Pre-Medical Diversity Symposium 2016

January 7, 2016

Some prospective applicants may be a bit hesitant about applying to medical school because they consider themselves “non-traditional” applicants – maybe they are a little older, have experienced some challenges in the past, or come from a different academic or personal background than the type of person they think typically applies to medical school. If this describes you, please consider attending the Pre-Medical Diversity Symposium on Saturday, January 16th. Hosted by UBC medical students, this event is an opportunity to learn more about the admissions process and to hear stories from current doctors and students whose paths to medicine may have diverged from the “traditional.” Please click the link to see a poster with more information, including start time and locations for Vancouver, Victoria, Prince George and Kelowna: https://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2016/01/Pre-Medical-Diversity-Symposium-2016.pdf. The RSVP date is January 12th. Hope to see you there!

10 responses to “Pre-Medical Diversity Symposium 2016”

  1. Fernando Villasenor
    Fernando Villasenor January 19, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    I’m so sad that I just saw this now! Is there any chance of a second session at some point?

    1. Admissions
      Admissions January 22, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      Sorry you missed it! The diversity symposium is over for this year but will be back next year.

  2. Anon
    Anon January 22, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Hello,

    Do you hold a pre-medical diversity symposium annually? I’d love to attend the next one.

    Thanks

    1. Admissions
      Admissions January 22, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Yes, it is an annual event. Unfortunately next year’s symposium is not scheduled yet, but please check the blog starting in October.

  3. Anola
    Anola October 9, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    Just checking to see if there is a date set for the next symposium. I missed January 2016 and was really hoping to attend.

    Cheers
    Anola

    1. Admissions
      Admissions October 18, 2016 at 11:43 am

      It will take place sometime in early January, but the exact date has not yet been set. We will update the blog with more information as we receive it – we know many people are interested in this event!

  4. Colleen
    Colleen December 2, 2016 at 2:23 am

    What is the link to your blog? I would like to find out if a date has been set yet. Thanks!

    1. Admissions
      Admissions January 10, 2017 at 11:02 am

      You have found the blog! The 2017 Pre-Medical Diversity Symposium will be held on March 4, 2017. More info coming soon – please check back.

  5. Sarah
    Sarah December 6, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Has a date been set for the 2017 Pre-medical Diversity Symposium?

    1. Admissions
      Admissions January 10, 2017 at 11:03 am

      It has been scheduled for March 4, 2017. Please stay tuned for more information, including times and locations.