High School & Undergraduate Conference Overview

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*Payment accepted via Debit and Credit Cards (other than American Express) only*

***NO CASH PAYMENTS ACCEPTED***

icon Students: $25.00
icon Parents: $30.00

 

icon Contact: mcg_ignitingthedream@augusta.edu | icon 706-721-1260

  icon 7:00 am: Conference Opens | 8:45 am: Opening Session | 4:15 pm: Closeout Session

 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. 

  What will I gain from participating in Igniting the Dream?

High School Participants

  • 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

College and Post-Baccalaureate Participants

  • 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

2024 Conference Registration

*All Attendees must print, complete, and present the following waivers on the day of the conference.

Hard copies only, no exceptions*

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

Hotel/Travel

icon Marriott at the Convention Center icon Two 10th St., Augusta, GA icon 706-722-8900
icon Holiday Express Downtown icon 444 Broad St., Augusta, GA icon 706-922-1414
icon Hyatt House icon 1268 Broad St., Augusta, GA icon 706-922-3150
icon Partridge Inn icon 2110 Walton Way, Augusta, GA icon 706-737-8888
icon Crowne Plaza North Augusta icon 1060 Center St., North Augusta icon 803-349-8400
icon Holiday Inn Express North Augusta icon 138 Stephens Farm Ln, North Augusta, SC icon 803-341-9505

 

Contact

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 contact our program managers:

Mrs. Lauren Clayton icon 706-721-1260 or Ms. Connie Hamlett icon 706-721-7835

Contact Us

Medical College of Georgia

Mrs. Lauren Clayton

MCG, AU
Office of Learner Diversity & Inclusion

GB 3343

706-721-1260

mcg_ignitingthedream@augusta.edu

 

 

icon Contact: mcg_ignitingthedream@augusta.edu | icon 706-721-1260

  icon 7:00 am: Conference Opens | 8:45 am: Opening Session | 4:15 pm: Closeout Session