The Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) summer workshop at Saint Louis University is for high school students considering a career in medicine and health-related fields. Our summer workshop provides an in-depth look into various career paths in medicine, health care and health education. These areas include general medicine, surgery, nursing, sports medicine, rehabilitation sciences and medical education.
Check out our AIMS page on Facebook to see pictures from previous workshops.
Available Workshops
2023 AIMS Medical and Surgical Procedures Workshop June 19-23, 2023
We have now moved to a waitlist format for our Summer Workshop. If you would like to be included on our waitlist please email laura.jenkins.1@health.slu.edu.
Overview
The AIMS Medical and Surgical Procedures Workshop provides an overview of anatomy and an introduction to careers in the health care field. Physicians and professionals from various medical specialties provide programs in their areas of expertise using auditorium presentations, hands-on laboratory experiences and group interactions. Students also view several surgical demonstrations on-site by expert faculty and surgeons from SLU and other local hospitals and universities. This workshop is available for all students in the age group of high school freshmen to incoming college freshmen (ages 15-19) interested in science and medicine.
Where
This workshop will take place on the Saint Louis University campus in Young Hall, located at 3839 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63108.
Cost Information
The cost of this workshop is $700. If you are a SLU employee registering your child, the cost is $630. Please note that you will be asked to submit proof of employment when registering. This amount includes the cost of lab specimens, lab material, and an AIMS workshop T-shirt. This workshop cost does not include any transportation, lodging, or meals while attending the workshop. Breakfast and lunch must be arranged and organized for the attendee; these meals will not be provided. There will also be no before/after care or supervision available, and this is not an overnight camp. If you are coming from out of the St. Louis region, a parent or guardian will be required to be in town during the five days of the course for attendee supervision during non-workshop hours.
How to Pay
We accept credit card and check. Checks can be mailed to AIMS at 3839 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63108. Payment is due after registration is submitted to secure your spot.
Parent Testimonials
"AIMS wasn't just a ‘camp,’ it's a building block for the kids' future! Thank you for doing this and for all your assistance."
— Shawn K.
"We have so appreciated the experiences AIMS has provided. Everyone and everything about AIMS has been just terrific in all aspects of the experience."
— William S.
Student Testimonials
"It was a great experience! I believe all high school students should take this workshop, even if they are not going to medical school. This workshop teaches medical procedures, anatomy, and information that everyone should learn."
"I liked how we were still able to see demonstrations and procedures on the body despite being online. These were all very cool and gave the best look into how surgery would work professionally. I also really like the small group talks with the med students."
"I loved getting to interact with doctors! Asking questions really helped me understand what I need to do in the upcoming years to help me."