Spring, 2008

Health Professions Speaker Series

Wednesdays, 5-7 pm

Hensill Hall, Room 501

 

 

Coordinator

Kira Levy (kiraliana@gmail.com)

 

Date:

Speaker:

February 13

Student Applicant Panel

Alicia Applin (dentistry)

Geno Genasci (medicine)

Marie Beal (medicine)

Diana Park (pharmacy).  

February 20

Dr. John Glover D.O. is Chairman of the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Touro University in nearby Vallejo, CA. He is board certified in both Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.

February 27

Barry S. Rothman, Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Health Professions Advisor, SFSU: Preparation for Health Professions at SFSU - An Overview.

March 5

Three clinicians from Metropolitan Medical Group, an integrative medical practice located in downtown SF:

   Carrie Bowler, DO

   Jade Schecter, MD

   Sarah Maxwell, PA-C (SFSU Alumna)

"At MMG...we offer both traditional medical care and integrative health services, all under one roof....all our providers believe in using an evidence-based approach to managing your health."

March 12

Dr. Jas Dillon -Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery resident at UCSF

March 19

Dr. Pam Olton, Acupuncturist, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

March 26

Spring Break - No Speaker

April 2

Autumn Vogel and Carol Cross: The Opportunity for US Citizens to Study Medicine in Cuba

April 9

Brian Zeglen, UCSD Medical School Admissions Director

April 16

Bryan Witham, Dean of Admissions for Pharmacy and Physician Asst  Programs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

April 23

Dr. Lisa Golden, Director, Ocean Park Health Center, an SF Public Health Clinic

April 30

Meldy, an SFSU grad student in Global Health, speaks on: Global Health and Cultural Competency

May 7

Barbara Wismer, MD, MPH: Medical DIrector at Tom Waddell Health Center in SF. This clinic serves many uninsured and homeless patients.

May 14

Robin Richards and Laura Sheckler, Women's Community Clinic

 

-If you have any suggestions for a speaker please let us know.

 

-If you are a health professions organization (AMSA, PBSO, HEAL, SHAC, PHSC, Pre-Dental Club, Pre-Pharm Club, Pre-Opto Club, etc.) and would like to sponsor an event, please contact us. We will hold this weekly Health Professions Speaker Series every fall and spring semester.

 

Coordinator

Kira Levy (kiraliana@gmail.com)

 Updated: 3/13/08