Workshops
The following workshops will be available during workshop sessions on each day of the conference.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
AACOMAS Application
Presented By: Ms. Gina Moses, M.Ed, Associate Director of Application Services, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. A formal presentation regarding the AACOMAS application process for osteopathic medical schools. What does the electronic application entail? This workshop explains the application process, the format of the application, and what information should be included in the application.
AMCAS Application
Presented By: Ms. Mandy McMannamon, Communications and Program Support Specialist, AMCAS. This workshop will cover the primary application process to allopathic schools using the online American Medical Colleges Application Service (AMCAS). You will learn about the AMCAS GPA, what to do with your official transcripts, how to enter your extracurricular activities and grades, and other important information.
Choosing an International Field Health Experience
Presented By: Rev. Michael Birnbaum, President and Founder, International Service Learning. Interested in international travel and serving the underserved? Would you like to volunteer your time while gaining valuable international field medical experience? Then come to the “Choosing an International Field Health Experience” workshop and learn about International Service Learning (ISL)! For 20 years ISL has been utilizing field professionals and students to serve hundreds of thousands of the medically underserved in Africa and South America.
Do I Have What It Takes? Becoming a Medical Student
Presented By: Andreea Seritan, MD, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Student, Wellness; Kenneth Burtis, PhD, Professor, University of California, Davis. Do you ever find yourself asking, “Can I make it into Medical School?” Do you ever find yourself having doubts about whether or not you have what it takes to succeed as a medical student? Then you should attend this workshop presented by Dr. Andreea Seritan and Dr. Ken Burtis as they discuss what it takes to succeed as medical student.
Emergency Medicine
Presented By: Dr. Erik Laurin, Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine. Ever wonder what it takes to work in the ER? Then come to this workshop to learn what it’s like to be an emergency physician on the front line. Learn what it feels like to walk in the shoes of an Emergency Medicine doctor.
Family Medicine
Presented By: Dr. Jose Arevalo, Senior Medical Director for Sutter Independent Physicians; Dr. John de Geus, Family Medicine Intern for Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Do you like working with children and their parents? Do you like getting to know the people you help? Have you ever wondered what it feels like to help families in need? If so, then this workshop is just right for you! Sponsored by Sutter Health.
Finding a Pre-Health Advisor: Building a Partnership
Presented By: Ms. Gina Moses, M.Ed, Associate Director of Application Services, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. A presentation focused on the importance of developing a relationship with a pre-health advisor. This presentation will focus on the crucial role of the pre-health advisor in assisting students in their journey as a premedical student.
Global Health and Medical Internships Abroad: CFHI
Presented By: Mr. Nick Penco, Student Programs Manager, Child Family Health International; Ms. Rebecca Lubitz, Outreach and Development Manager, Child Family Health International. Are you interested in traveling abroad to gain hands-on medical experience as an undergraduate? Do you simply want to spend time in other countries before entering medical school? This informative workshop gives great information about Child Family Health International, which places students in socially responsible global health programs.
Health Reform in America
Presented By: Dr. Bill Skeen, Executive Director, Physicians for a National Health Program California. If you are interested in learning more about the healthcare system in America, then this is the perfect workshop for you to attend! Learn more about what issues have sparked the debate about health reform, and about how the recent reform bills could change the future of healthcare in America. Why should you be concerned, and how will you be affected as future patients and health professionals?
How Medical Schools View You
Presented By: Dr. Adam Aponte, Assistant Dean for Diversity & Inclusion, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. Why do you want to be a doctor? What will you do if you are not accepted to medical school? What makes you special? What are your two best and worst attributes? What do you think will be your greatest challenge in completing medical school or learning how to be a doctor? In your view, what is the most pressing problem facing healthcare today? How will you pay for medical school? If you could do anything different in your education, what would it be? Get some advice about the answers to these questions and more in this informative workshop.
How to Be A Successful Applicant
Presented By: Dr. Carlyle Miller, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Equal Opportunity Programs, Weill Cornell Medical College. Are you wondering how to increase your chances of getting into medical school? Do you want to know how to set yourself apart from all the other pre-med students? Then this workshop is just for you! Come and see how to improve your medical school application and learn what medical schools look for when screening through thousands of applicants. See what it takes to make yourself stand out!
