ECHS Charlotte is Training Our Future Medical Leaders
Mar 13, 2014
Three Edison Collegiate High School Charlotte students were recently invited to attend the 2014 Congress of Future Medical Leaders conference in Washington D.C. Juniors Lauren Kosinski, Mathew Martins and Robert Corso took part in this first semi-annual conference that recognizes students with select GPAs who have a desire to work in the medical field. Here they met and networked with inspirational speakers and leaders in the medical field.
This three day Congress featured Nobel Prize winners, Ivy League speakers, patients with fascinating stories and more. While at the Congress, all attendees were able to witness a live laparoscopic myomectomy surgery which was broadcast from Chicago, Illinois by Dr. Stephen Palter. Students were able to submit questions for the surgeon that were answered in real time during the procedure.
“We are so proud of Lauren, Mathew and Robert,” said Diane Juneau, ECHS Charlotte Principal. “They were thrilled to be nominated and invited to attend the Congress, and have returned to ECHS with an even greater passion and excitement about the medical field.”
“The entire Congress was an exciting experience, and really eye-opening regarding the opportunities in the medical field,” said Mathew Martins. “The speakers were incredible and offered great advice, such as to not limit our options in this field, making sure that we take advantage of all the opportunities available to us.”
While attending the Congress, all three ECHS-Charlotte students were inducted into the Torch and Laurel organization. The Society of Torch and Laurel is an honors program developed by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars to recognize high-achieving high school students and provide them and their families with the vital tools to successfully transition to college. (http://www.torchandlaurel.org/about)
About The Congress of Future Medical Leaders (from their website – www.FutureDocs.com)
The Congress of Future Medical Leaders was created by The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to help solve this problem by gathering many of the country’s finest high school students who aspire to careers in medicine and singling them out for special recognition and ongoing mentorship. The Congress of Future Medical Leaders, sponsored by the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, will honor these young leaders and direct them to stay true to their dreams. Once Scholars leave the Congress they will enter a free program that provides the continual mentorship, resources, direction and network of connections to achieve their dreams. The Congress is an academic honors program and all attendees are selected by their teachers or the academy based on proven academic excellence and a demonstrated desire to enter the medical profession. All students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA (or equivalent) to be nominated.
About ECHS Charlotte
ECHS Charlotte is designed to provide students of all ability levels an opportunity to graduate with both a high school degree and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from Edison State College. The transformational teaching methods used provide an engaging learning environment and opportunities for all students to receive additional educational resources through the high school and Edison State College. Students enjoy small class sizes and individualized attention at ECHS since the school has a maximum of 400 students, 100 per grade from nine through 12. For more information about Edison Collegiate High School Charlotte County visit www.edison.edu/wp/echs.
About Edison State College
Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most accessible and ranked nationally as one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Serving more than 22,000 students per year regionally, nationally, and internationally, students are also active in a wide variety of clubs and programs that cater to their interests. Nationally, Edison State is ranked 45th among associate degree producers and 26th for its prestigious associate producing Nursing program.
Last Updated: March 13, 2014
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