Deadline: March 21
Program Dates: June 2 — 20 (healthcare technology) | June 3 — July 11 (authentic research experience)
Eligibility: High school students interested in biomedical research or healthcare innovation.
The MSM S.T.E.A.M. Academy – Authentic Research Academy at Morehouse School of Medicine is a six-week in-person summer program for high school students in Georgia interested in biomedical research. You will be paired with a research mentor and complete a project involving experimental design, lab techniques, data collection, analysis, and presentation. The program includes training in scientific writing and communication, with a focus on topics in human health. A separate three-week healthcare technology track is also offered, covering medical app development, anatomy, and health careers.
Location: Stanford University / Virtual
Cost: $6,380 (on campus), $4,380 (virtual)
Application Deadline: February 24
Program Dates: Session 1 (On campus): July 14–25 | Session 2 (Virtual): July 28 — August 8 | Fall Intensive (Virtual): September 10 - November 12
Eligibility: Rising high school juniors and seniors who are at least 16 years old by the start of the program.
The Stanford Clinical Summer Internship (CSI) is a two-week program for high school students offered in person at Stanford University and online through live Zoom sessions. You will learn basic clinical skills such as suturing, taking vital signs, and managing simulated cases, while working with Stanford medical students, residents, and faculty. The program includes guided dissections of human organs like the brain, heart, and kidney, as well as mock patient interviews and case-based discussions. If you join virtually, you will receive materials in advance to complete hands-on activities from home.
Location: Virtual, affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University, PA
Cost: $650. Financial aid is available
Application Deadlines: May 30. Visit this website to stay updated
Dates: June 23–July 22
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors by September.
Thomas Jefferson University offers a virtual summer program for high school students focused on medical and life sciences research. You will work with faculty and postdoctoral researchers on ongoing projects and study topics like molecular biology, biotechnology, cell biology, gene editing, recombinant DNA, cancer biology, and infectious diseases. The program includes lab technique training in areas such as DNA isolation, PCR, and basic forensic science methods. It ends with a Summer Science Symposium where you present your findings to an academic audience.
15. STEM @GTRI
Location: Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA
Cost/Stipend: Free. Students will receive a stipend.
Application Deadline: January 19
Program Dates: June 9 — July 18
Eligibility: Be a Georgia resident attending a public, private, charter, or home school in Georgia, at least 16 years old by March 31 and in the high school graduating class of this year or the next two years.
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) offers a five-week paid summer internship for high school students interested in STEM, including areas connected to medical technology. You will be placed in a GTRI research lab, such as the Warner Robins field office, and assist with projects involving robotics, cybersecurity, app development, or rapid prototyping. You’ll work with GTRI researchers and take part in structured sessions like lab tours, orientation, and technical training in skills such as soldering and circuit board design. The program includes interaction with Georgia Tech students and ends with a team presentation of your project work.
One other option—the Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online high school programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here.
Also check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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