How to Gain Clinical Experience as a Community College Student
Presented By: Ms. Kim Herrell, Counselor, American River College. Are you a community college student? Do you need clinical experience to improve your resume? Tired of being told that you have to be a university student in order to apply to an internship? If this describes your past attempts to get a clinical internship then don’t miss this workshop! Experts will explain how to search for clinical internships and how to apply!
How to Start Your Own AMSA Pre-Med Chapter
Presented By: Ms. Kimberly Kimes, Premedical Trustee of the American Medical Student Association. If you like what you see in AMSA, and want to start a pre-med AMSA chapter, but do not know how, then this workshop is for you. Come listen to an informative talk about how to start your own chapter and to find out what AMSA offers you to enhance your pre-med journey.
How to Succeed in Your Medical School Interview
Presented By: TBA. You have achieved a great GPA; you have scored high on the MCAT; you have applied to medical schools; you have received your secondaries and completed them brilliantly; and now you have been granted an interview, which is the cornerstone of your application. Do you know what to expect? Do you know what to do? Are you worried about the questions? Then you should attend this session to learn how to be successful in your medical school interview.
How to Write Your Personal Statement
Presented By: Dr. Chenits Pettigrew, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Are you nervous about your personal statement? Do you want to learn how to best represent who you are in your draft? Do you want to avoid the common pitfalls in writing a personal statement? Then join this workshop to find out how to write a great personal statement.
International Programs: The ECELA Program
Presented By: Ms. Jane Diaz, Student Advisor, ECELA Spanish Schools. Are you interested in traveling abroad to gain hands-on medical experience as an undergraduate? Would you like to gain a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn Spanish in South America? This informative workshop gives great information about the ECELA Program.
MCAT: Debunking the Myths by the AAMC
Presented By: Ms. Abby Thomsen, Instructional Designer, AAMC; Mr. Jeremy Manus, AAMC. What does the MCAT actually test? How useful are scores in predicting success in medical school? Is financial assistance available for the exam? What help is available in preparing for the test? Get answers to these questions from the MCAT staff.
MD/PhD Programs
Presented By: Dr. Olaf Sparre Andersen, Program Director, Weill Cornell/ Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program; Mr. Christopher Fortebach, MD/PhD Student, University of California Davis School of Medicine. Have you ever heard what a physician scientist does? Or MD/PhD? Then come and find out from people who put their love of patient care together with their love of lab research and the advancement of medicine.
Medical School 101
Presented By: Mr. Edward Dagang, Director of Admissions and Outreach, University of California Davis School of Medicine. Do you want to become a doctor but have no idea how to go about doing it? Come to this informative workshop to discuss courses, activities, and other important information needed to successfully apply to medical school. Learn about the application process from an individual who has nearly 20 years of experience in medical school admissions!
Medical School Curriculum: How Learning Happens in Medical School
Presented By: Dr. David Gordon, Dean of School of Health Professions and Studies, University of Michigan-Flint. Do you know what you will learn in medical school? If you don’t, then this is a great workshop for you to attend. What will your classes be like? How will you be graded? What expectations will professors have from you? What are rotations? Find out the answers to your questions about how learning happens in medical school!
Nontraditional Medical Student Panel
Presented By: Panel of Medical Students. Do you think that you are too old to get into medical school? Do you worry that if you have attended a community college, you can’t get in? Do you feel that you don’t have the pedigree to get into medical school? Then you should come and meet non-traditional medical students at some of the top medical schools across the country and find out how their hard work and determination gained them admission to medical school!
Planning vs. Preparing for Medical School
Presented By: Dr. Ron Berezniak, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Director of Clinical Education, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. The workshop “Planning vs Preparing for Medical School” is designed to inform premed students how to create systematized preparatory skills for medical school. This workshop includes educating students about the application process, teaching them how to create a personal assessment of themselves as well as their academic and experiential history, and promoting themselves as an acceptable candidate. Objectives: At the end of the workshop, students will be able to demonstrate: 1. a knowledge of the application process to medical school, 2. how to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for applying to medical school, 3. how to promote themselves as a superior applicant to medical school.
Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Presented By: Ms. Jo Scullion, Health Professions Program Coordinator, Mills College; Dr. Alexandra Tan, Ph.D, Program Coordinator, Health Professions Program, UC Berkeley Extension; Ms. Laura Mangano, Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, Drexel University College of Medicine; Dr. Cathrine T. Tames, Ph.D, Program Academic Administrator, Drexel University College of Medicine. Are you graduating or have graduated and you are looking for a boost in your application? Do you need extra help with raising your MCAT scores or GPA? Have you considered Post-Bac programs but want to know more? Come to this workshop to have these questions answered.
So You Want to Be A Surgeon?
Presented By: Dr. David Cooke, Assistant Professor of Thoracic Surgery, University of California Davis Medical Center. Are you interested in becoming a surgeon? Do you wonder if you have what it takes? Do you know of the vast rewards of performing surgery? Do you watch “Grey’s Anatomy” and wonder if it is true to life? Then come and learn about what it takes to become a surgeon; and discuss the skills, the knowledge, and the training process of a successful surgeon.
Spanish Immersion and International Medical Programs
Presented By: Mr. Arturo Barriga, director of Promotions and Recruitment; Ms. Estefania Arguelles, Enrollment Counselor, UAG. Can you speak Spanish? Do you want to contribute back to the community while having excellent education in medicine? The Bilingual and Bicultural Medical Program at UAG is a great way to accomplish this. The International Medicine Program at UAG is also great because it gives students opportunities to learn about medicine in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico. Along with these programs, there is the Medical Spanish Program, which educates bilingual Spanish speaking students to medicine while learning about the culture and language. This program has produced more than 14,000 bilingual/bicultural doctors that have helped many patients through excellent communication skills.
Stanford Summer Health Careers Opportunity Program
Presented By: Ms. Marcella Anthony, Community Outreach Manager, Center of Excellence in Diversity in Medical Education at Stanford School of Medicine. The Stanford Summer Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) is an intensive, six-week residential experience for undergraduate sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue a career in medicine. This unique living and learning community was established to facilitate entry of students facing economic or academic barriers along the premedical path. Participants from the 2011 summer program will be present to share their experiences and to offer advice for prospective applicants.
Study Skills by “Hy” Doyle: A 100 Minute Workshop
Presented By: Dr. Lawrence “Hy” Doyle, UCLA PRIME, Executive Director, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Struggling in the Sciences? Wondering why you can’t get that A in biology? Trying to figure out how to study for that chemistry exam? Have all your questions answered and get expert advice on how to overcome your test anxieties.
Ten Reasons for Getting to Know Your Pre-Med Advisor
Presented By: Ms. Linda M. Scott and Ms. Barbara Robin, Pre-Health Advisors, University of California, Davis. Do you know where to find a pre-med advisor? Do you know how to interact with one? Do you know how to utilize their resources? Do you know how to ask for help? Do you know how they can help you? Do you sometimes feel lost and want to discover someone who can best help you? Then come and meet with extraordinary pre-health advisors at UC Davis. This is especially important if you are planning to transfer to UC Davis!
The Beating Heart: A Day in the Life of a Heart Surgeon
Presented By: Dr. Mona Flores, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, University of California Davis Medical Center. Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a heart surgeon is like? How is it unique from other surgery specialties? What type of skills are cultivated as a heart surgeon? Come to learn about this exciting surgical frontier and the knowledge and expectations that are required for those interested in the field.
The MCAT: How to Succeed with Kaplan Instructors and Representatives
Presented By: Petros Minasi, Academic Director, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions. Just the idea of having to take the MCAT makes some students very nervous. Deciding when to take the test or choosing the best study plan for you can be a challenge. If you are searching for ways to improve your chances for success, please join us for an enlightening presentation of successful tips and strategies for approaching the MCAT!
