MedSplash
Explore Healthcare Careers. Build Real Skills. Find Your Future.
A free two-week summer program for Lane County high school students.
Whether you dream of becoming a nurse, EMT, dentist, or you’re just curious about health careers, MedSplash is your chance to dive in, try things out, and find your path.
Applications open in March!
Program Details
When: Two weeks at the end of June (exact dates announced in February)
Where: Lane Community College
Who Can Apply: Current 9th-11th grade students in Lane County
Cost: Free! Lunch is included and transportation support is available
What You’ll Do
Practice real clinical skills like taking vitals, wrapping injuries, and stopping a bleed
Tour local healthcare facilities including a hospital, clinic, and even a fire station
Meet healthcare pros from more than 15 different fields including nursing, EMT, radiology, dental assisting, behavioral health, and more
Make new friends from schools across Lane County who share your interests
Get inspired about your own path into a health career
What STUDENTS SAY
I really liked all the other students at MedSplash. I feel like I found people who get me.”
“I was uncertain if I would even be good enough… but after talking to one of the people in it I got that reassurance that I am just as capable as them.”
“After seeing the different fields and talking to the different people in them I feel even more motivated to do well in school and achieve my health care career goals.”
“I feel ready to grow up now in a sense. I understand what I want and what I can do.”