Onsite Registration opens at 7:00 am on Saturday, February 29th, 2022
at the Auditoria Center (BC building), located off of Laney Walker Boulevard (1465) and the corner of
Hospital Access Road; the Auditoria Center is behind the Student Health Clinic
Parking is available in Deck 8 (Cancer Center Research Deck, 1249 RA Dent Blvd., Augusta, GA 30901)
Contact: mcg_learner_dei@augusta.edu / 706-721-7835
This premier conference offers students an enhanced understanding of professional health programs and education. With an emphasis on medical school, Igniting the Dream offers interactive workshops, active simulations and insight into the skills and preparation students need for successful admission and matriculation.
- Engaging Discussion: becoming a distinguished healthcare provider
- Guidance: from high school to college and med/professional school
- Real insight: from current medical students
- Fast Track to Medical School: BS/MD Program
- Looking Ahead: goal setting and action planning
- The Best Fit: choosing the right college
- Round Table Dialogue: college and medical students
- Clinical Simulations: fun-filled, hands-on medical and health scenarios
- Scientific Poster Session: interactive participation with college students
- The Pre-Medical Pathway: demystifying the Medical School Admissions Process with the AAMC
- Insider Tips: applying to medical school with the AMCAS
- Medical School Admissions Panel: featuring MCG students and faculty
- The MCAT Exam: what you need to know
- Valuable Experience: mini-mock interview opportunities (invitation only)
- AAMC F.I.R.S.T: financial information, resources, services and tools
- Holistic Review: admissions process
- Clinical Simulations: fun-filled, hands-on medical and health scenarios
- The Secondary Application Process: hear from MCG Admissions experts
- Scientific Poster Session: showcase your scholarly research
Participants under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or adult advisor /// View last year's conference agenda /// WJBF's coverage of last year's conference
STUDENTS
Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child. Registration: $25 (February 2nd, 2020 - February 29th, 2020)
I: Submit Student Registration II: Submit Payment
PARENTS
Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child. *while parents are allowed to participate in the conference. please note conference workshops and activities are designed for students* Registration: $30 (February 2nd, 2020 - February 29th, 2020)
Submit Parent Payment
ADVISORS/GROUPS
Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child.
Registration: $25 (February 2nd, 2019 - February 29th, 2020)
I: Submit Advisor/Group Registration II: Submit Payment
*registration fee waived for advisors/groups with 10 or more students*
*each student attending in your group must complete a student registration form*
VENDORS
Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child.
Late Registration: $225 (February 2nd, 2020 - February 29th, 2020)
I: Submit 2020 Vendor Registration II: Submit Payment
The Office of Student and Multicultural Affairs expects approximately 500 student participants (high school, college and post-bacc/medical). Participants will have opportunity to meet vendors while enjoying breaks and throughout lunch. Each representative with your organization must complete a registration form.
Please note, the vendor registration fee covers two representatives. Each additional representative (third and sequential) will require an additional $50.00 fee.
*additional information will be provided to vendors upon receipt of registration fee*
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child.
Abstract submissions must be received through the online abstract submission link. In addition, word and pdf files must be emailed to: MCG_Ignitingthedream@augusta.edu
Advisors please note ⇒ Research Mentor/Advisor Permission Form
Marriott at the Convention Center
Two 10th St., Augusta, GA
706-722-8900
444 Broad St., Augusta, GA
706-922-1414
1268 Broad St., Augusta, GA
706-922-3150
2110 Walton Way, Augusta, GA
706-737-8888
1060 Center St., North Augusta
803-349-8400
Holiday Inn Express North Augusta
138 Stephens Farm Ln, North Augusta, SC
803-341-9505
For general event information, please contact our office.
For technical issues, questions about deadlines, application status or other questions, please email MCG_Ignitingthedream@augusta.edu or call 706-721-7835
Connie Hamlett
Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta University
Office of Learner Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, GB 3343
706-721-7835
mcg_learner_dei@augusta.edu
