Shadowing, research, certifications, and service — the LEAP Med chapter builds the experience pre-med students usually can't get until college, starting in high school.
Every LEAP chapter runs on the same four pillars — here's what they look like in Medicine.
Structured shadowing where minors are permitted — see medicine up close.
Spots in university and biomed labs — a launchpad for science fair and beyond.
Guidance into certification programs you can start in high school.
Work with local health organizations on real community initiatives.
Physicians, nurses, and PAs mentor members through the year.
Current med students demystify the road — MCAT, apps, and all.
Biomedical researchers help shape your projects and posters.
Rotating sessions on surgery, psychiatry, pediatrics, and more.
Doctors, nurses, and researchers take your questions live.
Walk the halls and labs where members will one day work.
What actually matters for BS/MD and pre-med tracks — from people who did it.
Members present their research to peers, mentors, and parents.
Run screenings-support and education booths for the community — verified hours.
Get certified, then help teach lifesaving basics to others.
Non-clinical volunteering at clinics serving low-income families.
Teach anatomy and bio to younger students through LEAP Tutoring.
The events and projects we're building the founding year around. (These illustration slots become real photos as soon as we host them — of you, maybe.)
Chapters are student-run. Founding officers build this from day one, which is exactly the kind of leadership colleges and employers notice.
Owns the vision, runs meetings, and represents the chapter to the school and to LEAP national.
Interviews and welcomes new members, and keeps the roster and member records clean.
Plans networking events, tours, and competitions from idea to day-of logistics.
Builds relationships with local firms and sponsors that fund events and open internship doors.
Organizes volunteering projects and syncs member hours with LEAP Tutoring.
Recruits professional mentors and matches them with members through the year.
Fill out the interest form below — takes under a minute.
A short, friendly conversation with the onboarding lead about what you want out of the chapter.
Get your member kit, pick your first event, and log your first volunteer hours.
No. The chapter exists to build your experience, not to gatekeep it. If you're curious about Medicine, you're qualified.
Nothing. Every LEAP program is 100% free for students — that's the entire point of the organization.
Plan on one chapter meeting per week or two, plus the events and volunteering you opt into. Founding officers put in more — and get more out of it.
Yes — founding members from every grade. Starting early means more years of internships, mentorship, and leadership on your record.
Then you might be its founder. Head to LEAP Home and request the chapter starter kit.
Eight stages. Check off milestones as you hit them and track your progress toward medical school.
20 anatomy and medical terminology cards. Click a card to flip it. Build your streak.
Browse opportunities submitted by LEAP Med members, or add one you've found.
Event-specific study strategies, top resources, and practice tips for the most competitive HOSA events.
What to study: Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes; body systems vocabulary; anatomical directional terms; abbreviations used in clinical settings.
Top 3 free resources
Practice strategy
Event type: Skill-based. You demonstrate CPR and first aid techniques, judged on accuracy and protocol adherence.
What judges look for
Best prep strategy
What the event tests: All 11 organ systems, their structures, functions, and interactions. Expect identification, labeling, and process questions.
The 11 systems to master
Study resources
Event type: Poster/display event. You research a health career and present it on a tri-fold or backboard within strict size limits.
What makes a strong display
Common mistakes
What the event tests: Dosage calculations, unit conversions (metric to household), vital signs interpretation, IV drip rates, and basic statistics.
Types of calculations tested
Study resources
Complete, ready-to-run project kits for LEAP Med members who want to lead community health initiatives.
Everything you need to run a complete health fair in your school gym. Covers logistics, volunteers, stations, and follow-up.
Coordinate a school blood drive start to finish — Red Cross partnership letter, consent forms, volunteer roles, and advertising templates.
Run a 45-minute nutrition education workshop for your school or community — slide outline, 5 interactive activities, and take-home resources.
What is it, when do you take it, and how do you prep for free?
General chemistry, physics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry applied to biological systems.
Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills. Humanities and social sciences passages. No outside knowledge — pure reading comprehension and logic.
Biology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. The most important section for pre-med students.
Psychological, social, and biological foundations of behavior. Often the most learnable section with focused prep.
10 medical terms pulled from real med school curricula — harder than HOSA, more rewarding to master.
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Monthly video calls with practicing physicians in different specialties — Q&A format, recorded and archived.
"A Day in the ER: What No One Tells You About Emergency Medicine"
August 5, 2026 · 7:00 PM CT · Zoom Q&A
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One accessible research paper each month, explained in plain English with discussion questions.
Plain-English Summary: Researchers followed 12,000 teens for 3 years and found that just 20 minutes of moderate exercise daily was associated with a 34% lower rate of depression diagnosis, even controlling for sleep, diet, and socioeconomic status.
Discussion Questions
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