Diversity in Science and Diversity of Science (DisDos)
in Medicine and Healthcare
U.S.-U.K.-Grenada Conference 2024
August 31, 2024 | 9 - 1 pm AST
Theme: Internal medicine | Surgery | Pediatrics | Gynecology/obstetrics |
Primary care | Neurology | Psychiatry
Clinical Curiosity: Exploring the Science Behind Patient Care
RSVP form
Extended deadline to sign up: August 30, 2024
Official Program Conference Book:
Moderator recruitment form
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Purpose of DisDos 2024
Uniting medical & healthcare advocates across nations
Networking, medical specialties, cultural diversity, research, patient approach
DisDos 2024 focuses on mentorship for medical students as well as providing opportunities for networking to medical students who are planning to start clinical rotations or applying for residencies in the US. DisDos 2024 is a student-led hybrid medical conference (in-person component: St. George’s University in Grenada) that unites medical students who are interested in internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology/obstetrics, primary care, neurology, and psychiatry including learning about the lifestyle of a doctor, clinical research projects, personal stories, and inside advice from doctors in each field. We are welcoming both US and non-US medical students or IMGs to present and/or attend the conference.
By understanding the work requirements and environment in which doctors work across different medical fields, students can make well-informed decisions of which field they would like to pursue and how to professionally collaborate with people from different medical fields. Students can also feel empowered to make their own career decisions after having conversed and asked questions to doctors and their senior colleagues in different medical fields, especially information about personal stories and experiences which they cannot find by simply searching online. IMGs can also gain a sense of community and support by talking with other international doctors and senior colleagues who have worked hard to establish a medical career in the US after coming from a non-US background.
The conference organization is run by students from SGU along with the collaboration of those from Yale and Quinnipiac University in the U.S. The goal of the presentations also includes that students engage with the scientific community and learn about various research studies, balancing research with clinical practice, different fields of medical specialties in one conference, experiences of other people in medicine, ERAS application process, tips on USMLE and other medical exam preparations etc. We also would like to celebrate cultural diversity in medicine and bring in doctors and medical students across various hospitals and institutions as well as connect different medical programs together.
DisDos 2024 Moderator Recruitment
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Join our dynamic team as a Session Moderator for DisDos 2024 and help shape the conversation! We're seeking talented individuals with exceptional facilitation skills, able to expertly navigate time management and cultivate seamless conversation flow. As a Moderator, you'll play a vital role in guiding sessions, encouraging participant engagement, and upholding a professional and inclusive environment. If you possess excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for nurturing rich discussions, we invite you to join our team and help create a productive and successful experience for all participants!
NOTE: You will be required to undergo a brief training and sound test for technical purposes to ensure a smooth experience for our speakers, attendees, host, and you. The platform that will be used for the online portion of the conference will be Zoom.
Steering Committee and Contacts:
Contact DisDos Co-Founders and Co-Presidents with any questions or comments: Yamna Siddiqui (yimranhu@sgu.edu) and Taha Siddiqui (yimranhu@sgu.edu)
Yale students: Alessandra Pappalardi, Giselle Geering, Elijah Martin
Quinnipiac University students: Veronica Bogue
St. George’s University Admin: Dr. Martin Forde, ScD, PEng (Assistant Dean of Research at St. George's University), Dr. Michael Montalbano, MD, MPH, MBA (Director of the Basic Sciences Medical Student Research Institute at Grenada)
Audience
The audience of the presentations are primarily meant to be medical students in New England universities such as Yale, Quinnipiac University, University of Connecticut, as well as from foreign medical schools such as St. George’s University (largest provider of international medical residents and doctors to the U.S.). Students of interest may be those who are in clinical rotations and those who are preparing for residencies in the US or UK. We are also extending the invitation to pre-med and biology-related students across these institutions.
Logistics of conference
DisDos is excited to share with you that we are planning a region-wide medical conference on August 24, 2024 from 9 am – 5 pm AST. A large part of the conference will be remote on Zoom, and we will have an elaborate webinar-style platform set up to connect people from different countries. Hence, the conference will be hybrid (in-person component: St. George’s University in Grenada). The in-person site will be in Modica Hall. The location of the building can be found in the SGU Safe App.
NOTE TIMES ARE REPORTED IN ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)
Location
Virtual platform
Zoom
Date and Time
August 31, 2024
9 am – 1 pm AST
Cost of attendance
There is no cost of attendance.
Pre-Conference Speaker Request & Feedback Form
Do you have any speakers whom you would like to hear at DisDos? Have any feedback or recommendations for conferences and events? Fill out our DisDos Pre-Conference Speaker Request and Feedback Form.
Please, kindly note that while we will consider your feedback and do our best to implement it as appropriate, it may not be possible to fulfill each request, and we request your cooperation. Thank you for your understanding.
Message from Co-Founder and
Co-President Yamna Siddiqui
and Taha Siddiqui
DisDos truly is a golden experience dear to my heart as it was a dream come true. Since my first year of undergraduate, I wanted to create a platform that would unite people by supporting them in sharing their talents and skills with each other and acquiring useful resources in a timely manner. When I was reflecting after the DisDos 2023 conference and reviewing attendees' feedback, I was overwhelmed by the love and encouragement they provided me of appreciating the "friendly environment," "community," "networking," and "learning experience." I felt so touched that the emotions I had invested into DisDos were amplifying like a domino effect. I was committed on continuing to strive so DisDos is not just another science organization but a family filled with caring, honest, hardworking, and curious members.
What I really hope medical students can get out of DisDos 2024 is to get an opportunity to network with people who have more experience and knowledge on different residency programs such as with residency program representatives, alumni, etc. I hope that students can get a strong grasp on different residency specialties as well as tips on USMLE preparations and the ERAS application process by talking to knowledgeable people in the medical fields that are in high demand based on student feedback at my medical school, St. George’s University (SGU). In addition, early exposure to perspectives and life lessons of professional doctors will be beneficial to young medical students and medical advocates across different stages. New paths can be created by networking with clinical doctors, physician scientists, and other leaders in the medical community. Multi-institutional, multi-regional, multi-cultural, and multidimensional conference will assist medical students to become the best versions of themselves as medically-aware, culturally competent, interpersonally sharp, communicative, and independent doctors and humanitarian medical leaders.
I would like to give a huge shout out and express my deepest appreciation to everyone who has helped out in planning for DisDos 2024 as well as to all the speakers of whose presentations I am very excited to listen. Without the support and hard work of all of these people, the planning of DisDos 2024 would not have been possible. Lastly, and certainly not the least, I am extremely enthusiastic about the audience members and am looking forward to a fantastic DisDos 2024 experience with everyone
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