Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine

The Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine is a nine-day residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated leadership and interest in medicine and science. The Summit will focus on the future of the industry and developing leadership, networking, and management skills. Students can expect to gain a unique, behind-the-scenes insight into the dynamic world of media through experiential learning, guest lectures and networking opportunities with the leaders and innovators in the global medical community. The Summit will be held on the campus of Brandeis University and at select venues in Boston, Massachusetts.

Tuition to the Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine is $2980 and includes the following:

• Tuition for 9 days of medical and leadership training, including hands-on activities and distinguished speakers
• A dedicated Faculty Mentor
• All materials and supplies
• Residence in state-of-the-art facilities
• Shuttle Transportation to and from Boston Logan International Airport or MA 128-Westwood Amtrak Station
• Private, deluxe motor coach transportation throughout the Summit
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners - though students should bring cash for snacks while traveling off-campus
• A Closing Semi-Formal Gala Dinner
• All activity fees
• A Commencement ceremony with personalized certificate of completion
• Night security staff to monitor residences during the night
• 24-hour staff to address emergencies
• Scholarship to Brandeis University*

* As an additional benefit to successfully completing the Global Youth Summit, should you eventually be admitted and enrolled as a freshman undergraduate student at Brandeis, we will award you with a $3,000 scholarship. The scholarship will be applied to tuition during our first year at Brandeis. Participation in the Summit does not guarantee admissions to Brandeis as a degree-seeking student. 

Approximately 300 delegates from around the U.S. will be selected to represent their schools and states at the 2013 Global Youth Summit on the Future of Medicine.

Yes. Delegates interact in small groups of 17 with a faculty mentor and then attend seminars and site visits in groups of 17 to 200.  Our overall delegate to staff ratio is 14 to 1. Our mentors are college educated professionals ranging from current medical school students to seasoned professionals.

For the majority of the Summit, the dress code is relaxed professional. Two days will require professional dress – suit and tie for gentlemen and slacks or skirts for ladies. Comfortable closed-toe shoes are essential for the Summit since Delegates will be walking a lot and visiting several hospital labs.

Dorm linens are provided and included with the cost of tuition.

All Delegates will reside in state-of-the-art residence halls on the campus of Brandeis University. All residence halls are air-conditioned, have a wireless internet connection, and will be staffed by Summit faculty and monitored by adult, campus staff 24 hours a day.

Summit staff members will be stationed to meet delegates arriving at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and MA 128-Westwood Amtrak Station from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Saturday, 22 June 2013. Each delegate should schedule his/her flight or train to arrive between 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm, EDT. Students arriving within this timeframe will be shuttled to Brandeis University's campus.

If you are coming directly to campus, please plan to arrive between 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm, EDT.  If your travel plans require that you arrive outside of the travel window, please make sure the delegate has enough cash to pay for their own taxi to the Brandeis campus.

The Summit concludes by 11:00 am EDT on Sunday, 30 June 2013. Shuttles will transport students to both Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and MA 128-Westwood Station with ample time to make their -departing flights and trains. All flights should be scheduled to depart after 2:00 pm, EDT.

If you are unable to arrive during the travel window of 10-5, students may take a taxi to Brandeis University located at 415 South Street, Waltham MA.  Once we receive room assignments in early June we will update families on the specific building students to where should direct their taxi driver.

Nearby hotels in Waltham include the Westin, Embassy Suites and Marriott – all just off 1-95.  Additionally, guests who stay in Lexington at the Element or aLoft receive a 20% discount by mentioning Brandeis at the time of reservation.

Vegetarian options are always available, and kosher meals can be made available upon request. All dietary needs must be indicated on the special needs section of your travel form, and, if necessary, a staff member will contact you to discuss any special arrangements that need to be made for you

Yes, we will make every attempt to accommodate all students. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more detailed information.

Yes, we do offer a payment plan. Each student is required to pay a deposit of $280 at the time of admission using our online system. Three subsequent monthly installments of $900 will be required until the full conference tuition and fees have been collected. Registration must be paid in full by June 15, 2013.

