SNMA - Medicine at the Crossroads: Finding Your Direction

2009 SNMA Region II Medical Education Conference Schedule

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Friday (October 30, 2009)

Time Medical Student Program Pre-Medical Student Program
12 - 1:45 PM Community Service Activity - "Health 4 Kids (H4K)"
Location: Blue Ridge Elementary School
2 - 3 PM Conference Planning Committee Meeting
Location: Pre-Function Area
2 - 5 PM Participant Check-In
Location: Pre-Function Area
Session I: Educational Seminars
5 - 7 PM USMLE Step I & II Preparation

Dr. Conrad Fischer
Chairman of Medicine, Kaplan Medical
Sponsored by Kaplan Medical

Location: Columbia Room
MCAT Preparation

Tom Bilas, Regional Coordinator
Birju Patel, Instructor
Sponsored by ExamKrackers

Location: Acuff Auditorium, MU School of Medicine
7:30 - 9 PM Welcome Reception

Keynote Speaker
Dr. William E. Hines
SNMA Professional Board Member Emeritus
MU School of Medicine Alumnus

Location: Missouri & Stephens Rooms
9:30 PM - until... Friday Night Social

Location: TBD


Saturday (October 31, 2009)

Time Pre-Medical Students Medical Students
7 - 8 AM Transportation from Hotel to Memorial Union

Participant Check-In
Location: Memorial Union North Lobby
8 - 9:45 AM "Mentoring in Medicine" Physician-Student Mentoring Breakfast

Official Welcome
Gary Forsee, President, University of Missouri System
Dr. Robert Churchill, Dean, University of Missouri School of Medicine

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ellis Ingram
Associate Professor of Pathology & Anatomical Sciences
MU School of Medicine

Location: Stotler Lounge, N103
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Mock MCAT and USMLE Exams
Location: S206
10 - 10:30 AM Participant Check-In
Location: North Lobby
10 AM - 3 PM Minority Health Careers Recruitment Fair
(Exhibitor Registration 9 - 9:50 AM, North Lobby)
Location: Mark Twain N201/202

Research & Community Service Poster Symposium
(Forum Registration 9 - 9:50 AM, North Lobby)
Location: North 2nd Floor Hall
10 - 10:30 AM Designated Fair and Poster Viewing Time
Location: Mark Twain N201/202
Session II: Plenary Sessions
10:30 AM - 12 PM
PLENARY SESSION:
Health Care Reform Town Hall

Panelists
Dr. Conrad Fischer, Dr. Ingrid Taylor, Dr. Lanis Hicks
Location: Jesse Wrench Auditorium, S107
12 - 12:30 PM
Designated Fair and Poster Viewing Time
Location: Mark Twain N201/202
12:30 - 1:30 PM
OPEN LUNCH
Location: Walt Disney Room, N206

SPONSORED LUNCHEONS
PreMeds - MU School of Medicine
Location: Alumni-Faculty Lounge, S304

Med -
Cook County-Loyola-Provident Family Medicine Residency Program (S203)
HealthPartners Institute for Medical Education (S204)
University of Missouri Family Medicine Residency Program (S206)
P.A.S.S. Program (S207)
St. John's Mercy Medical Center - Internal Medicine Residency (S208)
1:30 - 2 PM
Designated Fair and Poster Viewing Time
Location: Mark Twain N201/202
Session III
2 - 2:50 PM
Financial Management
Cheri Marks
Location: S203

or

Global Health
Dr. William Folk
Location: S207

or

Clinical Skills - Ultrasound
Dr. Uzma Khan
Location: S206
The Well-Rounded Applicant
Dr. Joel Maruniak
Dr. Thomas Phillips
Location: S107

or

Clinical Skills - Ultrasound
Dr. Uzma Khan
Location: S206
Session IV
3 - 3:50 PM
Leadership in Medicine
Dr. Michael Hosokawa
Dr. Linda Headrick
Location: S207

or

Clinical Skills - IV/Intubation Lab
Dena Higbee
Dr. Joseph Magee
Location: S110
or

Clinical Skills - ENT Workshop
Dr. James Denninghoff
Location: S204
The Effective Personal Statement
Dr. Linda Blockus
Location: Jesse Wrench Auditorium, S107

or

Clinical Skills - IV/Intubation Lab
Dena Higbee
Dr. Joseph Magee
Location: S110
or

Clinical Skills - ENT Workshop
Dr. James Denninghoff
Location: S204
Session V
4 - 4:50 PM
Surviving July 1st: Residents Panel
MU Residents
Location: Jesse Wrench Auditorium, S107

or

Clinical Skills - IV/Intubation Lab
Dena Higbee
Dr. Joseph Magee
Location: S110

or

Clinical Skills - Osteopathic Manipulation Technique
A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Location: S203
Premedical Grand Rounds
Case Presentation
Dr. Alfred Johnson
Dale Okorodudu
Steve Ikpe
Location: Alumni-Faculty Lounge, S304

or

Clinical Skills - IV/Intubation Lab
Dena Higbee
Dr. Joseph Magee
Location: S110
or

Clinical Skills - Osteopathic Manipulation Technique
A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Location: S203
Regional Executive Board Meeting
Location: TBD
5 - 6:30 PM
Regional House of Delegates Meeting

Chapter Officers/Representatives

Location: Alumni-Faculty Lounge, S304
Medical Student Panel
Medical Students
Location: Jesse Wrench Auditorium, S107

MU Medical School Tour (Optional)
Location: meet on 1st floor South Lobby
7 - 8:30 PM
Closing Banquet

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Leonard Weather, Jr.
President-Elect, National Medical Association

Location: Hampton Inn University Room
9:30 PM - until...
Transportation from Hotal to After Party Site

Official Conference Halloween After Party
Location: Reynolds Alumni Center


Sunday (November 1, 2009)

Time Medical Student Program Pre-Medical Student Program
7 - 10 AM Continental Breakfast
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites Front Room
8:30 - 10 PM Regional Executive Board & Conference Planning Committee Meeting
Location: TBA