26th ANNUAL LMSA-WEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2010: Welcoming Change - Bridging Gaps for Latinos through Improvements in Health Policy

The LMSA-West Chapter at the University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine is honored to be hosting the 26th Annual LMSA-West Regional Conference

Welcoming Change – Bridging Gaps for Latinos through

Improvements in Health Policy

And Graduation Banquet at UCSF Mission Bay Campus (click here for tickets)

Our annual regional conference enables LMSA chapters to convene and assemble experts in a wide range of disciplines from around the country to conduct seminars on Latino issues and skills development for high school, undergraduate, and medical students, and a variety of healthcare professionals. LMSA recognizes that in order to eliminate the health disparities that plague Latinos, we must set the foundation for change by cultivating the future leaders of our community. To achieve this goal, LMSA created the annual regional conference to foster discourse, analysis, and systematic action on issues critical to recruiting and retaining Latinos in the health professions and to increase awareness of healthcare discrepancies in the Latino community. Through this regional conference, we will promote greater access to health, advance cultural competency in medicine, establish and create long standing mentoring relationships, as well as advocate for novel approaches to community health and the elimination of health disparities. The conference is open to everyone!

THE MISSION of the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) West is to promote the development of Latino students through education, volunteerism, and professional networking opportunities that foster diversity, higher education, and the improved health of the Latino community.  The 26^th Annual LMSA Regional Conference aims to promote: 

   The recruitment, retention, and academic advancement of future Latino healthcare professionals.

    Improving the delivery of health care services to Latinos and medically underserved populations.

    Developing a network of Latino students and healthcare professionals through which mentorship, consultation, and exchange of ideas about the path to medical careers can take place.

    Fostering Latino students' research, community service, and academic interests that will lead to the improvement of healthcare for underserved communities.

DAY ONE – Friday April 9, 12:00 - 9:00 pm

High School and Pre-Health Component
Location: UCSF Parnassus Campus (Networking Event at UCSF Mission Bay Campus) 

12:00 - 1:30 pm            Registration, Lunch & Exhibitors (list of exhibitors below)
1:30 - 1:45 pm             Opening Statement
1:45 - 2:15 pm             Keynote Speaker
2:30 - 5:20 pm             Workshops

5:30 - 5:50 pm             Closing Remarks
5:50 - 6:15 pm             Evaluation & Raffle
6:30 - 9:00 pm             Networking Event – more details below (for LMSA members only)

Please note workshops have a specific focus but are open to all attendees.

Time                 Workshops (Audience) – Presenter(s)                             

2:30 - 3:20pm     Financial Aid (Pre-med) - Ron James n 5 Things You MUST Know Before Applying to Medical School (Pre-med) - Marco Angulo, MS4, Anabel Arroyo n Personal Statement for the UC Application (High School) - Don Woodson n How to Approach a Principal Investigator for Research (Pre-med) - Dr. Dan Lowenstein and Student Panel n Lead Poisoning in Oaxaca; Health Policy Efforts in Monterey, CA (Health Policy) - Dr. Margaret Handley n Cultural Humility in Medical Education (Health Policy) - Dr. Melanie Tervalon n Preparing for Medical School Interviews (Pre-med) - Gus Calleros n Connecting Medical School with La Barria (Pre-med/HS) - Roberto Ariel-Vargas n Anatomy Lab (Pre-med/HS) - Peter Ohara & MS1s

3:20 - 4:20pm     UCSF Post Bac (Pre-med) – Valerie n Life as a Medical Student – Panel (Pre-med) - MS1s n Anatomy Lab (Pre-med/HS) - Peter Ohara & MS1s n Universal Healthcare Reform and the Single-Payer Option (Health Policy) - JB Fenix, MS3 n Disparities in Access to Care for the Underserved (Health Policy) - Dr. Enrique Gonzalez-Mendez n Preparing for Medical School Interviews (Pre-med) - Gus Calleros n Suturing Workshop (Pre-med/HS) - Dr. Salvador-Gallardo and MIM n The Medical School Application Process (Pre-med) - Hallen Chung

4:30 - 5:20pm     MCAT Student Perspective (Pre-med) - MS1s n 5 Things you MUST Know Before Applying to Medical School (Pre-med) - Marco Angulo, MS4, Anabel Arroyo n Oral-Maxillo Facial Surgery (Pre-med) - Derek Park, Kirsten Rittenbach n Universal Healthcare Reform and the Single-Payer Option (Health Policy) - JB Fenix, MS3 n Networking and Professional Development (Pre-med) - Mentoring in Medicine, Inc n Suturing Workshop (Pre-med/HS) - Dr. Salvador-Gallardo and MIM n College! The UC and CSU Application Process (High School) - Caro Jaregui

Day one will primarily target high school and pre-health audiences and will provide various workshops and seminars for these students, such as: leadership development, applying to medical school, successful interviewing, personal statement writing, health care careers panels, and MCAT strategies, just to name a few. Representatives from numerous undergraduate and medical institutions will attend the college and medical/professional school exhibitor fair where they will showcase their schools and speak with students on a one-to-one basis. Please note that lunch is included!

