NYLF Medicine & Health Care
Future doctors and health care practitioners will enjoy an extraordinary opportunity to discover their passions through hands-on medical experience at National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Medicine & Health Care.
Over eight amazing days, students will hear from doctors and medical students, visit an accredited medical school or simulation center, test their knowledge during clinical skills rotations, and explore professional opportunities in the ever-expanding fields of medicine and health care.
Prepare for the future
- Participating in true-to-life emergency simulations like When Care is Hours Away and When Disaster Strikes
- Completing practice rotations to test newly-acquired skills
- Enjoying a medical immersion experience, like visiting an accredited medical school or simulation center
- Meeting new friends who share a passion for medicine
By attending NYLF Medicine & Health Care, students can earn college credit through our partnership with George Mason University.
2024 Locations, Dates & Tuition
Atlanta, GA
Emory University
- June 16-23
- June 25-July 2
- $4,195 – $4,245
Berkeley, CA
University of California, Berkeley, Clark Kerr Campus
- July 16-23
- $4,245
Houston, TX
Rice University
- July 6-13
- $4,245
Los Angeles, CA
University of California, Los Angeles
- July 6-13
- July 15-22
- $4,195 – $4,245
New York, NY
St. John’s University
- June 16-23
- June 25-July 2
- $4,195
Raleigh, NC
Campbell University
- June 25-July 2
- $4,195
St. Louis, MO
Washington University in St. Louis
- July 6-13
- July 17-24
- $4,195
Washington, DC
University of Maryland
- July 6-13
- July 16-23
- $4,195
What’s Included
On-site meals
University Accommodations
9:1 Overall Student-to-Staff Ratio
A Certificate of Completion
Program Highlights
Clinical Skills Rotations
Learn how to suture simulated wounds on a suture pad, take blood pressure, practice venipuncture techniques, and conduct a neurological exam.
Engaging Speakers
In keynote sessions and small-group seminars, hear from current residents regarding their life after medical school and, with the help of professional panelists, explore the diverse career options available in medicine and health care.
Medical Immersion Experience
Go behind-the-scenes at an accredited medical school to meet graduate students and faculty or tour a medical simulation center to interact with health care providers and test the latest technology under guidance from the experts.
Interactive Curriculum
Step into the life of a medical practitioner through hands-on activities that will rely on personal strengths and academic skills to navigate simulations that are designed to immerse students within the experience of a health care provider.
The Experience, Day by Day
Day 1
Arrival
Day 2
New Frontiers in Medical Education
Day 3
Medical Immersion
Day 4
Success Skills in Health and Medicine
Day 5
The Personal Dimension
Day 6
Development Workships & Excursion
Day 7
Simulation & Speaking Events
Day 8
Looking Forward
What some of our alumni are saying…
Helana stated that the experience was excellent and suggests it to other students interested in medicine. Enjoyed the small group atmosphere, the communication with professionals, and the opportunities available through the experience. Loved the lab tours and field trips also.”
I really enjoyed how much I learned about medical school and the different options I can pursue throughout college, med school, and my career. I also enjoyed making new friends who came from all across the world just to attend this forum.”
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