About National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine & Health Care

NYLF MEDICINE & HEALTH CARE FAQs

• Is the National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine & Health Care program for me?

  This summer program is for you if you are a high school student interested in exploring the various career options available to you in medicine and health care. NYLF Medicine & Health Care is your springboard to achieving tremendous success in college and in a future medical career.

  To attend NYLF Medicine & Health Care, you must be in grades 9-12 during the 2024-2025 school year. Most of our students are either nominated by educators or selected through our academic partnerships. If you have not been nominated or selected but are interested in taking advantage of the life-changing opportunities that the program provides, we encourage you to contact the Office of Admissions today.

  
  
• What is included in tuition?

  Your tuition for NYLF Medicine & Health Care includes housing (Residential Students Only), on-site meals, supervisory personnel, program materials, college credit costs, all program activities, site visits, a Certificate of Completion, and local transportation during the program.

  However, your transportation to and from home and the program location is NOT included in tuition. While attending the program, you will only need money for off-site meals, souvenirs, snacks, and other incidentals.

• How will I be supervised?

  Your safety and well-being during the program is our highest priority. The program is structured so that you will reside in a safe, controlled environment. You will be closely supervised by professionally trained staff, including faculty advisors who serve as educational facilitators and chaperones, security personnel, operations personnel, and a program coordinator.

  For 40 years, Envision has achieved a stellar record of safely and successfully enriching the lives of students, providing them with superb educational experiences and professional supervision. Other Envision safety measures include:

  • Greeting students at the designated airport upon their arrival, providing shuttle service directly to the program site, and providing shuttle service back to the airport on Departure Day*
  • Maintaining a low student-to-staff ratio
  • Requiring all students to attend all activities
  • Checking rooms nightly and ensuring that students remain in their rooms
  • Having night monitors in place to support students who may become ill or who have an emergency during the night
  • Equipping all staff members with two-way communication devices

   

  *There is an additional fee for shuttle service.

• Where will I stay?

  For the Summer 2025 NYLF Medicine & Health Care program, all students are housed on the campus of Emory University; University of Michigan; University of California, Berkeley; Rice University; University of California, Los Angeles; or Yale University.

• How many students share a room?

  Room configurations vary by university location. Scholars may be housed in single, double, triple, or quad rooms or suites. You will have your own bed.

• Can my parents attend the program?

  No. Your parents or guardians are not allowed to accompany you during the program. Gaining independence, including experiencing new things on your own, is an essential part of your growth during the program. However, it is perfectly fine for your family to travel with you to the program location and stay in the area while you are attending the program.

• I am a student requiring specific accommodations. Can I still attend?

  Yes, we encourage you to enroll. Envision by WorldStrides believes in working with families to accommodate student needs and encourages the participation of students who feel prepared to meet the academic, social, physical, and emotional demands of the program environment. We may be able to provide appropriate auxiliary staff and services to assist students as needed if notified in advance. We encourage families, guardians, legal representatives, or educators to contact the Office of Admissions for more information and to discuss particular accommodations before applying for enrollment in the program.

• Do I need to make my own flight arrangements?

  Yes. Your tuition does not include transportation to and from your home and the program location. We recommend that you make necessary flight arrangements only AFTER you receive confirmation that you are officially enrolled.

• What is the code of conduct for this program?

  Attending NYLF Medicine & Health Care is fun, but it is also an honor. Like all meaningful experiences, you only get out  what you put into your time spent at this exciting summer forum. You are expected to conduct yourself as a mature and responsible leader, as you represent your school and community. You must abide by the Student Code of Conduct. You must also abide by and uphold all conference rules.

• Can special dietary needs be met?

  Vegetarian options are always available. Vegan, kosher, and halal meals can be made available to you, provided your request is submitted prior to the start of the program. When you complete the Student Information Form, you will have the opportunity to make special dietary requests, including any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

• Can I use the campus facilities (gym, pool, etc.)?

  Students are not permitted to use university facilities such as the pool or recreation center.

• What are Polygence Pods?

  Polygence Pods are a focused, organized exploration on popular career and research topics. Pods are 6-week structured courses that place students with 2 to 5 peers in group sessions guided by an expert mentor. Each session is 1 hour and features a mix of lecture and group discussion focused on a specific topic and learning objective, ultimately building towards a fun and fulfilling final project.