Oakland: Physician Medical Forum- Doctors on Board Pipeline Program
Samuel Merritt University- Health Education Center 400 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland, Ca. 94609
An all day event in Oakland: Learn More and Register Here
About Doctors on Board Pipeline Program
The “Doctors On Board Pipeline Program” is an innovative and exciting opportunity for underrepresented minorities students who are African American/Black, Native American and Latino/Hispanic. Post-baccalaureate, pre-meds, college/university students, community college students and high school students interested in becoming physicians will experience a rare snapshot of what it takes to become a doctor. Students will have a phenomenal opportunity to explore various facets of medicine and receive information about medical school preparation.
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About Doctors on Board Pipeline Program
The “Doctors On Board Pipeline Program” is an innovative and exciting opportunity for underrepresented minorities students who are African American/Black, Native American and Latino/Hispanic. Post-baccalaureate, pre-meds, college/university students, community college students and high school students interested in becoming physicians will experience a rare snapshot of what it takes to become a doctor. Students will have a phenomenal opportunity to explore various facets of medicine and receive information about medical school preparation.
The Doctors On Board Pipeline Program provides students with the following:
Network with physicians, faculty, residents, medical students, administrators, educators, business professionals and others
Attend workshops and receive valuable information on admissions requirements for medical school
Attend workshops and receive valuable information regarding financial aid for medical school
Workshops on writing personal statements, interviewing skills and MCAT/SAT exam prep
Attend mock primary care clinics with real patients for students interested in primary care specialties
Attend mock knot tying/suture clinic for students in surgery
Discuss core aspect of medicine and engage in speed-mentoring role-play
Parents & family members attend workshop for “Parents & Family of Future Doctors/Pharmacists: How to be Supportive”
Receive “Doctors On Board Certificate of Completion” at the end of the program if students attend both days
Attend workshops and receive valuable information on admissions requirements for medical school
Attend workshops and receive valuable information regarding financial aid for medical school
Workshops on writing personal statements, interviewing skills and MCAT/SAT exam prep
Attend mock primary care clinics with real patients for students interested in primary care specialties
Attend mock knot tying/suture clinic for students in surgery
Discuss core aspect of medicine and engage in speed-mentoring role-play
Parents & family members attend workshop for “Parents & Family of Future Doctors/Pharmacists: How to be Supportive”
Receive “Doctors On Board Certificate of Completion” at the end of the program if students attend both days
