Students gain real-world skills through hands-on lab experience, field trips, and direct engagement with expert clinicians and researchers at a top-tier academic medical center.
The UC San Diego Sports Medicine Academy is an intensive, hands-on summer program designed for high school juniors and seniors passionate about healthcare and athletics. Students will delve into the science of human movement and injury care, gaining real-world skills in anatomy, injury evaluation, and sports medicine techniques. The curriculum includes interactive lectures from expert clinicians and researchers, problem and case-based group learning, and hands-on lab experiences. Participants will explore current sports medicine research, analyze wellness using wearable technology, and complete a research project in the field. Topics covered range from basic anatomy and common sports injuries to exercise science, nutrition, mental health in sports, and career opportunities in sports medicine. Field trips and experiential activities provide a comprehensive understanding of supporting athletes from the locker room to the playing field.
A typical day involves interactive lectures and discussions with professionals, problem and case-based group learning exercises, and hands-on lab experiences.
This program is ideal for motivated high school juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better who are passionate about sports, health, or medicine.
8980 Via La Jolla Drive, La Jolla 92037
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