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    Overview

    Outset is a leading 1-week pre-college program at top universities for 9th-12th graders interested in STEM, medicine and healthcare careers. If your 14-18 year old student is interested in a physician or healthcare career, Outset might be a great choice. We help students build confidence and prepare for the pre-med path. They also get to try hands-on activities and hear world-class speakers on their health career interest. Apply online today!

    Pre-med is challenging. Get a headstart with Outset.

    It is a well-known fact that most students who start college on the pre-med track will not stick with it. This is often due to a lack of preparation and understanding of what's required to succeed. Get a headstart in high school with Outset. Outset has designed a world-class educational curriculum that helps high schools students (a) understand and prepare for the pre-med path and (b) get excited about medicine. 

    Outset is designed for high school students interested in medicine. If that's you, join us for a week of world-class learning and fun on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill.

    Preview a medical or healthcare career.

    Choose a medical specialty or healthcare pathway you are interested in - our curriculum helps you understand medical careers and what it's like to be a physician, nurse or other healthcare professional.

    Learn from world-class speakers.

    Get inspired by physicians and faculty at leading medical schools and hospitals.

    Insider pre-med tips.

    Get a head-start on the pre-med path and get our insider tips on how to be a successful pre-med. Our curriculum was built by top college pre-med advisors.

    One week on campus at a top university.

    Live in dorms with other students on campus. Experience university life firsthand. Universities include: 

    • UNC-Chapel Hill
    • UCLA
    • Columbia
    • UT-Austin
    • U Michigan
    • Vanderbilt
    • Florida State (FSU)

    Hospital & med school tours

    Visit some of North Carolina's top medical schools and hospitals and hear what it takes to get there.

    Community & fun

    Build friendships and a network of like-minded peers across North Carolina on the pre-med path.

    Cost and Session Information

    Tuition, room, and board for all programs is $2825. We do have financial aid available, so please apply if interested and we will send you our financial aid form. The fees cover: 

    • Housing at a top university
    • Meals during the program (dining halls, etc)
    • 24/7 trained onsite staff
    • Outset pre-med curriculum
    • Hands-on medical training and sessions
    • Speakers, tours & events
    • Evening activities and transport
    • 7:1 staff to student ratio
    • And more!