Developing Impactful Careers in Healthcare

Building tomorrow’s leaders in health by supporting today’s communities in need

The Next Wave of Healthcare Leaders Will Be In High Demand

As the aging population in the US grows and demand outpaces supply, the US will face a shortage of 124,000 physicians and 195,000 nurses by 2034.

The number of undergrads choosing to student Health-related fields has declined 5% while health-related employment is expected to grow by 13% in the next decade

Student’s on today’s college campuses have an unprecedented opportunity to build impactful careers

What is The Council

The council’s mission is to prepare tomorrow’s leaders in medicine by serving today’s communities in need.

The Council takes on Fellows, who are expected to make a notable contribution. Students accepted to complete a Fellowship will be given unique access and opportunity to research and design and healthcare innovations that can be deployed at communities throughout the world.

Upon successful completion of their Fellowship, students will earn induction into the Council’s distinguished Honors Society and receive a Certificate for Leadership in Healthcare.

Learn by Doing. Do it Together. Make an Impact. 

What Accepted Fellows Can Expect

Gain Global Practical Experience

The Council's Fellowship program is built upon learning by practice where students will problem-solve, innovate, and launch healthcare innovations to support global communities

Find Your People

Join a collaborative community of welcoming, passionate, and motivated students who are focused on making the world a better place

Earn Real Credentials

Upon program completion, Fellows will earn a Certificate, Recommendation Letter, & Honors distinction to stand out to admissions committees from all health-related fields

How Fellows Are Accepted & Honored

Step 1: Prospective Fellows Recieve Invitation

High-achieving and deserving undergraduate students are selected to complete a Fellowship based on their academic achievement and GPA.

Step 2: Develop Innovations

Accepted Fellows will then work in campus-level teams to develop healthcare innovations for global communities in need. 

Step 3: Earn Honor & Distinction

Fellows are inducted into the Council’s distinguished Honors Society only when they complete their Fellowship and submit their innovation service project. Selected projects will be honored at our annual National Awards Conference.

Fellowship Benefits

Certificate for Leadership in Healthcare

Earn a credential that displays your commitment to global health

The Council for Global Health Scholars Community

Access to local chapter, monthly events, and national networking

Invitation to CGHS National Health Conference

Free invitation to annual conference where completed projects across the nation will be awarded

Honors Society Distinction

Once certificate is earned and service project is completed, Fellows can be inducted into the CGHS Honors Society

Local Mastermind Group

Students will be grouped into mastermind teams of 6-8 students that will meet monthly

Fellow Scholarships & Discounts

Fellows receive access to exclusive scholarships, free college prep, and admissions counseling