The education, motivation, and recognition at the Congress can inspire students to take the personal actions necessary to become much stronger candidates for competitive college and medical school admissions.

Attendance at the Congress can also enrich a student’s academic profile by adding to their showcase of extracurricular experience and achievement needed when applying to colleges and universities.

After attending the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, and upon verification of your 3.5 or above GPA, you will receive the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence. The Award is earned by attending both days of the Congress, participating in activities, and exhibiting leadership in and dedication to the medical profession.

The Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence is used by Delegates in college, scholarship, and internship applications.

The Congress will be historic in nature. Thousands of the country's most gifted high school students will gather together with the brightest medical minds of today.

The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who have a demonstratable GPA of 3.5 or above and want to become physicians or go into the medical sciences. The purpose of the Congress is to honor, inspire, motivate, and direct the top students in our country and help them stay true to their dreams.

The lifetime friendships made with future colleagues and the opportunity to network with medical professionals can also give Congress Delegates a competitive edge and greater focus as they begin their journey into a career in medicine.

Most importantly, after the Congress, Delegates will enter into the Academy’s free mentoring program which will provide them with resources to create a path and plan to help them reach their goals.

The Academy will share a preliminary schedule on the website approximately 60 days before the Congress. A sample schedule is available as a preview. The final schedule will continue to be adjusted until the day the Congress begins, as we intend to create the most exciting experience including the most interesting speakers.

The Academy is proud to offer scholarships based on financial need. For more information and to complete an application, click here.

To discuss options further or for an immediate response, please call the Admissions Office on 617-307-7425.

Yes! The Academy is proud to partner with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC). This groundbreaking partnership will provide high school students who wish to pursue a medical career with new academic pathways, including college credit opportunities and scholarships. This initiative aims to nurture the next generation of healthcare leaders by creating early connections between promising young scholars and higher education. For more information, follow this link.

Through this partnership, UWEC will extend the following high-value benefits to our Congress Delegates and Alumni:

• Guaranteed $3,000 Annual Scholarship to UWEC: Every Delegate and Alumni of the Congress of Future Medical Leaders will receive an automatic annual scholarship of $3,000 upon enrollment at UWEC. Explore applying to UWEC here.
• Eligibility for the Blugold BioMedical Innovators Scholarship: Delegates and Alumni will automatically be considered for this prestigious scholarship, valued at a minimum of $32,000, offered in collaboration with the renowned Mayo Clinic Health System. Explore The Blugold BioMedical Innovators Scholarship
• Expedited Application Process: UWEC will streamline applications for our Delegates and Alumni, ensuring a seamless admission process. With UWEC’s unique and rigorous pre-med curriculum, students will be well-prepared for their next steps toward medical school or advanced doctoral programs.
• Advanced Undergraduate Research: Known for exceptional undergraduate research opportunities, at UWEC undergraduates can join faculty research or originate their own research - as soon as in the Freshman year.
• Health Careers Center: A specialized career center focused solely on assisting students in exploring and preparing for admission into health professional programs is a cornerstone of studying health sciences at UW-Eau Claire.

Yes! Delegates have the unique chance to earn one college credit through the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a leader in pre-med education. This optional program is available for an additional cost and requires completing specific coursework. 

Delegates must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- Successfully complete the Congress of Future Medical Leaders.
- Provide responses to pre-Congress prompts and readings.
- Take detailed notes during the Congress on key experiences, takeaways, and observations.
- After the Congress, complete additional prompts and write an 8-10 page Reflection Essay summarizing their experiences and takeaways.

Earning college credit offers several advantages:
Demonstrates College Readiness: It shows a student's commitment to academics and ability to handle challenging coursework, which colleges view favorably.
Higher Acceptance Rates: Students who take college courses in high school often have higher acceptance rates, especially at selective institutions.
Advanced Placement: College credits earned may allow students to bypass introductory courses, giving them a head start in their degree programs.

For questions regarding college credit, please contact admissions@futuredocs.com.

Tuition includes instruction, speakers, education personnel, the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence, and all activities at the Congress.

Parents and family can attend free on a space-available basis (see below). All students and family attending the Congress are responsible for their travel, lodging, and meals, which will be available throughout the day at the Congress.

Regardless of whether you attend the Congress, you should stay in touch with us at the Academy so you can take advantage of the many free programs and services we have to offer.

The Congress of Future Medical Leaders is designed for honors high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical science. Students attending must have a GPA of 3.5 or better (either cumulative or current). If that sounds like you, you're welcome to have a parent officially nominate you.
 
