HPAIR — Harvard College Project for Asian and International Relations
    For Aspiring Middle & High School Future Doctors

    Future Doctors Fellowship

    8 weeks with Harvard student mentors. Solve medical mysteries. Debate ethics. Complete your own project. Leave with a certificate and portfolio piece.

    🎓 Harvard Student Mentors🎒 Grades 8-12💡 Project Included
    🚀 Cohort 1: Sep 12 – Nov 7, 2026🚀 Cohort 2: Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027🚀 Cohort 3: Feb 27 – Apr 24, 2027
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    $850
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    8 Weeks
    8-Week Program
    Limited to 20 Fellows
    Harvard undergraduate mentor
    Cohort of 15–20 students
    16+ real clinical cases
    Capstone project + Demo Day
    Certificate of completion
    Apply for Fellowship, $850
    8 WeeksHarvard Student Mentors15–20 Students Per Cohort16+ Clinical CasesCapstone ProjectCertificateWeekly Parent Reports8 WeeksHarvard Student Mentors15–20 Students Per Cohort16+ Clinical CasesCapstone ProjectCertificateWeekly Parent Reports
    A Quick Hello

    Meet your mentor — Rohan.

    What's Included

    Everything a pre-med student needs. Nothing they don't.

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    Case-Based Clinical Reasoning

    Every session is built around a real clinical case. Students don't memorise facts — they learn to reason from symptoms to diagnosis, the way a physician actually thinks.

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    Harvard Undergraduate Mentor

    Each cohort is led by a Harvard undergraduate on the pre-med track. They know the application process, the interviews, and the clinical curriculum — because they're living it.

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    Cohort of 15–20 Students

    A focused group designed for active participation. Every student engages with the case, contributes to the differential, and gets mentor attention throughout the program.

    Fellowship Outcome

    Your Fellowship Project.

    Every Fellow completes a real project they can showcase on college applications. Choose one of four tracks based on your interests.

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    Health Awareness Campaign

    Create an Instagram or TikTok carousel series to educate your peers on a health topic you care about.

    Deliverable5–7 social media posts on a health topic
    Example"5 Things Teens Should Know About Sleep"
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    Mini Research Study

    Survey your peers on a health topic (stress, nutrition, exercise) and analyze the results.

    Deliverable2-page analysis with charts + findings
    Example"How Sleep Affects Academic Performance in High Schoolers"
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    Community Resource Guide

    Curate helpful resources for teens on mental health, nutrition, or another health topic.

    DeliverableNotion page or PDF guide
    Example"Teen Mental Health Resource Guide for [Your City]"
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    Healthcare Interview Series

    Interview 2-3 healthcare professionals (doctor, nurse, researcher) and share their stories.

    DeliverableRecorded interviews with summaries
    Example"What It's Really Like to Be an ER Nurse"
    Application Value

    What you'll have for your application.

    Every Fellow leaves with tangible materials to strengthen their college applications.

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    8-Week Certificate

    "Future Doctors Fellow" certificate with your project title included

    Frameable
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    Your Project

    A tangible deliverable you created, perfect for Activities section

    Showcase-Ready
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    Letter of Participation

    Personalized letter detailing your project and participation

    For Applications
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    Essay-Ready Story

    8 weeks of meaningful experience to write about

    Story to Tell

    How Fellows describe their experience

    "As a Future Doctors Fellow, I conducted original research on teen sleep habits, surveying 150 students and presenting my findings on Demo Day. I also debated organ allocation ethics with peers from three continents, and learned that medicine isn't just about science, it's about the impossible decisions doctors face every day."
    Meet Your Mentors

    Harvard students. Real ones.

    Every cohort is led by current Harvard undergraduates pursuing medicine, neuroscience, and global health. Not tutors. Not actors. The students med schools admit.

    Enaya Ahmad
    Harvard '26

    Enaya Ahmad

    Neuroscience & Chemistry · Global Health minor

    Senior at Harvard College. Researches brain tumor biology in the Shakhnovich and Rabkin Labs (senior thesis). Physics Teaching Fellow at Harvard Extension School and Director of Operations & Technology for Harvard Model Congress Middle East. Humanitarian Affairs Intern at the United Nations.

    Jessica Zhuo
    Harvard '27

    Jessica Zhuo

    Neuroscience · Mind, Brain, Behavior track

    Junior at Harvard College. Researches deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression at the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics (Brigham & Women's / Harvard Medical School). Volunteer EMT with Harvard CrimsonEMS and co-president of the Asian American Women's Association.

    Rohan Tyagi
    Harvard '27

    Rohan Tyagi

    Neuroscience & Computer Science

    Junior at Harvard College. Researches neurodegenerative disease mechanisms at the Yankner Lab (Harvard Medical School). Teaching Fellow for introductory neuroscience and active mentor for first-generation pre-med students.

    Han
    Harvard '26

    Han

    Human Developmental & Regenerative Biology

    Senior at Harvard College. Researches stem-cell-based therapies at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. Peer advisor for pre-med concentrators and contributor to the Harvard College Global Health Review.

    Interactive, Not Passive

    This isn't a lecture.

    No PowerPoints. No note-taking. Just you and your team solving mysteries, debating dilemmas, and building your own project.

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    Crack Medical Cases

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    Debate Ethical Dilemmas

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    Build Your Project

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    Present on Demo Day

    8-Week Curriculum

    Your 8-week journey.

