- Session I (2 weeks)
- Session II (2 weeks)
(Session I and Session II) includes:
All course materials, use of facilities for surgical skills training labs, laboratory training facilities and staff, OR training and observer certification, access to operating room, use of patient simulation center, ultrasound course, fetal pig dissection course, CPR training and BLS certification, breakfast, lunch, and in-between snacks served each day, daily parking, Summer Surgery Program-embroidered white coats, hospital scrubs, program t-shirt, and notebook. Also included is a weekend team bonding activity during the student participants respective Summer Surgery session.
Housing and Transportation: On own
*Students whose parents are employed by the University of California, Irvine, will receive a 10% discount.
Tuition includes:
All course materials, use of facilities for surgical skills training labs, laboratory training facilities and staff, use of patient simulation center, ultrasound course, fetal pig dissection course, CPR training and BLS certification, breakfast, lunch, and in-between snacks served each day, daily parking, program t-shirt, and notebook.
Housing and Transportation: On own
*Students whose parents are employed by the University of California, Irvine, will receive a 10% discount.
The Summer Surgery Program (Sessions I and Session II) and the Better Than Live Summer Surgery Program is offering up to fully paid scholarships to qualified applicants. Any applicant is eligible; however, preference is given to those demonstrating greatness need. Consideration will also be given to those who will contribute most to the program with their maturity and life experience.
The scholarship application deadline is Friday, February 7, 2025. No late applications will be accepted. Please note, along with the scholarship application, all required documents must also be submitted on or before the application deadline of Friday, February 7, 2025.
two different recommenders
tax form
Submit required documents to the Summer Surgery email address:
[email protected]
Each applicant must first meet minimum criteria for age and academic standing prior to applying. The applicant must turn 16 years old on or before the start date of their program session to be eligible to attend. All applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be held to assess personal maturity and motivation for a career in medicine and desire to innovate! Students are evaluated based on their academic performance, diversity of experiences and background, essay quality, recommendation letter, and commitment to succeeding in the program.
The opportunity to observe live surgery is a privilege that we take very seriously, and we kindly ask that our Summer Surgeons keep this in mind when applying.