Ready to explore a future in medicine? 

Loma Linda University School of Medicine is accepting applications for its new Future Doctors Program. Designed for Hhigh school students enrolled in local Adventist Academies, the immersive experience provides hands-on learning and a real-world look at the path to becoming a physician.

Learn, practice, and prepare for a future in medicine

  • Engage in hands-on activities like suturing and medical simulations.
  • Learn directly from healthcare professionals through interactive workshops.
  • Explore career pathways in medicine
  • Build connections with peers who share their passion for making a difference.
Photo of Loma Linda University Centennial Complx

What You Can Expect to Learn and Experience

  • Participants will learn and practice foundational medical skills, including suturing, with live feedback from experienced surgeons.
  • Participants will gain hands-on experience in drawing blood and learn how to locate veins that are difficult to access.
  • The program provides insight into strategies to strengthen future medical school applications.
  • Training includes proper surgical scrubbing techniques and an introduction to sterility and asepsis.
  • Participants will explore the human side of medicine, developing compassion and a deeper understanding of patients’ experiences.
  • Sessions will focus on improving memory and strengthening learning skills for academic success.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Current high school student
  • Interest in a career in medicine
  • Strong academic record
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Recommendation from a teacher or mentor
  • Available for entire program duration

Schedule at a Glance

  • Day 1: Identity, mindset and purpose alignment
  • Day 2: Clinical exposure and career exploration
  • Day 3: Hands-on skills and leadership development
  • Day 4: Mentorship, strategy and academic roadmap
  • Day 5: Capstone, confidence and graduation ceremony

Day 1 – Identity, Mindset & Purpose Alignment

  • 8:30–9:00 a.m.: Registration, welcome breakfast and networking icebreaker
  • 9:00–9:30 a.m.: Overview about Loma Linda University School of Medicine
  • 9:30–10:45 a.m.: Workshop: Master your mindset — brain-based learning and growth psychology
  • 10:45–11:00 a.m.: Break
  • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Emotional intelligence lab and learning how to learn workshop
  • 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Lunch and mentor table introductions
  • 1:00–2:30 p.m.: Memory training for academic excellence (medical learning techniques)
  • 2:30–3:30 p.m.: Small group reflection and journaling
  • 3:30–4:00 p.m.: Daily debrief and leadership challenge assignment

Day 2 – Clinical Exposure & Career Exploration

  • 8:30–9:00 a.m.: Morning devotional and leadership reflection
  • 9:00–10:30 a.m.: Hospital orientation and clinical expectations
  • 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Hospital-based rotations (simulation/observation experience)
  • 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Lunch with resident physicians
  • 1:00–2:30 p.m.: Medical school admission in reverse: The five M’s
  • 2:30–3:30 p.m.: Venipuncture lab
  • 3:30–4:00 p.m.: Reflection and journal submission

Day 3 – Hands-On Skills & Leadership Development

  • 8:30–9:00 a.m.: Leadership warm-up and confidence drill
  • 9:00–10:30 a.m.: Hospital orientation and clinical expectations
  • 10:30–10:45 a.m.: Break
  • 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Scrub for surgery — fracture reduction
  • 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Lunch and networking challenge
  • 1:00–2:30 p.m.: Scrub for surgery — fracture reduction
  • 2:30–3:30 p.m.: Scrub for surgery — fracture reduction
  • 3:30–4:00 p.m.: Debrief and mentor matching session

Day 4 – Mentorship, Strategy & Academic Roadmap

  • 8:30–9:00 a.m.: Morning reflection and networking exercise
  • 9:00–10:30 a.m.: I Got Into Medical School activity
  • 10:30–11:30 a.m.: I Got Into Medical School activity
  • 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: I Got Into Medical School activity
  • 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Lunch
  • 1:00–2:00 p.m.: I Got Into Medical School activity
  • 2:00–3:00 p.m.: AI capstone project
  • 3:00–4:00 p.m.: AI capstone project

Day 5 – Capstone, Confidence & Graduation Ceremony

  • 8:30–9:00 a.m.: Gratitude and reflection circle
  • 9:00–11:00 a.m.: Simulation experience at Centennial
  • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Post-program exam and evaluation
  • 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Parent session: Supporting Your Future Health Leader/medical student panel and celebration lunch
  • 1:00–2:30 p.m.: AI capstone presentation
  • 2:30–3:00 p.m.: Graduation/dean’s remarks and group photo

Schedule subject to change.