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Introduction to Medical Case Studies

This program is for you if you want to build a strong foundation in research and plan to pursue medical school.

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Complete a collected case study, a common format in early medical research.
Deepen your understanding of medical practice and research methodology.
Strengthen your application for medical school, pharmacy school, or nursing programs.
Present your findings at mock grand rounds.
8 weeks long.
Open to all high school students who have completed two science courses (biology + physics or chemistry) and college students who have completed one science course.

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Core Concepts

What is a medical case study?

A medical case study is a detailed report that describes a group of patients' medical condition, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. It highlights unique, rare, or educational cases that can help healthcare professionals and researchers better understand diseases, treatments, or clinical decision-making. In the Introduction to Medical Case Studies program, you'll examine individual cases in depth so you can share valuable clinical insights and identify questions for future research.