Online Immersion Programs for High School Students

Want to learn what makes innovation and entrepreneurship happen? Interested in today’s game-changing companies such as Netflix and Apple? Wondering what college majors prepare you for our agile, fast-moving and entrepreneurial business environment? This course is for you.

You'll hear from award-winning Wake Forest Professor and former CEO Dr. Dan Fogel via video.

Thinking about going to med school, but want a real-world taste of what it’s like? Want an introduction to both the science and practice of medicine in a modern hospital? Interested in healthcare careers, but not sure which path is best for you? Take this course, and experience the life-cycle of a heart attack patient and how a treatment team works.

You’ll hear from Wake Forest School of Medicine faculty Dr. Lindsay Strowd and Dr. Roy Strowd — two of our most popular professors.

Cancer touches so many families and all medical specialties. This course will take you on a journey with cancer patients and introduce you to the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment. If you are interested in medical school, healthcare or the sciences, this course is for you.

You’ll learn through engaging videos by Dr. Lindsay Strowd and Dr. Roy Strowd. Your learning experience will be enriched through live, online group sessions with mentors.

Wonder how your brain processes information? Want to study what triggers your emotions? Need to improve the way you think?  Don’t miss this course which takes you behind the scenes of the human brain.

You’ll hear from two leaders in Psychology at Wake Forest via video. Dr. Christian Waugh is a specialist in cognitive neuroscience, and Dr. Melissa Maffeo is a specialist in neuroscience and adolescent addiction.

Why is the NFL so strict with its concussion protocol? What’s the science behind the faster recovery rates athletes now experience with ACL tears? How serious is a shoulder dislocation? Get an in-depth look at common sports injuries, the treatments received by major sports stars and careers in the field. If you’re interested in sports or medicine, this course is for you.

You’ll watch video from Dr. Brian Waterman, who has worked with teams such as the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Fire.

Infectious diseases have become increasingly challenging because of the global nature of our contemporary world. In this course, we invite you to explore the science behind their origin, spread and containment. The course takes a deep dive into conditions such as tuberculosis, HIV, Covid-19 and others. If you are interested in pursuing the sciences, this is a great place to start.

You’ll learn through engaging videos by Dr. Megan Rudock, PhD, supplemented by live group sessions with mentors.

Here is a course for anyone thinking about a future in medicine or healthcare. A few facts: 63% of the top 10 surgical procedures are performed on women. More than ½ of a doctor’s patients could be women. Plus, symptoms for common conditions such as heart disease and Lupus express themselves differently in women than in men. Learn about the health challenges that arise in every stage of women’s lives. If you’re thinking about pre-med this course is a must.

You will hear from Dr. Oona Likhyani O’Neill, MD and Dr. Joshua F. Nitsche, MD, PhD through dynamic videos, engage with interactive activities and participate in live sessions with mentors.

Coming summer 2022 - application available soon: The rise of FinTech, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and ESG investing are just a few of the new advances that are disrupting financial markets. Here is a course that invites you to dive into equity markets and stock exchanges, understand how technologies are empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures, and see how these changes are rocking corporate investing.

You’ll hear from Wake Forest University faculty member, Stephan D. Shipe, Ph.D., CFA,CFP,  Assistant Teaching Professor of Finance.