Mentoring in Medicine presents the 6th annual conference in partnership with the Student National Medical Association,  Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia Medical School (and co-sponsored by Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine and the Empire State Medical Association) at Frederick Douglass Academy in Harlem on 12/10.

Mentoring in Medicine’s “raison d’etre” in their own words:

Vision: We envision a global village that allows anyone to reach their goal of becoming a health care professional.

Mission: To diversify the workforce by mentoring and exposing underrepresented students to careers in health care.

Values: At Mentoring in Medicine we value scientific inquiry, high standards, community engagement and academic success.

Activities will include:

• Hands-on Workshops
• Interactive Demonstrations
• Networking with Health Professionals
• Research Competition
• Health Fair
• Lunch with Health Professionals
• Parent Workshops
• Health Screenings
• Advocating for My Community

Speakers will include:

• Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr.  “The First African-American to Walk in Space”
• Dr. Christopher Emdin  “The Hip-Hop Science Professor”

Registration begins at 8:30am (9:30am-2:00pm for Health Professionals) at the Frederick Douglass Academy I.  2581 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard (also 7th Ave.).  Between 148th and 150th (free parking in lot).  By subway: #3 to the last stop, “A” train to 145th Street.

Students (3rd grade through 12th grade), College/Post-baccalaureate.  Students, Caregivers, Health Professional Students, Educators,Community Members and Practicing Health Professionals are all invited.

Register at www.mimny6.eventbrite.com today.  Call Ms. Perrineau (718)920-6626 or email mimconference@gmail.com.  Deadline is 12/5/11.

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