Registration
Join us at the 2027 Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Conference hosted by the Medi-Futures Program.
Registration is free.
Registration opens August 1st, 2026.
Schedule
The Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Conference schedule will feature a full day of engaging programming focused on leadership, innovation, mentorship, and professional development in healthcare.
Coming Soon!
Exhibit & Sponsor
Support the future of healthcare by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at the Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Conference that will bring together over 500 aspiring healthcare leaders from across the country.
Explore opportunities to showcase your organization or professional program while directly investing in student access, leadership development, and professional growth.
Poster Symposium
Open to all students registered for the conference (undergraduate & professional students).
Submit an abstract to present a poster at the Emerging Leaders in Healthcare Conference.
Submissions open August 24th, 2026 and close on October 1st, 2026 .
Travel
More information coming soon!
Contact
Please reach out to our team at medifuturesconf@health.ufl.edu with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
About the conference
The Medi-Futures Emerging Leaders in Healthcare meeting is a dynamic leadership conference designed to empower pre-health students, professional students, and future healthcare professionals to become the next generation of change-makers in medicine. Through keynote presentations, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, poster presentations, and professional development sessions, attendees will gain the skills, perspectives, and connections necessary to lead with purpose in an evolving healthcare landscape.
This conference brings together students, healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and healthcare leaders who are passionate about advancing innovation, collaboration, advocacy, and excellence in patient care. Participants will explore leadership within clinical medicine, medical education, public health, research, healthcare systems, and community engagement.
Whether you are just beginning your journey in healthcare or preparing for a health professional program like medical school and beyond, Emerging Leaders in Healthcare provides a collaborative environment to learn, grow, and inspire meaningful change.
Conference Objectives
Attendees will:
- Develop foundational leadership and professional skills applicable to healthcare settings
- Explore the evolving role of physician and healthcare leadership in modern medicine
- Learn strategies for communication, teamwork, mentorship, and advocacy
- Engage with healthcare professionals and peers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines
- Discover opportunities for research, innovation, and community impact
- Foster connections that support personal and professional growth
Who Should Attend?
The primary audience for the conference includes students at all stages who are pursuing careers in healthcare. Faculty, healthcare professionals, and educators are also welcome to attend.
- Pre-Health & Gap Year Students: Discover specialized career paths, build peer and professional networks, develop leadership and professional skills, and gain competitive insights for professional school admissions.
- Health Professional Students (Medical, PA, Dental, Nursing, etc.): Develop clinical leadership strategies, explore healthcare policy and advocacy, and engage in interprofessional networking.