Healthcare Summer Institute
June 20–July 15, 2023
The mission of the BESt Healthcare Summer Institute is to expose and prepare local multicultural high school students for future careers in healthcare. The mission is executed with a model that combines academics, exposure, and professional development. The program’s academics focus on improving mathematics, science, and ACT/SAT skills. Students get exposure to the healthcare profession through healthcare lectures and site visits. Professional development emphasizes personal brand, character, and leadership development.
Key 2023 program dates:
- Application Deadline: March 17
- Student Interviews: Week of March 27
- Program In Session: June 19 – July 14
The BESt program has achieved tremendous success since its inception in 2008 with 100% college acceptance, 87% of students pursuing healthcare, and 39% pursuing pharmacy as a career. Our success can be attributed to the talents of the students and instructors, our delivery model, and commitment of the program’s partners.
The ultimate goals of BESt are to spark students interests in STEM-based professions and to create a pipeline of diverse healthcare providers and future leaders for the Saint Louis community.
Program Details
Enrollment starts
January 9, 2023
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Enrollment ends
March 17, 2023
Student interviews
Week of March 27, 2023
Programs in session
June 19–July 14
Compensation
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Sample Schedules
Review past schedules below.
Top four reasons to apply
- 100 percent college acceptance rate
- 87 percent pursuing healthcare degrees
- 39 percent pursuing pharmacy degrees
- Over 15 years of running successful programs
