Our Programs
MISA emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing participants to develop essential healthcare skills through real-world practice. By engaging in activities like clinical simulations, phlebotomy training, and collaborative exercises, participants gain valuable, practical experience that deepens their understanding and builds confidence. This ‘learning by doing’ approach ensures that each skill learned is reinforced through active application, preparing participants for success in future healthcare environments
MISA is a 5-day program held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at our Oakland, California office. Applicants can choose to join either a Spring or Summer cohort, with multiple program dates available for each.
Choose the option that best suits your schedule.
Spring
March 31st-April 4th, 2025
April 7th-11th, 2025
April 21st-25th, 2025
$1,800
per student
Summer
June 2nd-6th, 2025
June 9th-13th, 2025
July 21st- 25th, 2025
July 28th- August 1st, 2025
$1,800
per student
Frequently Asked Questions
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Applying to a MISA program does not guarantee an interview. Each cohort receives hundreds of applications, all of which are carefully reviewed by our team. For more information, including a detailed timeline, please visit our program page.
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Absolutely. Follow all of the instructions on the application page to receive a link to continue your application later.
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No, the curriculum is the same for each cohort.
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The program tuition covers daily lunch & snacks, clinical equipment, certifications, t-shirts and the operational costs to our organization.
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Students receive lunch and snacks each day. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch if they like. We request all students bring a reusable water bottle daily.
Refund Policy
At MISA, we understand that unexpected situations may arise, and we aim to accommodate changes in participation whenever possible. Our refund policy ensures fairness while supporting the resources needed for a successful program.
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of $75 is required when applying to MISA. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Tuition Payment Timeline
The total program cost is $1,800, due according to the following schedule:
Deposit: A 40% deposit ($720) is due upon acceptance into the program by February 21, 2025 (Spring Cohorts), April 25, 2025 (Summer Cohorts A&B), June 10, 2025 (Summer Cohorts C&D)
Remaining Balance: The remaining $1,080 is due two weeks later, by March 7, 2025 (Spring Cohorts), May 8, 2025 (Summer Cohorts A&B), June 24, 2025 (Summer Cohorts C&D)
Refund Terms
A full refund of the $720 deposit is available if requested by the remaining balance due date.
No refunds of the deposit will be provided after the remaining balance due date.
A 50% refund of the full tuition ($900) is available until March 20, 2025 (Spring Cohorts), May 23, 2025 (Summer Cohorts A&B), July 8, 2025 (Summer Cohorts B&C)
After March 20, 2025 (Spring Cohorts), May 23, 2025 (Summer Cohorts A&B), July 8, 2025 (Summer Cohorts B&C) no refunds will be issued. However, participants may request a credit to join a future cohort, valid for up to 24 months.
Program Cancellation
If MISA cancels the program for any reason, all participants will receive a full tuition refund (no refunds will be issued for the application fee). Alternatively, participants can apply their payment as a credit toward a future cohort. In the event of cancellation, MISA will make every effort to notify participants promptly.
Requesting a Refund
To request a refund, please email Taryn Trotter at ttrotter@mimscience.org. Refunds will be processed in accordance with this policy and issued to the original payment method within 5–7 business days. If you prefer to receive a credit for a future cohort instead of a refund, please mention this in your email.
Exceptions
Refund requests outside of these guidelines will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
