Program Overview
Georgetown Medical Academy is a prestigious pre-medical immersion program where high school students experience first-year medical school curriculum through clinical simulations, hands-on labs, and case-based learning taught by Georgetown School of Medicine faculty and MedStar physicians.
Georgetown Medical Center Access
Medical School Curriculum Experience
Hands-On Clinical Skills Training
Program Statistics
Administrative Details
Age: Current 8th-12th graders (must be 15+ by check-in for non-credit academies)
Duration: 1-week or 3-week intensive programs
Locations/Modality: On-campus at Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
Cost: 1-week: $3,025 commuter/$4,200+ residential; 3-week: $6,355 commuter/$9,000+ residential (includes meals/housing)
Acceptance Rate: First-come, first-served after admission (2.0 GPA minimum)
Refund Policy: Standard Georgetown Summer Programs refund schedule applies
Overall: 3.8/5 – Strong for students seeking medical school exposure with prestigious branding but limited by high cost and non-selective admission
This program serves families seeking prestigious medical school exposure with the Georgetown brand attached to their student’s college application. The intensive curriculum provides authentic glimpses into medical education that many pre-med programs cannot offer, including cadaver observation and clinical simulation experiences typically reserved for medical students.
The program’s strength lies in its location within an actual medical school environment with practicing physicians as instructors. Students gain exposure to specialties, medical terminology, and clinical procedures that demonstrate serious pre-med interest. The research poster component provides a concrete deliverable for college applications.
However, the non-selective admission (2.0 GPA minimum) and first-come, first-served registration means the peer cohort may vary significantly in academic preparation. The high cost relative to program length makes this primarily accessible to families who can afford premium pricing for the Georgetown affiliation.
+ Recommended for: Students absolutely certain about pre-med paths who need prestigious program credentials, families valuing Georgetown brand recognition over program selectivity, students seeking intensive medical exposure unavailable locally.
× Not recommended for: Students exploring healthcare casually (too expensive for exploration), families needing merit-based financial aid (very limited), students seeking selective programs with accomplished peer cohorts, those wanting college credit or long-term mentorship.
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We have guided numerous students through Georgetown’s medical programs and understand the application timeline and competitive registration process. While we cannot guarantee program admission, we provide strategic guidance on maximizing the experience for college applications. Our consultants receive no compensation from Georgetown for recommendations.
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