LUMBERTON— Madison Chadwick, a freshman at PSRC Early College, was honored this summer as a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, held June 25–27, 2025, at the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Tsongas Center just outside Boston. At the time of her nomination and participation, Madison was an 8th grader at Littlefield Middle School.
The Congress is an honors-only program for high-achieving students who aspire to become physicians or enter the field of medical research.
According to the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, the event is designed “to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country interested in these careers, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.”
Madison’s nomination was signed by Dr. Mario Capecchi, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and the Science Director of the National Academy, in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership potential, and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine.
During the three-day Congress, Madison joined fellow delegates from across the country to:
Hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science recipients discuss leading medical research.
Receive advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans about what to expect in medical school.
Witness stories from patients who are living medical miracles.
Explore cutting-edge advances in medicine and medical technology.
Madison said she was especially inspired by young inventors Gitanjali Rao and Leanne Fan.
“Leanne invented earmuffs that can detect ear infections in children. Gitanjali invented a device that detects lead in water and also wrote a book, which I had my mom order for me,” Madison said.
“Being there helped me realize that surgery is not for me, but it also showed me that the medical field has a lot more possibilities besides a doctor or a surgeon,” she added.
Her mother, Ashleigh Chadwick, said the experience gave Madison unique exposure to the medical field.
“At the Congress, Madison was able to be mentored by Nobel Prize winners, young inventors, and even see medical procedures up close,” Ashleigh Chadwick said. “We believe this first-hand experience will help shape her academic future for years to come.”
As part of the program, Madison was also inducted into The Society of Torch and Laurel, which honors high school academic achievement, Ashleigh Chadwick said.
Founded on the belief that promising medical talent should be identified and supported at the earliest possible age, the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists provides programs to student delegates, including mentorship opportunities, college and career guidance, and access to a network of future physicians and scientists.
For more information about the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists, visit www.futuredocs.com.
Most of the information in this press release was derived from a press release from the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists and reproduced with permission.