Immersion Week: Medicine
Have you ever wondered what it's actually like to be a doctor? What would your day-to-day look like? What skills might you need? Our NEW Immersion Week: Medicine Program gives you the chance to experience a week in the life of a doctor! During a visit to the Simulation Lab, discover what it's like to think like a physician by stepping into the role and experience the art of patient care firsthand! In this interactive event, you will interview patients, ask important medical questions, analyze symptoms, and work through the process of making a diagnosis. Through small-groups led by faculty, students will receive guidance and feedback while learning invaluable communication and critical thinking skills. After spending time meeting medical professionals, learning new skills, and crafting presentations, you will have had the chance to see if the medical field is for you!
Mornings of the first four days will consist of presentations from guest speakers and panelists who will present to all cohorts together, with a focus on the experience of medical students and careers in medicine, the life of a doctor, and skill-based instruction in pre-med topics. In the afternoons, students will visit the Feinberg School of Medicine’s Simulation Lab, the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, experience a hands-on activity in a lab, and work on their presentations. On the final day, students will showcase their skills, knowledge, and research through their presentations. All students will participate in an orientation on the Sunday preceding the first day of class and depart on the afternoon of the final day of class, Friday.
DAY ONE
Morning: Guest Speaker
Afternoon: Tour 1 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
DAY TWO
Morning: Med Student Panel
Afternoon: Hands-On Lab Activity
DAY THREE
Morning: Guest Speaker
Afternoon: Feinberg Medical School Simulation Lab Tour
DAY FOUR
Morning: Guest Speaker
Afternoon: Work on Presentations
DAY FIVE
Morning: Culminating Activity — Presentations
Afternoon: Students depart
DAY ONE
Morning: Guest Speaker
Afternoon: Hands-On Lab Activity
DAY TWO
Morning: Med Student Panel
Afternoon: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
DAY THREE
Morning: Feinberg Medical School Simulation Lab Tour
Afternoon: Guest Speaker
DAY FOUR
Morning: Guest Speaker
Afternoon: Work on Presentations
DAY FIVE
Morning: Culminating Activity — Presentations
Afternoon: Students depart
Immersion Week: Medicine is open to all students who have completed 8th grade and above. To apply, you will need to submit:
Applications will open in December 2026, and application review will begin in January 2027. After this date, you can expect to receive an admission decision by email approximately four to six weeks after your completed application is submitted online and all application materials are received to the College Prep Program office. Applications will not be reviewed until they are completed.
Admission in the program is limited and on a rolling basis. Admitted students secure their space in the program by submitting their program deposit fee, which must be received to be enrolled in the program. Please note that admission to the program does not guarantee enrollment.
For more information, head to the Admission page.
With a variety of cultural and recreational activities, Summer Session on the Northwestern campus offers something for everyone. Enjoy the outdoor cinema series, summer concerts and Lunch on the Lake, as well as recreational and sporting opportunities on the spectacular shore of Lake Michigan.
In addition to formal program activities Monday through Sunday, College Prep students may, at their own cost, take advantage of a number of recreational opportunities both on and off campus.
Examples of 2026 residential activities can be found on the Blog.
For information on Cost & Aid, visit our CPP Tuition page.