The LMSA Networking Workshop Event will take place at UCSF Mission Bay Campus and feature Kaiser and UCSF physicians and residents form the San Francisco Bay Area. You will enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres, meet other students and health professionals from around the country, build your network and generate quality leads for your medical career. Attire for the networking event is business casual. 

DAY TWO – Saturday April 10, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm

Open to everyone - all levels of education
Location: UCSF Parnassus Campus  

7:45 - 8:30 am         Registration & Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 am         Opening Statement
8:45 - 9:30 am         Keynote Speaker
9:40 - 11:30 am       Workshops
11:30 - 12:50 pm     Lunch and Exhibitors (list of exhibitors below)
1:00 - 3:00 pm         Workshops
3:00 - 3:45 pm         Closing Key Note Speakers
3:45 - 4:30 pm         Raffle
Please note workshops have a specific focus but are open to all attendees.

Time             Workshops (Audience) – Presenter(s)                           

9:40-10:30am A Guide to Succeeding in Clerkships (Med Students) - Medical Students and Residents n Mentoring and Survivor Skills    (Med Students) - Mentoring in Medicine, Inc n Tobacco Control Policy (Health Policy) - Dr. Steven Schroeder n Health Care Policy and Social Justice (Health Policy) - Dr. Richard Quint n Policies to Improve Health & Well-being of U.S. Farm Laborers (Health Policy) - Dr. Don Villarejo n Disparities in Access to Care for the Underserved (Health Policy) - Dr. Enrique Gonzalez-Mendez n Public Health Careers: How Docs Affect Health of Populations (Med Students) - Dr. Mitch Katz, Head of SFDPH n Surgery (Med Students) - Dr. Salvador Gallardo n HIV and Latina Women (General) Dr. Rita Melendez

10:40-11:30am  Research Career Opportunities (Med Students) - Howard Hughes Medical Institute & The NIH n All About 2nd Degree Programs (Med Students) - Paula Braveman, MD MPH, Erin Palm, MBA n Interviewing and Networking Skills (Pre-med) - Mentoring in Medicine, Inc. n Health care policy and social justice (Health Policy) - Dr. Richard Quint n Access to Health Care Among Immigrant Farm Laborers (Health Policy) - Dr. Don Villarejo n Disparities in Access to Care for the Underserved (Health Policy) - Dr. Enrique Gonzalez-Mendez n Minority Representation in Health Professions (Health Policy) - Dr. Kathy Flores n How to Rock the Boards: USMLE Advice (Med Students) - Medical Students n Mental Health Services and the Latino Population (General) - Dr. Oscar F. Cervantes

1:00 - 1:50pm Loan Repayment Programs: How Giving Back Can Pay Off (Med Students) - OSHPD, HRSA n Profiles in Practice: Different Practice Types (Med Students) - Dr. Juan Guerra n Universal Healthcare Reform and the Single-Payer Option (Health Policy) - JB Fenix, MS3 n The International Experience and Health Care Reform (Health Policy) - Dr. Claudia Chaufan n My Journey to Medicine: From Medical School to Serving on Admission at the UC Davis School of Medicine (General) - Dr. Darin Latimore, Director of Medical Student Diversity at UCD SOM n Primary Care and Health Policy (Health Policy) - Dr. Tom Bodenheimer n Public Health Careers: The CDC (Med Students) - CDC - Dr. Eva Mortensen n A Guide to Succeeding in Clerkships (Med Student) - Medical Students and Residents

