Hawken School’s Medical Science Semester, an intensive academic and residential program for high school students, will launch in spring 2027, accepting students from Hawkens and across the globe, according to a news release.

Designed for students curious about the medical field, each semester, 24 students will live and learn together at Hawken’s University Circle Campus, allowing them to learn within Cleveland’s health care system.

“The Medical Sciences Semester represents the next step in Hawken’s commitment to innovative, real-world education,” Head of the School Scott Looney said in the release. “I have full confidence in Adam Trifiro’s leadership of this program; his expertise ensures that students will gain a meaningful, hands-on head start as they explore careers in the healthcare field.”

During Medical Science Semester, students will take part in medical rounds, volunteer with local public health organizations and learn from practicing professionals at hospitals and biotech firms.

The curriculum was created in alignment with 2024 Association for American Medical College’s Premed Competencies.

Semester School Network also approved the Medical Science Semester program for provisional membership.

For more information on Medical Science Semester and admission requirements visit medicalsciences.hawkens.edu or contact Gina Walter, director of strategic marketing, at gwalt@hawken.edu.