The Medical Intensive Program starts soon!
Our 3-step formula.
1. Learn medicine
2. Complete projects
Dive into human physiology, pharmacology and 100+ diseases through live or self-paced classes taught by physicians.
Receive physician feedback as you develop medical articles, clinical topic explainers, infographics, public health projects, case-based discussions, or emerging research spotlights.
3. Publish or present
We partner with medical blogs and health magazines to selectively publish exceptional student projects. We also offer an annual Emerging Physicians Conference where students can apply to present their work. Enter the world of medical writing and give your CV a boost in the process.
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WHY DOCERA
Most pre-med students follow the same path.
Docera helps you build one that stands out.
Pre-med students are often told to check the same boxes: good grades, volunteering, shadowing, and research. But standing out in today’s competitive environment requires more.
Docera gives students early exposure to real clinical thinking. Students explore real medical topics such as the pathophysiology of heart failure. Through interaction with physicians, students gain insight into how doctors approach patient care, analyze clinical problems, and communicate complex ideas clearly. Students also have the opportunity to develop polished, publication-ready editorial projects that demonstrate depth and a genuine understanding of medicine.
This is more than another extracurricular. It’s an opportunity to build a portfolio that reflects who you are becoming as a future physician.
Project Opportunities
Docera students apply what they learn through physician-guided scholarly projects designed to strengthen medical communication, critical thinking, and scientific literacy. Students receive physician feedback throughout the project development process, helping them strengthen scientific accuracy, professionalism, and clarity of communication.
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.
Why Docera
"Before finding Docera, I was frustrated because I couldn’t find a program that taught real medical knowledge. Most opportunities felt very basic, but Docera offered the structure and depth I was looking for to explore medicine more seriously."
Abhinav Surapaneni
High School Senior
I joined Docera to gain a better understanding of what it really means to be a physician. I was eager to have a physician guide me through medical topics and to work on projects with publication opportunities.
Claire Ewald
High School Junior
"Before Docera, I found it difficult to get my foot in the door when it came to opportunities related to medicine, research, and healthcare. [With Docera] I can spend my summer doing something I am genuinely interested in while learning new skills."
Nina Mimpally
High School Junior
“I joined Docera to learn more about the human body and be able to use that knowledge to educate others. I was especially interested in developing the ability to connect scientific concepts to real-world medical situations and communicate those ideas effectively.”
Arya Nair
High School Junior
Submit the projects you create to Docera's
Emerging Physicians Conference
Call for abstracts!
A virtual physician-reviewed conference for students exploring medicine, research, and healthcare innovation. The perfect dissemination opportunity for your projects created on Docera.
Submission deadline: November 15
Acceptance Notifications: December 10
Conference date: January 30th
NOW ENROLLING SUMMER 2026
Docera's Medical Intensive Program
Docera's Medical Intensive Program is a 2-week live immersive experience where students engage in realtime clinical teaching via zoom and complete medical projects. Through nightly physician-led sessions, students move beyond basic science into the world of clinical reasoning.
The program includes 8 live, physician-led sessions (7:30–9:00 PM from August 3rd-13th), along with lifetime access to our project hub where students complete unlimited medical projects with opportunities for publication or presentation in Docera's Emerging Physician Conference.
"Docera is the type of undertaking that sets students apart when applying to college and completing scholarship applications. I highly recommend this unique learning opportunity."
Kimberly Steglitz
School Counseling Office
Tourtellotte Memorial High School
WHAT SCHOOLS ARE SAYING