Only students who have paid their tuition in full will be eligible to attend the Summit.

Please send an email to youthsummit@brandeis.edu and tell us more about yourself and why you would like to attend the Summit.

The Board of Advisors will be helping us develop the program and curriculum and in some cases actually deliver talks and lectures to the delegates.

All transportation will be by private coach and students will be supervised while traveling between venues.

Yes. We do encourage you to plan your visits during meal times so that your student will not miss any of the fantastic opportunities planned for them. In order to visit, you will need to check in with the Summit staff in order to ensure your student’s safety.

The safety, security and educational outcomes for our students are at the forefront of all Summit activities. Delegates will be led in small groups. The resident faculty to student ratio will be approximately 1:17.

Students will be supervised both on campus and during all excursions and off-site activities. There is limited leisure time, as the delegates work and study in small groups with adult staff at designated meeting times. The Summit faculty includes two dedicated program managers, professional curriculum designers, a seasoned advance team and experienced educators. All Summit staff complete an extensive background check before being hired.

All delegates must reside in Brandeis' secure residence halls that are monitored at all times by adult faculty members. Parents and guardians can reach a member of our team at any time during the Summit.

Students are housed on single sex floors with faculty of the same gender living on each floor with the students. In addition to an on-call advance team and roving night security, we also benefit from our Campus Public Safety division that monitors all activities 24/7.  Students must keep their name badges with them at all times that will have emergency contact information should they ever need assistance in the dormitories after hours.

We believe that all students who attend the Summit can have a positive and meaningful experience there. However, we understand that sometimes it can be challenging for students to be away from home in a different setting for a new experience. We will work with your student to create strategies to make their time enjoyable and to address concerns or issues they have. If your student is not able to continue with the Summit, s/he will be able to return home at any time. According to the Summit policy, there would be no refund available at that time.

During small group meetings and large group functions, students will be in coed groups and will work with both male and female staff members. When staff are conducting security checks in the evenings, or if personal issues need to be addressed, this will be done by a staff member of the same gender.

Yes. Residency at Brandeis is a requirement of the Summit. One of the best parts of the Summit experience is meeting new people, interacting with them throughout the day and being able to get a real-life glimpse into college living.

Yes. However, we strongly encourage you to limit the amount of time missed. Every moment of the Summit is carefully planned to create a valuable experience for your student and they should plan to take advantage of all those opportunities by being present for the entire Summit.

Yes. The Summit will bring the best of both worlds together for your student. By staying on the Brandeis campus, outside of Boston proper, we are able to provide a college experience at a prestigious university for your student in a very safe environment. At the same time, your student will spend a great deal of time exploring many educational resources, and great sights, that Boston has to offer.

In addition to numerous visits to prominent institutions around Boston, we are planning several outings off-campus as we know that cultural exploration of Boston is an equally exciting opportunity for students as the academics of the Summit.  Outings will be announced in early June, but you can be certain they will include many of the historically important sites in and around Boston.  All off campus transportation and events are included in tuition, though students may want to bring a little spending money for souvenirs and incidentals when out and about.

Yes, these visits are allowed. You will need to submit a parent permission form in advance to allow anyone other than yourself to visit with or take your student off campus.

Admissions will be handled on a rolling basis. You can expect a decision within 5-10 days of submitting your completed application. All admissions decisions will be made by April 15, 2013.

Yes. If your student has applied for a scholarship or has indicated that s/he is raising funds to attend the Summit, we can save a spot for you. However, all final payments will be due in full on June 15, 2013.

No. It is free to complete an application. However, upon acceptance the $280 deposit is due immediately to reserve a space for your student.

We will accept roommate requests on a case-by-case basis.

While we do allow roommate requests, one of the most important aspects of the Summit is interacting with other students and we encourage students to meet new students and create a diverse peer group. Additionally, we have a number of single rooms for students.