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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DSY1KCLFPdl/">UC PRIME Conference Virtual Mentorship Sessions 2026</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Saturday, January 24, 2026<br>
<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif">👉</span> Register by January 15:
<a href="tinyurl.com/primestatewide2026">tinyurl.com/primestatewide2026</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>REGISTRATION DEADLINE:</u></b> Thursday, January 15th at 11:59 PM PST<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://meded.ucsf.edu/ucsf-san-joaquin-valley-prime-sjv-prime">UCSF San Joaquin Valley PRIME (SJV PRIME)</a></b> and <b><a href="https://meded.ucsf.edu/prime-us-program">Program in Medical Education for the Urban Underserved
(PRIME-US)</a></b> are hosting the annual <b><u><a href="https://meded.ucsf.edu/2026-uc-prime-statewide-conference">PRIME Statewide Conference</a></u></b> from
<b><u>Friday-Saturday, January 23-24, 2026</u></b> <b>VIRTUALLY </b>on <b>Zoom!</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;background:lime;mso-highlight:lime">On
<b><u>Saturday, January 24</u></b>, we will be hosting <b>mentorship events</b> for
<b>high school students</b> and <b>college and post-baccalaureate pre-medical students</b>.</span><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Join us for a virtual mentorship event connecting high school and pre-med students with UCSF pre-health, PRIME+, and medical students. Hear real stories, get honest advice, and explore pathways into healthcare and the PRIME programs.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>For college and post-baccalaureate pre-medical students:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:red">*</span>Speed Mentoring Session (Saturday, January 24 - <u>11 - 11:45 a.m. PST</u>)</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thinking about a career in medicine and want to speak with various medical students to gain more insight about the field? Join our
<b>Speed Mentoring Session </b>and connect one-on-one with medical students to learn about their journeys, motivations, and experiences in medicine. During this interactive session, you'll rotate through a series of medical students---giving you the chance
to ask questions, seek advice, or simply chat about topics that interest you. It's a great opportunity to build connections, gain insight, and find guidance as you explore your own path toward medicine!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:red">*Please note this event has limited capacity.
</span></b>All interested participants will be randomly selected for available spots to ensure fairness. If space becomes full, you may be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot opens up. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>For high school students:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Pre-Health Professional and SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Students Panel (Saturday, January 24 - <u>10 - 11 a.m. PST</u>)</b><br>
Interested in exploring careers in healthcare or learning how to prepare for higher education after high school? Come join us for our <b>Pre-Health Professional and SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Students Panel</b>! You'll hear from pre-health professional students from
UCSF Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Nursing as well as
<a href="https://admissions.ucmerced.edu/SJVP-BStoMD">SJV PRIME+ BS/MD students</a>. This will be a great opportunity for you to ask and learn more about their paths, challenges, and advice on how to navigate your own journey in healthcare!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CONTACT<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please contact Katherine Chua (Katherine.Chua@ucsf.edu) and Nickie Yang (Nickie.Yang@ucsf.edu) if you have any questions or concerns.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MORE INFO<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sjvprime/">#SJVPRIME</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/premed/">#premed</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/prehealth/">#prehealth</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mentorship/">#mentorship</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>FOLLOW<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"UC PRIME" or "<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=SJV+PRIME&mstk=AUtExfCWqDTtpwIzDrQwAlDfsVVTNqfdAJh_ttaL4-qZf-9qsoqVs3U4Zs7zWUFryH1NYv85eVAq9QEIUpOSKk2U2YvM4d9VbYzlrmOEQJi4XgycO1GlJOgkId44pIX1JibqgXw&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwiIwKG-j8qRAxXdOzQIHdTWHCgQgK4QegQIBRAD">SJV
PRIME</a>" on Instagram for specific mentorship events like the "PrimeTime" series (e.g., @primetime.mentors).<o:p></o:p></p>
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