Medical Sciences Summer Institute
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine offers a summer workshop for high school rising sophomores and juniors who are interested in careers in medicine, or other related healthcare fields, and who wish to gain experience in biomedical research in a state-of-the-art laboratory.
NEW! Discover MSSI 2025
Don't miss out on the latest insights and updates, watch the MSSI 2025 information session presentation here: MSSI Information Session presentation
The Medical Sciences Summer Institute will run four individual week-long (full-day) sessions in 2025.
Session Options:
- Session 1: June 2-6, 2025 Molecular
- Session 2: June 9-13, 2025 Molecular
- Session 3: June 16-20, 2025 Cellular
- Session 4: June 23-27, 2025 Cellular
Upon applying, students will rank their preference for the week they hope to attend.
- The program will run from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM each weekday.
- The cost of the program is $1000.
Depending on the session you attend, you’ll learn about…
Molecular Topics:
- Research Laboratory Basics & Instrumentation,
- Molecular Biology
- Recombinant DNA
- Protein Biochemistry
Cellular Topics:
- Research Laboratory Basics & Instrumentation
- Cell Biology
- Cell-based Assays
- Gene Expression
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View/Download the program brochure (PDF)
View the general overview video here: General Overview Video
Questions? Contact Us:
Michele Glassmeyer
Michele.glassmeyer@uc.edu
(513)558-6351
To Apply:
Complete the 2025 MSSI application by clicking on the link below:
The application requires the following:
- 1-page synopsis of your academic history and leadership/extracurriculars (like a resume)
- 1-page personal statement addressing:
- why you feel this program will benefit you and
- any background/prior related experience that would make you a good fit for this program.
Previous research experience is not a requirement.
The application will also require:
- Your current high school GPA
- Date of birth
- Name of high school
- Class graduation year (i.e. 2026 for current juniors and 2027 for current sophomores). All applicants must be 16 years old at the time of the session.
- Selection of preferred track and session
Application deadline is Wednesday, March 26, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST.
Please feel free to email us with your questions about the program.

Contact Us
Medical SciencesBaccalaureate Program
Medical Sciences Building
231 Albert Sabin Way
PO Box 670552
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0552
Mail Location: 0552
Phone: 513-558-7650
Email: commedsci@uc.edu