The MCAT: Question and Answer Session with Kaplan Instructors and Representatives
Presented By: MCAT Instructors and Representatives, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions. Everyone has questions about the MCAT and medical school! Please join us for this unique student-driven question and answer session where Kaplan MCAT instructors and representatives will answer your most pressing questions.
The PRIME Program at UC Medical Schools
Presented By: Dr. Tonya Fancher, Associate Director for Curriculum, UC Merced San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (SJV PRIME) and Rural-PRIME, University of California Davis School of Medicine; Dr. Jose Morfin, Associate Director for Student Affairs, UC Merced San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (SJV PRIME) and Rural-PRIME, University of California Davis School of Medicine; Dr. Elisabeth Wilson, Program Director, Program in Medical Education for the Urban Underserved (PRIMEUS), University of California San Francisco School of Medicine; Dr. Lindia Willies-Jacobo, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Community Partner, Program in Medical Education-Health Equity (PRIME-HEq), University of California San Diego School of Medicine; Ms. Emma Ledesma, Assistant Director, UCLA PRIME, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Mr. Jose Rea, Administrative Director, Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC), University of California Irvine School of Medicine. The UC medical education system is growing and changing through the creation of new programs that will increase medical student enrollment in new innovative ways. The Program in Medical Education (PRIME) will begin as five-year (M.D. and master’s degree) programs offering specialized education, training and support for students who wish to acquire added skill and expertise as they pursue careers caring for people who suffer disproportionate disease burdens. This workshop will allow you to learn about the PRIME program in each UC medical school.
The Tooth And Only The Tooth, Or Is It?
Presented by: Michael James Lopez, DDS, UCSF School of Dentistry. Are you interested in dentistry and want to learn more information about it? Join this workshop and explore the facets of Dental Education including: Research, Surgery, Pathology, Restoration and Prevention.
Time Management: How to do it All
Presented By: Ms. Elizabeth Wilson-Anstey, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Weill Cornell Medical College. Are you overwhelmed at times? Do you feel that there is not enough time in a day to do it all? Do you always feel that you are rushing and not getting anything done? Do your grades suffer? If so, then attend this workshop to learn some basic skills to manage your time in order to do it all.
Traditional Medical Student Panel
Presented By: Panel of Medical Students. Are you interested in learning about medical school directly from medical students themselves? This is the perfect interactive workshop to direct your own questions to individuals who have recently applied to medical school and are currently undergoing medical school.
Transfer Student Panel
Presented By: Panel of UC Davis Transfer Students. Are you interested in transferring to a university from a community college? Would you like to learn about how to get involved in research and internships once you transfer? What about joining campus organizations? Come interact with a panel of transfer students who will give advice about how to succeed at the university and what challenges they faced in their educational journeys.
What are Health Disparities?
Presented By: Dr. Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, Director of the Center for Reducing Health Disparities, University of California Davis School of Medicine. Want to know what health disparities are? Do you wish to find out how it affects the quality of health received by all? Want to find out what is being done to reduce disparities? Then come and hear what today’s medical leaders are doing to solve this problem!
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Presented by: Dr. Marnie Loomis, ND. Are you interested in alternative treatments in medicine? Naturopathic doctors take a holistic approach to healing, encompassing the mind and body. For them, surgery and medication are a last resort. They tap the body’s natural healing abilities and provide a environment conducive to healing. Come learn how this approach to medicine works and why it is growing in popularity.
What is a Physician’s Assistant?
Presented By: Dr. Mark Christiansen, Program Director of the Family Nurse Practioner and Physician Assistant Program, University of California Davis School of Medicine. Do you know what a PA is? Want to learn about one of the fastest growing health occupations in the medical field? Then come and learn how to become a PA and how they are taking a greater role in your healthcare!
What is Chiropractic Medicine?
Presented By: Dr. Makani Lew, Associate Professor, Technique and Diagnosis Department, Palmer College of Chiropractic. Do you know what chiropractic medicine is? Do you know what is required to become a chiropractor? Come find out what chiropractors do and what’s required for the various chiropractic programs.
What is Global Health?
