We will be hosting informational sessions about the program, application process, interview, selection criteria, and we will be advising on how to maximize your chances for admission. We encourage you to attend one of the following sessions.

Friday April 30, 2010 4:00-6:00pm at
UC Davis School of Medicine; LH 2222

Friday May 7, 2010 5:30pm-7:00pm at
UC Davis School of Medicine; LH 1204

Saturday May 8, 2010 10:00am-12:00pm at
UC Davis School of Medicine; LH 1222

• Do you think you cannot meet your challenges, either be personal or academic?
• Have you ever been told that you can’t get into medical school?
• Do you think that you may not be prepared enough?
• Do you want to learn how to overcome your obstacles?

Then you should attend this meeting and hear from a dynamic physician:

Darin Latimore, M.D.
Associate Program Director
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
UC Davis Health System
Medical Student Diversity Director
UC Davis School of Medicine

Dr. Latimore is the Medical Student Diversity Director and an Associate Program Director for Internal Medicine. He graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at UC Davis. Dr. Latimore is passionate about caring for the underserved and has dedicated his life to caring for HIV patients and educating the next generation of physicians. He has won several awards including the 2000 "Heroes in Health Care Award." His clinical and academic interests include HIV medicine and health care policy. Dr. Latimore is strongly interested in international health has done humanitarian medical work in Nigeria. He has recently been appointed the Director of Student Outreach and Diversity and the School Medicine, working in supporting students' gaining knowledge about the UC Davis School of Medicine and the subsequent admissions process. Dr. Latimore strongly feels that you do not treat a "disease", you treat a person. Dr. Latimore is also a mentor to many medical and undergraduate students.

Cost: FREE

When and Where:

Friday April 30, 2010
10:00am-11:30am
Tech Ed 325
American River College

• Do you know what it takes to operate on the human heart?
• Do you know what a heart surgeon does every day?
• Do you think you can become a heart surgeon?
• Do you have questions that you always wanted to ask a practicing heath and lung surgeon?

Then come and meet:

David Cooke, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Department of Surgery
UC Davis Health System

Dr. Cooke is currently an Assistant Professor of Surgery at UC Davis Health Systems. He specializes in cardiovascular and general thoracic surgery.  Dr. Cooke did his undergraduate degree at UC Berkeley, and graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed his internship and residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has completed fellowships at both Stanford University School of Medicine and University of Michigan School of Medicine.

Dr. Cooke's research interests involve clinical studies including oncologic trials, surgical outcomes research and surgical education. He enjoys student mentoring and community involvement.

Cost: FREE

When and Where:

Friday April 23, 2010
10:00am-11:30am
Tech Ed 325
American River College

This is a great opportunity to listen to candidates for AMSA ARC officers make their case, and for you to ask them hard-hitting questions. Being a hard-working pre-med or pre-health student, you deserve to have the very best to work on your behalf at AMSA ARC. This is your chance to put the candidates to the test!

Also, consider applying yourself!

NOTE: This event is open to everyone.

Where and When:

Friday April 16, 2010
10:00am-11:30am
Tech Ed 325
American River College

• Are you planning to apply for research positions?
• Are you planning to apply for Internships?
• Are you planning to apply for Graduate School?
• Are you planning to apply for Medical School?
• Are you planning to apply for Residency?

Then you should attend this workshop to learn how to write a great personal statement and be successful in getting into a program you want.

Cost: FREE

When and Where:

Friday April 9, 2010
11:00am-12:00pm
Tech Ed 325
American River College

If you don't know what a Curriculum Vitae or CV is, then read below:

• Are you planning to apply for research positions?
• Are you planning to apply for Internships?
• Are you planning to apply for Graduate School?
• Are you planning to apply for Medical School?

Do you see yourself as a future health professional? Then you should not miss this important workshop on writing a CV.

Cost: FREE

When and Where:

Friday April 9, 2010
10:00am-11:00am
Tech Ed 325
American River College