AIMS Summer Workshops
Our one-of-a-kind workshops provide an in-depth look into various fields of medical science and are attended by students and teachers from all over the region and country. AIMS workshops, hosted at Saint Louis University's School of Medicine, are perfect for students interested in a future career in medicine or science.
Check out our AIMS Facebook page to see pictures from previous workshops.
Available Workshops
2027 AIMS Medical and Surgical Procedures Workshop
The five-day 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.
Program date: Summer 2027
2027 AIMS Anatomy 101 Workshop
This three-day workshop provides introductory anatomical learning through high-definition auditorium presentations, comparative anatomy dissections, and other hands-on programs and labs. Students will have the opportunity to interact with anatomists, physicians and other healthcare professionals. This workshop is available for middle school students (grades six through nine) interested in learning more about anatomy and medicine.
Program date: Summer 2027
2027 AIMS Forensic Science Workshop for High Schoolers
This one-day workshop provides students with an introduction to the world of forensic science. AIMS partners with the Saint Louis University Forensic Science Department to introduce students to topics such as crime scene, fingerprint and blood pattern analysis, white powder identification and alternative light sourcing through a mix of auditorium presentations, hands-on labs and inquiry-based activities.
Program date: February 15th, 2027; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2027 AIMS Forensic Science Educator Workshop
This one-day forensic science workshop is designed for high school teachers who want to bring more realistic, engaging and hands-on crime scene investigation experience into their classrooms. Through a combination of professional presentations and practical activities, participants will leave with lessons that can be adapted for high school forensic science, biology, chemistry, criminal justice or career/technical education courses.
Program date: Summer 2027
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.
"This was the perfect camp for my daughter. I wanted her to attend to see if this was something she really wanted to do. It exceeded her expectations. She got so much detail on each day. It was the perfect mix. She left knowing that she wants to go into the medical profession and is prepared for the work ahead." - Tralonda W.
"This program was top notch! My son enjoyed it and learned so much from it. I was impressed by the diverse specialties of the presenters. My son really enjoyed the advice from the medical school students as well as the hands-on opportunities. I will be recommending this program to anyone with high school students interested in medical school! Thank you SLU!" - Erin D.
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."