Undergraduate Programs
Medical Mentorship & Shadowing Program
Through learning modules and mentorship, the Medical Mentorship Shadowing Program (MMSP) provides participants with a deep understanding and preparedness of the activities and requirements needed to be a successful candidate for the M.D. program at the UCF College of Medicine and other medical institutions. The MMSP connects students who have a strong academic record and a passion for medicine with faculty members and community physicians for insightful discussion and experiences. We believe that mentor relationships, when paired with facilitated learning sessions, will help qualified students better prepare themselves according to medical school admissions requirements and inspire them to pursue a career in medicine or another health-related profession.
Applications Are Now Open For:
In-person MMSP Program (For UCF Pre-medical Students only) Deadline August 5 2025: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FS-TuzjvukKR_PPFnV3R8YVbJnCx6hxNvuefsh3xVvRUMDNWNDM0NTE2WkI0V005RE8wVFZNM1VJUyQlQCN0PWcu&origin=QRCode
MMSP Virtual Webinar (Open to all pre-medical students, master’s students, gap/growth year students): https://forms.office.com/r/wq8cb0vBMB
K-12 Programs
Healthcare Horizons
Current COM medical students are working with ELEVATE Orlando to provide key resources and insight into the path towards medical school. The medical students will host virtual and in-person sessions with high school students to share firsthand knowledge about undergraduate education, the medical school admissions process, available resources, and medical education experiences. The sessions will feature guest speakers, including community physicians, mentorship opportunities with medical students and practicing physicians, hands-on medical education, and tours of various UCF College of Medicine facilities and learning spaces.
High School Students: Health Leaders Summer Academy July 13-17, 2026
Thank you for your interest in the annual University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine (COM) Health Leaders Summer Academy (HLSA). Active planning for the HLSA starts at the end of February.
Academy Dates: Monday July 13 – Friday July 17, 2026
We are delighted to offer the Health Leaders Summer Academy (HLSA). This program is a hands-on, educational summer experience for high school students that have a strong passion for pursuing a career in medicine. The goal of the HLSA is to support students, particularly those from low-income high schools and communities, and those who will be the 1st generation in their family to go to college. The program supports students to achieve their future educational goals in their areas of interest and connect with healthcare providers from a broad range of backgrounds and specialties. The program will present opportunities to learn about health-centered education tracks and programs at UCF, tour various university campuses and facilities, and engage in hands-on clinical activities designed to increase interest and awareness in the health professional workforce.
Priority will be given to students who will attend all 5 days.
Eligible students are entering grades 10, 11, or 12 and academically secure with a minimum 3.0“unweighted” grade point average (GPA) or better.
The camp itinerary and online application will be posted here to this website in March.
Questions should be directed to Dr. Michael J.L. Smith, Director – michael.smith@ucf.edu
UCF STEM Summer Middle and High School Programs
The University of Central Florida (UCF) offers a variety of exciting summer programs for students interested in STEM fields. Camp Connect provides broad exposure to multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical, industrial, mechanical, civil, environmental, aerospace, and computer science. This program immerses students in engineering activities and offers tips on preparing for a college degree. Lastly, the Summer Institutes are intensive programs for gifted and high-achieving students interested in Computer Science, Competitive Programming, Mathematics, and Geo Explorer (GIS). These programs combine hands-on, individualized instruction with outstanding instructors to maximize learning. For more information, visit their respective websites. Click here for more information.
Summer Research Program
We provide 6 paid summer research positions to students enrolled in our Medical Mentorship and Shadowing Program.
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