Sports Medicine
The following programs are designed for high school students who wish to go into fields of medicine.
The Sports Medicine Summer Academy application for Summer 2025 is now closed. The waitlist is at capacity. Please be sure to check back in mid-December 2025 for Summer 2026 updates.
Sports Medicine Summer Academy - IN PERSON (Commuter)
Sports Medicine Summer Academy - APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED
- Dates: July 7 - July 25, 2025
- Course Delivery: In Person
- Tuition: $3,500
- Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (*Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m)
The UC San Diego Sports Medicine Summer Academy is an interactive, intensive summer course designed for incoming 11th and 12th grade students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better who are interested in sports medicine. The goal of the Sports Medicine Summer Academy is to familiarize students with the focus, concepts, content and activities of the area of clinical medicine called Sports Medicine. Students will actively participate in lectures from nationally acclaimed faculty, explore current research in sports medicine, and analyze their own wellness and fitness using wearable technology.
Topics will include:
- Basic anatomy, pathology, clinical presentations and treatment of common sports injuries
- Epidemiology of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
- Prevention of sports and musculoskeletal injuries
- Current trends in concussion treatment and research
- Exercise science and nutrition
- Mental Health in sports
- Career opportunities in Sports Medicine
Learning methods will include:
- Lectures and discussion
- Problem and case-based group learning exercises and self-study
- Student research projects
Learning objectives:
- Students will expand their knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology
- Students will gain an awareness of common sports injuries and their treatment
- Students will have an understanding of career options in sports medicine
- Students will complete a research project in the field of sports medicine
Other Program Information
School of Medicine Application
School of Medicine FAQ
Who can apply?
Can international students attend?
Is room and board available?
Where is the course located?
How do I request a transcript?
Is financial aid available?
Who can apply?
11th and 12th grade students who are interested in sports medicine and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Can international students attend?
International students are allowed to apply to our Sports Medicine program; however, all students will be responsible for their room & board, along with transportation to the program. The Sports Medicine Program does not qualify for an F-1 student visa. Most international students who participate in the commuter program enter the country with a tourist visa.
Is room and board available?
Our Sports Medicine Program will not be able to offer students room and board should they choose to attend this program. The Sports Medicine Program will strictly be a commuter program and students will be in charge of their own transportation and lunch.
Where is the course located?
The course location will be given to students once they have been accepted into the program, but does take place at a UC San Diego location.
How do I request a transcript?
For instructions on how to order a transcript, please click here. If you’ve never ordered transcripts through Parchment before, you will need to register for a Parchment account. Details can be found from the link above. All transcripts will be printed and delivered by one of the methods listed here. Transcript requests are processed by Student Services. Should you have any questions, please contact them at unex-reg@ucsd.edu.
You can also view/download your grade report by logging in your MyExtension here.
Is financial aid available?
UC San Diego Research Scholars - Sports Medicine is a self-supported program that does not receive any State or Federal funding. As a result, we are unable to offer financial aid or grants to our program participants. Students are encouraged to reach out to their school counselors and community for scholarship opportunities. Please refer to the scholarship tab for available scholarships.
School of Medicine Acceptance
Sports Medicine Summer Academy
Application Deadline: Space is limited and students will be accepted on a rolling basis until Monday, June 23, 2025.
School of Medicine Cancellation/Refund Policies
Tuition will be paid at the time of acceptance.
Cancellation or withdrawal for any reason on or prior to June 20, 2025 will result in a 100% refund.
There will be no refunds after June 20, 2025.