{"id":1020,"date":"2026-07-02T13:55:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/?page_id=1020"},"modified":"2026-09-29T17:13:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T17:13:41","slug":"health-careers-institute-at-dartmouth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/health-careers-institute-at-dartmouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Careers Institute at Dartmouth"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;height: 435px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 502px\">\n<td style=\"width: 72%;padding: 10px 25px 5px 0px;vertical-align: top;height: 435px\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 16px;line-height: 1.8\">The <strong>Health Careers Institute at Dartmouth (HCID)<\/strong> is an immersive summer experience, designed for students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade who are curious about the future of health, medicine, and Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STREAM) careers. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world exposure, students explore clinical and non-clinical pathways while gaining insight into how science, technology, robotics, engineering, arts, and mathematics shape today\u2019s healthcare system. Along the way, participants build confidence, form meaningful connections, and enjoy an engaging residential college experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.geisel.dartmouth.edu\/apply\/?sr=5c094036-f960-4eb1-815e-128e63795eb2\" class=\"wpz-sc-button\" style=\";background:#00693d\"><span class=\"wpz-font-size:18px; padding:16px 28px;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2b50\u2b50 <strong>Applications will open in the Spring! \u2b50\u2b50\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/a> <a href=\"mailto:health.careers.institute@dartmouth.edu\" class=\"wpz-sc-button\" style=\";background:#00693d\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-envelope-o\" style=\"padding-right:6px;\"><\/i><strong>Contact Us for More Information!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f5f8f6;border-left: 6px solid #00693E;padding: 8px;margin: 5px 0px\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #00693e;margin-top: 0\"><strong>2026 Program Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0\"><strong>Program Dates:<\/strong> July 12\u201318, 2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0\"><strong>Format:<\/strong> Fully residential experience on Dartmouth's campus<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0\"><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0\"><strong>Experiences:<\/strong> College and career readiness, mentorship, clinical simulations, anatomy and innovation labs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28%;padding: 0px;vertical-align: top;height: 435px\"><!-- Quick Links Section --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #00693E;padding: 10px\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1309 \" style=\"border-radius: 10px\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/08\/HCID-e1787095220184-300x148.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/08\/HCID-e1787095220184-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/08\/HCID-e1787095220184-112x55.png 112w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/08\/HCID-e1787095220184.png 309w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/>Explore HCID<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/health-careers-institute-at-dartmouth\/how-to-create-a-competitive-hcid-application\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">How to Apply<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #ffffff\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/health-careers-institute-at-dartmouth\/program-experience\/\">Program Experience<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #ffffff\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/health-careers-institute-at-dartmouth\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- NH AHEC Logo Section --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #ffffff;padding: 5px;text-align: center;border: 1px solid #ddd\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;color: #666;margin-top: 0;margin-bottom: 0px\"><strong>Offered in partnership with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/ahec\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1067\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: 54px\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/07\/NH_AHEC_logo-02_002.png\" alt=\"New Hampshire Area Health Education Center (NH AHEC)\" width=\"209\" height=\"48\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"tabs-96\" class=\"shortcode-tabs \"><ul class=\"tab_titles\">\n<li class=\"nav-tab\"><a href=\"#tab-1\">\ud83c\udfaf Purpose<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-tab\"><a href=\"#tab-2\">\ud83d\udc65 Who Should Apply<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-tab\"><a href=\"#tab-3\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2695\ufe0f Faculty &amp; Mentorship<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-tab\"><a href=\"#tab-4\">\ud83d\ude80 Career Exploration<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-tab\"><a href=\"#tab-5\">\ud83e\uddea Experiential Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-tab\"><a href=\"#tab-6\">\ud83c\udfeb College Experience<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <div class=\"tab tab-%f0%9f%8e%af-purpose\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1310 size-full alignright\" style=\"border: 2px solid #00693E;border-radius: 10px;padding: 4px\" src=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/08\/Picture2-e1787095469399.