Please send this link to your parent to submit a request on your behalf.

After attending the Congress, and upon on verification of your 3.5 or above GPA, you will receive the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence. The Award is earned by attending all three days of the Congress, participating in activities, and exhibiting leadership in and dedication to the medical profession.

The Congress is an academic honors program. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA (or equivalent), either current or cumulative, to attend. Unless you are nominated by a teacher, you must verify your GPA. Complete information on how to verify your GPA will be provided at enrollment.

If you arrive at the Congress without a verified GPA you will still be allowed to participate but you will not receive your Award of Excellence until you provide documentation.

Delegates will be able to create their own news release using an easy-to-follow program developed by the Academy. Included are instructions on how to demonstrate distribute this release to local newspapers and television stations so that delegates can get maximum recognition for their achievements.

The Academy encouraged all students with disabilities to attend. This of course includes family members. Please call the Admissions Office to discuss specific needs by phone at 617-307-7425.

If you have dietary restrictions and need to bring your own food, please send an email to Admissions@FutureDocs.com. We will assist you and provide a slip that you will need to print and bring to the event.

No, outside food and drinks are not allowed at the Congress as per the venue’s policy. If you have specific dietary restrictions, please contact us at Admissions@FutureDocs.com for assistance and accommodations.

Yes, please! Parents and family members are welcome to attend the Congress. We will have parent and special guest seating in an area separate from the delegates with a good view of the Congress proceedings.

Seating for parents is limited to ONE parent or family member on the opening night of the Congress and on a space-available basis for the other two days. All family members are welcome for the closing ceremony.

The Congress of Future Medical Leaders will be held June 24-26, 2026 at the Paul E. Tsongas Center located on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

On Wednesday, June 24th the Congress will begin at 6 PM and end at 9:30 PM. On Thursday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th, the Congress will begin at 10 AM and end at 9:30 PM.

In an attempt to help you with your lodging needs for the Congress, we have contacted a few hotels in the area and arranged special rates specifically for you. 

Room block information coming soon.

We offer the overnight program (for an additional $790) which is designed for students traveling to the Congress alone. It is an experience for an independent student and includes:

• Greeting students upon arrival at Logan International Airport or Boston South Station’s Amtrak
• Transportation of students to accommodations and to designated departure locations
• Accommodations (multiple student occupancy, with everyone in their own bed) for three designated nights with other Congress Delegates
• Daily breakfast
• Resident assistants who will stay at students' accommodations and be available overnight to address any student concerns
• Assistance available throughout all three days of the Congress

Students who take advantage of the overnight program should plan on and off spending money to cover lunches and dinners, plus any extra money they'd like for beverages and snacks.

To apply as an Alumni Volunteer for the upcoming Congress, you need to be at least 18 years of age as of June 24, 2026. Please note that the 2026 alumni volunteer applications will open in April 2026. Kindly reach out to us then so we can send you the application by sending an email to Admissions@FutureDocs.com.

First, to develop and execute a remarkable, once-in-a-lifetime educational experience. This involves the work of a lot of people, many months of planning, and a whole lot of resources.

Second, scholarships. Teachers from across the country who are part of the Academy’s Honorary Board of Educators will award hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships. As well, the Academy is proud to offer a limited number of partial scholarships based on financial need.

And third, to fund the many free-of-charge services that the Academy provides to all students, regardless of GPA. Among the free services are online social networks through which future doctors and medical scientists can communicate; opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical students; and communications for parents and students giving them information about college acceptance and finances, skills acquisition, internships, career guidance, and much more.

Students may receive a Congress tuition refund within 60 days of their first payment (whether that is a full payment or a payment plan) or before May 1, 2026, whichever comes first. Any cancellation and request for refund must be submitted in writing by the Parent/Guardian who submitted the enrollment. Refunds may take 4-6 weeks to process. Any Delegate dismissed from the Congress for violation of the Code of Conduct is not eligible for any refund.

We have the greatest respect for non-profit charities and academic institutions that help make our lives better. However, we don’t think you should have to underwrite our work with your taxes. When organizations don’t pay taxes, all of us chip in to make up the difference on April 15th.

The Academy pays taxes, accepts no public assistance, and is completely self-sustaining through tuition from academic seminars and conferences. The Academy offers extensive programs and services that are free to all students who wish to take advantage of them.

Please contact the Admissions Office on 617-307-7425 or email admissions@futuredocs.com.