The 2026 BESt Summer Program is returning to the campus of Washington University

About Us

Educational pipeline programs play a vital role in addressing shortages in critical health care areas. The goal of the BESt Healthcare Institute is to play a vital and meaningful role in this process.

Why students want to participate in the program:

  • Spend four weeks experiencing life on a premier college campuss
  • Expand their social network by connecting with like-minded peers through collaborative projects, team-building activities, and case competitions
  • Explore health care through customized, hands-on learning with leading providers in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health
  • Experience personal growth through a focus on professional development and college readiness
  • Connect with employers across a variety of health care settings
  • Earn a stipend upon successful program completion
 

A World-Class Location for BESt!

The 2026 BESt Summer Program will be held on WashU’s Danforth Campus in St. Louis.