Aadarsh Senthil from Avon High School
Aadarsh presents his first personalized medicine study poster
Center for DNA Guided Medicine's After-school Health Science Program.
A comprehensive course for high-school & middle-school students to launch their curiosity and exploration of career opportunities in the field of allied healthcare.
"Science at Work" - The only program you need.
Our signature program is designed for eager middle & high school students interested in research areas such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Infectious diseases, Molecular biology and Women's health. Students will be introduced to real-life scientific applications in a well-equipped research and clinical laboratory.
Knowledge Intensive
Acquaint with the real-world.
Research Orientation
Understand cutting-edge industrial & academic research.
Application Focussed
Perform practical laboratory experiments at our state-certified clinical facility.
Operate Equipment
Get hands-on experience operating liquid robotic instruments, DNA analyzers among other new-age medical technologies.
Specialised Training
Get familar with the state of the art in genetic medicine, oncology, virology and women's health.
Tailor-made curriculum
Multiple program options to best suit your availability - enrollment throughout the year for a 3-month or a 4-month program. On-site classes at our facility all through the week.
World-class Instructors
Teach from experience.
Invigorating Lectures
All lectures are delivered by qualified and published research scientists.
Laboratory Experiments
All experiments at our facility will be supervised by qualified lab technicians.
Group Meetings
Regular meet-ups with industry as well as academic researchers.
Unmatched Ratio
Limited students per group to ensure maximum supervision.
Learn from the best
Get guidance from board-certified professionals on a daily basis - through lectures, supervision of experiments and personal interaction.
Perfect Platform
Hone your skills.
Realise your potential
Form interests by understanding what is happening in the fields of medical science.
Confidence Building
An interactive environment that promotes student participation, with an emphasis on self-realisation of strengths and weaknesses.
Networking
A platform through which you can connect with other kindred spirits, researchers and professionals from your area of interest.
Goal Oriented
Prepare students for their eventual college applications and research careers.
Kickstart your future
Get trained to face the challenges of a future brimming with opportunities in medical science.
Now is the time to learn.
Our program introduces you to a wealth of knowledge in various medical science fields. Learn and equip yourself for a future in science.
Pharmacy and genetics
Understand how doctors modify medication based on a patient's genetic profile. Test the genes of the liver enzyme system at our facility.
Infectious Diseases
Learn how to perform RT-PCR on two different technologies, to test for viral pathogens of COVID-19 and Influenza A/B.
Cardiology
Dive deep into pharmacogenetics and focus on genes and medications of a cardiovascular profile.
Psychiatry
Explore pharmacogenetics further by focussing on a neuro-psychiatric profile.
Women's Health
Learn how automated DNA extraction is performed in order to test for STDs.
Gene Wellness
Learn how an individual's genetic profile can be used to provide recommendations for a healthier lifestyle.
Enroll today
Students can come with their parent/legal guardian to take a tour of our facility and consult with our program coordinators. This session lasts for approximately an hour and is FREE to give students a chance to explore and interact with state-of-the-art equipment.
Read what our former students and their parents had to say about the program.
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Frequently asked questions
If you have anything else you want to ask, reach out to us.
What does the program offer?
Helping high school and middle school students of all grades discover themselves, their passion, strengths and weaknesses and draw connections between their interests and what allied health care fields have to offer. We fulfill this mission via engaging and interactive learning sessions combined with practical applications of taught concepts in real-world medical problems.
What is the length of the program?
For High Schoolers: Our curriculum is divided into two modules, A and B. Each module has a 40-hour completion requirement. Therefore, a total of 80-hours is needed to finish Modules A and B. For each module students will be instructed for a total of 40-hours, stretched over 3 or 4 months depending on the option chosen. For Middle Schoolers: Our curriculum spans across 3 modules, Module A, Module B and Module C. Each module has an 18-hour completion requirement. Therefore, a total of 54-hours is needed to finish all three Modules A, B and C. For each module students will be instructed for a total of 18 hours, stretched over 3-months.
Would you consider offering a shorter program / summer camp?
We also offer an accelerated 1-month program during the months of July and August. The students are responsible for attending 3 days per week for 4 hours each day. Morning and afternoon batches are available. The program runs from Monday through Saturday.
What is the difference between the 3-month and the 4-month program?
For High Schoolers: Our program has two daily sessions (Monday through Saturday). Sessions I and II are held from 3 pm to 5 pm and from 5 pm to 7 pm, respectively. The student must physically be present for class and finish a 40-hour program module that consists of both theoretical and clinical laboratory practicum. However, if you decide to take the module for 3-months, you can pick any two days of the week (except Sunday) to attend for a 1.5-hour session each day. The student may pick any weekday (other than Sunday) for a 2-hour session if the module is to be completed over a period of 4-months. The timing on Saturday may differ according to availability. For Middle Schoolers: Our program has two daily sessions (Monday Through Saturday). Sessions I and II are held from 3 pm to 5:30 pm and from 5:30 pm to 7 pm, respectively. The student must physically be present for class and finish a 18-hour program module that consists of both theoretical and clinical laboratory practicum. The student may pick any weekday (other than Sunday) for a 1.5hr session if the module is to be completed over a period of 3 months. The timing on Saturday may differ according to availability.
Do you offer transport for students?
We understand that flexibility is very important to the students and we will make sure to accommodate them to our best extent. We also understand that students could be very occupied and have a busy schedule during their weekdays, thus our program will consider providing transportation for those interested.
How does a typical day in the program go by?
A typical day is divided in to three sessions described in the next sections.
Day session 1 -
Our lecturers will provide you with the foundations in understanding principle molecular concepts and processes. Most of the lectures are based upon the study of real- world examples and relevance of applications to the working field. The valuable knowledge obtained then will be implemented on a hands-on practical activity with multimillion dollar equipment.
Day session 2 -
Our experienced laboratory instructors will demonstrate and teach you various laboratory techniques and assays. Right after, you will be performing those by yourself, under your instructor's supervision. By yourself means that you will be given all laboratory equipment and reagents to handle, which will boost your confidence in working independently and as a team.
Day session 3 -
The last part of the day will consist of an interactive session between your lecturer, instructor and classmates, where you will connect what you learned to the hands-on experience you received. This is the opportunity for you to draw important conclusions regarding your progress, your strengths and weaknesses and interests within the field of science.