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/08\/Picture2-e1787095469399.png 183w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/08\/Picture2-e1787095469399-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/geiselmed.dartmouth.edu\/healthsciences-programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/131\/2026\/08\/Picture2-e1787095469399-55x55.png 55w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Health Careers Institute at Dartmouth (HCID) is an immersive, residential summer program<\/strong> designed to introduce high school students to the dynamic and evolving world of health and STREAM careers. HCID exists to expand students\u2019 awareness of the many disciplines that shape modern healthcare\u2014from medicine and public health to robotics, engineering, and innovation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and reflection,<\/strong> students gain clarity about their interests while building confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully to the future of health. HCID is not simply about career exploration\u2014it is about cultivating purpose, professional identity, and belonging within the health and STREAM workforce.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><!--\/.tab--><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"tab tab-%f0%9f%91%a5-who-should-apply\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>HCID is designed for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are curious about healthcare, medicine, engineering, robotics, or public health<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy solving problems and working with others<\/li>\n<li>Want to explore clinical and non-clinical careers<\/li>\n<li>Are looking for an immersive residential experience<\/li>\n<li>Are eager to challenge themselves and grow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You do not need to know exactly what career you want to pursue. HCID is ideal for students who are exploring possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Students from rural communities, first-generation college backgrounds, and populations historically underrepresented in health and STREAM professions are especially encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><!--\/.tab--><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"tab tab-%f0%9f%91%a9%e2%9a%95%ef%b8%8f-faculty-mentorship\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Students learn from distinguished Dartmouth faculty and professionals representing a wide range of healthcare disciplines.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physicians and healthcare providers<\/li>\n<li>Public health experts<\/li>\n<li>Biomedical engineers<\/li>\n<li>Robotics and innovation specialists<\/li>\n<li>Medical and graduate student mentors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mentorship is central to HCID, helping students build confidence while learning from professionals and near-peer role models.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><!--\/.tab--><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"tab tab-%f0%9f%9a%80-career-exploration\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Healthcare is interdisciplinary, technology-driven, and constantly evolving.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students explore careers including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medicine<\/li>\n<li>Nursing and Allied Health<\/li>\n<li>Public Health<\/li>\n<li>Biomedical Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Robotics<\/li>\n<li>Health Policy<\/li>\n<li>Medical Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HCID helps students understand how these fields work together to improve healthcare and encourages them to imagine how they might contribute to the future.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><!--\/.tab--><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"tab tab-%f0%9f%a7%aa-experiential-learning\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning at HCID is active, engaging, and hands-on.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clinical simulation experiences<\/li>\n<li>Anatomy laboratory exposure<\/li>\n<li>Robotics and innovation labs<\/li>\n<li>Interactive workshops<\/li>\n<li>Career panels<\/li>\n<li>Team-based learning<\/li>\n<li>Reflection and mentorship sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><!--\/.tab--><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"tab tab-%f0%9f%8f%ab-college-experience\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>HCID is a fully residential experience held on Dartmouth's campus.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students live in residence halls, build friendships, and gain firsthand experience with college life while participating in discussions about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>College preparation<\/li>\n<li>The admissions process<\/li>\n<li>Financial aid<\/li>\n<li>Academic success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students leave better prepared for college and more confident about their future.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><!--\/.tab--><\/p>\n<p>\n<div class=\"fix\"><\/div><!--\/.fix-->\n<\/div><!--\/.tabs-->\n<div style=\"background: #f5f8f6;border-left: 6px solid #00693E;padding: 35px;text-align: center\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 30px;color: #00693e;margin-bottom: 10px\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px;font-style: italic;line-height: 1.6\">\"I met a lot of people that I feel will make good connections in the future.<br \/>\nThe mentors were so knowledgeable and truly helped.\"<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;color: #00693e\">\u2014 HCID Participant<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #00693E;color: white;padding: 35px;text-align: center\">\n<h2 style=\"color: white\"><strong>Ready to Explore Your Future?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px\">Join students from across the region for a week of discovery, mentorship, and hands-on learning at Dartmouth.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/connect.geisel.dartmouth.edu\/apply\/?sr=5c094036-f960-4eb1-815e-128e63795eb2\" class=\"wpz-sc-button dark\" style=\";background:#ffffff\"><span class=\"wpz-\"><strong>Apply Today<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Health Careers Institute at Dartmouth (HCID) is an immersive summer experience, designed for students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade who are curious about the future of health, medicine, and Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STREAM) careers. 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