MEDscienceTECH Moonshot
MEDscienceTECH Moonshot offers a one-of-a-kind deep tech immersion experience for high school students interested in biomedical engineering, computer science and medicine to prototype their own AI surgical robots to solve complex medical problems.
Join the Moonshot Program to build cutting edge solutions to current medical technology problems. Students will learn the design thinking process and present their prototypes to industry professionals throughout the program. Students will be exposed to computer science, artificial intelligence, surgical robotics, and engineering to arm them with the skills of the future.
Program Highlights
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Fill the role that excites you! Whether you are interested in computer science or business, there is a role for you on the team. Some will need to build the robot, while others will need to design the promotional video and the pitch to investors. All roles are vital to the team’s success!
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Experience the real-life excitement of diagnosing complex medical conditions in our high-tech simulation lab, treating STAN, our life-like interactive patient. Visit a state-of-the-art surgical simulation center, STRATUS. Learn sophisticated medical concepts around oncology, pathology, and surgery, to understand some of the biggest healthcare problems that challenge doctors today.
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Learn about Moonshot thinking and the biodesign process: prototype innovative solutions to complex healthcare problems using the Kepler AI surgical robotic platform. Unleash your creativity and think outside the box – while putting your engineering and medical skills to the test. Showcase your solution to medical experts in a live demo day.
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Control a real surgical robot used for surgical training as part of the research & development process
Participate in Demo Day to show off what your robot can do in several challenge scenarios
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Learn alongside top healthcare and business professionals in surgery, oncology, medical devices, AI, biotech, and digital health, while receiving expert feedback on your Moonshot solutions.
Pitch your system to a Shark Tank style audience on the final day.
Moonshot
Foundations
Foundations is a one-of-a-kind introduction to many fields: robotics, biomedical engineering, surgery, computer science, and sports medicine. This one-week program is for students who are interested in exposure to the medical technology and/or sports medicine spaces, and who want to work in teams to build innovative surgical robots that can improve upon existing technologies. Students will be introduced to curriculum covered in AP Physics in a fun and accessible way. Each robot will face several design challenges - including an AI challenge - and will be presented to industry professionals at the end of the week. Students should be in grades 9-12 at time of application.
Moonshot
Visionaries
Visionaries is a unique deep tech immersive experience for high school students interested in biomedical engineering, computer science, and medicine. This intensive two-week program is geared towards students who have some background in either robotics or computer science and who are looking to take on a cutting-edge challenge. Students will work as a team to design and build working AI surgical robotic tools and will present live demonstrations to industry leaders. Students should be in grades 10, 11, or 12 at time of application and have some experience with robotics or coding.
At a glance
Program Duration
Moonshot Foundations
1 Week
Monday-Friday: 9am - 3pmMoonshot Visionaries
2 Weeks
Monday-Friday: 9am - 3pm
Location
The MEDscienceTECH Moonshot programs meet at Harvard Medical School, 210 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.
Program Fees
Moonshot Foundations
One-week program fee is $2800Moonshot Visionaries
Two-week program fee is $5800Fee includes scrubs and all program materials
Fee includes snacks and lunch
Housing
HMS MEDscience Summer Programs are non-residential programs. Housing and travel are not included and are the responsibilities of families/guardians. Students must be accompanied at their local accommodations by parents/guardians or responsible adults for the duration of the program.
Eligibility
Moonshot Foundations
Students must be in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 at time of application.Moonshot Visionaries
Students must be in grades 10, 11, or 12 at time of application, and have some experience with robotics or coding.Alumni of HMS MEDscience programs, semester or summer, may only apply to programs that they have not completed.
MEDscienceTECH Moonshot
Program Dates
APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 1
Thank you for your interest in our programs. Please join our mailing list for updates about Summer 2025.
2025 Session
MEDscienceTECH Moonshot Foundations
Session 3: June 23-27
Session 4: July 7-11
Session 7: July 28-August 1
Session 8: August 4-8
MEDscienceTECH Moonshot Visionaries
Session 5/6 (2 week): July 14-25
Dates subject to change
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