MEDIA ADVISORY Through Feb. 18, 2012 | MEDIA CONTACT 209-832-8020 / 408-499-3664c
EVENT CONTACT Stalfana Bello, M.P.A PMF Executive Director 510-562-5560 |
PRESS INVITED!
PHYSICIANS MEDICAL FORUM ENCOURAGES AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS TO ATTEND MEDICAL SCHOOL AND PRACTICE IN
Pre-med, University/College & Post-baccalaureate Students
the increase of black students attending medical school. |
WHO: | Physicians Medical Forum (PMF) |
WHAT: | "Doctors on Board Program" (Pre-med Recruitment Conference) |
WHEN: | Saturday, February 18, 2012 | 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. |
WHERE: | Oakland Marriott City Center | 10th and Broadway, downtown Oakland, CA |
PRESS RSVP: | 209-832-8020 / 408-499-3664c | Toni@PRetCetera.com |
AGENDA: | photos.imageevent.com/pretc/tonisholdingsite/PMF2012%20DOB_ProgramSchedule.pdf |
Several of the Bay Area's most prominent physicians and medical school representatives will provide students with an innovative and exciting opportunity to explore varied facets of medicine and provide information about medical school preparation, medical specialties, and life as a physician. Segments of the "Doctors on Board Program" will include: a workshop on admissions & financial aid; a seminar with currently-enrolled medical students and residents; a "mock" Ethicon Knot Tying Basic Skills Training Session; "mock" medical clinics with real patients; and a workshop for parents of future doctors. Upon completion of the program, students will be awarded certificates with a networking reception immediately following.
Dr. Albert L. Brooks, PMF President and Chief of Medical Services at Washington Hospital in Fremont, California said, "I am proud to be a part of the Physician's Medical Forum, and look forward to meeting and mentoring young African American students who aspire to become doctors. It is rewarding to know that so many physicians from throughout Northern California are donating their time to encourage young minds to consider attending medical school."
The "Doctors on Board Program" is supported by Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Physicians Medical Forum has also received grants from Wells Fargo, California Healthcare Foundation, California Endowment, Safeway, Inc., SGC Financial & Insurance Services, and Kaplan Test Prep.
ABOUT PHYSICIANS MEDICAL FORUM (PMF): The Physicians Medical Forum is an Oakland, CA-based non-profit 501(c)(3) supported by a grant from Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. The organization's mission is to recruit and retain African American physicians to eliminate health disparities; improve access to care; and maintain diversity within the profession, thereby improving the quality of life for people of color.
One of PMF's primary goals is to partner with medical schools and universities to develop and maintain sustainable initiatives, programs, events, mentoring, and organizational support that serves to encourage residents and medical students to practice in the Northern California area.
Other PMF programs and initiatives include: African American Physicians Directory; studies on physicians retention and recruitment; providing workshops for physicians training, education and development; providing scholarships for medical students and residents; networking with legislators and medical organizations; and community outreach programs.
EDITORS: CONTACT: Toni Beckham | 209-832-8020 / 408-499-3664c | Toni@PRetCetera.com
PHYSICIANS MEDICAL FORUM 2201 Broadway, Suite 212 • Oakland, CA 94612 510.562-5560 p • 510.874-7701 f • www.pmfmd.com
"The ultimate reason to become a medical doctor is to help people. |