Aspiring Veterinarian Heads To Medical Congress, Representing Long Valley

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Julia Campbell, a junior at West Morris Central High School in Long Valley, has been elected as a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders.

The Congress, which takes place on Nov. 5 and 6, is an honors-only program for high school students interested in becoming physicians or working in medical research. The goal of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country interested in these careers, to encourage them to stay true to their dreams, and to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.

Campbell's nomination was signed by Dr. Mario Capecchi, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Science Director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists.

Capecchi selected Campbell to represent New Jersey based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine.

“I am proud to be representing West Morris Central in Long Valley as a delegate at The Congress of Future Medical Leaders. I plan to take my learnings from the Congress to a college level and then from there, further, to become a veterinarian,” Campbell said.

During the two-day Congress, Campbell will join students from all over the country to hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science Winners discuss cutting-edge medical research, as well as advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school.

Participants will also hear patient stories and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future of medicine and medical technology.

The Academy provides free services and programs to students interested in becoming physicians or entering medical science, such as free online social networks where future doctors and medical scientists can communicate, as well as opportunities for students to be guided and mentored by physicians and medical students.

"This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially. Focused, bright and determined students like Julia Campbell are our future and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her," officials said.