At its heart, the program is about connecting learning to purpose—giving students the opportunity to step beyond textbooks and experience the real challenges and possibilities of the medical sciences.

MSS students benefit from unparalleled access to Cleveland’s world-renowned medical community providing students with opportunities to learn from leading professionals, explore potential career paths, and apply their classroom learning to real-world medical challenges.

 

Each semester, 24 students from Hawken and around the world will come together to live and learn on Hawken’s University Circle Campus. Students will be immersed in all of the different aspects of Cleveland’s healthcare industry, from completing medical rounds at Cleveland's world renowned hospitals to volunteering with local public health groups, and visiting biotechnology companies, students will gain a broad understanding of the different careers in the medical profession. 

 

The Medical Science Semester provides students with a head start on their future in medicine. By working directly with healthcare professionals and engaging in real-world problem solving, students build critical skills while also forming connections that will continue to serve them long after their semester concludes. These experiences not only strengthen college applications but also provide a strong foundation for success in pre-med studies and future medical careers.