Reminder: UW ANNUAL PRE HEALTH CONFERENCE- FEBRUARY 8th, 2014!!!

It’s that time of year again!!!! The University of Washington Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) and Chicanos/Latinos for Community Medicine (CCM) chapters bring to you THE Annual Pre-Health Conference!!! Every year this conference helps to cultivate, educate and inspire the next generation of culturally competent health professionals!! ———————————————————- THEME: Diversifying Health Though Education When: Saturday, February 8th 9AM- 6PM (on-site registration starting at 8:15 AM) Where: Johnson Hall, University of Washington (NE Grant Lane & W Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98105) Who: Open to public – ANY student interested in ANY discipline of health sciences (pre-med, pre-dent, pre-nursing, pre-pharm, social work, public health, etc) What: Renowned key note speakers, sessions on health disparities, current health issues, professional development, hands on workshops, and professional student panels. REGISTER & PURCHASE TICKETS: http://uwprehealthconference.bpt.me/ EARLY REGISTRATION: General: $10|| High School Students: free ————————————————————————————————– ***THROUGHOUT THE DAY*** –> 3 RENOWNED Key Note Speakers –>LIVE MCAT/DAT AUCTION –>MOCK INTERVIEWS offered by UW Medical & Dental Students!!! –>HEADSHOT PHOTOS ***WORKSHOPS**** 9:40-10:40AM Introduction to the Social Determinants of Health: –>Immigrant/undocumented health disparities –>LGBTQ Health & Health Disparities –>Global Health Disparities –>”Invisible Population” Health Disparities 10:50-11:50AM Exploring Health Careers –> Interdisciplinary Panel –> Visual (acupunture/chiropractor) –> DO. vs. MD. vs. Naturopath –> Public Health & Social Work 1:50-2:50 PM Session #3: –> Personal Statement –> MCAT Changes for 2015 & test-taking strategies –> Research –> Stress management “Study smarter, not harder” –> Conducting yourself as a professional –> College Admission Workshop 3:00-4:30 PM Hands on Workshops: –>Dental Simulations –>Vitals –>Suturing ———————————————————- EARLY REGISTRATION: Undergraduates Students: $10|| High School Students: free AT DOOR: Undergraduates Students: $15|| High School Students: free (School ID required for discount at the door) ***Breakfast and lunch included with registration!*** Raffle & prizes throughout event!! [Inline image 1] Please contact Jessica Sachara (MAPS President) with any further questions at jsachara523@gmail.comjsachara523@gmail.com>

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