Cherokee Sophomore Chosen For Congress Of Future Medical Leaders

ROGERSVILLE — Cherokee High School sophomore Ian Frazier recently attended Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, D.C., intended for honors students who are planning careers in medical professions.Frazier is enrolled in the Health Science curriculum and plans to pursue medicine in the field of neurology.His goals stem from several childhood and sports-related injuries; specifically concussions, a vertebral fracture, and ultimately a traumatic brain injury.Frazier is also a member of Cherokee's HOSA: Future Health Professionals organization.The Congress of Future Medical Leaders is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields.The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.Frazier was nominated to represent Cherokee on his academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine.During the three-day Congress, Frazier joined students from across the country and heard lectures from Nobel laureates, National Medal of Science winners, and fellow teen medical science prodigies.They were given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what is to expect in medical school, and witnessed stories told by patients who are living medical miracles.Students also learned about cutting-edge advances and the future in medicine and medical technology."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," said Richard Rossi, Executive Director, National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists.