AI in Action
AI is already making a profound impact in the world of science, exponentially increasing the rate of new scientific discoveries and insights. What if all that computational power could be harnessed to make the world a healthier place? The MIT Jameel Clinic AI & Health High School Summer Bootcamp immerses students in the world of AI and health at MIT, preparing them for the future of healthcare.
Unlocking the Power of AI
The MIT Jameel Clinic AI & Health Summer Bootcamp is a rigorous 1-week program aimed at introducing inquisitive young minds (grades 10-12) to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) methods used to improve the precision, efficiency, and speed of healthcare.
Curiosity
Drawing strength from MIT’s distinctive roots, we believe in learning by doing, and we blur the boundaries between disciplines as we seek to solve hard problems. Embracing the unconventional, we welcome quirkiness, nerdiness, creative irreverence, and play.
Excellence
MIT has been ranked as the no. 1 university in the world by the QS World University Rankings for 13 years in a row.
The Institute has also placed first in 11 subject areas, which include Computer Science and Information Systems along with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Instructor Highlights
Regina Barzilay, PhD
School of Engineering Distinguished Professor of AI & Health, MIT 2017 MacArthur "Genius" Grant RecipientSince 2018, Regina Barzilay has been the AI faculty lead for the MIT Jameel Clinic. Her research interests are in machine learning models for clinical use and molecular modeling with applications to drug discovery. She also works in natural language processing.
Susan Hockfield, PhD
Professor of Neuroscience, MIT 16th President of MITSusan Hockfield is a member of the MIT Jameel Clinic Advisory Board. From 2004 to 2012 she served as the President of MIT, the first life scientist and first woman in that role. As President, she strengthened the foundations of MIT while advancing Institute-wide programs in sustainable energy and the convergence of the life, physical and engineering sciences, with impact across the region, the nation, and around the world.
Phillip Sharp, PhD
Institute Professor of Biology, MIT 1993 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physiology or MedicinePhillip Sharp is the Advisory Board Chair of the MIT Jameel Clinic. His research interests have centered on the molecular biology of gene expression relevant to cancer and the mechanisms of RNA splicing.
Collin Stultz, MD, PhD
Nina T. and Robert H. Rubin Professor in Medical Engineering and Science, MIT 2008 NSF Career Award WinnerCollin Stultz is a Principal Investigator at the MIT Jameel Clinic and a practicing cardiologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). His scientific contributions have spanned multiple fields including computational chemistry, biophysics, and machine learning for cardiovascular risk stratification.
Insoo Hyun, PhD
Director of Center for Life Sciences and Public Learning, Boston Museum of Science Inaugural director for Center for Life Sciences and Public LearningInsoo Hyun is an affiliate of MIT Jameel Clinic and Harvard Medical School’s Center for Bioethics. His interests include ethical and policy issues in stem cell research and new biotechnologies.
Marzyeh Ghassemi, PhD
Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT 2025 Sloan Research FellowMarzyeh Ghassemi is a Principal Investigator at the MIT Jameel Clinic. She leads the “Healthy ML” group at MIT, which focuses on creating and applying machine learning to understand and improve health in ways that are robust, private and fair.
Course Offerings
Students will receive 3-4 hours of instruction on a daily basis from world-class instructors and are required to take all the courses listed below. Over the course of the program, students will be asked to work on group projects, which will culminate in a final presentation that students will be expected to share in class that will be evaluated by the instructors. Students who complete the program successfully will receive a certificate signed by instructors indicating satisfactory performance in the program.
New
Intro to Machine Learning in Health
How can AI be used to improve health? What is the difference between AI/ML? This course aims to introduce students to high-level theories and applications to give them a grasp of the rich landscape of AI in health.
Intro to Python
This course is designed to introduce students to the world of programming using Python. Through hands-on projects and interactive exercises, students will be empowered to create their own programs and solve real-world problems with code.
Intro to Clinical AI
The potential of clinical AI is enormous — from reducing the workload of overburdened healthcare workers to helping patients get a diagnosis before a disease has the chance to become deadly, this class exposes students to different kinds of clinical AI tools, how they work, potential risks in deployment, and how they can benefit physicians and patients.
Intro to Drug Discovery
The average cost of drug development is around $1 billion per drug — the same cost of launching a rocket into space! But 90 percent of potential drug candidates fail clinical trials, meaning they are unfit for human use. This class helps students understand how AI can reduce the time and money needed to develop suitable drug candidates.
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FAQ
When will I hear back about the status of my application?
Early Action acceptances will hear back the week of March 31, 2025. For all other applications, we will send out acceptances starting the week of May 5, 2025.
How long will this program run for?
This program is only for one week and students who have participated in the past are not eligible to participate again.
During the week the program will run from Mon – Fri and we anticipate that the total number of hours per day including class and enrichment activities will be at least 7 hours per day. This program is in-person on MIT campus!
Where is the Jameel Clinic AI & Health Summer Program located?
The program will primarily be on MIT campus, with occasional trips neighboring organizations.
What are the costs associated with participating in this program?
The Jameel Clinic AI & Health Summer Bootcamp is $2000 with scholarships available to students.
Students should be prepared to bring their personal laptops, but we are happy to provide loaner laptops to students.
As this program is only for one week, we do not sponsor visas.
Will housing and transportation be provided?
The Jameel Clinic AI & Health Summer Bootcamp is not a residential program so we rely on parents to provide housing and transportation to and from the program. Ideally students will be coming from the Boston area, so housing should not be an issue. While the program is tuition-free, we do not cover the cost of housing and transportation.
How are students selected for the program?
Applicants should be incoming sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students will be selected based on their interests and academic background. Students who are not admitted are encouraged to re-apply next year if not selected for this year’s cohort.
All applicants who meet the eligibility requirements will be considered, regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity.
Is there an attendance policy?
Students are required to attend class. Absence or inactivity without a signed letter of absence related to illness, family emergency, or an appointment within your course may result in a dismissal from the program. Students dismissed for reasons of absence or inactivity will not receive a certificate by the end of the course.
What are your COVID-19 vaccination requirements for students?
The Institute has announced that effective May 11, 2023, Covid-19 vaccination will no longer be mandatory at MIT. Covid-19 vaccination will remain strongly encouraged for all participants in programs for minors after May 11, but will not be required. You may read more about MIT Covid-19 policies changes on MIT News.
