
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:

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




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