The Congress Experience
The Congress Experience
Over 40,000 students have attended the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, each walking away with life-changing inspiration, confidence, and clarity in their medical career path.
Below are real student and parent testimonials capturing the impact
of this program...
Below are real student and parent testimonials capturing the impact of this program...
Alumni Success Stories
Meet Congress of Future Medical Leaders Alumni whose journeys were shaped, accelerated, or profoundly inspired by their experience as Delegates.
These alumni success stories highlight how the program strengthens determination, academic focus, and motivation to pursue a future in medicine.
Lewis Hall
Final year medical school student at the University of Birmingham
Published 19 Peer-Research Papers
Aspiring HPB Surgeon
Lewis credits the Congress of Future Medical Leaders for reinforcing his passion for research and giving him early exposure to world-class medical thinkers. His story demonstrates how high-achieving STEM students benefit from mentorship and high-level learning.
Abigail Velasquez
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nurse Practitioner student at Georgetown University
Abigail shares how hearing from Nobel Laureates and medical innovators at the Congress shaped her resilience and fueled her commitment to patient care. Her journey shows the long-term value of this medical leadership program for students entering the field.
Dakota Okwuone
Third year medical student in the M.D.- Ph.D. Physician Scientist Training Program at University of Kansas Medical School
Dakota’s testimonial reflects how the Congress motivates academically-driven students to pursue ambitious paths like MD/Ph.D. programs. The experience strengthened his dedication to research, leadership, and service.
Emma Lampropoulos
MD/MPH Student at Tufts University School of Medicine
Emma highlights how meeting other academically-focused students created a lasting network of peers with similar goals. Her testimony reinforces how the Congress provides a unique academic community unlike any other high school program.
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
Jada emphasizes how the Congress inspired her confidence early on and gave her the clarity she needed to pursue medicine wholeheartedly. Her achievements reflect the transformative impact of early medical career inspiration.
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
Rebecca’s story highlights how the Congress empowers students who dream of changing the world through medical technology and innovation. Her entrepreneurial success showcases the broader influence of the Congress of Future Medical Leaders beyond traditional medicine.
