Basic program parameters:

  • Medical Mentor/Internship Program: Participants will EITHER apply and be accepted to attend daily online programs with presentations/interactive sessions from a variety of general pediatricians, specialists including surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, infectious disease, ophthalmologists, radiologists, child life, therapists, (i.e., physical, speech, occupational, or cognitive) OR apply and be accepted to attend an in-person program (in-person programs subject to change)
  • If selected to attend an in-person program, participants are responsible for their own transportation.
  • This program is ONLY open to qualified students from Los Angeles and its adjacent counties.
  • Age & Grade Requirement: Applications are accepted from high school students who are currently in the 11th or 12th grade AND born on or before 7/1/09. (In-Person Facilities may have specific age requirements)
  • Online Program Times/Dates: Program 1: July 7-17, 2025 Monday – Thursday – 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

                                                   Program 2: July 21-31, 2025 Monday – Thursday – 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

  • In- Person Program Dates and Times – will vary by facilities. Please see Facility Address & Requirement List
  • Application Deadline: Friday February 14, 2025 at midnight
  • Applicant Notification: All students will be notified if accepted or not VIA EMAIL by Friday April 4, 2025.  (If a student has not received an email by the notification deadline, please have them send an inquiry email to eseaman@lapedsoc.org
  • No Fee: There is NO FEE required to participate.

The following documents are available on http://www.lapedsoc.org/summer

  1. Informational Flyer: Please advertise this program on your Electronic/E- Bulletins and invite interested students to go to the website listed above.
  2. Getting Started
  3. Application: Online submittal
  4. Application Instructions
  5. FAQs
  6. Exit Essay Requirements
  7. Facility Address & Requirement List
  8. Submission Link for Letter(s) of Recommendation

Questions? Contact eseaman@lapedsoc.org