header-logo
GettyImages-595518921-hero
Summer Programs

Office of Academic Pathways Summer Programs

The Office of Academic Pathways (OAP) Summer Pathway Programs offer immersive learning experiences for students interested in careers in medicine, science, and healthcare. Through structured, hands-on programming, participants explore biomedical research, clinical practice, and professional development within a supportive academic environment, strengthening their knowledge, skills, and preparation for the future biomedical workforce.
female students talking outside in courtyard
Scenes from the AIM Program 1

AIM

AIM offers Milwaukee-area high school students a hands-on summer experience in the health sciences. Participants explore medicine, biomedical research, and allied health fields through engaging activities, mentorship, and structured programming designed to spark curiosity and build foundational skills.

Learn about AIM
three female students with laptops

SHREP

SHREP provides undergraduate and graduate students with an immersive summer experience in biomedical science. Participants engage in hands-on research, explore clinical and basic science projects, and gain insight into careers in medicine and biomedical research within a dynamic academic environment.

Learn about SHREP
hands with dollar sign icon

Support the Summer Pathway Programs

Your gift to the Summer Pathway Programs helps highly motivated students gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experiences that prepare them for careers in medicine, science, and healthcare. Philanthropic support ensures these programs remain accessible to talented students while allowing for continued enhancements to their learning experience. The Summer Programs are fully funded through private donations. To support our students, you can make a secure gift online. In the designation field, select “Other” and in the Special Instructions box, enter Office of Academic Pathway (OAP) Programs. For questions, please contact the Office of Development at (414) 955-4700. Your generosity directly shapes the next generation of healthcare and biomedical professionals.
Donate Now

Contact the Office of Academic Pathways

For questions related to MCW pathway programs, please get in touch with the Office of Academic Pathways team

pathwayprograms@mcw.edu

Office of Academic Pathways

Office of Academic Affairs -- Medical Education Building (MEB), 3rd Floor

8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

© 2026 Medical College of Wisconsin.  All rights reserved.  | Terms and Privacy | Web Accessibility Statement

Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Legal Compliance Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, military status, or other legally protected classification. MCW maintains full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in pursuit of our missions. Consistent with federal guidance, we affirm our commitment to individual merit, fairness, and equal treatment in all aspects of academic and institutional decision-making.

MCW's policies, federal and state laws, and regulations prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Employees, learners, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.