Presented By: Dr. Joyce A. Sackey, Dean for Multicultural Affairs and GLobal Health, Associate Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine. Do you want to know what global health is? Do you want to learn how multi-disciplinary approaches address health problems to improve the quality of life for all people, regardless of national borders? Find out how collaborative efforts protect against trans-national global threats and how research and practice can improve health worldwide.
What is Osteopathic Medicine?
Presented By: Mr. Steven Davis, Associate Director of Admissions, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine–California; Dr. Janet Burns, D.O., Assistant Professor, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine–California; Dr. Mitchell Hiserote, Vice-Chair, OMM Department, Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine–California. This is a must see if you are considering obtaining a D.O. degree! Come learn about what osteopathic medicine is, what opportunities are open to doctors of osteopathic medicine, and what the curriculum is like at most osteopathic medical schools. If you are interested in learning more about the philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine and how it differs from Allopathic Medicine, then you should attend this workshop.
What is Pediatric Medicine?
Presented By: Dr. Albina Gogo, Associate Pediatric Physician, University of California Davis Children’s Hospital; Dr. Emily Andrada, Associate Professor Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of California Davis Medical Center. Do you love working with children? Do you like seeing that smile on a child’s face when you help them? If so, pediatrics is the way to go! Come and join pediatricians who will share their stories and see how you can pursue a career in pediatrics!
What is Primary Care Medicine?
Presented By: Ms. Caryn Rizell, Senior Project Coordinator, Workforce Development, California Primary Care Association; Dr. Charles Vega, MD, Residency Program Director at the University of California, Irvine, Department of Family Medicine. Are you thinking about becoming a primary care physician? Primary care physicians include, but are not limited to, family practice doctors and pediatricians who provide primary care to patients before they are referred to specialists. Primary care physicians form long-lasting relationships with their patients because these physicians are the ones you visit often, when you are ill or need vaccinations. If you want to learn more about primary care, you are welcome to attend this workshop!
What Medical Schools Look For in Their Applicants
Presented By: Dr. Gabriel Garcia, Associate Dean of Medical School Admissions, Stanford University. Come listen to a presentation about what medical school deans look for in their applicants. Learn about admission trends, the current most important aspects of an applicant’s application, and common mistakes. Attending this workshop is imperative to becoming a competitive applicant for medical school.
Women in Medicine
Presented By: Dr. Margaret Calloway, Associate Dean for Recruitment and Admissions, Uniformed Services University, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine; Dr. J. Renee Chapman-Navarro, Associate Dean and Director of Academic Diversity, Professor of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco; Dr. Candace Lawson, Assistant Clinical Professor with the Department of Family Practice at the University of Southern California; Dr. Tanya Singleton, Podiatric Surgeon, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento. Come, hear, and meet some amazing women who balance their career in medicine, family, and friendship and do wonderful things. If you feel that balancing a life and a career in medicine is impossible, then this panel of amazing women will tell you differently. Note: men are also welcome to attend this workshop!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
A Medical Student’s Guide to the MCAT
Presented By: Medical Students. Are you scared of taking the MCAT or afraid your score will prevent you from getting into medical school? Are you wondering whether you should retake the MCAT? Come and speak to medical students who have taken the test and have successfully applied and been admitted to medical school. They can answer your questions about the MCAT and give you a better perspective of how the MCAT factors into your medical school application.
AACOMAS Application
Presented By: Ms. Gina Moses, M.Ed, Associate Director of Application Services, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. A formal presentation regarding the AACOMAS application process for osteopathic medical schools. What does the electronic application entail? Explain insights about the application process, the format of the application, and what information should be included in the application.
Ethics in Medicine
Presented By: Aaron Baker, M.D., M.S., PGY 5 Surgery Research Resident, University of California, Davis Medical Center. Are you concerned about important ethical issues in medicine or are you worried about the ethical questions you will be asked during your medical school interview? Do you want to know more about these issues that are faced in medicine, but don’t know where to start looking? Then attend this workshop and learn more about how moral principles and values apply to the medical profession.
Faculty Letter of Recommendation
Presented By: Dr. Andreas Toupadakis, Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Davis. Are you worried about securing a faculty letter of recommendation for medical school? Do you know what is needed from you in order to gain a letter of recommendation that will attest to your best qualities? Come hear the answers to these questions and other advice about how to receive a great faculty letter of recommendation.
