Pre-Med Horizons Program
at Harvard University
Harvard Undergraduate Global Education Movement (HUGEM)
An immersive on-campus camp for students ready to explore medicine, innovation and policy, taught by Harvard undergraduates and guest clinicians.
- 4 - 9 January 2027
- Cambridge, USA
- 6 days
- Grades 9-12
Cambridge, USA- 06Days of programming
- 01Capstone challenge
- 03Themes per day
- ∞Career pathways
The visionWhy this camp exists
The future of health will not be shaped by physicians alone. It will be shaped by innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers and technologists working together.
The programme introduces students to the biological foundations of health, the realities of modern healthcare systems, and the innovations transforming medicine.
Through interdisciplinary learning and collaborative problem-solving, students explore how they can contribute to building a healthier future for all.
6 stages. One arc.
A guided progression rather than a series of unconnected talks.
- Day 1
Understanding health
Biology, the body and what health really means beyond the absence of disease.
- Day 2
Today's challenges
Chronic disease, access, ageing populations and the gaps in global health.
- Day 3
Understanding healthcare
How systems, insurance, hospitals and public health actually work.
- Day 4
Building the future
Biotech, AI diagnostics, devices and the innovators changing the field.
- Day 5
Leading global change
Policy, ethics and advocacy - who decides, and how change is made.
- Day 6
Capstone and closing
Teams present their health challenge solution to a Harvard panel.
A camp built around your child
Who it serves, how it unfolds, and what students carry forward.
Who it's for
Students curious about medicine, public health, biotech or health policy. No prior coursework required.
How it unfolds
Morning seminars, afternoon labs and site visits, evening team work on the capstone.
What they carry forward
A certificate, a capstone presentation, a mentor network and a much sharper sense of direction.
What the fee covers
- All academic sessions and campus facilities
- Mentorship from Harvard undergraduates and guest speakers
- Certificate of completion and capstone feedback
- Supervised group activities and city immersion
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal spending and insurance
Fees are confirmed on application. Sibling and school-group rates are available - ask an advisor before you book.
Upcoming cohorts
Places are allocated in the order applications are completed.
- 4 - 9 January 20276 days · Cambridge, USA · Grades 9-12Apply for this cohort
What families tell us
Footage and notes from Learn with Leaders camp weeks.
I arrived not knowing anyone and left with a team I still message every week. Standing up to present at the end was the proudest I have been.
The mentors were undergraduates, so they spoke to my son like a slightly older friend rather than a teacher. That changed how much he asked.
We built the prototype in the FabLab on day four and broke it on day five. Fixing it taught me more than any class this year.
Parents usually ask
Is prior science coursework required?+–
No. The programme starts from first principles and is designed for curious students from Grade 9 upwards, whatever their school syllabus.
How are students supervised?+–
Students are supervised by programme staff throughout academic hours and group activities, with clear check-in points each day and a 24/7 emergency contact for families.
Do you help with the visa?+–
Yes. Once a place is confirmed we issue an invitation and enrolment letter for the visa appointment, and our team guides families through the documentation.
What does my child leave with?+–
A completion certificate, a capstone project presented to a panel, written feedback and a mentor network they can keep in touch with.
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