Preparing for Your Adventure

Setting the stage for your immersive experience. Before you even step foot on the Stanford campus, your SASI journey begins with a warm welcome. In the weeks leading up to your arrival, we'll ensure you're well-prepared through a series of engaging and informative virtual sessions. You'll have the opportunity to virtually sit down with faculty, our mentors-in-residence, and your fellow SASI participants over tea and cookies in Zoom sessions and webinars. These interactive sessions are designed to answer your questions, share valuable insights, and ease any pre-program jitters. It's a chance to start building connections and get a head start on your transformative SASI adventure.

Getting to Know Your Peers

Bonding with Fellow SASI Participants from Around the World

As you embark on your SASI journey, you'll quickly discover that your fellow participants are a diverse tapestry of experiences, backgrounds, and aspirations, all united by a shared passion for healthcare. From day one, you'll have the chance to forge meaningful connections with students who come from every corner of the globe.

Special Activities: To kickstart your camaraderie, we host special activities that are not just fun but also enriching. Picture an ice cream social where you can savor delectable treats while engaging in lively conversations with faculty and past program participants. It's the perfect recipe for forming connections that extend beyond the classroom.

Residential Life Enrichment: Our mentors-in-residence take pride in creating an environment where friendships flourish. They organize engaging residential life activities, from exciting game nights to hands-on classes where you can learn the art of boba making or create your custom pizza. These experiences bring a delightful blend of learning and leisure to your SASI journey, ensuring that every moment is memorable.

Through these activities and more, you'll find that your SASI peers are not just fellow students but also friends who will accompany you on this incredible healthcare adventure. Together, you'll share stories, laughter, and invaluable moments that will shape your SASI experience into something truly extraordinary.

Capstone Projects

Tackling Real-World Healthcare Challenges

As your SASI journey unfolds, you will reach a pivotal stage – the Capstone Projects. This is where theory and practice converge, and you step into the shoes of a healthcare innovator. In teams, you'll tackle real-world healthcare challenges using a design-thinking approach.

But what makes these projects truly special is that they're not just academic exercises; they're opportunities to create meaningful change. You'll work in co-production with real patients, gaining invaluable insights into their needs, experiences, and aspirations. This hands-on, patient-centered approach sets SASI apart and equips you with the skills to make a tangible impact on healthcare.

These projects transcend textbooks and classrooms, allowing you to take what you've learned and apply it directly to improve the lives of real people. It's not just a project; it's a profound journey of discovery, empathy, and transformation. At SASI, we believe that healthcare leaders aren't just made; they're forged through real-world challenges and the determination to make a difference.

Transformative Mentorship

Guided by Experienced Faculty and Peers

At SASI, mentorship is at the heart of our educational philosophy. We understand that mentorship can be transformative, and that's why we provide a multi-faceted approach to support your journey. Our experienced faculty members, who are not just teachers but seasoned mentors in the field of healthcare, will guide you through complex clinical scenarios, share their insights, and inspire your future in healthcare. They're here to ensure that you're well-prepared and supported every step of the way.

In addition to our esteemed faculty, our program also features mentors-in-residence who are past program participants themselves. These mentors offer unique insights and peer-to-peer mentorship, having walked the same path that you're embarking upon. They understand the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead and are here to provide guidance, support, and camaraderie. With SASI, you'll have access to a network of mentors who are dedicated to helping you succeed and make the most of this transformative journey.

Continuing the Journey

Taking Your SASI Foundations Experience into Your Future in Healthcare

Your SASI Foundations experience serves as a transformative stepping stone into a future in healthcare. Many of our past program participants have gone on to achieve remarkable success in their pursuit of medical careers. Some have embarked on the challenging path to medical school, where they continue to excel and apply the knowledge and skills they gained at SASI. Others have set their sights on post-graduate residency training in fields such as anesthesiology and beyond, leveraging the strong foundation they established during their time with us.

The journey you embark on at SASI doesn't end with the program's conclusion; it extends into your future in healthcare. Here, you'll find a supportive network of individuals who share your passion for making a difference in the field. As you take your experiences and knowledge with you, we're confident you'll be well-prepared to excel in your chosen path. Join us in continuing the SASI journey and charting a course towards a bright and impactful future in healthcare.