Mass General Brigham Youth Program
Mass General Brigham
A multi-year program for students from Boston, Revere, and Chelsea offering paid academic-year and summer internships across MGB hospitals, plus mentorship, college/career advising, and alumni support through college.
Who should apply
Rising 10th graders in Boston, Revere, or Chelsea who want a sustained, paid pathway into healthcare careers with mentorship and college support.
Eligibility
Students entering 10th grade at Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, Revere High, Chelsea High, or any Boston Public School; 3.0 GPA required. ~75 students accepted annually.
What you get
- Paid academic-year and summer internships
- Shadowing across departments (emergency medicine, nursing, radiology, research labs)
- One-on-one college and career advising
- Mentorship and alumni support through college, plus scholarship opportunities
What the application involves
- Entering 10th grade at an eligible school
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Online application (opens spring)
Application tips
- Apply as a 10th grader, that's the program's entry point.
- Highlight specific healthcare interests to align with shadowing placements.
Good to know
Placement sites include Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's, Brigham and Women's Faulkner, and Mass Eye and Ear.
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