High School & Undergraduate Conference Overview

Conference Registration is open from December 1, 2023 - February 15, 2024

 

Registration & Payment

 

 After you have completed your payment and registration forms, all minors  (age 15-18) will need to sign the consent forms below.  Please feel free to contact us, if  you have any questions regarding the registration process.

 

This premier conference offers students an enhanced understanding of professional health programs and education. With an emphasis on medical school, Igniting the Dream offers interactive workshops, insight into the skills and preparation students need for successful admission and matriculation. 

What will I gain from participating in Igniting the Dream?

High School Participants

  • Engaging Discussion: becoming a distinguished healthcare provider
  • Guidance: from high school to college and med/professional school
  • Real insight: from current medical students
  • Looking Ahead: goal setting and action planning
  • The Best Fit: choosing the right college
  • Round Table Dialogue: college and medical students 
  • Pre-Medical Pathway Programs: SEEP Insight
  • Clinical Workshops: fun-filled, hands-on medical and health scenarios

College and Post-Baccalaureate Participants

  • The Pre-Medical Pathway: demystifying the Medical School Admissions Process with the AAMC
  • Insider Tips: applying to medical school with the AMCAS
  • Medical School Admissions Panel: featuring MCG students and faculty 
  • The MCAT Exam: what you need to know
  • AAMC F.I.R.S.T: financial information, resources, services and tools
  • Holistic Review: admissions process
  • Clinical Workshops: fun-filled, hands-on medical and health scenarios
  • The Secondary Application Process: hear from MCG Admissions experts

2024 Conference Registration Consent Forms

*All Attendees must print, complete, and present the following waivers on the day of the conference. Hard copies only, no exceptions*

STUDENTS

Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child. Registration cost: $40

I: Please click below to submit your payment

Student registration payment

2. Please click below to submit your registration form

Student Conference registration form

PARENTS

Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child. *while parents are allowed to participate in the conference. please note conference workshops and activities are designed for students* Registration fee: $40

1. Please click below to submit your payment

Parent registration payment

2. Please click below to submit your registration form Parent Registration Form 

ADVISORS/GROUPS

Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child.

Registration: $40

I: Please submit your advisor/group payment below

Advisor/ Group registration Payment

*registration fee waived for advisors/groups with 10 or more students*

*each student attending in your group must complete a student registration form*

2. Please click below to submit your registration form

Advisor/Group Registration Form

VENDORS

Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child.

Registration fee: $250

I: Submit 2024 Vendor Registration II: Submit Payment to

Vendor registration payment

2. Please click below to submit your registration form

Vendor conference registration form

The Office of Belonging and Inclusivity expects approximately 200 student participants (high school, college and post-bacc/medical). Participants will have opportunity to meet vendors while enjoying breaks and throughout lunch. Each representative with your organization must complete a registration form.

Please note, the vendor registration fee covers two representatives. Each additional representative (third and sequential) will require an additional $50.00 fee.

*additional information will be provided to vendors upon receipt of registration fee*

UPCOMING 2024 EXHIBITORS

AAMC

Blueprint Test Prep

PA Education 

UWorld

US Army Medical Corp

 

Hotel/Travel

icon Marriott at the Convention Center icon Two 10th St., Augusta, GA icon 706-722-8900
icon Holiday Express Downtown icon 444 Broad St., Augusta, GA icon 706-922-1414
icon Hyatt House icon 1268 Broad St., Augusta, GA icon 706-922-3150
icon Partridge Inn icon 2110 Walton Way, Augusta, GA icon 706-737-8888
icon Crowne Plaza North Augusta icon 1060 Center St., North Augusta icon 803-349-8400
icon Holiday Inn Express North Augusta icon 138 Stephens Farm Ln, North Augusta, SC icon 803-341-9505

 

Contact

For general event information, please contact our office.

For technical issues, questions about deadlines, application status or other questions, please email MCG_ignitingthedream@augusta.edu or contact our program managers:

Ms. Connie Hamlett icon 706-721-7835 

Mrs. Lauren Claytont icon 706-721-1260

Contact Us

Academic Affairs

Ms. Connie Hamlett

MCG, AU
Office of Belonging and Inclusivity

GB 3311

706-721-7835

mcg_ignitingthedream@augusta.edu

 

 

icon Contact: mcg_ignitingthedream@augusta.edu | icon 706-721-7835

  icon 7:00 am: Conference Opens | 8:45 am: Opening Session | 4:15 pm: Closeout Session