UC Davis Health Equity Academy (HEALTH)
A free program for California high school students interested in medicine, pairing an in-person series of Saturday sessions at the UC Davis School of Medicine Sacramento campus with mentorship from healthcare professionals, medical students, and residents to build pathways into health careers for underserved communities.
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A two-week, in-person summer program at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland exposing high schoolers (15+) to medicine, nursing, and allied health through clinical skills training, anatomy workshops, and patient simulations, with certifications in Stop the Bleed and opioid overdose intervention.
Cal Day at the Archaeological Research Facility (UC Berkeley)
An annual free open-house event where UC Berkeley's Archaeological Research Facility hosts lectures, panel discussions, lab tours, and hands-on activities (ceramic reconstruction, rock art painting, paleoethnobotany, career talks) for prospective students, families, and the community.
Menlo Park Fire District Explorer Post 109
A Learning for Life fire-service exploring post for ages 14-21 that trains participants toward Firefighter I and EMT skills through bi-monthly meetings, ride-alongs, and a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement, with a scholarship available for those pursuing fire-service careers.
Stanford Medicine Children's Health Teen Volunteer Program
A year-round hospital volunteer program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford for students 16 and older, requiring a weekly 2-3 hour shift and a 6-month commitment after an interview and background check.
Sutter Health Junior Volunteer Program at Sutter Roseville Medical Center
A hospital-based junior volunteer program near Sacramento for high schoolers at least 16 by September 1, with a once-a-year application window in April, an interview and background check, and service supporting patients, families, and staff (non-clinical, no shadowing).
Sutter Health Youth Volunteer Program at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
A hospital-based youth volunteer program for 16-17 year olds at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame, requiring a minimum weekly shift and exposing students to a clinical healthcare environment through non-medical support roles.