Future Leaders in Psychiatry Program (FLIPP)
The Future Leaders in Psychiatry Program offers a year-long curriculum with MCAT prep, mentorship, and professional development to prepare university students for medical school and careers in psychiatry.
Funder: American Psychiatric Association
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 (Application deadline for Future Leaders in Psychiatry Program)
Funding Amounts: Year-long virtual program; includes a Kaplan MCAT prep course, mentorship, and in-person Future Leaders Academy. No direct stipend or tuition support specified.
Summary: Year-long APA program for university students offering virtual and in-person career development, MCAT prep, and mentorship to prepare for medical school and psychiatry careers.
Description
The Future Leaders in Psychiatry Program (FLIPP) is a year-long, hybrid (virtual and in-person) workforce development initiative by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). It is designed for students at accredited U.S. four-year universities who are interested in exploring and preparing for careers in medicine and psychiatry. The program features a comprehensive curriculum that includes virtual lectures on career development, a Kaplan MCAT preparatory course, detailed sessions on medical school applications, mentorship from current medical students, and participation in the in-person Future Leaders Academy for networking and professional exposure. FLIPP aims to enhance readiness for medical training and foster the next generation of psychiatric professionals.
