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The Medical Immersion Summer & Spring Academy (MISA) was founded in 2012 in Oakland, California by Dr. Freeman, an Emergency Medicine physician at Highland Hospital. MISA partners with local health institutions and clinicians in the area to bring this valuable experience to interested high school students.
Non-credit
Commuter
MISA works to expose pre-med and pre-health high school students to hands-on clinical experience in a variety of healthcare settings that will provide them with a competitive edge as they begin their own career in health. MISA partners with local health institutions and clinicians in the area to bring this valuable experience to interested high school students.
Hands-on Clinical Training
In-depth workshops on Suturing, EKG, Splinting, Patient Vitals, Patient Simulation, Phlebotomy and Bedside Manner.
Certifications
Nationally recognized certifications for CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, Teen Mental Health First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Networking
The opportunity to connect with a myriad of health professionals as well as participate in professional development workshops.
On-campus, commuter
MISA is a 5-day program that runs Monday through Friday from 9-3:30pm at the MISA office in Oakland, California. Applicants can choose to apply to either a Spring or Summer Cohort both of which offer multiple programming dates.
The impact of Covid-19 on MISA Programs
Since the start of the pandemic, MISA has adjusted all programming in manner that prioritizes the safety of participants. All 2024 programming will continue to be held in-person following public health recommendations by Alameda County.
- Participants must be fully vaccinated
- Sanitation of common areas
- Mask wearing policies enforced
- Daily health screening questionnaire for all participants
- Participants must sit 6ft apart.
MISA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming space for all participants. We encourage any high school student (age 15 and up) to apply to this once in a lifetime experience!
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Applicant Requirements:
Interest in pursuing a healthcare career
Minimum age 15 by program start date or completion of freshman year
$50 non-refundable application fee
Interviewing for MISA
Participants will have to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination for MISA.
Deadline
2024 MISA Spring Applications Open November 6th, 2023!
Mar 25 - Mar 29
1 week
Commuter
Apr 01 - Apr 05
1 week
Commuter
Apr 08 - Apr 12
1 week
Commuter
Jul 15 - Jul 19
1 week
Commuter
Jul 22 - Jul 26
1 week
Commuter
Jul 29 - Aug 02
1 week
Commuter
Aug 05 - Aug 09
1 week
Commuter
MISA Cost $1,400
In addition to a $50 non-refundable application fee.
Program materials including notebooks, pens, name tags and MISA shirts
Health Certifications
Clinical equipment
Daily lunch & snacks
Financial Aid
No financial aid is available.
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