Conference Itinerary
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Date: February 26, 2022 via Zoom
This year's virtual PreMed/PrePA Conference will feature various breakout session presentations run by MD, DO, and PA schools, physicians, and PAs. There will be a one hour tabling session where many of these same schools will return to answer student questions and provide more information about their programs. Throughout this conference, there will be a main room to answer logistical questions about the event and offer technological assistance.
This year's virtual PreMed/PrePA Conference will feature various breakout session presentations run by MD, DO, and PA schools, physicians, and PAs. There will be a one hour tabling session where many of these same schools will return to answer student questions and provide more information about their programs. Throughout this conference, there will be a main room to answer logistical questions about the event and offer technological assistance.
If you have any questions, please contact the planning committee using the button below! Please allow 24-48 hours for a response.
Keynote Presentation - 9:00am-9:50am
Dr. Rachel Hess, MD
The Winding Road of a Career
The paths we take to points in our lives are rarely linear, yet the curves are not always apparent to others. Dr. Rachel Hess will talk about her path to academic medicine and how it has swerved along the way.
Join here: https://utah.zoom.us/j/95446545931
The paths we take to points in our lives are rarely linear, yet the curves are not always apparent to others. Dr. Rachel Hess will talk about her path to academic medicine and how it has swerved along the way.
Join here: https://utah.zoom.us/j/95446545931
Breakout Session 1 - 10:00am-10:50am
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University of Utah
School of Medicine, Admissions FULL Learn about the admissions process to the University of Utah School of Medicine! |
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is Idaho's first medical school. Join the session with Admission Recruiter Ellie Matthews and University of Utah alumni Student Doctor Joshua Shieh. They will discuss osteopathic medicine, admissions, and what to expect as a student while at ICOM! |
Brittany Cross, PA
Brittany Cross is a PA working in the Division of Transplantation and Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery. She'll be discussing what a PA is as well as what to look for when applying to different PA schools. |
Rocky Mountain
University of Health Professions, PA Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions will be delivering a seminar on everything PA, discussing admissions, programs, and how to stay involved in the community. |
Michael Karsy, MD, PHD
Dr. Karsy is a skull base neurosurgeon who uses minimally-invasive endoscopic and traditional, open microsurgical approaches to treat tumor and vascular pathologies. He'll be speaking on research in neurosurgery and what that looks like. |
Tabling Fair - 11:00-11:50am
Connect2Health
Learn more about the amazing work that this organization does for the community and interact with student leaders from the program! |
Global Health
Pam Lyon talks about the U of U's global health programs: surgical skill development in Mongolia, vision care for the Navajo nation, & more! |
RUUTE -UUSOM
Laura Herring of RUUTE at UUSOM (Rural & Underserved Utah Training Experience) will be sharing information on what RUTTE is and how to get involved at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. |
University of Utah School of Medicine
Come talk to various representatives from the University of Utah's School of Medicine and ask questions about the admissions process or anything else! |
University of Utah PreProfessional Advising Have quick questions about the process of applying to PA or medical school? Come visit the PreProfessional Advising Office (PPA) Virtual Table for an opportunity to connect with an advisor and learn about the resources available. |
University of Utah Intermountain Healthcare Population Health Scholars
Come learn about the University of Utah School of Medicine's new and innovative health education program focused on population health! |
Rocky Vista University COM - Southern Utah
Interested in learning more about becoming a future doctor and Rocky Vista's DO program? Learn more and ask questions in this session! |
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interested in Noorda College's DO Program? Join this session to ask questions from an admissions counselor! |
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine is Idaho's first medical school. Learn more about osteopathic medicine, admissions, and what to expect as a student while at ICOM! |
Breakout Session 2 - 12:00pm-12:50pm
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, located in Provo, Utah, is rethinking traditional medical education and creating a new and unique approach that is supportive of today's medical students. Join this session to learn about Noorda's admission process and osteopathic medical program! |
Vikas Sharma, MD
Dr. Vikas Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah and serves as the surgical lead of the University of Utah Arrhythmia Surgery Program. He'll be presenting what it's like to live as a cardiovascular surgeon, as well as how he incorporates research into his life! |
University of Utah PA School
PA Jared Spackman has 17 years of experience in pediatrics and is also the Program Director of the University of Utah Physician Assistant program (UPAP). Join the session to hear more about UPAP, their program, admissions, and more from PA Spackman and current PA students themselves! |
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Utah
Rocky Vista provides quality healthcare education while inspiring students to serve with integrity, compassion and excellence. The school opened in 2006 and has rapidly expanded since. Learn more about the school and becoming a future doctor here! |
Closing Session - 1:00pm-1:05pm
Please join us for a brief closing session where we will thank all of our amazing speakers and participants as well as offer some concluding remarks about 'Blazing New Trails in Medicine!'