Bridging Gaps through Mentorship: Engaging Medical Students, Residents, and Attending Physicians

Friday, February 28, 2025

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM MST

Location: 104 A-B

Course Director(s)

Matthew J. Lee, BA

Medical Student
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

Speaker(s)

Lydia Smeltz, BA

Medical Student
Penn State College of Medicine
Kayleigh D. Crane, BS (she/her/hers)

Medical Student
Central Michigan University
Sahil Shah, BA

Medical Student
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Lisa Y. Gong, BS, MA (she/her/hers)

Medical Student
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Joshua J. Cassinat, BS

Medical Student
University of Central Florida College of Medicine, AAP Medical Student Council
Sona Trika, BA

Fourth Year Medical Student
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Danielle Broussard, RD

OMS-III
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Adam T. Fehr, PT DPT

Medical Student
University of Missouri - Columbia
Nora Newcomb, BA (she/her/hers)

Medical Student
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
Lauren Clarke, MHA, MA (she/her/hers)

Medical Student
Stanford University School of Medicine
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Grace Olson, MA

Medical Student
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Saarang Singh, MD

Resident
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Disclosure(s):

Matthew J. Lee, BA: No financial relationships to disclose

Lydia Smeltz, BA: No financial relationships to disclose

Kayleigh D. Crane, BS: No financial relationships to disclose

Sahil Shah, BA: No financial relationships to disclose

Lisa Y. Gong, BS, MA: No financial relationships to disclose

Joshua J. Cassinat, BS: No financial relationships to disclose

Sona Trika, BA: No financial relationships to disclose

Danielle Broussard, RD: No financial relationships to disclose

Adam T. Fehr, PT DPT: No financial relationships to disclose

Nora Newcomb, BA: No financial relationships to disclose

Lauren Clarke, MHA, MA: No financial relationships to disclose

Grace Olson, MA: No financial relationships to disclose

Brief Session Description : This is a student-driven mentorship, networking, and small group event by the AAP Medical Student Council. In this session, students will learn about effective mentorship strategies from council subcommittees, focusing on areas like research and social media. Following these insightful presentations, attendees will engage in in-depth small group discussions with physiatry professionals across various stages of their careers, from students to attending physicians. This unique setup allows students to gain comprehensive insights into the wide range of career possibilities within physiatry, fostering meaningful connections and understanding of the field in a supportive, interactive, and enriching environment.