2024
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday Sat
Youth Health Symposium 2024
Stanford Pediatrics & American Red Cross
One Day Event for Bay Area High School Students Interested in Science & Medicine
Empowering the next generation of caregivers, innovators, and leaders!
Overview
The Youth Health Symposium is a free event hosted by the Stanford Department of Pediatrics and American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region. We look forward to welcoming you to the Stanford School of Medicine campus on Saturday, May 18, 2024, where you can hear from health care professionals, participate in a resume writing workshop, and network with peers.
This event is open to high school students interested in health care, science, medicine, and research. Topics include:
- Climate Crisis Management
- Health Policy in Youth
- Role of Technology & AI in Health Care
- Diversity in Medicine
- Careers in Healthcare & Medicine
Date & Location
Saturday, May 18, 2024
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Stanford School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
Registration
Registration is free for high school students (must be at least 14 years old). Event includes continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is required to attend. Seating is limited.
**We've reached capacity for the event, registration is closed**
Keynote
Christopher Lopez
MD, PhD Candidate
Stanford School of Medicine
Christopher Lopez grew up in Los Angeles, California. After an uphill battle through education, he is now a third-year MD/PhD student in Stanford's Medical Scientist Training Program. He is completing a PhD in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine in Paul Khavari’s lab. As a dedicated member of the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe and co-chair for the Stanford American Indigenous Medical Students, Christopher is committed to bridging gaps in Native healthcare, contributing his efforts towards improving healthcare outcomes within the community.
Speakers
Luke Beckman, BA
Division Disaster State Relations Director, American Red Cross
Charlene Chow, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Department of Urologic Oncology, Stanford Healthcare; Instructional Faculty, Physician Assistant Program, Stanford School of Medicine
Baraka Floyd, MD, MSc
Clinical Associate Professor, General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine
Mildred Cho, PhD
Professor of Research, Department of Pediatrics, Center for Biomedial Ethics and Department of Medicine, Primary Care and Population Health, Stanford School of Medicine
Shabnam Gaskari, PharmD
Executive Director & Chief Pharmacy Officer, Stanford Children's Health
Allison Guerin, EdD, MEd
Senior Director, Education and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine
Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD
Professor, Pediatric Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics;
By Courtesy, of Epidemiology and Population Health; Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford School of Medicine
Curtis Langlotz, MD, PhD
Professor, Department of Radiology; Biomedical Informatics Research, Department of Medicine; and Department of Biomedical Data Science, Stanford School of Medicine
James Noe, MA
Program Manager, American Red Cross, Measles & Rubella Partnership
Jesse Ortega, MD
Pediatric Cardiology Fellow, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine
Natalie Pageler, MD, MEd
Chief Medical Information Officer, Stanford Medicine Children's Health; Clinical Professor, Clinical Informatics, Department of Pediatrics & Biomedical Informatics Research, Department of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine
Diane St. Denis, RN
Volunteer Humanitarian, Pacific Division Disaster Health Services Advisor, American Red Cross
Ken Toren, MEd
CEO and Board Member, American Red Cross of Silicon Valley
Hosted by Stanford School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region
