Admissions Conference Minorities in Medicine Spring 2026

Join us for a must-attend Information/Q&A session designed to guide aspiring pre-health students through the admissions process. Admissions officers from a variety of healthcare programs will provide valuable insights into program expectations, application strategies, and what they look for in strong candidates.
Through interactive breakout rooms, you’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from decision-makers, ask questions, and gain clarity on the pathways available in healthcare. This event offers a unique chance to strengthen your preparation and take a confident step toward your future career. Don't miss the chance to gain firsthand knowledge from the decision-makers themselves!

📅 Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
🕢 Time: 11:00AM – 2:30PM
📍 Location: Microsoft Teams (Virtual): https://forms.gle/axpSTk5kK2nBBtCQ7

To attend the event, you must fill out and follow the directions from Google Form posted above as well as linked in the registration. The google form contains the link to join the teams meeting as well. We will have 8 breakout rooms with a multitude of guest speakers as listed below: 

FIU Medical School (HWCM) Breakout Room:
Lauren Davis - Program Manager, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Adam Stafford - Program Coordinator, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

USF Medical School (MCOM) Breakout Room:
Dr. Bryan Bognar - Vice Dean, USF MCOM

NSU Medical School (KPCOM) Breakout Room:
Dr. Anastasia Mashukova - Associate Professor, NSU MD Program

USF Pharmacy School (TCOP) Breakout Room:
Ericka Zetz - Admissions Recruiter Advisor, USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy

PA Program (USF MCOM & NSU KPCOM) Breakout Room:
Dr. Todd Wills - Assistant Dean & Program Director, Physician Assistant Program, Morsani College of Medicine
Leya Taylor - Admissions Counselor (Graduate Admissions), NSU Physician Assistant Program

NSU OT/PT Program (KPCOM) Breakout Room:
Jason Barshay - Senior Associate Director of Graduate Admissions of NSU

NSU AA Program (KPCOM) Breakout Room:
Reyhan Lyles - Admissions Counselor, Graduate and Professional Admissions, NSU Anesthesiology Assistant Program
Kandee Griffith - Director Graduate Admissions, NSU

Graduate Public Health Breakout Room:
Anthony Iannelli Jr.- Assistant Director of Recruitment and Student Outreach, USF College of Public Health

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