About

The Stanford Anesthesia Summer Institute (SASI) at the Stanford University School of Medicine is a clinical science and medicine program that introduces high school and pre-medical students to healthcare, clinical skills, and medical technology. Run by the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, SASI offers in-person and virtual formats on Stanford’s campus in Palo Alto.

SASI’s signature Foundations track is a two-week, on-campus internship (scheduled for June 22 – July 3, 2026) that blends interactive simulations, practical labs, and real-world capstone projects. Participants work in teams to address healthcare challenges under the guidance of Stanford faculty. For 2026, tuition for the Foundations track is $6,490, with an additional fee for optional on-campus housing. For learners seeking remote access, the SASI Virtual session (July 27 – August 7, 2026) offers a similar curriculum for a tuition of $4,250.

The program is open to high school students (typically rising juniors and seniors) who are at least 16 years of age by the program start. Admission is competitive and based on a holistic review of academic records and essays. Applications typically open in September with multiple decision rounds, including Early Decision (December) and Regular Decision (January).

SASI provides a practical introduction to perioperative medicine and healthcare innovation, making it ideal for motivated students who want early exposure to the technologies and collaborative problem-solving used in a major academic medical center.