Empowering Future Physicians
Conference, San Diego
Designed by the American Medical Student Association
Featuring the Community Engagement Symposium
& LGBT Symposium
University of California San Diego School of Medicine
AMSA Conference Dates: October 21-23, 2011
Symposia Date: October 21, 2011
Conference/Symposium Schedule
Programming sessions brought to you by AMSA’s Committees on Community & Environmental Health, Gender & Sexuality, Global Health, Medical Professionalism, Race, Ethnicity & Culture in Health, Wellness & Student Life, PharmFree, AIDS Action Network, Policy, Grassroots, Education and Premedical.
Program Framework & Speaker Information
Symposium Descriptions
Community Engagement Symposium
The Community Engagement Symposium will focus on instigating sustainable change within your community that will lead to better health outcomes for its citizens. Participants will learn about the important social and environmental challenges faced in communities that often lead to poor health. Facing these issues head on, you will learn how to create and build local community partnerships, project plans and evaluation, and champion social and health justice. And of course, there will be numerous opportunities to engage with your fellow symposium attendees in a fun environment where you can share your plans of engagement.
LGBT Symposium
The LGBT Symposium at the Empowering Future Physicians Conference in San Diego is a hands-on survival guide for LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual) and ally pre-med and medical students. Sessions will begin with an introduction to LGBT health and then focus on health policy, student interest groups, and healthcare inclusion within medical schools. Small group discussion dispersed between sessions will inspire students to consider LGBT health professions and empower participants to use the material covered in producing powerful and meaningful change, whether in their local academic setting through LGBT health inclusion within curricula or in their communities at large. And of course, there will be many opportunities to build relationships with fellow attendees and share plans for future activities! Allies are welcomed and encouraged to attend!
Conference/Symposium Registration
Registration Fees
Early-Bird: The Early-Bird Deadline has passed, see you in San Diego soon!
Regular: After 9/18/11
| | Member Regular | Non-Member Regular |
| Conference Only | $99 | $119 |
| Conference & Symposium* | $138 | $168 |
| Symposium Only* | $79 | $99 |
*Register Early – Limited Space Available
Travel & Hotel
Airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN). UC San Diego is approximately 15 miles from San Diego International Airport (SAN).
Other Transportation
For ground transportation options to and from SAN, please visit
http://www.san.org/sdia/transportation/default.aspx. For shuttle services and public transportation, visit
http://www.san.org/sdia/transportation/public.aspx.
Hotels (THERE ARE TWO CITY-WIDE EVENTS TAKING PLACE SO BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW):
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel - $119 for singles, doubles, triples or quads
- Rooms with 1 King or two Queen-sized beds. Reservations must be made on or before Sunday, September 18, 2011. Make your reservations online today. Room features free WiFi internet service, refrigerator, microwave and in-room Starbucks coffee
- Resort-style hotel, sitting on eight acres, with pathways through lush garden areas, a waterfall and Koi pond,
heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and an outdoor banquet courtyard. - Access to fitness center and 24-hour business center
- Parking $10 per day
San Diego Marriott La Jolla - $119 for singles or doubles, $129 triple, $139 quad
- Room with 1 King or two double beds. Reservations must be made on or before Tuesday, September 20, 2011. To make your reservations call the Marriott at 1 (800) 228-9290 or book your room online.
- Hotel features a fitness center, indoor/outdoor pool, sauna and business center.
- Parking is $20 per day, Valet is $25 per day
Residence Inn La Jolla - $129 for studio suites
- Studio room with one king bed and a sofa sleeper. Reservations must be made on or before Tuesday, September 20, 2011. To make your reservations call the Marriott at 1 (800) 331-3131 or (858) 587-1770 or book your room online.
- Price includes a complimentary hot breakfast
- Free wireless internet
- Parking is $12 per day
Exhibitor Information
Exhibitor Fees
| Exhibitor | $500 |
| Nonprofit | $300 |
| Residency & Pre-Health | $150 |
| Sponsorship | $1000 and up |
If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsorship please contact Keith Price at (410) 584-1964 or kprice@networkmediapartners.com.