2:00 - 2:50pm Primary Care Panel: What It's Like (Med Students) - Dr. Bojorquez, Dr. Adriana Padilla n Academic Careers Panel (Med Students) - Dr. Alma Martinez, Dr. Alvaro Garza, Dr. Henry Sanchez n Universal Healthcare Reform and the Single-Payer Option (Health Policy) - JB Fenix, MS3 n The International Experience and Health Care Reform (Health Policy) - Dr. Claudia Chaufan n Incarceration and Health: Prison, Policy and Our Patients (Health Policy) - Rachel Joseph, BS n How to Rock the Boards: USMLE Advice (Med Students) - Medical Students n How Medical Schools Get to Know You (Pre-med) - Albert Chevez

Day two of the conference will focus on critical issues in health care, community health, career development, leadership in medicine, and health policy. Seminars will address medical career planning, residency options and training programs, community health issues, health care access proposals, and much more. Moreover, we will host a residency fair for medical students featuring primary care, surgical, and specialty care residency training programs from around the country. Please note that breakfast and lunch are included!

In conclusion, the annual GRADUATION BANQUET will celebrate the achievements and graduation of medical students about to embark on their next phase of training. The banquet will be held at UCSF's Mission Bay Campus.

We invite you to join us in our mission to expand the educational pipeline for disadvantaged Latino students and advance healthcare for Latinos and medically underserved populations or participate as a pre-health student to take advantage of the resources LMSA has to offer you in your path to becoming a successful health professional.

General information for tickets, graduation banquet, student research poster presentations, public transportation, parking, and driving directions can be found below.

TICKET INFORMATION

    Exhibitor Registration: See Academic/Residency Exhibitor ticket tab above. Exhibitors will have the option of paying via check (click on other payment options - can be mailed to address provided) or credit card and bank accounts through PayPal. For additional exhibitors, please use the Extra Exhibitor ticket tab above. Additional information for parking and on-site registration will be sent directly to registered exhibitors. Any packages can be mailed ahead of time to the address provided for sending check payments.

    LMSA Student Member Registration: See LMSA Member ticket tab above. A $5 conference registration discount will be provided for LMSA members once you enter your discount code. Please go to the membership tab on the LMSA.net site and log in to the member area to retrieve your discount code. Only LMSA members are eligible to register for and attend the LMSA Networking event taking place on Friday April 9^th, 6-8pm. Tickets are limited.

    Non-LMSA Member Registration (high school, pre-health, and medical students): See respective ticket tabs above for registration information.

    Physician and Alumni Registration: See Physician and Alumni ticket tab above for registration information.

Student Research Poster Presentation: Any student interested in presenting their research poster can register to participate in competition through the Research Presentation ticket tab above. Students will be provided space to present research abstracts and posters. Votes will be collected and winners will be chosen on Saturday, April 10^th.

Requirements: 1) The poster presenter must be registered for the conference prior to submitting the abstract. 2) Abstract deadline is March 29, 2010. Please email your abstracts to t.richard.parenteau@ucsf.edu.

Structure: Abstract limit is 300 words (maximum). Abstracts should include the following: hypothesis, purpose, or objective (as appropriate for your discipline), methods, results/expected results, discussion and conclusion (as appropriate by discipline). Be sure to state findings in detail sufficient to support conclusion(s). Final Poster can be no larger than 8 feet (wide) by 4 feet (tall).

Authorship: Submission of an abstract for consideration should be completed by the individual who seeks to present at the conference. As part of abstract submission, the abstract author will be asked to enter the names and institutions of all research collaborators, including the principal investigator/advisor/research mentor. For research abstracts that are coauthored by a group of researchers: only one individual may submit an abstract for consideration and only that individual (author) may present the research at the conference. Submission of the same abstract by different authors will void all posters.

EXHIBITORS: Alameda County Medical Ctr/Highland Campus – Emergency Medicine, California School of Podiatric Medicine, Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science, Child Family Health International, Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center – Family Medicine, The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center – Family Medicine, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, International Service Learning, Jefferson Medical College, La Clinica de la Raza, Life Chiropractic College West, Michigan State University, Midwestern University, Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine, PASS Program, Riverside County Regional Medical Center – Family Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Sutter Health Family Medicine Residency Program, Texas Tech University HSC - Pediatrics, UC Berkeley Extension, UC Davis – Internal Medicine, UC Davis School of Medicine, UC Irvine School of Medicine – PRIME-LC, UCSD – PRIME HEq, UCSF – Graduate Medical Education, UCSF School of Medicine, UCSF Fresno – Family and Community Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, University of California San Francisco – Emergency Medicine, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Michigan, US ARMY Healthcare, USC Keck School of Medicine, Ventura County Medical Center – Family Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, White Memorial Medical Center – Family Medicine. 

