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June 27th, 2021 (10:00am - 10:40am)
Topic: Intro & Vaccines Description: In this session, we’ll talk about different types of vaccines including the T-dap, chicken pox, meningitis, polio, measles, rubella, hepatitis and covid vaccines. We’ll also teach students about accessibility to vaccines, the importance of vaccines and when different vaccines are typically given. Link to recording: https://youtu.be/tiyGArQ38_g |
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July 11th, 2021 (10:00am - 10:40am)
Topic: Speaker -- Dr. Laurie Green Description: Dr. Laurie Green is the Vice President of the San Francisco Health Commission, which is the governing body of the San Francisco Department of Public Health. As part of the SFDPH, Dr. Green oversees and controls hospitals, emergency services, and the protection of the health of San Francisco citizens. In addition to her role as a public health commissioner, Dr. Green is an OB/GYN at Pacific Women's OB/GYN Medical Group and President of the Maven Project, which is a telehealth project targeting medical care for vulnerable communities. Throughout this session, you will learn about Dr. Green’s duties as a public health commissioner and her journey to serve the public health of San Francisco. Link to recording: https://youtu.be/BvFTRuSFU9w Introductory Slides: https://bit.ly/DrLaurieGreen |
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July 18th, 2021 (10:00am - 10:40am)
Topic: Gastroenterology Description: In this session, we’ll talk about the gastroenterology field in general. We’ll also dive into different gastrointestinal diseases and learn about the causes, symptoms, treatments and statistics associated with each disease. Link to recording: https://youtu.be/Y3uQIvhmPKU |
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July 25th, 2021 (10:00am - 10:40am)
Topic: Medical School Admission Advice Description: In this session, we'll talk about what you can do in high school, undergraduate and the summers in between to prepare for medical school. We'll discuss classes you should take, ways to boost your GPA, extracurriculars you can take part in and more! Link to recording: https://youtu.be/CxO3kfhyJDQ |
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August 1st, 2021 (10:00am - 10:40am)
Topic: Speaker -- Dr. Cicely Smith Description: Dr. Cicely Smith is a pediatric dentist and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Her goal as a pediatric dentist is to help children and their families establish a foundation for excellent dental health through each stage of growth and development. She graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Human Biology and pursued her dental education at UCLA School of Dentistry. She has her own local practice, Burlingame Pediatric Dentistry, in addition to practicing pediatric dentistry in San Francisco. Link to recording: https://youtu.be/VBc-UvyUPjg Introductory Slides: https://bit.ly/DrCicelySmith |
August 8th, 2021 (10:00am - 10:40am)
Topic: Speaker Description: Nurse Kline is a full-time, certified, pediatric intensive care nurse at a level one trauma and educational healthcare center. Nurse Kline is passionate about helping aspiring and current pediatric nurses connect, learn, and grow into better versions of themselves personally and clinically. Link to recording: TBD |
August 15th, 2021 (10:00am - 10:40am)
Topic: Closing & Mutations Description: In this session, we’ll talk about what mutations are and the causes and effects of mutations. We’ll also talk about diseases that are passed down from parents to offspring. Some examples include cancer, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, etc. If time allows, we’ll talk about advancements in genetic engineering that allow doctors to treat patients with genetic diseases. Link to recording: TBD |