Time Mitchell Auditorium

ECE 302 Hill Conference

Room

Spietel

8:00 Registration and Breakfast 8:30 9:00 Introduction Speech & Conference Navigation Tips

Keynote Speaker – Margaret G. Stineman M.D 9:30 10:00 Temple

University Financial

Aid (DUCOM)

Student Panel

10:30

11:00 UMDNJ AUA MD/MBA (Penn

Med/Kaplan)

City Year 11:30

12:00 Resource Fair and Lunch 12:30

1:00pm 1:30 MD/PhD @

Drexel HP

Committee (DUCOM)

MD360 Kaplan Personal

Statement 2:00

2:30 Jefferson Med

Tell Me About

Yourself (Kaplan)

MD/PhD Panel

Tri Beta 3:00

3:30 Drexel Med Program

Health Care

Reform (Penn Med)

Global Brigades (Drexel)

4:00

4:30 Closing Keynote – Patrick McGee Closing Speech 5:00

5:30 Landmark Americana 6:00

6:30

A Special Thanks To:

Program Description Margaret G. Stineman, M.D is a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Biomedical Graduate Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and also works at the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Philadelphia. She received a B.F.A in Painting and Sculpture from the Tyler School of Art and a B.S. in Biology from Drexel University. She went on to become an M.D. at Hahnemann University. Dr. Stineman formed a patient classification method that is the foundation for Medicare’s payment system for inpatient rehabilitation along with various other systems and measures for addressing medical conditions and the effects they have. A biopsycho-ecological model is the basis of Dr. Stineman’s work under the view that interactions between people and the environment play a part in illness and disability. She has published numerous papers on her research and is positively influencing the lives of many people through her work. Drexel University College of Medicine: Dr. Parrish DUCOMs Director of Admissions, will present information on its unique opportunities and curriculum. Drexel Med has the largest medical student enrollment of any private medical school in the nation. Learn about the exciting opportunities you could have as a Drexel Med student and what proactive steps you can take to make yourself one-step ahead of the game. Temple University Dr. Maria Demmler, Director of Admissions, from Temple Medical School is hosting this session on Temple Med’s exciting opportunities and curriculum. You’ll get to ask questions and learn more about Temple Medical School. Drexel University College of Medicine Dual Degree Programs: Dean of Admissions Dr. Jane Clifford is hosing our conference’s first MD/PhD information session. As a researcher

herself on XYZ in the Department of Biochemistry at DUCOM, she will discuss the paths interested students can take to make themselves more competitive. UMDNJ Dr, Paula Fenner-Slade is the Director of Enrollment Services at UMDNJ, School of Osteopathic Medicine. Since UMDNJ hospitals have one of the top 3 hospitals in the metro area, imagine the wealth and the uniqueness this medical school brings with it. Hear about what this medical school can offer you. Jefferson Medical College Dr Elizabeth Brooks, Director of Admissions, from Jefferson Medical College will discuss Jefferson’s unique programs, curriculum, and activities. Learn what key attributes that make this medical school unique and understand what it takes to be an MD from Jefferson Medical College. PCOM Jonathan Cox, Director of Admission from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, will discuss the unique attributes that define a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Learn about their unique curricula and what makes them one of the well-known Osteopathic Medical Schools in the country. American University of Antigua College of Medicine Brianna Morrison, Director of Admissions from AUA, will be present to discuss the uniqueness of AUA’s curriculum. Here’s a fun fact, Its in the Caribbean! Financial Aid Financing a Medical Education is difficult. Here DUCOM’s very own financial aid advisors will be explaining the best ways to finance a medical education.

Pre Health Committee: Dr. Elizabeth Spudich, Pre Health Co-Director of Drexel University will describe to students what proactive steps that they will need to take to ensure that they are candidates to become med school applicants. Tell me about yourself: When it comes to medical school interviews, they are daunting. How do you make yourself one step ahead of the game? What are the tricks? What are the typical arrangements for Interview days? Are you ready to answer the inevitable question, tell me about yourself? Health care Reform Today’s health care policy is changing at a rapid pace. To be a student in medicine, one needs to be at the forefront of today’s developments and healthcare issues. Where you do you stand? Dual Degree: MD/MBA What is an MD/MBA? Are you interested in Finance and Business Administration? Dual Degree Programs are in short, accelerated programs. There are many advantages in receiving an MD/MBA. Hear what they are at this session. Tri Beta- Biological Honors Society Where do your passions lie? Do you love the biological sciences? Learn what great activities this academic organization on campus can do for you when it comes to bolstering your medical school application. Med Student Panel What is life like as a medical student? Hear about what they have to say about Medical School. What’s studying for the Boards and being on call like? What are some drastic differences between year 1 and undergrad?

Kaplan Personal Statement: When it comes time to putting your passion for Medicine down on paper, what should you approach the question? What makes you stand out above your competitors? Hear the tips and tricks at this session. MD/PhD Panel To be enrolled in an MD/PhD Program requires one to be incredibly motivated. Some refer to the MD/PhDs as the “PIMPs of academia.” What do you think? MD/PhD students are in for the long haul. Hear what they think of the program and more! Global Brigades Global Brigades is the largest student lead organization around the world. They have thousands of student volunteers who empower citizens in 3 developing countries. Students take on a week long brigade to help developing rural communities become better. Patrick McGee Patrick McGee is a long time friend of AMSA. He has struggled with AIDS for 20 years. Over the past 20 years, he describes his struggle with society and more importantly his own personal struggles with insensitive doctors. He will highlight the importance of a good doctor-patient relationship and leave behind a vision for future physicians in training.