Docera is offering a scholarship for an eligible NSHSS student to participate in the Docera Medical Intensive, a rigorous physician-led program designed for high school students who want to explore medicine beyond traditional classroom science.
Through live, interactive instruction, students learn how physicians approach disease, interpret clinical information, and make decisions about patient care. Participants also have the opportunity to apply what they learn through an independent medical project completed with guidance from Docera’s physician-led team.
Scholarship applications are now open.
An immersion into the world of medicine.
Scholarship Overview
The selected NSHSS student scholarship recipient will receive a full scholarship valued at $1,499 toward enrollment in Docera's Medical Intensive for Summer 2027.
The scholarship includes:
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Participation in the live Docera Medical Intensive Program for Summer 2027
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Ten physician-led instructional sessions, hosted Tuesday evenings from July-August
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Interactive clinical cases and medical discussions
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Access to the program curriculum and learning materials
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The opportunity to complete up to three medical projects
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Editorial and physician guidance during the project process
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Eligibility to submit qualifying work for publication or presentation at Docera’s Emerging Physicians Conference
The scholarship is intended for a motivated student who demonstrates a sincere interest in medicine, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to take initiative in their education.
Program Format
Dates: July 6th, 2027 to August 24th, 2027, live sessions every Tuesday evening
Time: 7:30 pm EST - 8:45 pm EST
Location: Virtual live sessions via Zoom
Number of Sessions: Eight
Tuition Value: $1,499
Application Deadline: January 20th, 2027
Scholarship Decision: February 15th, 2027
The selected student is expected to attend and actively participate in the live sessions.
Applicants should review the program schedule before submitting an application.
What you'll gain from this program:
Think Like a Physician
Learn how doctors approach symptoms, diagnoses, and treatment decisions through real clinical cases.
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Understand Medical Science
Learn pathophysiology of 100+ diseases and other clinical content typically reserved for medical school. Learn how diseases actually present in patients, how physicians think through diagnosis, and how treatment decisions are made in real clinical practice.
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Publish & Present Medical Projects
Develop medical articles, infographics, and presentations. Submit for publication in medical magazines or presentation at the Emerging Physicians Conference.
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Interact with physicians
Engage with practicing physicians who guide discussions, answer questions in real time, and provide feedback on student projects and clinical reasoning.
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Who Should Apply?
This scholarship may be a strong fit for NSHSS students who:
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Are currently enrolled in high school, grades 9-12
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Have a serious interest in medicine, healthcare, or biomedical science
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Enjoy academically challenging coursework
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Are willing to participate actively in live sessions
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Are interested in completing an independent medical project
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Demonstrate maturity, curiosity, and initiative
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Can attend the scheduled program sessions
Note that students must be an active NSHSS member to apply. Applicants do not need prior research experience, clinical experience, or advanced medical knowledge.
Scholarship Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on:
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Demonstrated interest in medicine or healthcare
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Thoughtfulness and clarity of the student’s responses
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Academic curiosity
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Evidence of initiative and personal motivation
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The student’s potential to benefit from the program
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Ability to attend and participate fully in the Medical Intensive
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Financial circumstances may also be considered if included as part of the scholarship application.
The scholarship is not awarded solely on the basis of grades, test scores, or a number of extracurricular activities listed.
Applications completed using AI will be removed.
Meet the instructor
Hi, I'm Dr. Kane, the founder of Docera, the voice behind our online curriculum, and the instructor of our live classes. I'm a resident physician completing my training in internal medicine in Boston. I have been teaching medical topics for 6 years and am passionate about helping the next generation of doctors achieve their goals.
I hope to see you in class!
Dr. Mallory Kane, MD
Project opportunities
Each module builds medical understanding that you can apply directly to publishable projects. The projects our students complete are things like writing medical articles, making medial infographics, or creating medical presentations. For example, students will learn about sickle cell disease in our hematology module then may choose to research emerging genetic modulation treatments for sickle cell disease. They will use their knowledge from the program to synthesize medical research articles and complete their own project about the topic with feedback from a physician on their work.
Example projects
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Coronary Artery Disease patient explainer for Medical Literacy Initiative
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Ulcerative Colitis case study published on Gutwise
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Article about The Physiological Impact of Acne published in DermDigest
Dissemination & Recognition
Students are encouraged to share their work through opportunities such as:
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Submission to our partner medical publications
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Presentation through the Emerging Physicians Conference
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Professional portfolio development
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Educational showcases and scholarly competitions
While publication and presentation opportunities are available, they are not guaranteed and are dependent on project quality and acceptance criteria.
Look inside the curriculum...
In the Medical Intensive Program, content is taught live by Dr. Kane. To give you an idea of the type of content she teaches and the pace of delivery, here is a sneak peak at our Cardiac Disease lecture. Browse a list of our full curriculum here.