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Speakers & Workshops

Workshop Session #1 12:00-12:50 pm

Medical Deans Panel

Want to know exactly what is takes to get into medical school? Find out what admission panels are looking for by asking those who have been on them. Attend this question and answer session to present your admission questions to medical school deans and admission representatives. Speakers: Dr. Clinton Adams, Dean of Western University of the Health Sciences Ellena M. Peterson, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Pathology, Associate Dean, Admissions and Outreach, Associate Director, Medical Microbiology

Small Animal Veterinary Medicine

Find out about the practice of providing medical care for companion animals belonging to members of the local community. Learn about becoming a veterinarian, and surgical specialist, and hear some case discussions. Speaker: Holly S. Mullen, DVM, DACVS

Dentistry - Western University of Health Sciences

Dr. Henson of WesternU's Dental School will be giving a presentation entitled “Day in the Life of a WesternU College of Dental Medicine Student.” Speaker: Bradley Henson, DDS, PhD, Assistant Dean for Research and Biomedical Sciences, Assistant Professor

Post Baccalaureate Education

Not ready to apply to graduate school? A post-baccalaureate program can give you more experience with clinical and research skills. You will have the opportunity to improve your existing academic credentials through advanced coursework. Ultimately, it will prepare you to successfully apply to graduate professional programs. Speaker: Joon Kim, Director of the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program at the Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences

Mastering Interview Skills

Learn how to best prepare yourself using effective body language and clear, concise persuasive stories to demonstrate your strengths and personal attributes. Understand the purpose of, and your response to, the “ethical question” in graduate school interviews. The session will include mini-mock interviews with members of your group, to demonstrate the “best practices” for any interview. Speaker: Peggy Wallace, Founder, Making Conversation LLC

A day in the life of an Internal Medicine Resident

Curious about what it would be like to live a day in the life of an Internal Medicine resident? Want to know more about the application process and what “Match Day” is all about? Ask a recent graduate from the Internal Medicine Residency Program at UCSD. Speaker: Dr. Michael Rhodes, M.D.

Workshop Session #2 1:00-1:50 pm

Veterinary Pathology - Working w/ the County of San Diego and Department of Environmental Health

Have you ever considered what it might be like to work as a veterinarian for the Department of Environmental Health? Then attend a workshop on veterinary pathology by Dr. Gurfield, a veterinarian for San Diego County, who specializes in diagnostic laboratory data and vector disease. Come learn about the diagnosis of disease based on the gross, microscopic, and molecular examination of organs, tissues, and whole bodies. Speaker: Nikos Gurfield, DVM, DACVP, County Veterinarian, Dept. of Environmental Health, Vector Disease and Diagnostic Laboratory

Preparation for application to dental school 101

Need some tips for how to better study for the DAT? Still wondering how many dental schools you should apply to? Interested in what kinds of questions can be found on secondary applications? Wondering what you might be asked in a dental school interview? Come to this workshop to hear from some recently admitted dental school students on all of the topics above, plus any other questions you might have.

Opportunities in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Do you want to discover a new drug? Are you interested in pharmacology, but don't want to work behind a pharmacy counter? Does groundbreaking research fascinate you? If so, then enjoy this workshop as you learn about various opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. Husam Younis, PharmD, PhD, will discuss designing, conducting and reporting preclinical toxicology studies to support clinical development projects in the areas of cardiovascular, metabolic and oncogenic disease. Speaker: Husam Younis, PharmD, PhD, Director, Preclinical Development, ISIS Pharmaceuticals

Why Choose Optometry

Come and listen to a presentation given by Southern California College of Optometry on why optometry makes a great future profession and what it takes to get into optometry school. From academic requirements to the general curriculum and career opportunities, you will be sure to get all your questions answered! Speaker: Jane Ann Munroe, O.D., Director of Admissions

The life of an MD/PhD

Are you aware of what a physician scientist does? Have you ever considered obtaining an MD/PhD? Are you interested in both clinical research and patient care? Then come check out this workshop and learn if the MD/PhD program is something you may be interested in. Dr. Wilson conducts research in the emergency medical setting at UCSD and his research has primarily focused on psychiatric emergencies, including cognitive function or dysfunction in emergency department patients. Speaker: Michael Wilson, PhD, MD

Workshop Session #3 2:00-2:50 pm

Path to Veterinary Professional School - University of Missouri Veterinary School

Do you want to know what it takes to get into a veterinary school? Do you want to learn what veterinary schools look for in an applicant? Join in on this presentation from the University of Missouri to become a more competitive applicant. Speaker: Douglas Tindall

Dentistry - Orthodontics

Come learn about the study and treatment of malocclusions. Dr. Meister discusses the practice of creating beautiful smiles. Additionally, he will talk about the importance of keeping current with the literature and technology as a healthcare professional. He is involved in the Academy for Orthodontic Excellence, an all orthodontist study club, which brings in nationally recognized speakers to keep local orthodontists current on the latest technology being developed in their field. Speaker: Robert Meister DDS, MS

A day in the Life of a Physician Assistant in ENT surgery

A physician assistant is a healthcare professional who is trained and licensed to practice medicine under the supervision of a physician. A physician assistant's license allows one to perform any medical or surgical duties that are delegated to him/her by the physician. This workshop will explain what it is like to be a physician assistant in the areas of Physical Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and Occupational Medicine. Speaker: Angel de la Llana, P.A.

