Spring Break Road Trip

Carver College of Medicine students will take you through a case based learning session, where you will experience what it’s like to learn like a medical student. No prior knowledge is necessary, just bring an open mind and be willing to take some risks in your learning! Admissions staff will also be available to answer any application questions.

Speaker: Amy Hearn

Come spend time with Alesia Wagner, DO and learn about being an osteopathic physician, dispel myths, and preview what sets TUCOM apart.

Speaker: Alesia Wagner, DO, Associate Dean Academic Affairs/Chair-Admissions Committee

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine is a small, private medical school in Southwest Michigan. Focusing on health equity, community engagement, and hands-on team-based learning, our unique decompressed curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities support students' individual goals while growing future physicians who will positively impact the communities and populations they serve. Join our information session to learn more about our MD and bridge master's programs, student life, admissions process, and more.

Speaker: Anna Zblewski, Manager of Admissions

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine prepares future physicians and scientists who are committed to improving health in New Jersey and throughout the nation. To advance our mission we: develop clinically skillful, compassionate and culturally competent physicians from diverse backgrounds who are grounded in our osteopathic philosophy and ready to meet future healthcare workforce needs; advance research, innovation and discovery to improve health and solve the medical challenges of today and the future; and we provide exceptional patient-centered care, with an emphasis on primary and interprofessional team-based care that responds to the needs of the community including underserved and special needs populations.

Speaker: John Nwafor, Director of Recruitment & Outreach

Curious about what it takes to join the UCSD School of Medicine? This workshop offers a look into their innovative curriculum, impactful initiatives, and flexible pathways to a medical career. Students will gain practical advice and hear directly from admissions.

Speaker: Rodrigo Gutierrez, Jr., Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

Prospective medical students at UC Davis are invited to attend a virtual information session to learn about the opportunities available as a Rush Medical College student. Join Dr. Emma Howes, Assistant Director for Admissions and Recruitment and Sarah Morgan, Admissions Counselor for Outreach and Recruitment, and current RMC students to learn about the Rush curriculum, clinical experiences, service opportunities, diversity & inclusion, career exploration, and more.

Speaker: Dr. Emma Howes, Assistant Director for Admissions and Recruitment and Sarah Morgan, Admissions Counselor

Join our admissions team for a presentation on our curriculum, requirements, and student life in Provo, Utah, followed by a 30-minute Q&A with our student ambassadors!

Speaker: Kelly Kane, Admissions Recruitment and Marketing Specialist

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) invites you to a virtual session to explore our curriculum, the student experience, and mission to train compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals. Since our founding in 2006, RVU has grown to three campuses in Colorado, Utah, and Montana - each offering a unique, supportive environment for medical students. Our curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and an osteopathic approach to patient care. Join us for an interactive session where you’ll connect with an RVU Enrollment Advisor and take the next step toward your medical career!

Speaker: Becky Lewis, Associate Director of Recruitment

Have you looked into the Medical College of Wisconsin? At the MCW, we nurture curiosity and embrace the quest for knowledge above all else. Our innovative approach of academic medicine will take you on a journey where you’ll learn the skills to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of medical discovery and patient care. Please join us for a review of our campuses, admissions process, and key insights on what we look for in an applicant!

Speaker: Anton Johnson, Admissions Recruiter

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine is a small, private medical school in Southwest Michigan. Focusing on health equity, community engagement, and hands-on team-based learning, our unique decompressed curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities support students' individual goals while growing future physicians who will positively impact the communities and populations they serve. Join our information session to learn more about our MD and bridge master's programs, student life, admissions process, and more.

Speaker: Anna Zblewski, Manager of Admissions

Western University of Health Sciences is one of the largest graduate schools for the health professions in the nation with 26 academic programs amongst 9 colleges at our 2 campuses in Southern California and Oregon. In this session, our Assistant Director of Recruitment in CA, TJ Pe, and our Recruiter in OR, Martin Williams, will be focusing on curriculum and admissions information for our medical programs – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM). The session will also include current WesternU medical students to help answer your questions and share their experiences.

