507

papers published​

8

years of programming

44+

countries

2,453

program applicants annually

$145,216

awarded in scholarships

505

Columbia Medicine and Research Summer Program Students

99%

would recommend

4.8 ☆

rating from participants

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 MEDICAL HUMANITIES PROGRAM:

Narrative Medicine & Public Health​

​A student-run, virtual four week program that delves into the humanistic aspects of medicine. Through synchronous and asynchronous programming, high school students will integrate data and science with patient-centered care. 

Program Dates: August 3-24, 2025
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
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IYRC STEM WINTER PROGRAM

A virtual academic program where students dive into topics like Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Aerospace through a mix of live sessions and flexible, self-paced learning—led by passionate researchers and students from Stanford University.
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Program Dates: November 22, 2025 to January 10, 2026
Submission deadline: September 30, 2025

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IYRC MEDICINE AND RESEARCH SUMMER PROGRAM

​A virtual 10-week summer program where students learn about the diverse topics of medicine and basics of research from physicians, researchers, and medical students at Columbia University VP&S. 

Program Dates: June 21 - August 30, 2025
Final Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
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Date	Programming
June 28	IYRC Spring 2025 (In-person day)
June 21 - August 30	Medicine and Research Summer Program
June 29 - July 2	Tokyo Explore 2025
July 26	IYRC Spring 2025 (Virtual day)
July 1	Medical Humanities Program: Application Deadline
August 3-24​	Medical Humanities Program

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