2024 PreMed Summit Agenda

Welcome & Introduction

8:30 a.m. | Check-in and continental breakfast, visit informational tables - RH Lobby
9:00 a.m. |  Land Acknowledgement and Introduction, Dr. Kathy Young - RH 101
9:10 a.m. | Welcome, Debbie Craig, Dean of the College of Health - RH 101
9:15 a.m. | Alaska WWAMI School of Medical Education, Dr. Kathy Young - RH 101
9:40 a.m. | University of Washington Admissions Process for Medical School, Stella Yee, M.Ed., Director of Admissions - RH 101

Intermission

10:30 a.m.  |  Rasmuson Hall

Breakout Sessions: A closer look at advanced degrees in medicine

10:45 a.m.  | Rasmuson Hall

Choose one of the following sessions:

  1. WWAMI School of Medical Education, Dr. Kathy Young - RH 101
  2. ISU Doctor of Pharmacy, Mara Seignemarten, and MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant, Teresa Lowe - RH 117
  3. Workshop (for students applying to WWAMI this year): Preparing your application with Dr. Shannon Uffenbeck, Ph.D. - RH 110
    Preparation worksheet included in your attendee packet

Breakout Sessions: Special Topics

11:30 a.m.  | Rasmuson Hall

Choose one of the following sessions:

  1. Research: Learn about research options and opportunities in the UAA COH, Holly Martinson, Ph.D. - RH 101
  2. ANSEP, AHEC, Della Keats Panel: Learn about special programs for high school and undergraduate students, Lynda Hernandez - RH 117
  3. MCAT Preparation: Learn MCAT strategies (for those pursuing the MCAT this year), Shannon Uffenbeck, Ph.D. - RH 110

Lunch and Networking

12:00 p.m. |  Rasmuson Lobby

Breakout Sessions: Student Perspectives 

1:00 p.m. | Rasmuson Hall

Hear from current medical students by choosing one of the following sessions:

  1. Undergraduate Preparation Panel, with current students - RH 101 
  2. Non-Traditional Student Panel, with current students - RH 117 
  3. Pre-College Preparation (for high school students and parents), Shannon Uffenbeck, Ph.D. - RH 110

Closing

1:45 p.m.  |  RH 101

Hear closing remarks and enter your name in a drawing for prizes!