Financial Aid in Medical School by Stanford
Presented By: Ms. Martha Trujillo, Director of Student Financial Assistance, Stanford University School of Medicine. Are you afraid that you will not be able to afford medical school? Is this a concern that is stopping you from applying? Then this workshop is right for you. Come and find out from Stanford University experts, who will share with you all the information about programs and loans that will be available to you once you get into medical school. If paying for your education is of major concern to you, then make sure to attend this workshop!
Finding a Pre-Health Advisor: Building a Partnership
Presented By: Ms. Gina Moses, M.Ed., Associate Director of Application Services, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. A presentation focused on the importance of developing a relationship with a pre-health advisor. This presentation will focus on the crucial role of the pre-health advisor in assisting students in their journey as a premedical student.
Foreign Medical Schools
Presented By: Mr. E. Leon Mattingley, Regional Director of Admissions, University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Come and find out from some of the top foreign medical schools if attending their institutions is a good option for you. If you have questions about graduation rates, passing the U.S. Medical License Exam, or acquiring a residency match, then you should come and find out more!
Having It All: A Physician’s Success Story
Presented By: Dr. Cynthia Macri, Special Assistant to Chief of Naval Operations for Diversity, U.S. Navy. Do you ever wonder how you can possibly achieve all of your goals at the same time and still make time for yourself? How do medical professionals attain their career and personal goals simultaneously? Come learn about how you can have it all by successfully managing multiple aspects of life.
How Does AMSA Enhance My Pre-Med Experience?
Presented By: Kimberly Kimes, Premedical Trustee of the American Medical Student Association; Ms. Katie Cavallo, Premedical Region 10 Director of the American Medical Student Association; Mr. Jim Curry, Premedical Trustee of the American Medical Student Association. Do you know what AMSA offers to pre-med students? Do you know that AMSA is the largest medical student organization that charters pre-med chapters and allows pre-med students to become national members? Do you know all the leadership positions available to you as a pre-med student to lead one of the largest medical student organizations? Come and find out what AMSA offers you to enhance your pre-med journey.
How to Choose Which Medical School is Right for You
Presented By: Ms. Tara Cunningham, Executive Director of Admissions and Recruitment, University of Arizona College of Medicine- Phoenix. If you are applying to medical school, this is the workshop for you! Come and see what sets medical schools apart. Learn what to look for in a medical school so that you can be sure that it will be the right one for you!
How to Find and Apply to Summer Programs
Presented By: Ms. Felicity Hendrix, University of Washington School of Medicine. Wondering what to do next summer? Do you feel that you should be more productive during the summer? Summer internship programs can solve all your problems. And you might even get paid!
How to Work on Universal Health Care as a Pre-Med
Presented By: Mr. Joseph Foy, Shearer Student Fellow, Physicians for a National Health Program California. Ever wondered what universal health care is? Do you want to know how it works? Do you want to know how to make health care available to everyone? Want to know what organizations are currently working to support universal health care? Want to participate in such organizations? Then this workshop is just for you!
“I Didn’t Get In, Now What?”
Presented By: Dr. Maurice Clifton, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, Mercer University School of Medicine. Hopefully after attending this conference, you will never have to say this. But, if you do, this workshop addresses alternative paths you can take to be successful next time you apply to medical school! Learn about all your options available to you.
Increasing the Diversity in our Medical Schools
Presented By: Dr. Adam Aponte, Assistant Dean for Diversity & Inclusion at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. Find out what medical schools are doing to improve diversity in medicine. The value and importance of a diverse healthcare workforce and how has diversity in medical professions changed over time? The impact of Holistic Review on diversity initiatives and how you can improve your chance of getting in. Dr. Aponte will also share his journey to medical school and beyond while overcoming many obstacles that face many students from underrepresented backgrounds.
