10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference
About this Event
PRW's Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference is designed by experienced medical professionals of color with the needs of students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine at its core. For nearly a decade, the conference has created space for aspiring healthcare professionals to access the actionable guidance, direct connections, and meaningful community needed to move forward on their journey.
This year's 10th Annual Conference "It Takes A Decade To Make A Doctor" features:
- Four programming tracks serving students from high school through graduate school—Pre-Med, Pre-Nursing | Allied Health, High School, and Community Health Workers
- Step-by-step application strategies and interactive workshops
- Face-to-face connections with admissions officers, medical students, and practicing physicians
- Community health worker training in trauma-informed practice, doula support and Medicaid reimbursement, and CPR training
Conference attenees will leave the weekend with clear next steps, meaningful connections, and confidence to take forward on their journey in medicine and healthcare.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Address - Dr. Ericka Powell
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Conference Sessions
Info: Four programming tracks 1) Pre-Med Applicants 2) Pre-Nursing | Allied Health 3) High School Students 4) Community Health Workers
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking Lunch and Exhibitor
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Pre-Med Applicant Track
🕑: 10:00 AM
Demystifying the Medical School Application Process
Host: Dr. Cherise Hamblin
Info: Walk students through the AMCAS primary and secondary application system end-to-end, removing the mystery around what admissions committees actually evaluate and helping students build a realistic, competitive timeline
🕑: 11:00 AM
Research 101: Publish or Perish
Info: Help pre-med students understand how research fits into the medical school journey, how to get involved, choose meaningful projects, communicate their work and connect research experience to their future goals as physicians.
🕑: 02:00 PM
MCAT Workshop: Study Strategy That Actually Works
Host: Joseph Agyemang, MS1and Founder of JUSTEM Academy
Info: Give students a realistic prep timeline and study strategy from an MCAT tutor and recent test-taker, cutting through conflicting advice and building a sustainable study plan they can implement immediately.
🕑: 03:00 PM
Personal Statement Workshop: Find Your "Why Medicine"
Info: Help students identify their authentic narrative and receive live feedback on personal statement drafts, moving beyond accomplishments to tell a specific, memorable story that admissions officers remember.
Pre-Nursing|Allied Health
🕑: 10:00 AM
Careers in Nursing: Exploring Pathways and Specializations
Host: Andrew C. Mayfield, CRNP
Info: Explore the breadth of nursing careers through a panel of professionals at different stages, from critical care to leadership to specialty nursing roles. Learn how different degree pathways (ASN, BSN, direct-entry MSN) open different doors and what programs look for in competitive applicants.
🕑: 11:00 PM
Building a Research Career: PhD, MD/PhD, and Clinical Science
Info: Learn what PhD students, biomedical researchers, and clinician-scientists do, how research training works across different settings, and how diverse research careers shape patient care and communities. Explore pathways in basic science, translational research, clinical research, and health equity work.
🕑: 02:00 PM
The Physician Assistant Pathway: What You Need to Know
Host: Michalia Humphrey, PA
Info: Compare MD and PA training, career trajectory, and scope of practice. Understand why PA programs are increasingly competitive and what pre-health students must know early in undergrad, including prerequisites, clinical hour requirements, and application strategy to build a strong candidacy.
🕑: 03:00 PM
Exploring Dentistry: Specialties, Scope, and Pathways
Host: Dr. Liz Prada
Info: Explore the range of roles within dental practice, from general dentistry to specialized fields like cleft palate care. Connect with professionals from the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic and explore career trajectories, day-to-day work, and how to start building experience in dentistry.
High School Student Track
🕑: 10:00 AM
Pre-Med 101: Building Your Foundation for Success in College
Info: Learn how to prepare for college as a pre-med or pre-health student. Gain practical tools and insights on setting yourself up for success for medical school from the first day you step on campus. After an overview of college admissions unpack how to balance academics, extracurriculars, social life and your pre-med requirements while navigating campus culture.
🕑: 11:00 AM
Level Up Your Summers: Programs, Internships, Shadowing
Host: Karisa Augustine
Info: Explore the landscape of summer programs available to high school students and learn how to identify, evaluate, and apply to opportunities that build healthcare experience. Participants develop a timeline for finding and applying to programs that fit their goals and interests.
🕑: 02:00 PM
Beat the Test: SAT, ACT, and Your Plan
Info: Explore which standardized test fits your college pre-med plan and build a realistic prep timeline. Explore test formats, evaluate study resources, understand how scores factor into admissions today and your journey to medicine or healthcare.
🕑: 03:00 PM
Meet Your Mentors: The Networking Skills You Need
Host: Edmund Hardy, MS
Info: Get comfortable with professional networking and develop confidence introducing yourself, asking thoughtful questions, and building authentic connections that support future opportunities in medicine and healthcare
Community Health Track
🕑: 10:00 AM
Medicaid and the PA Doula Commission
Host: Joy Washington, CPD
Info: Explore the role of doulas in maternal healthcare and learn how Medicaid reimbursement expands access to doula services in Pennsylvania. Hear from experienced doulas and policy leaders about the Pennsylvania Doula Commission's mission, the evolving landscape of maternal health policy, and how to engage in advocacy for birth equity.
🕑: 11:00 AM
Trauma-Informed Community Practice
Host: Venus Ricks, MEd
Info: Learn the core principles of trauma-informed care and how to apply them in healthcare and community settings. Participants explore how understanding trauma shapes communication, builds trust with clients and families, and improves engagement and outcomes in community health work.
🕑: 02:00 PM
The Pelvic Floor and Nervous System Connection
Host: Sabrina Torres, CD
Info: Understand pelvic floor anatomy and how the nervous system influences muscle function and pain. Learn evidence-based strategies for supporting pelvic health and how to guide clients through common concerns across different life stages.
🕑: 03:00 PM
Community CPR Training: Minutes Matter
Host: UPMC
Info: Learn lifesaving skills through the Minutes Matter program covering Stop the Bleed, Hands Only CPR, mental health response, and opioid overdose recognition and Narcan administration. Participants practice emergency response techniques and build confidence responding during medical emergencies. Leave with practical skills to bring back to your community.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 30.00 to USD 2669.52
