# Event Details - **Event Name**: 10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Patients R Waiting's flagship conference providing actionable guidance for students pursuing medical and healthcare careersAbout this EventPRW'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 WorkersStep-by-step application strategies and interactive workshopsFace-to-face connections with admissions officers, medical students, and practicing physiciansCommunity health worker training in trauma-informed practice, doula support and Medicaid reimbursement, and CPR trainingConference 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 AMRegistration & Breakfast🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMWelcome Remarks🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMKeynote Address - Dr. Ericka Powell🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PMConference SessionsInfo: 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 PMNetworking Lunch and Exhibitor 🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMClosing RemarksPre-Med Track🕑: 10:00 AMDemystifying the Medical School Application ProcessHost: Dr. Cherise HamblinInfo: 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 AMResearch 101: Publish or PerishHost: Kendra Parker, MD/Phd CandidateInfo: 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 PMMCAT Workshop: Study Strategy That Actually WorksHost: Joseph Agyemang, MS1and Founder of JUSTEM AcademyInfo: 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 PMPersonal Statement Workshop: Find Your "Why Medicine"Host: Dr. Cherise HamblinInfo: 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 AMMapping the PhD Journey: From Application to ImpactHost: Anese Barnett, PhD Candidate, M.Ed, MAInfo: 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.🕑: 11:00 AMCareers in Nursing: Exploring Pathways and SpecializationsHost: Andrew C. Mayfield, CRNPInfo: 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.🕑: 02:00 PMThe Physician Assistant Pathway: What You Need to KnowHost: Michalia Humphrey, PAInfo: 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 PMExploring Dentistry: Specialties, Scope, and PathwaysHost: Dr. Elizabeth Soulas AndersonInfo: 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 AMPre-Med 101: Building Your Foundation for Success in CollegeHost: Dr. Danielle MartinInfo: 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 AMLevel Up Your Summers: Programs, Internships, ShadowingHost: Tammy GarzaInfo: 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 PMBeat the Test: SAT, ACT, and Your PlanHost: Nicholas Simon, DPTInfo: 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 PMMeet Your Mentors: The Networking Skills You NeedHost: Edmund Hardy, MSInfo: Get comfortable with professional networking and develop confidence introducing yourself, asking thoughtful questions, and building authentic connections that support future opportunities in medicine and healthcareCommunity Health Track🕑: 10:00 AMMedicaid and the PA Doula CommissionHost: Joy Washington, CPDInfo: 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 AMTrauma-Informed Community PracticeHost: Venus Ricks, MEdInfo: 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 PMThe Pelvic Floor and Nervous System ConnectionHost: Sabrina Torres, CDInfo: 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 PMCommunity CPR Training: Minutes MatterHost: UPMCInfo: 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lancaster/10th-annual-diversity-in-medicine-conference/100001985066212478 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, business, conferences, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes - Location: Franklin & Marshall College - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 2669.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lancaster - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Franklin & Marshall College - **lat**: 40.047491 - **long**: -76.31788899999998 - **full address**: Franklin & Marshall College, 637 College Avenue, Lancaster, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/21157dd85408e99d9a035550a54c60bbcc3f2a62f5f58f3415d43ee2cf484e1c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc8f1b1a-gmir.jpg?v=1773727924 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference being held? - **A:** 10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Franklin & Marshall College, 637 College Avenue, Lancaster, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference? - **A:** 10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference is organized by Patients R Waiting. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lancaster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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