Save the Date: November 2nd, 2024
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2024 Speaker Interest Form 2024 Attendee Interest Form 2024 Exhibitor Interest Form
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- How many participants will be attending the conference?
- We anticipate hosting up to 3,000 attendees on Conference day!
- Can I register on the day of the conference?
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We encourage registering early in order to reserve your seat! Last year, many prospective attendees were unable to get off the waitlist due to high demand. We cannot gurantee we will open a waitlist.
- Can High school students attend?
- We appreciate your interest and the interest of your students to attend. Unfortunately at this time, conference is not open to minors and high school students due to updates to the campus’ Youth Protection Program. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Attendee Questions
- How do I register for the conference?
- Registration for attendees is now open! Check the Attendee pageto register, details on pricing, and to submit questions.
- What does the cost of registration include?
- Registered attendees will receive a wristband and will have access to all events on conference day, including the morning kick-off, Pre-Health Fair, and Workshop sessions.
Please note, lunch is not included. There is an option to add lunch to your ticket for an additional $20 fee during registration. Lunch options will included individual lunches available for pick up. Attendees can also bring their own lunch or venture to limited nearby restaurants or eateries. More details coming soon on lunch options. - What is the format of the conference this year?
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Please note, registered attendees will receive a name badge to identify them and allow them into conference events.
6 am - 8 am: Attendee Check-In - Hutchison Field (Please bring original confirmation email. Digital copy is accepted.)
For continued updates and resources, please visit our Attendees page.
8 am - 9 am: Welcome - UCenter (University Credit Union Center)
9 am - 12 pm: Pre-Health Fair - Hutchison Field
12 pm - 1 pm: Designated Lunch Time
1 pm - 1:50 pm: Workshop Session 1
2 pm - 2:50 pm: Workshop Session 2
3 pm - 3:50 pm: Workshop Session 3
TBD 4:05 pm - 4:20 pm: Closing & Giveaway - UCenter - How can I plan my day at Conference and what type of questions should I ask?
- Resources coming soon to prepare for conference day!
- Can I look at the program and workshop schedule before the Conference? When will it be published or sent?
- We will continue to update our attendee resources page with information on exhibitors and workshops. The full program will be printed and distributed to attendees on conference day and emailed to attendees ahead of time.
- How should I dress for the event?
- We encourage dressing business casual if possible. Please keep in mind the average temperature during the day in Davis is 72 - 84 °F in October.
- Do I need to register for a specific workshop beforehand?
- Didactic workshops (workshops with panels, speaker presentations, etc.) will be hosted in lecture halls and open to all attendees on a first-come first-serve basis. There will be no need to register!
Interactive workshops (hands-on activities, suturing, etc.) will have limited capacity based on supplies or to maintain attendee engagement. We will be sending information to registered attendees on the process later. - How to navigate Davis campus day of?
- Take an early look at Davis with the campus map! Additionally, we plan to have a campus map included in the printed program and interns will be able to assist you the day of.
Exhibitor Questions
Didactic Workshop Questions
- What are Didactic Workshops?
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Didactic workshops will primarily take on one of two possible formats: lecture-style presentations or question-and-answer panels.
- What kinds of Didactic Workshops will be at the conference?
- Didactic workshops provide attendees with an opportunity to learn more about healthcare, possible careers in it, as well as the path to each profession. Needless to say, you can expect a wide range of topics! More information about workshop topics and schedules will be released closer to the conference date.
Interactive Workshop Questions
- What are Interactive Workshops?
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Interactive workshops are hands-on skills development and practice workshops led by health professionals. Examples include CPR training, suturing, and case-based discussions.
- Is there a limit on the number of Interactive Workshops I can attend?
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Yes, in order to accomodate as many attendees as possible, attendess will be limited to up to 1 interactive workshop.
- Do I have to pay extra to participate in Interactive Workshops?
- No, the cost is covered by your general Conference ticket.
Pre-Health Fair Questions
- What Health Professions will be included in the fair?
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We are looking forward to having as many different professions represented as possible. We expect to have schools and programs from allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, international medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapies, and veterinary medicine.
Speaker Questions
- How can I become a speaker?
- Thank you for your interest in speaking!Visit our Speakers page in late Spring. Please check back then.
- What can speakers do?
- Speakers have the opportunity to host a workshop or speak on a panel. Although the exact topic might differ from workshop to workshop, these sessions generally help inform attendees about a health field or practice skills relevant to them.
- Are speakers assigned workshops or can they decide their own workshop?
- Speakers are encouraged to fill out our interest form. The Conference Programming Team will use this, while working with the speaker to decide what topic is the best fit for them.