GHY

For students and parents

Explore healthcare. Build leadership. Meet peers who care about the future.

GHY helps motivated students discover global healthcare challenges through mentorship, teamwork, and project-based learning.

Selective, structured, and designed for motivated learners.

Why join GHY?

A challenging environment for curious students.

Explore global healthcare issues

Understand real challenges in access, prevention, innovation, policy, and care delivery.

Work with motivated peers

Collaborate with students who want to learn, contribute, and challenge themselves.

Learn from university mentors

Receive guidance from mentors who help teams structure research and ideas.

Build confidence through presentation

Practice explaining a problem, defending a solution, and communicating clearly.

Program experience

What students will experience

Healthcare lectures

Introductory sessions on global health themes, current challenges, and systems thinking.

Team project

Small teams identify a healthcare challenge and develop a practical solution concept.

Mentorship

Mentors support research direction, teamwork, presentation structure, and reflection.

Workshops

Hands-on activities for problem discovery, solution design, communication, and pitching.

Final presentation

Students share their team projects with peers, mentors, families, and invited guests.

Community building

Students build a peer network that can continue beyond the summer program.

Sample Schedule

A clear six-day rhythm from discovery to presentation.

This is a sample schedule and can be changed after program dates, venue, and mentor availability are finalized.

Day 1

Orientation / Introduction to Global Health

Students meet the cohort, learn the program structure, and explore major global health themes.

Day 2

Problem Discovery

Teams identify healthcare problems, stakeholders, root causes, and research questions.

Day 3

Case Studies / Research / Interviews

Students examine examples, gather evidence, and refine the problem they want to solve.

Day 4

Solution Design Workshop

Teams prototype solution concepts and receive feedback from mentors.

Day 5

Pitch Preparation

Students prepare the final presentation, test their story, and rehearse delivery.

Day 6

Final Presentation / Closing

Teams present their work, receive feedback, and reflect on next steps.

Outcomes

What students take away

Project experience
Final presentation experience
Certificate of completion
Peer network
Greater confidence
Broader perspective on healthcare, science, policy, and society

Who should apply?

Selective, but welcoming to students with many interests.

You do not need to be an expert in healthcare. Curiosity and motivation matter most.

Students interested in healthcare, science, society, business, policy, or global issues

Students who want to challenge themselves

Students who enjoy teamwork

No prior healthcare knowledge required

English fluency is not required, but willingness to communicate is important

For parents / guardians

Structured, supervised, and educational by design.

GHY should feel exciting for students and reliable for families. The program avoids unrealistic college admissions promises and focuses on learning, confidence, and responsible mentorship.

Safety and supervision

Program supervision, attendance, emergency contact, and venue policies will be confirmed before enrollment.

Educational value

Students practice research, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through a healthcare lens.

Language support

English is used as the program language with support where needed for participation and confidence.

Fees and inclusion

Program fee, meals, materials, insurance, and scholarship details are TBD and will be listed clearly.

Contact system

Families will receive clear contact channels and program-day communication guidance.

Mentor and staff structure

Staff, mentor roles, and supervision responsibilities will be documented before launch.

Application process

A simple process focused on motivation and fit.

Step 1

Submit online application

Complete the application form once the official link is confirmed.

Step 2

Short essay / motivation questions

Share why you want to join and what healthcare or global issues interest you.

Step 3

Interview if needed

Some applicants may be invited for a short conversation to understand fit.

Step 4

Result announcement

Applicants receive decisions and next-step information after review.

Step 5

Program preparation

Accepted students receive preparation materials, schedule, and logistics.

FAQ Preview

Questions families often ask

Do I need healthcare knowledge?

No. GHY is built for motivated students who are curious about healthcare and global issues.

Do I need strong English skills?

English fluency is not required, but students should be willing to communicate and participate.

Is the program residential or commuter-based?

This is TBD. The final format will be announced with venue and schedule details.

What is included in the fee?

Fee details are TBD and will clearly state what is included, such as materials, meals, and events.

Is financial aid available?

Scholarship or financial aid options are TBD and may depend on sponsorship support.

How are students selected?

Selection will focus on motivation, curiosity, teamwork potential, and readiness to participate.

Will students receive a certificate?

A certificate of completion is planned for students who complete the program.

How can parents contact the team?

Official parent contact channels are TBD and will be shared before enrollment.

Take the next step

Start your GHY journey.

Application and guide links will be connected once the official materials are ready.

Application, contact, guide, and deck links are marked TBD until official destinations are confirmed.