Programs for Middle & High School Students
Join Us For Our Middle & High School Programs Information Session!
Learn more about our winter and summer program offerings! Register below for ONE of our 2 sessions. The information will be the same in both sessions.
We welcome students, parents/guardians and educators to attend!
Health Hacks: 5 Weeks to Level Up
Are you a Middle or High School student interested in a career in healthcare? Are looking to level up your health awareness? Are you seeking mentorship and academic guidance from world-class medical school students? Well, look no further!
We are pleased to announce our health awareness series 'Health Hacks: 5 Weeks to level up'! Health Hacks is a free 5 week program tailored around education on prevalent health issues. Each week students enjoy vibrant, engaging, virtual sessions led by current medical students. This is an amazing opportunity for students interested in health careers. Parents and Educators are welcome!
*Only students in grades 8-12 are eligible to apply.
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on Sunday January 4th, 2026.
Questions? Email pathwayprograms@downstate.edu.
Brooklyn Scholar Athletes with Academic Goals Program (BK-SWAG)
The Brooklyn Scholar Athlete with Academic Goals (BK-SWAG) Program provides student athletes and students interested in sports to careers in healthcare that combine their interest in the health sciences with their love for sports. BK- SWAG seeks students who have a strong work ethic, leadership skills, work well in teams, and have the confidence and drive for excellence. Students enrolled in the BK-SWAG program are introduced to various health professional fields as it aligns with sports. Students meet with leaders in healthcare and gain first hand knowledge about a variety of health professions.
Students participate in workshops on health disparities, they engage with providers in sport related healthcare fields, and they receive academic support, guidance and mentorship. All students receive CPR certification free of cost. BK-SWAG is open to all students interested in careers that combine healthcare and sports.
THE BK-SWAG SUMMER 2026 APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 24TH, 2025.
Questions? Email pathwayprograms@downstate.edu.