Seattle Mini Medical School (SMMS)
Seattle Mini Medical School (SMMS) is a blended-learning, college preparatory program approved by the Washington State Board of Education, offering a comprehensive curriculum for grades 6–12 with a strong emphasis on STEM, medicine, and medical mission work. SMMS is designed for students who are committed to pursuing careers in healthcare and related fields.
Through its program, SMMS provides early exposure to the foundational sciences of medicine alongside the development of essential clinical skills. Its medical mission component offers hands-on clinical experiences that foster compassion and deepen students’ understanding of the true purpose of medicine—service to others.
Goals
Our goal is to prepare students to graduate with strong foundations in STEM, medicine, biliteracy, and career and college readiness. SMMS equips students to pursue competitive BA/MD and BS/MD joint-degree programs or gain admission to top 30 national universities.
Our goal is to prepare students to graduate with strong foundations in STEM, medicine, biliteracy, and career and college readiness. SMMS equips students to pursue competitive BA/MD and BS/MD joint-degree programs or gain admission to top 30 national universities.
BA/MD and BS/MD Admissions
BA/MD and BS/MD programs combine undergraduate and medical school education into an accelerated pathway. While requirements vary by institution, competitive applicants typically demonstrate:
GPA: 3.85–4.0
SAT: 1450–1550
ACT: 30–34
Top 30 National Universities Admissions
Competitive applicants to top 30 universities generally demonstrate:
GPA: 3.85–4.0
SAT: 1400–1500
ACT: 29–33
Competitive applicants to top 30 universities generally demonstrate:
GPA: 3.85–4.0
SAT: 1400–1500
ACT: 29–33
Extracurricular Activities
- Leadership, commitment, and excellence are essential components of a strong application.
- Leadership: Demonstrated through roles such as officer positions, managing teams, or organizing events
- Commitment: Sustained involvement over time, including meaningful summer activities aligned with academic-year interests
- Excellence: Quality over quantity—students who excel in two or more areas stand out more than those with broad but shallow participation
Sample Activities:
- Volunteering at hospitals (goal of up to 900 hours by senior year)
- Volunteering at a village hospital in India (150+ hours)
- Interning with a radiologist in Chicago
- Participating in medical service or research programs in South Africa
- Summer Service Camp / Medical Mission
- Our medical mission program provides hands-on clinical experiences that foster compassion and a deeper understanding of medicine as a service-oriented profession. These experiences help students apply their learning in real-world settings and prepare them for future academic and professional success.
- Admissions
Non-Discriminatory Policy
SMMS admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities. The school does not discriminate in its educational policies, scholarships, athletics, or other school-administered programs.
Admission Requirements
SMMS admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities. The school does not discriminate in its educational policies, scholarships, athletics, or other school-administered programs.
Admission Requirements
Parents may apply for their child at any time. Attendance at SMMS is considered a privilege. To be considered for admission:
- A completed and signed application must be submitted with a non-refundable registration fee
- An interview with the administrator will be scheduled upon receipt of the application
- Students must attend the interview with a parent or guardian
- Applicants must provide all available school records, including report cards, standardized test results, and health/immunization records
- Students must demonstrate satisfactory academic performance and behavior from previous schools
- Academic placement testing may be required
Additional Notes:
Maximum class size is 16 students
If a class is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list
Acceptance priority: staff children → siblings of current students → new applicants
SMMS currently does not have the staff or facilities to support students with significant physical disabilities, severe learning or social challenges, emotional disturbances, or a history of disruptive behavior
Maximum class size is 16 students
If a class is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list
Acceptance priority: staff children → siblings of current students → new applicants
SMMS currently does not have the staff or facilities to support students with significant physical disabilities, severe learning or social challenges, emotional disturbances, or a history of disruptive behavior
Registration Checklist
- Applicants must submit the following:
- Non-refundable application fee
- Signed Statement of Cooperation
- Student Health History form
- Academic records from previous schools
- Birth certificate
- Immunization records
- Completed student screening
- Parent interview with admissions committee
- Reference forms (if applicable)
- Financial aid application (if applicable)
Contact
Email is the preferred method of initial contact. Thank you for your understanding.
Email is the preferred method of initial contact. Thank you for your understanding.
