At the UH Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine
This week-long summer program for current 10th-12th graders (must be 16 or older) provides an engaging, hands-on learning opportunity for students interested in health professions. The program usually includes small group problem-based learning, gross anatomy laboratory demonstrations, clinical skills laboratories, computerized manikin simulations, and simulated patient interactions that enables students to learn how to:
The program will be in-person at the UH Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine in Kakaʻako unless required by restrictions at the medical school at the time.
Registration will open in late March 2026.
Fee: $575 ($50 Kamaʻāina discount for Hawaiʻi residents)
There will be a LIMITED number of need-based scholarships for Hawaiʻi residents that cover the registration fee. Applications are currently open. See information below.
A past participant, currently attending medical school, said...
“Prior to coming to MDT, I had done a lot in terms of exploring my love for math and science…But I hadn’t really, truly got to experience a lot of the more clinical things that you get to be exposed to here…For me, that was the chance to see if I could do the real, human interaction portion that is medicine.”
The UH Office of Medical Education offers 6 need-based scholarships to cover the program registration fee. Click the link below to download the scholarship application. Please be sure to read carefully and ensure your application is complete. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
Who is eligible to apply for a scholarship?
Students in grades 10-12 who have legal residence in Hawaii during the 2025-2026 academic year and are 16 years old or older by July 6, 2026.
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers the program registration fee. Participants are responsible for any other costs associated with attending the program, e.g. meals, travel, and lodging.
How many scholarships are available?
6
What is the deadline to apply for a scholarship?
The completed scholarship application form must be received by 4:30 p.m., February 27, 2026. You will get a confirmation once we have received it.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
The application is available as a form-fillable PDF. Submit the completed scholarship application via UH FileDrop (www.hawaii.edu/filedrop) to Recipient: nching@hawaii.edu.
Is there anything else I need to do?
University of Hawaiʻi Outreach College Summer Programs will send you the main Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Program application. If you are financially able to attend the program WITHOUT a scholarship, submit your application to reserve your seat. An timely application submission will not affect your scholarship review, and will ensure your seat in the program if you do not receive a scholarship.
When will I be notified if I have received a scholarship?
Notices will be emailed by April 24, 2026.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Contact Noelani Ching at nching@hawaii.edu or (808) 692-0948.
Deadline for Application: OPENING MARCH 2026