For High School Students

Interested in a career in healthcare? We are here to help.

The Office of Access and Community Engagement (ACE) has programs designed for high school students curious about working in healthcare, medicine, or STEM. Explore the programs below to learn more. Share your email with us to receive updates about our office.

Club Scrubs

Club Scrubs is a free program for high school students considering a career in healthcare. The program takes place twice a month on Tuesdays at 5:30PM during the school year at the University of Oklahoma's Health Sciences Center. Participants will explore a variety of healthcare specialties through hands-on activities led by current medical professionals.

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SPARK

SPARK is a free program for high school students considering a career in healthcare. The program takes place for one week during the summer at the University of Oklahoma's Health Sciences Center. Participants will spend each day exploring various healthcare specialties through hands-on activities led by current medical professionals. The 2025 SPARK application is open now!

Check out our 2024 SPARK wrap-up video

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Research programs for High School Students

OMRF Fleming Scholars Program

During this summer research experience, Fleming Scholars will be guided by senior scientists while working on individual projects in cutting-edge labs.

June 2 – July 25, 2025
Open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students
Stipend: $5,000

Application due Feb. 1

OMRF Teen Leaders Program

OMRF Teen Leaders learn about supporting their communities, leadership skills, how OMRF operates, and how they can become advocates for research and improving human health. Teen Leaders meet on the second Tuesday of each month 1:30-4:00 p.m.

September - April
Application opens Jan. 1

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Cancer Undergraduate Research Experience Jr.(CURE Jr.)

CURE Jr. is a one-day program for rising Oklahoma high school juniors and seniors to learn about careers in cancer research and medicine.

Application opens in spring 2025

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Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Oklahoma

High school juniors and seniors participate in an intensive summer research experience and earn college credit. YES Oklahoma promites STEM education and a love of science among students and teachers in Oklahoma.

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