Sat., September 23, 2023 | Welch Hall: WEL 1.316
The Mini Pre-Med Conference
Pre-medical students at The University of Texas at Austin can experience the wonder of medicine. Unlock your inner doctor and position yourself for medical school.
See below for video from each conference session!
The Hosts
The Experience You Need...
...From the Partners You Trust.
MedSchoolCoach
MedSchoolCoach provides pre-med and medical school admissions consulting services, MCAT exam, and USMLE board exam tutoring to help students on their medical journey.
AMSA
AMSA UT is a community based pre-medical organization that serves pre-medical undergraduates by providing the resources students need to progress in their professional aspirations.
Global Medical Brigades
Global Medical Brigades is an international movement of students and medical professionals working alongside local communities and staff to implement sustainable health systems.
U.S. Army
The U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) enables you to pursue a health care career at one of the largest and most advanced medical facilities while providing a meaningful service to your country.
The Agenda @ Welch Hall: WEL 1.316
From 10:00AM to 10:30AM, please gather to network with speakers and other AMSA members.
Seminar
Strategies for an Outstanding Medical School Application
Join Dr. Sahil Mehta, a renowned vascular & interventional radiologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the founder of MedSchoolCoach, as he walks you through crucial steps to craft a standout application for medical school. At the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
Understand the nuances between submitting applications to Texas medical schools via TMDSAS and using the AMCAS application for other institutions.
Identify and strategize which extracurricular activities linked to research, clinical work, shadowing, volunteering, and leadership will elevate your application.
Explore unique strategies to distinguish yourself from other applicants, beyond just stellar grades and an impressive MCAT score – Engage in our ‘Personal Value Proposition’ workshop designed to help you unearth and articulate your unique strengths.
This interactive session includes a Live Q&A segment, so come prepared with burning questions about the journey to becoming a physician.
Speaker
Sahil Mehta MD
MedSchoolCoach
From 11:30AM to 12PM, lunch will be catered. You may enjoy complimentary pizzas, salads, subs, and beverages. So bring your appetite.
Presentation
Identify Unique International Volunteering Opportunities
Join Dr. Shital Vora as she presents the exceptional international volunteering opportunities offered by Global Medical Brigades. In this session, you will learn:
Practical Medical Skills: Gain hands-on experience in triage, patient vitals, and shadowing doctors.
Empowering Communities: Collaborate to help communities achieve health and economic goals.
Unique Experiences: Travel, work with real physicians, and enhance your academic journey.
Discover how you can acquire practical medical skills, empower communities, and embark on a unique volunteering experience with Global Medical Brigades.
Speaker
Dr. Shital Vora
Global Brigades
Workshop
Get Hands-On: Stop Bleeding with the U.S. Army
Join Dr. Vanessa Sieg and SSG Christian Rodriguez of the United States Army in a tourniquet course to learn vital emergency techniques that could potentially save a life in a bleeding emergency. By taking part in this interactive session, you will:
- Grasp the life-saving method of applying pressure to a wound with your hands, effectively controlling the flow of blood.
- Understand and practice how to pack a wound properly to stop bleeding and stabilize the victim.
- Learn how to use a tourniquet appropriately and safely, providing quick and efficient aid in an emergency.
This course will arm you with critical knowledge and skills to act effectively in a bleeding emergency, potentially saving a life when every minute counts. All supplies will be provided for the workshop.
Speaker
Vanessa Sieg MD
United States Army
SSG Christian Rodriguez
United States Army
Seminar
Envisioning the Future of Medicine: Hands On with Medical Devices, AI & More
Rejoin Dr. Sahil Mehta as he shares his expert insights on the past, present and future of medicine.
Learn from Our Past: Dive into the history of medicine over the last 10,000 years and where we are today.
Understand Our Present: Explore medical devices, stents, grafts and more hands on.
Project Our Future: Discover and be a part of the unknown. What does the future of medicine hold? How will AI impact us?
Join us for this inspiring and engaging presentation where Dr. Mehta will equip you with the tools and knowledge to be a passionate provider in our current and future healthcare system.
Speaker
Sahil Mehta MD
MedSchoolCoach
Notable Presenters & Guests
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Limited spots available.
All sessions will be held in Welch Hall, Room WEL 1.316.
Attendees will consist of pre-med students who are AMSA members at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Attend as many or as few seminars, presentations, and interactive workshops as you wish. You can come and go as you need to. However, as an elite event for future physicians, we wouldn't recommend you miss a single minute!
Yes! While it is a live event, we will have a videographer on site. The videos will take a few weeks to edit and process, and then they will be posted.
Yes! The Mini Pre-Med Conference will be completely free for AMSA students attending The University of Texas at Austin. The purpose of this event is to provide information to all prospective doctors the help grow the profession.
Yes! The sessions LIVE this September will be quite interactive. Still, the sessions held last school year with MedSchoolCoach, Global Medical Brigades, and the U.S. Army are still quite informative. You can still watch them today!
Have other questions?
We’d love to answer any questions you have about The Mini Pre-Med Conference!