Stanford Courses

High School Summer Program (for rising High School Juniors and Seniors)

Explore the essentials of lifestyle medicine in this three-week online summer program designed by Stanford Lifestyle Medicine. This experience will introduce rising high school juniors and seniors to the 7 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine—nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, gratitude and purpose, social connection, and cognitive enhancement. Through interactive lessons, expert-led discussions, and a final capstone project, students will discover how lifestyle factors contribute to overall health and wellbeing.  Students will also engage in activities, discussions, and writing projects that develop practical skills for healthy living and effective health communication. By the end of the program, students will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their own health and inspire positive change in their communities.

Eligibility

Rising high school juniors and seniors.

Enrollment Information

Stanford is seeking motivated students who are eager to learn and lead in the field of health and wellness. This is a competitive application and there are limited seats available.

To apply, please complete the online application form, which includes:

  1. Short essay (one paragraph) – Share what lifestyle medicine means to you, and why you want to participate in this program.
  2. Reference – Provide a reference from a teacher, mentor, or community leader who can speak to your dedication and potential.

ORTHO 120 (220): Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine

Lifestyle medicine is an exciting new movement to empower practicing clinicians and aspiring physicians to facilitate behavioral change and promote a culture of health and wellness in patients. Focus is on both concrete, evidence-based findings and tangible, practical tools to readily translate into everyday clinical practice. A series of leading experts and guest lectures guide students through interactive, patient-focused activities in topics including, but not limited to: nutrition, exercise, sleep, motivational interviewing, meditation, and mindfulness techniques. Students enrolling for 2 units use a fitness and lifestyle monitoring wristband and prepare a report on your results.

Eligibility

Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-Doctoral

Enrollment Information

No application required; enroll through Axess

ORTHO 230: Practical Applications of Lifestyle Medicine

Lifestyle medicine is a specialty that utilizes lifestyle changes to treat chronic disease and is fundamental for a transformed, value-based, and equitable healthcare system that culminates in holistic care. Healthy lifestyle choices and sustainable behavior modifications can improve physical and mental health outcomes to improve the overall quality of life for all, including those already diagnosed with chronic illnesses or at higher risk for disease. The Practical Applications of Lifestyle Medicine lunch seminar elective will build upon Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine by integrating clinically relevant modalities and interactive activities with curriculum from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. The goal of the class is to equip students with skills to evaluate new information to optimize health and apply it in their practice, counsel patients with chronic diseases or conditions linked to behavior like smoking or obesity, and empower students to take care of their own health. Students who are enrolled for 1-unit are required to attend all sessions and participate in case-based activities. Students who are enrolled in 2-units are required to attend all sessions, participate in case-based activities, and write a short paper to be featured in the Stanford Lifestyle Medicine newsletter.

Eligibility

Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-Doctoral

Enrollment Information

No application required; enroll through Axess