The Congress of Future Medical Leaders
The Nationally Recognized Honors Program for High School Students
What is the Congress?
The Congress of Future Medical Leaders, a signature program of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, is a transformative medical summer program for high-achieving high school and college students who are passionate about entering medicine or biomedical research.
This program provides:
- Mentorship from award-winning scientists and physicians
- Exposure to advancements in the medical and STEM fields
- Networking with peers from gifted and talented programs nationwide
- A one-of-a-kind experience to add to your resume and college applications
- Practical guidance on admissions, including admissions essay tips and prompt essay strategies
This is where future medical leaders begin their journey.
Congress Highlights
Discover why the Congress is considered one of the most highly-regarded medical programs for high school and college students in the United States. Students experience:
- A live surgery broadcast
- Keynotes from Nobel Prize winners
- Presentations from renowned medical innovators
- Leadership sessions designed for future physicians
- Exposure to experiences that align with summer internships for high school and college students
Over 5,000 students, committed to pursuing excellence in the medical field, gathered for three transformative days brimming with inspiration, educational enlightenment, unwavering motivation and ENERGY BABY ⚡️.
See What Our Delegates Are Saying About The Congress
Hear from Delegates who attended our medical conference and describe the life-changing inspiration, academic clarity, and community of like-minded peers they discovered.
Their experiences reflect the mission of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to deliver educational excellence to the next generation of medical leaders.
Past Speakers
Our previous speakers include some of the most influential voices in modern science and medicine, including Nobel Laureates like Jennifer A. Doudna, Ph.D. and Mario Capecchi, Ph.D., globally recognized researchers such as Charles M. Rice, Ph.D., as well as academic leaders such as Paul Rothman, M.D. Their sessions illuminate what is possible for students engaged in medical programs and pre-medical pathways.
Mary E. Klotman, M.D.
Dean of Duke University School of Medicine
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Michael Rosbash, Ph.D.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
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Huda Yahya Zoghbi, M.D.
Recipient of The Brain Prize
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How Delegates Are Selected
High-achieving and deserving high school students are selected to become Delegates of the Congress of Future Medical Leaders by parents, teachers, and other educational avenues. Student Delegates are screened through an application process that includes GPA verification. Academically superior high school students are honored for their dedication, talent, and leadership potential in medicine.
Recognizing The Leading Youth of Today
Each year, we honor extraordinary students from across the country who exemplify determination, innovation, and leadership. These awardees represent the next wave of future physicians and medical scientists, equipped with achievements that can strengthen essays for university and future admissions success.
Alumni Success Stories
Rebecca Rosenberg
CEO and Founder, Rebokeh Vision Technologies
Forbes 30 Under 30 - Social Impact (2025)
Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design MSE Graduate '22
DC Inno Under 25 Honoree
Jada McMahon
Current medical school student at SUNY Upstate Medical University
First-ever recipient, Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser Dean's Student Distinction Award
Awarded, Full Scholarship to SUNY Upstate Medical University
What to Expect at the Congress
Come face-to-face with some of the greatest living minds in medicine
Stephen Ray Mitchell, M.D., Dean at Georgetown School of Medicine for 20 years with Delegates
Make long-term friendships with those who share your dreams and passion
Delegates at the Congress
View surgery and submit questions for the surgeon to answer in real time
Forrest Schwartz, M.D. moderating a Hip Arthroplasty
Did You Receive A Letter From The Academy?
Congratulations on your dedication, talent, and leadership potential in medicine. Learn more about the Congress and how to enroll by clicking the button below.
The Academy operates on the philosophy that NO child is turned away for financial reasons.
The National Academy Of Future Physicians And Medical Scientists
Mario Capecchi, Ph.D.
Science Director
2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists was chartered as a nonpartisan, taxpaying institution to help address this crisis by working to identify, encourage, and mentor students who wish to devote their lives to the service of humanity as physicians, medical scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians.
The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists was founded on the belief that we must identify prospective medical talent at the earliest possible age and help those students acquire the necessary experience and skills to take them to the doorstep of these vital careers.
