Heartland Premedical Conference

Heartland Premedical Conference

August 27, 2022

Event Details

Get a glimpse of your future and an inside look at four of the nation’s leading osteopathic medical schools.

A.T. Still University, Des Moines University, Kansas City University, and Marian University are partnering to present this special event for pre-med students.

Saturday, August 27
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Des Moines University
3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Hotel accommodations

This event is open to all undergraduate or post-graduate pre-medical students interested in osteopathic or podiatric medicine, as well as pre-health advisors. Attendees will experience hands-on demonstrations, hear from current medical students, learn about the application process, and network with exhibiting osteopathic and podiatric schools.

Schedule
Friday, August 26
4-6 p.m. Exhibitor check-in and networking
Saturday, August 27
7:30 a.m. Exhibitor set-up
8-8:45 a.m.
  • Registration
  • Continental breakfast sponsored by Iowa Podiatric Medical Society
  • Exhibits available
9-9:10 a.m. Opening greeting and introductions from partnering schools
9:10-9:30 a.m. Keynote Address
SEC Auditorium
9:45-10:25 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

  • Culturally Responsive Care in Medical School
  • Financial Aid in Medical School
  • Sim Man Feature Tour (12 student capacity)
  • Tips for Interview Success
  • Anatomy Lab Tour and Demonstration
10:30-11:10 a.m.

Breakout Sessions

  • Culturally Responsive Care in Medical School
  • Financial Aid in Medical School
  • Sim Man Feature Tour (12 student capacity)
  • Strategies for MCAT Preparation
  • Osteopathic Manual Medicine Demonstration
  • Suturing Demonstration and Practice
11:15 a.m.-Noon AACOMAS application presentation
11:15 a.m.-Noon AACPMAS application presentation
11:50-12:45 p.m. Lunch and Student Panel
12:45-1:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall
1:15-1:55 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

  • CPR demonstration (12 student capacity)
  • Stress Less: Strategies to Support Well-Being
  • Post-Baccalaureate Options
  • Tips for Interview Success
  • Ultrasound in Medicine
  • Suturing Demonstration and Practice
2:00-2:40 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

  • CPR demonstration (12 student capacity)
  • Stress Less: Strategies to Support Well-Being
  • Strategies for MCAT Preparation
  • Ultrasound in Medicine
  • Anatomy Lab Tour and Demonstration
  • Osteopathic Manual Medicine Demonstration
2:45-4 p.m. Resource Networking in Exhibit Area, sponsored by Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association
Exhibitors
  • Aptare Prep
  • A.T. Still University
  • Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Des Moines University
  • Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Iowa Podiatric Medical Society
  • Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association
  • Kansas City University
  • Kansas Health Science Center
  • Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Midwestern University – Arizona
  • Midwestern University – Illinois
  • My Honest Advisor
  • Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
  • Pre-SOMA
  • Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine
  • US Air Force Healthcare Professions
  • US Army
  • US Navy
  • VCOM - Louisiana, Auburn, Carolinas, Virginia

Thank you to our sponsors!

Iowa Podiatric Medical Society – Breakfast
Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association – Resource Networking Refreshments

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