Speaker: TJ Pe, Assistant Director of Recruitment; Pomona Campus and Martin Williams, Recruiter; Oregon Campus

Join us for an engaging session to learn more about our innovative medical school, including curriculum highlights, application information, student support services, and key matriculant statistics. Additionally, we will touch on what it’s like to live and learn in a city known for its healthcare institutions, cultural experiences, and diverse activity opportunities. We will end with a question-and-answer session and ways for you to explore more of what CWRU has to offer!

Speaker: Thomas McKenzie,  Assistant Director of Admissions

Join our students (UC-Davis alumni) and admissions staff for an interactive 10-minute TBL (team-based learning activity) as we engage you in our style of learning at the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) and the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM). Further, learn about the mission of ARCOM and the ACHE Master of Science in Biomedicine program to educate and train a diverse student body to improve the lives of others.

Speaker: Theresa Hunziker

Please join the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine for a presentation about our medical school and our admissions process.

Speaker: Katherine Murphy, Admissions Operations Manager

Tulane University School of Medicine remains one of the nation’s most recognized centers for medical education. TUSOM is a vibrant center for education, research and public service.  As the second oldest medical school in the South and the 15th oldest medical school in the United States, TUSOM maintains more than 20 community student-led clinics throughout New Orleans, providing quality healthcare to the underserved population. Leading groundbreaking work in infectious diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, and Neuroscience, TUSOM continues to shape the future of medicine both locally and globally.

Speaker: Mike Woodson PhD, Director of Admissions

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is committed to educating a physician workforce representing the communities we serve. The session highlights mission, focus on underserved communities, and patient‑focused leadership development.

Speaker: Austin Gentry, M.A. Ed., Associate Director of Admissions

The UCR School of Medicine’s session highlights mission fit, program requirements, and what makes your regional mission unique.

Speaker: Dr. Crysal Meza, Manager of Admisisons

Join an interactive trivia session and a short Problem-Based Learning scenario to showcase CHSU-COM’s unique approach to medical education.

Speaker: Jimeng Joshua Xiong, Admissions Recruiter

At the University of Michigan, our dedication to academic excellence is inseparable from our commitment to advocating for patients and helping advance health care. Each individual’s experiences, perspectives, identities, and journey fold into our collective learning, enhancing the diverse educational environment. Join us and Get to Know Blue! We will start with a short presentation about our campus, school, curricular structure, and the attributes of a successful candidate. We will then spend the rest of our time answering your questions about Michigan, our holistic review process, student support, campus culture, and more. GO BLUE!

Speakers: Becky Weeks, MA (Director of Admissions), Roger Hsieh M3 (current medical student + UC-Davis alum)

We are an osteopathic medical program that has graduated nearly 5000 DO physicians since 2000. We will review our curriculum which includes integrated ultrasound training, cadaveric anatomy training, extensive clinical training, and a state-of-the-art simulation center. We will also describe our robust student support services and resources, as well as the strong licensing exam and match performance of AZCOM.

Speaker: Dr. Randall Nydam,  Associate Dean

Creighton University is a Catholic, Jesuit university founded in 1878 in Omaha, Nebraska. The School of Medicine opened in 1892 and is committed to educating physicians in the Catholic, Jesuit tradition of caring for the whole person—mind, body and spirit. The school has two campuses in Omaha and Phoenix. Graduates are recognized nationally for their clinical skills, communication, empathy, cultural competence and commitment to service.

Speaker: Monica Sanchez, Director of Admissions

The Georgetown medical experience is centered in cura personalis — care for a person’s psychological, spiritual, social well-being in addition to their physical well-being. It lays the groundwork for the intellectual and ethical formation of physician-healers committed to the clinically competent care and well-being of their patients and dedicated to the health needs of the underserved in our society. The result is a community of scholars and healers who are challenged to achieve their personal potential; dedicated to healing the individual patient; committed to serving the healthcare needs of the community and advocating for those who have no voice in our society.

Speaker: Sasha Small, Admissions Officer

Dr. Kedian will discuss the mission of UMass Chan, opportunities such as community engagement and regional campuses, and the new VISTA Curriculum. She will be joined by UC Davis alumni who will share their experiences at the medical school.