    Each 90-minute session is hands-on, interactive, and led by Harvard undergraduate mentors. By Week 8, you'll have a project you created to showcase on your applications.

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    Week 1Sat, Sep 12 · 9–10:30 AM EDT

    Welcome to Medicine

    Meet your mentors, fellow cohort members, and discover what makes a great doctor. Get an overview of the 4 fellowship project tracks you'll choose from.

    What You'll Do
    • Meet your Harvard student mentors and cohort mates
    • Share why you're interested in medicine
    • Preview the 4 project tracks
    • Get your Fellowship Starter Kit
    IcebreakersProject previewGoal setting
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    Week 2Sat, Sep 19 · 9–10:30 AM EDT

    Crack the Case

    Work in teams to diagnose real medical mysteries using actual patient symptoms and test results from teaching hospitals.

    What You'll Do
    • Analyze real patient symptoms and test results
    • Compete in teams using Kahoot-style voting
    • Defend your diagnosis against other teams
    • Experience dramatic case reveals
    Team competitionMystery diagnosisVoting & debates
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    Week 3Sat, Sep 26 · 9–10:30 AM EDT

    The Gross But Cool Stuff

    Real surgery clips, mind-blowing body facts, and myth-busting of viral TikTok medical content. Warning: You'll never look at the human body the same way.

    What You'll Do
    • Watch real (but age-appropriate) surgery footage
    • Take a body facts quiz with shocking answers
    • Debunk popular medical myths from social media
    • Learn what doctors actually see every day
    Surgery videosBody facts quizMyth busting
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    Week 4Sat, Oct 3 · 9–10:30 AM EDT

    Life or Death Decisions

    One kidney, two patients. You decide who gets it. Experience the weight of real medical ethics through competitive debates on impossible choices.

    What You'll Do
    • Debate who deserves a life-saving organ
    • Argue your case against opposing teams
    • Vote on dilemmas with no right answer
    • Discuss real cases that divided medical boards
    Ethical debatesTeam argumentsNo right answers
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    Week 5Sat, Oct 10 · 9–10:30 AM EDT

    Beyond the White Coat

    Medicine isn't just being a doctor. Explore 10+ career paths from surgeon to researcher to public health leader. Find where you fit.

    What You'll Do
    • Explore 10+ medical career paths
    • Hear from specialists in different fields
    • Discover unexpected medical careers
    • Identify which path excites you most
    Career explorationSpecialist spotlightsPath matching
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    Week 6Sat, Oct 17 · 9–10:30 AM EDT

    Choose Your Project

    Pick your fellowship project track, brainstorm topics with your mentor, and create a plan for your deliverable.

    What You'll Do
    • Choose from 4 project tracks
    • Brainstorm your topic with mentor guidance
    • Create a project plan and timeline
    • Connect with peers on similar projects
    Project selectionBrainstormingPlanning session
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    Week 7Sat, Oct 24 · 9–10:30 AM EDT

    Build & Create

    Work on your project with mentor guidance, get peer feedback, and refine your deliverable for Demo Day.

    What You'll Do
    • Work on your project with mentor support
    • Get feedback from peers and mentors
    • Refine and polish your deliverable
    • Prepare your Demo Day presentation
    Workshop timePeer feedbackPresentation prep
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    Week 8Sat, Oct 31 · 9–10:30 AM EDT

    Demo Day & Celebration

    Present your project to mentors and fellow Fellows, celebrate your achievements, and receive your certificate.

    What You'll Do
    • Present your project in 3-5 minutes
    • Answer questions from mentors and peers
    • Celebrate with your cohort
    • Receive your certificate and letter
    Project presentationsQ&ACertificate ceremony
    Upcoming Fellowships

    Now enrolling.

    Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Future Doctors Fellowship — Cohort 1

    Now Enrolling
    14 spots left
    📅 Sep 12 – Nov 7, 2026
    ⏱ Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Apply for Fellowship

    Future Doctors Fellowship — Cohort 2

    Now Enrolling
    20 spots left
    📅 Nov 14 – Jan 9, 2027
    ⏱ Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Apply for Fellowship

    Future Doctors Fellowship — Cohort 3

    Now Enrolling
    20 spots left
    📅 Feb 27 – Apr 24, 2027
    ⏱ Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT
    Apply for Fellowship
    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions.

    What age is this for?+

    The Future Doctors Fellowship is designed for students in Grades 8-12 (ages 13-18).

    What if my child is shy?+

    No pressure to speak. Students can participate via chat. Most shy students end up loving it!

    What if we miss a session?+

    All sessions are recorded and available within 24 hours.

    Are the mentors really from Harvard?+

    Yes. All mentors are verified current Harvard University students.

    What's the time commitment?+

    8 weeks, every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT (90 min each).

    Is there a refund policy?+

    100% money-back guarantee after the first session if not satisfied.

    Will my child receive a certificate?+

    Yes! Every Fellow receives a Certificate of Fellowship Completion (with project title), a personalized Letter of Participation, and their completed project, all perfect for college applications.

    What is the fellowship project?+

    Every Fellow completes a project of their choice: a health awareness campaign, mini research study, community resource guide, or healthcare interview series. This gives them tangible work to showcase on applications.

    Ready to become a Future Doctors Fellow?

    8 weeks. Your own project. Certificate. Letter of Participation. An experience to write about.

    Apply for Fellowship →

    100% money-back guarantee after first session