Why Speak?

Speaking at the Pre-Health Conference can be a greatly rewarding experience. As a current health professional or faculty/staff member closely involved with the cultivation of the next generation's health professionals, speaking about your experiences and offering advice about the health professions schools admissions process can provide students with assurance that they can succeed in a competitive environment. 

We are searching for speakers in various health fields and/or representatives from graduate/professional schools who would be willing to attend the conference. There will be sessions dedicated to general professional school admissions, application advice, career opportunities, and many more. To the right, you can find a list of potential topics speakers can talk about, but feel free to request to speak about a topic not included in the list! We do, however, recommend speakers present on a topic that appeals to the masses and is not specifically about just one organization and/or its application process(es). 

Registration

If you or your organization is interested in speaking at the conference, please reach out to the conference email or stay tuned for an interest form in January.

Potential Workshop Topics

  • Things we DON’T look for in our applicants
  • Ask Us Anything
  • Applying for Graduate School
  • Application Prep Workshop: Personal Statements
  • Case Studies
  • Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel
  • Exploring Medicine Panel
  • Figuring Out Your Path in Healthcare
  • Global Health Experience Panel
  • How to Create a Successful Application to Dental School
  • Learn How to Read an Ultrasound/MRI/CT/X-Ray
  • MD/PhD: Tips for applying and interviewing in the COVID-19 era
  • Masters in Public Health Admissions Panel
  • Obtaining Meaningful Experiences
  • Optometry Admissions Panel
  • Pharmacy Stories
  • Special Masters Programs Admissions Panel
  • Test Prep Assistance and Resources
  • The Application Process and Resources for Applicants & Premeds
  • The Top 6 Myths About the MCAT
  • Virtual Mock Interview
  • And More!

(adapted from UC Davis Pre-Health Conference)

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