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MSM S.T.E.A.M. Academy 9 -12

Inspiring the Next Generation of S.T.E.A.M. Thinkers, Health Leaders, and Biomedical Innovators.

The Office for Educational Outreach and Health Careers is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders in science, medicine, and public health. Rooted in MSM’s mission to advance equity and representation in the health professions, EOHC offers a dynamic continuum of innovative pipeline programs that introduce students to S.T.E.A.M. disciplines, engage them in cutting-edge biomedical and public health research, and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in college and pursue meaningful careers in health and science.

The MSM S.T.E.A.M. Academy is where curious, motivated high school students step confidently into the worlds of biomedical research, technology, and health careers. Through dynamic, hands-on learning, students build scientific skills, strengthen professional readiness, and grow as emerging leaders. The Academy also provides robust college and career preparation, workforce development, and comprehensive skills training, helping close Georgia’s growing gap in STEAM and healthcare professionals.

Here students don’t just explore opportunities; they ignite their future.

Students strengthen critical thinking through emergency and disaster triage simulations, emergency preparedness activities, and collaborative problem-solving, while gaining practical skills in phlebotomy and microscopy, as well as exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation in healthcare. In addition to scientific and technical training, the program equips students with the tools to navigate college and beyond, learning how to identify scholarships, minimize student debt, and prepare for academic and career success.

By combining rigorous academic enrichment with life skills and mentorship, the MSM S.T.E.A.M. Academy empowers students to explore, lead, and thrive as future professionals in science, medicine, and public health.

Program Options

Choose the experience that fits your passion:

Option 1: 3-Week STEAM Exploration

Healthcare App Design • Anatomy • Lab Skills • College Prep • Career Exploration

This immersive 3-week program introduces students to the foundations of health and science through engaging, hands-on learning. Participants rotate through dynamic workshops led by faculty, clinicians, and researchers

Eligibility

• Rising 9th–12th grader
• Interest in S.T.E.A.M. or healthcare
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Completed online application

Dates and Hours of  Operation for Summer Program
Monday, June 1, 2026 – Friday, June 19, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Hours are subject to change)

Program Cost
The cost for the program is $1000. Payments are due one week before the first day of the program session. Students accepted to the program will be notified via email and parents/guardians will be provided with a link to a secure payment portal. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. The session may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met.

Option 2: Authentic Research Experience (In-Person)

Discover. Investigate. Contribute to Real Science.

The Authentic Research Experience provides high school students with the opportunity to engage directly in scientific discovery at MSM. Over the course of six weeks, participants are paired with an MSM research mentor and work alongside faculty and graduate students to complete a structured, hands-on research project in a biomedical discipline. This program is designed to cultivate scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of how research advances health equity and medical innovation.

Eligibility

• Rising 10th–12th grader
• Interest in biomedical research
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Completed online application
• Most recent report card
• Two recommendation forms (one from a science teacher)
• Once applicants submit their completed applications, recommenders will be sent a link to complete the recommendation form. The email will be sent to the recommender’s address provided in the scholar’s submitted application.
• Please note that emailed recommendation letters will not be considered; all recommendations must be submitted through the official recommendation link.  
• Essay describing why you are interested in laboratory research and what research at Morehouse School of Medicine you are most interested in.

Dates and Hours of  Operation for Summer Program
Tuesday, June 6, 2026 – Friday, July 10, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Hours are subject to change)

Program Cost
The cost for the program is $1500. Payments are due by or before the first day of the program session. Students accepted to the program will be notified via email and parents/guardians will be provided a link to a secure payment portal. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.  

**Applications for both options open on Monday, January 26, 2026 and will remain open until Wednesday, March 25, 2026. All application materials should be uploaded to the application portal and must be received by the March 25th deadline.**

NOTE: We strongly encourage applicants to submit their materials early, as the selection committee will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. A select number of applicants for the 6-week option will also participate in an interview process as part of the final selection.

Contact

Application Link

• MSM STEAM Academy (9-12) Online Application (link will become available during open application periods)