A Real Student Story. A Future Set in Motion.
Every future doctor has a moment that changes everything.
For Dakota Okwone, that moment came when he attended the Congress of Future Medical Leaders.
A special opportunity for high school and college students who are ready to explore medicine through real world experiences, inspiring mentors, and a clearer vision for what comes next.
The Experience That Helped Dakota Find His Future
Dakota attended the Congress as a curious high school sophomore.
Today, he's a fourth year medical student in the M.D. Ph.D. Physician Scientist Training Program at the University of Kansas Medical School.
He calls the Congress "the catalyst for everything I've done from that point forward."
If you see that same curiosity and potential in your student, nominate them today.
Nominate Your Student
Complete the form below and we'll send an official nomination package with everything you need to learn more about the Congress.
By providing the information above, you agree to receive text, call, email and mail communications from the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists.
Eager to secure your high-achievers spot now? You can enroll directly with an admissions officer:
- Email: admissions@futuredocs.com
- Phone: 617-307-7425
Questions? Email admissions@futuredocs.com
One Experience Can Change Everything
One Experience Can Change Everything
Many students know they love science.
Far fewer have the opportunity to see what a future in medicine actually looks like.
The Congress brings students face to face with physicians, researchers, Nobel Laureates, and medical innovators who are shaping the future of medicine.
Sometimes, all it takes is one experience to turn curiosity into purpose.
For Dakota, that experience became the catalyst for everything that followed.
Many students know they love science.
Far fewer have the opportunity to see what a future in medicine actually looks like.
The Congress brings students face to face with physicians, researchers, Nobel Laureates, and medical innovators who are shaping the future of medicine.
Sometimes, all it takes is one experience to turn curiosity into purpose.
For Dakota, that experience became the catalyst for everything that followed.
Who This Is For
The Congress is designed for high school and college students who show strong academic effort and a genuine interest in medicine.
All accepted students meet at least one of the following (verification required):
- A GPA of 3.5 or above (either current or cumulative)
- An SAT score of 1300+
- An ACT score of 22+
What Your Student Will Experience
At the Congress, students don’t just sit and listen. They:
- Hear directly from Nobel Laureates, physicians, and researchers
- Watch a live surgery and ask questions in real time
- Learn how top students actually get into medical school
- Meet other students who are just as serious about their future
For many, it’s the first time they truly feel what this path could look like.
2027 Event Details
DATES
June 23–25, 2027
VENUE
Tsongas Center at the University of Massachusetts Lowell
LOCATION
Lowell, MA (Just outside Boston)
What Students Take With Them
Students leave with more than notes and a certificate. They leave with:
1. Purpose
Discover what excites them most about medicine.
1. Purpose
Discover what excites them most about medicine.
2. Opportunity
Gain the confidence to pursue research, leadership, and new experiences.
2. Opportunity
Gain the confidence to pursue research, leadership, and new experiences.
3. Direction
Leave with a clearer vision for the road to medical school and beyond.
3. Direction
Leave with a clearer vision for the road to medical school and beyond.
For Dakota, that first experience became the catalyst for a future in medicine, research, and service.
Your student's journey could begin with a single decision.
Your Student's Future Could Begin With One Experience
Seats are limited and admissions close once capacity is reached.
No application fee. Tuition details are included in the mailed nomination package.