GRADUATION BANQUET: SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 6PM-1AM, UCSF MISSION BAY CAMPUS

To purchase tickets to the LMSA Graduation Banquet CLICK HERE. LMSA Graduation Banquet tickets are limited so buy yours today! LMSA student members receive a $5 discount on banquet tickets. Ticket price includes full dinner - cash bars will be available. ID will be required to receive dinner ticket. All graduating seniors MUST be present, in person, with picture ID to pick up their 2 tickets and receive reimbursement. Any seniors unable to be present will not receive ticket reimbursement.

Banquet registration begins at 5:30PM. Cocktail hour with Mariachi performance will follow until 7PM when formal agenda begins. Dancing will follow from 9PM to 1AM!

WHAT TO DO IN SF

Whether a visitor or a local, it is hard not to find what you are looking for in San Francisco. The narrow, often hilly streets not only provide gorgeous glimpses of the bay and its famous bridges, but many also offer an array of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars. Within San Francisco’s city limits you can find distinctly defined neighborhoods where the sights, sounds and flavors can change within a single block. Glitzy shops and hotels fill Union Square; Chinatown is jam-packed with vegetable and herbal markets, temples, and of course, a substantial percentage of San Francisco’s Chinese residents. Haight-Ashbury is a colorful, vibrant area harboring all walks of life, while Fisherman’s Wharf harbors the tourists and several top attractions (Alcatraz, Pier 39, and the Maritime Museum). If you are searching for more active pursuits, half the fun in San Francisco takes place outdoors. Golden Gate Park and National Recreation Area features beaches, gardens, lakes, massive lawns and fields, and many other recreational facilities: tennis courts; baseball, soccer, and polo fields; a golf course; and riding stables. Nightlife in San Francisco is second to none, with more restaurants per capita than any other US city and bars and clubs for all tastes in music and atmosphere.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the East Bay and Oakland Airport (I-80): After crossing the Bay Bridge, stay in the second lane from the right. EXIT to the right on 101 North/Golden Gate Bridge. Get in the left lane and EXIT on OCTAVIA BLVD/FELL STREET. After 4 blocks, turn LEFT on FELL Street. After 2 miles, get in the far right lane and turn LEFT on STANYAN ST. After 1 mile, turn right on Parnassus Ave.

From Marin County (Highway 101): From the Golden Gate Bridge, take the "19th Avenue" exit (on right 1/4-mile after toll plaza) onto Park Presidio Drive. You will pass through Golden Gate Park, where Park Presidio Drive becomes 19th Ave. Go 3 blocks past the park, turn right on Kirkham St., right on 20th Ave., and right (east) on Judah St. Judah becomes Parnassus Ave. at 5th Ave.

From the San Francisco Airport or South Bay (Highway 101): As you approach San Francisco, stay in the left lane and follow the signs for 101 North/Golden Gate Bridge. EXIT to the left on 101 North/Golden Gate Bridge. Get in the left lane and EXIT on OCTAVIA BLVD/FELL STREET. After 4 blocks, turn LEFT on FELL Street. After 2 miles, get in the far right lane and turn LEFT on STANYAN ST. After 1 mile, turn right on Parnassus Ave.

From the Peninsula (I-280): Take I-280 north. As you approach San Francisco, stay in the left lanes and take the "Golden Gate Bridge" exit onto 19th Ave. (north). Proceed on 19th Ave. for 3 miles. Turn right (east) on Judah St. Judah St. becomes Parnassus Ave. at 5th Ave.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

From the San Francisco Airport ($10.10): Go to Airport BART station and take the BART train (direction: Pittsburg/Bay Pt). Get off at the Civic Center BART station. Walk up one level and take the light rail/street car N Judah (direction: Ocean Beach). Get off at Carl St and Hillway Ave. Walk south on Hillway (up the hill) one block, make a right on Parnassus Ave.

Other Public Transportation: UCSF Parnassus Campus is accessible via Muni streetcar/light rail line N-Judah (stops at Carl Street and Hillway Avenue, and 2nd Avenue and Irving Street) and Muni bus lines 43-Masonic, 6-Parnassus, and 66-Quintara, which stop in front of campus.

ACCOMODATIONS

The following hotels are close to BART stations (Powell and Civic Center stations) and other public transportation:

Hotel Whitcomb, Renoir Hotel, The Mosser Hotel, The Pickwick Hotel, The Westin San Francisco Market Street, San Francisco Marriott Union Square, Hotel Union Square, The Villa Florence Hotel, and Hotel Abri.