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Future of Medicine Program

Apply to the Future of Medicine Program!

The Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society offers incoming high school juniors and seniors a chance to hear from medical professionals and look behind the scenes at medical facilities.


The 16-hour White Coat Week program lets students shadow a medical professional during their spring break. White Coat Week gives students a snapshot of the healthcare field.


The 56-hour in-person summer program lets students learn about different healthcare career paths while shadowing real medical professionals. Students in the in-person summer program will also obtain their two-year CPR certification.


Students taking the 16-hour virtual only program will hear presentations directly from those in the field. Learn about becoming a doctor, nurse, dentist, medical assistant, mental heath professional, pharmacist, and more. These two-hour Zoom meetings help students decide if medicine is for them.


Future of Medicine is free of charge and open for any student in the Sacramento region. Slots are limited and the application process is competitive. Students will be notified within three weeks of application deadline if they are accepted. Students attending Title I schools will receive special consideration.


For more information, contact Sam Mello at SMello@ssvms.org.

Application Requirements

  Application Requirements:

  • Be an enrolled student in Sacramento, El Dorado, Yolo, and Placer counties.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Provide a high school or college transcript.
  • Provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher.
  • Applicants should be prepared to provide short written responses about their interest in healthcare, personal experiences, responsibilities, goals, and what they hope to learn through the program. 

 

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2027 Program Information coming soon

White Coat Week

White Coat Week

White Coat Week

White Coat Week 

Shadow a physician over spring break. Open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, and college students.


Week 1

Monday, March 22 - Thursday, March 25, 2027


Week 2

Monday, April 4 - Thursday, April 8, 2027


Applications open October 1, 2026

Summer Program

White Coat Week

White Coat Week

 Summer Program

Shadow medical professionals in the clinics and hospital settings. Open to high school juniors and seniors.


Session 1

Monday-Friday, June 7-25, 2027


Session 2

Monday-Friday, July 5-23, 2027


Applications open October 1, 2026

Virtual Program

White Coat Week

Virtual Program

Virtual Program

Learn about the medical field and career options from local healthcare professionals. Open to high school juniors and seniors.


Virtual Session

Monday-Thursday, June 14-24, 2027

10 AM-12 PM via Zoom


Applications open October 1, 2026

Application Evaluation

Applications

Application Requirements

Applicants will be asked to provide one letter of recommendation, an unofficial school transcript, and short written responses that help us learn more about your interests, experiences, and goals. Questions will focus on your curiosity about healthcare, responsibilities or experiences that have shaped you, and what you hope to gain from the program. No previous healthcare, volunteer, or shadowing experience is required. We encourage applicants to draw from experiences at school, work, home, or in their community. Responses are an opportunity to share who you are beyond your grades and activities. 


PLEASE NOTE: A panel of physicians will review applications and make recommendations for admittance. Future of Medicine does not have an appeal process for denied applications and all decisions are final. 


Transportation Aid

A very limited number of slots for transportation aid will be available to students attending Title I schools. Please indicate on the application if you are requesting to be considered for transportation aid. Selecting yes does not guarantee a slot will be available. 

Medical Clearance

If accepted, students are required to have medical clearance to enter hospitals and clinics, including up to date vaccinations

  • If accepted to the program, provide immunization records that include updated MMR, Varicella, and Tdap vaccines.
  • If accepted to the program, submit to a TB screening test (may require more than one test).
  • If accepted, students will be asked to contact their doctor immediately to obtain required tests and records. Students missing certain vaccines will be required to get them prior to starting the program. Requirements subject to change per hospital and health system policies.
  • If accepted, students over 18 will require a background check. 

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