National Student Leadership Conference

National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) camps are aimed at students who want to explore the idea of a medical career. By assuming the role of a doctor, students can decide whether this is the right path for them before embarking on a full-time medical degree.

The physician's role taken on by each student involves diagnosis, surgical skills, and discussion of public health matters. The program is designed as a fully immersive experience so students can acquire real-life skills and expertise under the guidance of medical professionals.

This program stands out because of the level of insight each attendee gains. This is achieved via various means, including field trips and facility tours, a leadership skills curriculum, and practicing actual surgical skills such as knot tying and suturing. Via local trips, students also get to discover the city around them.

Camps are delivered in Washington D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Durham, and New Haven. Fees range between $3895 and $4095, and all courses are offered solely on a residential basis during the summer.