Graduate test preparation and test taking strategies

Are you planning on taking a graduate school entrance exam? Learn the Kaplan test prep strategy. This lecture is designed to show you how Kaplan approaches the GRE, MCAT, DAT, and PMAT with the use of example questions from each test. Find out how Kaplan can help you study for that tough exam. Speaker: Rafik Shereen

A Day in the Life of an Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiologists are an integral part of performing any surgery. Interested in why one chooses anesthesiology as a specialty? Want to know more about how one becomes an anesthesiologist? Curious about what your day might look like if you went into anesthesiology? Attend this workshop and find out what anesthesiology is all about. Speaker: Dr. Jose Romero M.D.

Workshop Session #4 3:30-4:20 pm

Veterinary Specialty Medicine

Veterinary medicine has multiple specialties that require extra years of training in the form of internships or clinical practice. This workshop, hosted by the Veterinary Specialty Hospital, will discuss the inner workings of a specialty hospital and answer any questions regarding the various specialties within veterinary medicine.

Physical therapy - Water & Sports Physical Therapy

This workshop will discuss the use of manual therapy, aquatic therapy and land exercise to treat orthopedic injuries. Physical therapists from Water & Sports Physical Therapy, Inc. will talks about various techniques to promote healing and overall well-being and utilize evidence-based physical therapy to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes. Speakers: James Wray, P.T. Dr. Justine Veloza, DPT

Letters of Recommendation and Other Communications

Are you worried about how to properly ask your professor for that letter of recommendation? Do you wonder how to approach a faculty member? This workshop will explain how to best obtain letters of recommendation and also give you advice and tips for communicating with graduate school faculty and staff members. Speaker: Barbara Huntington

Military Medicine

How do you become a health professional in the Military? What are the requirements? Who is eligible and what do they expect from you? Pursuing a career as a health professional in the Military can give you the opportunity to earn a full-tuition scholarship as well as valuable experience. Come learn more about the Health Professions Scholarship Program. Speaker: Army Sergeant Errol

Clinical Practice and Business Operations of a Primary Care Office

Interested in what it might be like to establish your own primary care practice? Want to learn more about the clinical practice of a family medicine physician? Curious about what behind-the-scenes business operations take place to keep a private practice open? Attend this workshop and learn about both the medicine and business sides of having one's own practice. Speakers: Dr. Ebrahim Delpassand, Ms. Delpassand

Workshop Session #5 4:30-5:20 pm

Student Acceptance Panel

Want to know the secrets behind getting into graduate schools? Hear from students who have been recently accepted into medical, dental, and pharmacy schools. What better way to get help than from fellow students who successfully completed their application process. Get great tips and advice from students who have experience!

Establishing an Animal Rescue Foundation and Large Animal Handling

Interested in the establishment and organization of an animal rescue group? Want to learn more about how to handle large animals? Then come listen to the President and Founder of Tijuana River Valley Animal Rescue as she discusses what it takes to found an animal rescue and how to work with large animals. Speaker: Karen Groebli, the President and Founder of Tijuana River Valley Animal Rescue

Dentistry - University of California, San Francisco

What does it take to earn a DDS? Want to know how to become a successful dental applicant? Learn how to best prepare yourself for dental school applications. The UCSF School of Dentistry will give a presentation on these topics to better prepare pre-dental students. Speaker: James Betbeze, M.P.A

Time and Stress Management

Time is one of the most precious resources we have and with everything we need to fit into our busy schedules, managing our time well may become very stressful. Come learn of ways to make your day less stressful and more productive. This can be an extremely useful tool in all aspects of our lives, present and future. Speaker: Dr. Estralita Martin, Ph.D

Health, Nutrition and Wellness: How to maintain your own and acquire the skills to educate your patients

The goal of the lecture is to simplify the often complex topic of lifestyle medicine which includes nutrition, exercise, and sleep; while providing evidence based reasoning in an interactive and fun format. We will learn how lifestyle affects most major diseases. We will explore some of the more common pitfalls and myths that patients and many health professionals fall into. Included is an efficient technique of incorporating healthy lifestyle advice into the often hurried medical visit. Speaker: John Kasawa, M.D., M.P.H