National Health Service Corps
Presented By: Commander Diahann L. Williams, MHS, U.S. Public Health Service, Senior Public Health Analyst, Bureau of Clinician Recruitment & Service Region IX, Health Resources & Services Administration; Tracy McClintock, MBA, BA, Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration; Sarah Williams, Bureau of Clinician Recruitment and Service, Health Resources and Services Administration. Are you interested in serving the underserved? So is the NHSC and they’re willing to reward you for it too! The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) is committed to improving the health of the Nation’s underserved. One way that they are achieving this is by seeking fully trained health professionals who have qualifying educational loans. These individual are eligible to compete for repayment of those loans if they choose to serve in a community of greatest need. In addition to loan repayment, these clinicians receive a competitive salary and an opportunity to make a significant impact on a community. Come learn how a future with the NHSC might impact your future in medicine.
Nontraditional Medical Student Panel
Presented By: Panel of Medical Students. Do you think that you are too old to get into medical school? Do you worry that if you have attended a community college, you can’t get in? Do you feel that you don’t have the pedigree to get into medical school? Then you should come and meet non-traditional medical students at some of the top medical schools across the country and find out how their hard work and determination gained them admission to medical school!
Passion to Action: Building a Successful Pre-Med Organization
Presented By: Ms. Marcella Anthony, Community Outreach Manager, Center of Excellence in Diversity in Medical Education at Stanford School of Medicine. Student involvement and community engagement are at the heart of many premedical student organizations. These experiences add depth to your medical school admission portfolio by demonstrating leadership capacity and vision through concrete actions on campus and in the community. This presentation will draw from your experiences, describing strategy and structure for building productive premedical student communities. Topics highlight student organization leadership, personal and community values.
Podiatric Medicine
Presented By: Ms. Susan Powers, Student Services Specialist, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine; Dr. Tanya Singleton, Podiatrist, Department of Orthopedics, Kaiser South Sacramento. What exactly is podiatric medicine? How would you go about applying to become a podiatrist, and what are the requirements? Learn about the opportunities available within podiatric medicine and why it is such an interesting discipline to explore!
Pre-Med Credit Management Presented by SAFE
Presented By: Mr. Jared Baltzley, Relationship Representative, SAFE Credit Union. Are you concerned about how you will pay for the expensive process of applying to and completing medical school? Do you worry that financial burdens might hold you back from achieving your goals? Feel confident that SAFE Credit Union can help you through! Come to this informational workshop about the essentials of credit management that all pre-meds need to know.
Preparing for Medical School as a High School Student
Presented By: Ms. Felicia Miller, Outreach Officer, UC Davis School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Community Engagement. This workshop presents information relevant for high school students seeking to gain a better understanding of careers in the health field. It provides information about what students can do now to better prepare themselves for medical school and careers in medicine.
Public Health Student Panel
Presented By: Panel of Students. Are you interested in a career in public health? This workshop is a great opportunity for you to engage in discussions with, ask questions to, and seek advice from current public health students!
So You Want to Be A Surgeon?
Presented By: Dr. Jeff Gauvin, Director of Surgical Education, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Are you interested in becoming a surgeon? Do you wonder if you have what it takes? Do you know of the vast rewards of performing surgery? Do you watch “Grey’s Anatomy” and wonder if it is true to life? Then come and learn about what it takes to become a surgeon; and discuss the skills, the knowledge, and the training process of a successful surgeon.
Spanish Immersion and International Medical
Presented By: Ms. Estefania Arguelles, Enrollment Counselor, UAG; Mr. Arturo Barriga, director of Promotions and Recruitment. Can you speak Spanish? Do you want to contribute back to the community while having excellent education in medicine? The Bilingual and Bicultural Medical Program at UAG is a great way to accomplish this. The International Medicine Program at UAG is also great because it gives students opportunities to learn about medicine in beautiful Guadalajara, Mexico. Along with these programs, there is the Medical Spanish Program, which educates bilingual Spanish speaking students to medicine while learning about the culture and language. This program has produced more than 14,000 bilingual/bicultural doctors that have helped many patients through excellent communication skills.
Study Abroad Programs
Presented By: UC Davis Study Abroad Peer Advisors. Do you want to travel the world? Do you want to save lives and make a difference in the lives of those who desperately need it? Do you want to do both at the same time? Then come and hear what the UC Davis Summer Abroad Programs can do to satisfy your aspirations!
