Future Physician Scholars Program

Program Overview

The Future Physician Scholars program introduces high school students to the world of biomedical research through structured mentorship with physician-scientists. Students develop scientific literacy, critical appraisal skills, and produce tangible scholarly deliverables — setting themselves apart from the moment they submit college and pre-med applications.

Curriculum Modules

• 1

  Introduction to Biomedical Research

  Understanding the research cycle, formulating research questions, and navigating medical literature (PubMed, MEDLINE).

• 2

  Research Methodology Fundamentals

  Study design basics — observational vs. experimental, retrospective vs. prospective, bias identification.

• 3

  Data Literacy & Critical Appraisal

  Reading and evaluating published studies. Understanding statistics in clinical research context.

• 4

  Abstract Writing Workshop

  Structured guidance on writing a scientific abstract — introduction, methods, results, conclusion.

• 5

  Poster Development & Presentation

  Design, layout, and presentation coaching for science fair and regional academic competition.

• 6

  Research Completion & Certificate

  Final project review, mentor evaluation, and issuance of verifiable MD Scholars Research Completion Certificate.

Deliverables & Outcomes

Graduates of the Future Physician Scholars program receive a verifiable Research Completion Certificate, a completed scientific poster, and an abstract suitable for regional and school-level submission. Mentees also gain physician mentor letters of evaluation and documentation for college application research activities.