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Register: 2025 FACES Summer Medical Academy
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FACES for the Future Coalition

PHI’s FACES for the Future is now accepting applications for the FACES Summer Medical Academy (FSMA), June 16-27, 2025.
Dates: June 16-27, 2025
Times: 9:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday (No programming on Thursday, June 19th, in recognition of Juneteenth)
Location: Samuel Merritt University
Registration Closes: April 11, 2025 (or as spots are filled)
Program Tuition: $2,800
From earning professional certifications to mastering suturing and wound care, plus field trips to state-of-the-art health facilities, there’s no shortage of excitement and learning opportunities awaiting you during this two-week program.
What students can expect:
- Develop professional health skills and earn certifications to boost your resume
- Engage with health experts in training and problem-based learning
- Expand your knowledge of health practice and career opportunities
- Have fun while building strong leadership and teamwork skills
- Form strong relationships with peers exploring health careers
Program Qualifications
FSMA welcomes students who are:
- Motivated and responsible.
- 15 years or older by the start of the program.
- Genuinely interested in learning about a career in healthcare.
- Excited to participate fully in a unique learning experience.
For more information or to inquire about a scholarship, email Program Manager, Chad Seamon at cseamon@phi.org.

Impact Story: FACES Summer Academy Prepares Students with Hands-On Medical Training
Each summer, PHI's FACES for the Future Coalition brings together students for an annual FACES Summer Medical Academy, offering in-person and virtual hands-on learning opportunities, while allowing a space for students to connect with their peers.
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