The 7th Annual MAPS Pre-Health Conference
"Healthcare on the MAPS: Navigating Your Future"
Hosted by the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS-UW)
WHEN: Saturday, January 12th, 9:00 AM 5:30 pm
WHERE: South Campus Center, University of Washington (
http://depts.washington.edu/sauf/scc/directions.php)
WHAT: The Annual MAPS Pre-Health Conference is held once a year at the University of Washington's South Campus Center. With representatives from a variety of graduate schools and programs, students from all over the Seattle area gather to learn more about today's top health professions. Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange (University of Washington School of Medicine Vice President for Minority Affairs and Provost for Diversity), Dr. Leslie R. Walker (Children's Hospital Director of Adolescent Medicine), and Dr. Beatrice Gandara (University of Washington School of Dentistry Director of Emergency Clinic) are among the scheduled keynote speakers. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all registered guests along with hands-on workshops including vital signs, pig feet suturing, pressure points/acupuncture, and much more. This is a great opportunity for students from all college levels who are interested in entering a healthcare field.
The graduate schools and programs scheduled to attend this year's conference include: University of Washington Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (Washington's first DO medical school), and representatives from fields including Physician's Assistant, Nurse Practitioners, Health Administration and Policy, Alternative Medicine and Chiropractics.
Register online at
http://students.washington.edu/mapsuw/confer.html
$10 MAPS members, $13 Non-Members
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS)
University of Washington