The Michigan Health Sciences Summer Institute (MHSSI) comprises three academies that expose learners to careers in the health sciences, foster leadership development, enhance academic skills, and prepare them for admission to medical school. Our goal is to encourage personal and professional growth in students throughout the academic pathway, from high school through college.

• The Undergraduate Research Academy (URA) is designed to support sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates to gain hands-on, faculty-mentored research experiences. Applications open on Friday, October 3rd at 7:30 PM EST.
• The Career Development Academy (CDA) is designed to provide juniors, seniors, or recent graduates with intense preparation for the MCAT. Participants will have access to a writing coach, tutors, MCAT prep resources, AAMC practice exams, and more! Applications open on Friday, October 3rd at 7:30 PM EST.

Are you interested in hearing from past CDA & URA participants? Join the live, virtual session on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 | 6 - 7 PM (EST). Click HERE to register!

• The Summer Pre-College Exposure Academy (SPEA) is designed to give highly-motivated high school students exposure to healthcare professions and enrollment into an SAT Prep Course.

Questions or concerns? Contact mhssi-staff@umich.edu.