Study Skills by “Hy” Doyle: A 100 Minute Workshop
Presented By: Dr. Lawrence “Hy” Doyle, UCLA PRIME Executive Director, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Struggling in the Sciences? Wondering why you can’t get that A in biology? Trying to figure out how to study for that chemistry exam? Have all your questions answered and get expert advice on how to overcome your test anxieties.
Summer Medical and Dental Education Program
Presented By: Ms. Emma Ledesma, Assistant Director, UCLA PRIME, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; James Delgadillo, Medical Student, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) is a FREE (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer academic enrichment program that offers freshman and sophomore college students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation. Program offerings include: academic enrichment in the basic sciences (organic chemistry, physics, and biology) and pre-calculus/calculus, career development, learning-skills seminar, limited clinical exposure and a financial-planning workshop. Come and learn more about what this fantastic program has to offer!
Telehealth: The New Frontier
Presented By: Ms. Jana Katz-Bell, Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Programs, University of California Davis School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing. Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of telemedicine and how it will affect the future of healthcare? Are you wondering what exactly telemedicine is? Come learn everything there is to know about this growing frontier.
Ten Reasons for Getting to Know Your Pre-Med Advisor
Presented By: TBA. Do you know where to find a pre-med advisor? Do you know how to interact with one? Do you know how to utilize their resources? Do you know how to ask for help? Do you know how they can help you? Do you sometimes feel lost and want to discover someone who can best help you? Then come and meet with extraordinary pre-health advisors at UC Davis. This is especially important if you are planning to transfer to UC Davis!
The MCAT: How to Succeed with Kaplan Instructors and Representatives
Presented By: Petros Minasi, Academic Director, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions. Just the idea of having to take the MCAT makes some students very nervous. Deciding when to take the test or choosing the best study plan for you can be a challenge. If you are searching for ways to improve your chances for success, please join us for an enlightening presentation of successful tips and strategies for approaching the MCAT!
The MCAT: Question and Answer Session with Kaplan Instructors and Representatives
Presented By: MCAT Instructors and Representatives, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions. Everyone has questions about the MCAT and medical school! Please join us for this unique student-driven question and answer session where Kaplan MCAT instructors and representatives will answer your most pressing questions.
Traditional Medical Student Panel
Presented By: Panel of Medical Students. Are you interested in learning about medical school directly from medical students themselves? This is the perfect interactive workshop to direct your own questions to individuals who have recently applied to medical school and are currently undergoing medical education.
Transferring to UCD as a Pre-Med
Presented By: Ms. Pamela Blanco, Transfer Opportunity Program Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions, University of California Davis. If you have any questions about transferring to UC Davis as a pre-medical student, then this is the perfect workshop for you! Which pre-medical courses are transferable? How will the difficulty level of your previous institution compare to that of Davis? How can you meet other pre-medical students at Davis? Come get these and other questions answered at this informative workshop.
What is Military Medicine?
Presented By: Panel of military medical students and military residents. Do you want to be part of the Military and still become a doctor? Do you want to find out what being a doctor in the Military is like? Then attend this workshop to figure out what it’s like. Learn about how the Army and Navy can help you on your path to becoming a doctor.
What is Osteopathic Medicine?
Presented By: Ms. Dana Livingston, Director of Student Affairs, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. This is a must see if you are considering obtaining a D.O. degree! Come learn about what osteopathic medicine is, what opportunities are open to doctors of osteopathic medicine, and what the curriculum is like at most osteopathic medical schools. If you are interested in learning more about the philosophy of Osteopathic medicine and how it differs from Allopathic medicine, then you should attend this workshop.
Your Past and Background
Presented By: Dr. Margaret Calloway, Associate Dean for Recruitment and Admissions, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Medical school applications will inevitably ask for information about your past and background. What types of questions should you be prepared to answer? How imperative are the questions when determining your chances of getting into medical school? How can your past influence your future as a medical professional? Come learn answers to these questions and more at this informative workshop.
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