Summer Student Scholars Programs
The Summer Student Scholars Program takes place each summer. The program provides outstanding college students with an interest in becoming a physician an opportunity to spend six weeks at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. Students participate in six different clinical services, rotating through a new service each week. We give preference to students who will be entering their last year of college at the start of the program.
The 2027 program is scheduled for Monday, June 7–Friday, July 23, with a brief break from June 28–July 2. Accepted students must attend a mandatory orientation on Friday, June 5 to review important policies and procedures associated with working in and around the hospital. The program runs 40 hours a week, Monday–Friday. Students who successfully complete the six-week program receive a $2,500 stipend.
Students will be assigned to six rotations from a group of clinical services. Each rotation provides students with an opportunity to work with attending physicians, residents, medical students, and patients. Each service will have a unique structure, providing a diverse experience for the student.
Qualifications
Interested students must have completed two years of undergraduate college, be in good standing at their college or university, and have a strong interest in applying for medical school to pursue a career as a physician.
Accepted students are expected to:
- Complete a Saint Luke's Hospital Confidentiality Agreement
- Take a TB test within 30 days of the start date
- Show immunity to MMR and Varicella or take a vaccination
- Show Hepatitis B documentation of vaccination or take a vaccination
All of the above requirements must be met a minimum of three days before the start of the program. Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification from the Summer Scholars Program.
Additionally, students are required to dress professionally when they are at the hospital. Students are also required to submit a brief summary of their experience after completing the program to receive their $2,500 stipend.
Apply
To apply, first fill out the online application below.
If you have questions, please email Mary-Kate Clarkston, Medical Student Coordinator, at [email protected]
The application period will open on September 1st and will close on December 15, 2026. Applicants will be notified by Monday, February 15, 2027.