Event Date
We invite you to Imani Clinic and HPA’s second Annual Aspiring Black Physicians Conference on Saturday, February 24th!
With the theme Building Bridges and Navigating Barriers, the Aspiring Black Physicians Conference aims to provide Black pre-med and pre-health students with the expertise and resources needed to succeed on the journey toward a career in medicine. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend panels of accomplished Black doctors and medical students, learn about medical school admissions, network, and more! Our keynote speaker is Dr. Lisa Ann Merritt, a general physiatrist of 33 years specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the UC Davis Medical Center.
This special event, hosted by Imani Clinic, UC Davis Health Professions Advising, and Kaiser Permanente, will take place on Saturday, February 24th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the UC Davis School of Medicine campus. Breakfast and lunch will be provided! Additionally, UC Davis students are eligible for free transportation from the Davis city area.
For more information, please visit https://www.imaniclinic.org/aspiringblackphysiciansconference.
Explore and learn how to prepare for the journey to becoming a physician.
- Highlights
- Keynote Speaker
- Med Student Panel and Workshop
- Physicians and Admissions Panel
- Food and giveaways will be provided!
8:30 - 9:20 am |
Check-in and Breakfast |
9:30 - 10:00 am | Welcome and Introduction |
10:00 - 10:30 am |
Keynote Speaker |
10:30 - 11:30 am | Admissions Panel |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Physicians Panel |
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Networking Lunch |
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Medical Student Workshop |
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Medical Student Panel |
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm | Break |
3:45 pm - 4:20 pm |
Undergraduate Resources and Tips |
4:20 pm - 4:30 pm | Closing Remarks/Statements |
*Limited transportation from Davis will be provided. A separate transportation form will be available closer to the event.
Questions? Email us at: healthprofessionsadvising@ucdavis.edu
Updated: 1/23/2024