Speaker: Tracy Kedian, Associate Dean of Admissions

PRIME-LA at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine is a five-year concurrent-degree program that focuses on Leadership and Advocacy with a long-term goal to develop leaders in medicine addressing policy, care, and research in healthcare for the underserved. Join us for an overview about our program and our admissions process. Admissions staff will be available to answer questions from prospective students.

Speaker: Brandon Garcia

We will go through the key aspects of a medical school application and what Admissions Committee Members look for when it comes to selecting uniquely qualified, dynamic, competitive applicants. After this presentation, you’ll have a better understanding of how to maximize your potential as a medical school candidate.

Speaker: Michaela Parales, Postbaccalaureate Program Director and Adrian Farias, Director of Admissions

We will be presenting on how to become the most competitive applicant for the CDU program. This will include admissions criteria, an overview of our mission and values, along with a general idea of the admissions process.

Speaker: Robin Clay, Associate Director of Admissions

Join us for an informational webinar about the College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) program. Learn about the curriculum and the career opportunities within this dreamlike profession. During the session we will share information about the university, and also share program/admission information and have Q&A at the end. You do NOT want to miss it!

Speaker: Ashwina Khapre, M.A., Regional Admission Recruiter and Christina Gray and Ashley Shilling

The Keck School of Medicine of USC invites you to join us for a virtual MD Admissions Presentation followed by a Q & A session with our admissions representative and current MD students. We will discuss our application and selection process, the competencies that we look for in applicants, student life at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and more.

Speaker: Mike Richardson

Looking to take your next step towards medicine? Join our panel of Admissions staff and current students to learn more about the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM) and ask the questions you have! At the DGSOM we believe that health care is a human right. We are educating the next generation of physicians, physician-scientists and researchers with that belief in mind. Explore multiple paths to medicine with our 4-year MD program and Dual Degree Programs, and become a part of the next generation.

Speaker: Imani Evans

We appreciate your interest in the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. As noted in our mission statement, our collaborative, diverse, and inclusive learning community is dedicated to enabling our medical students to become skillful, ethical, and compassionate physicians.

Speaker: Ray Wilson, Monique Aftimos,Abhinav Krishnan, PhD, MPH

The UC Davis School of Medicine invites you to join us for admissions-related fun! We will engage in a virtual game of admissions jeopardy followed by a mini admissions presentation and a chat. There will also be a Q&A session where you may receive tips and insights from the SOM admissions team.

Speaker: Toyia Fleming, Admissions Recruitment Specialist and Charlene Green, Assistant Dean of Admissions

Join Michelle Vogl, Director of MD Admissions to learn more about URSMD’s Double Helix curriculum, which gives you early clinical experiences, and our revolutionary biopsychosocial model, helping you develop into a doctor who sees not only disease, but the complete person. Michelle will provide a brief presentation and will be joined by a current MD student to take questions.

Speaker: Michelle Vogl, Director of MD Admissions

 Imagine using your medical expertise to transform lives in under-resourced communities. At the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, this mission isn't just a dream; it's the foundation for developing Warrior M.D.s. Here, you'll become a well-rounded, experienced and compassionate physician equipped with exceptional clinical skills, a dedication to lifelong learning and research, and a passion for serving your community.

Speaker: Mark Queentry, Admissions Engagement Coordinator

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine blends community-based medical education with scientific discovery, promoting dignity, inclusion, and service to medically underserved communities.

Speaker: Molly Monet

Students will learn about: AUC’s campus, holistic admissions approach, numerous clinical rotation sites in the US and UK, and our 95% 2025 1st time Residency Match rate.

Speaker: Michael Jaroslow, Associate Director of Recruitment

Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine invites you to learn more about their MD and MD/PhD programs, application process, and integrated case-based curriculum that connects biomedical, clinical, and health systems sciences across all four years.

Speaker: Agasia L Lanier, Senior Admissions Recruitment Specialist

Learn about the Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, where research, clinical, and educational arms educate future physicians and scientists. Located in Burlington, Vermont, the Larner College of Medicine prides itself on cultivating an environment that uplifts and supports its faculty and student populations while advancing medical education, research, and patient care in Vermont and beyond.

Speaker: Carolyn Bernegger, Assistant Director of Admissions