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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">2026 World of Medicine Conference</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Saturday, April 25th, from 8:30 AM–4:00 PM</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Students can sign up at </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA6b363883-52ee-7273-1e28-f38b37d126b4" href="http://tinyurl.com/UCIWOM">tinyurl.com/UCIWOM</a></u></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The UCI School of Medicine is proud to present the 2026 World of Medicine Conference, taking place on Saturday, April 25th, from 8:30 AM–4:00 PM. The World of Medicine Conference is designed for undergraduate students interested
in exploring careers in medicine, learning about the medical school admissions process, and participating in hands-on workshops.</span></p>
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<span role="presentation" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Location:</b> </span><span role="presentation" style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" data-auth="NotApplicable" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA0e38b3fe-f7cb-1e44-60f7-50c088d0923c" href="https://medschool.uci.edu/news/uci-school-medicine-opens-newly-renovated-medical-education-building">UCI
Medical Education Building</a></u></span><span role="presentation" style="font-size: 14pt;"> (1001 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92697).</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;" class="elementToProof">
<span role="presentation" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Format:</b> In-person event featuring workshops, medical student panels, and networking.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;" class="elementToProof">
<span role="presentation" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Cost & Catering:</b> The event is free of charge, with breakfast and lunch provided to attendees.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;" class="elementToProof">
<span role="presentation" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Registration:</b> Attendance is capped and determined on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can register through the official
</span><span role="presentation" style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" data-auth="NotApplicable" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA7ea08424-7831-6bfb-e946-74685eea5530" href="http://tinyurl.com/UCIWOM">tinyurl.com/UCIWOM</a></u></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Those selected to attend will be notified via email as the event approaches.</span></p>
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The conference will be held at the </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA30eeb346-0d57-fc42-77dd-176149990482" href="https://medschool.uci.edu/news/uci-school-medicine-opens-newly-renovated-medical-education-building">UCI
Medical Education Building</a></u></span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> (1001 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92697). Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Attendance will be capped, and spots will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The event aims to provide practical experience and guidance for future medical professionals through several key components:</span></p>
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<span role="presentation" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Workshops:</b> Participatory sessions where students can try practical medical skills.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;" class="elementToProof">
<span role="presentation" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Admissions Insights:</b> Information regarding the medical school application and admissions process.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;" class="elementToProof">
<span role="presentation" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Student Panel:</b> Opportunities to hear from current medical students about their journeys and experiences.</span></li></ul>
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Questions can be directed to </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><u><a style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAb4f00a0c-96fd-8172-3391-72e6c8e2af4f" href="mailto:worldofmedicineucisom@gmail.com">worldofmedicineucisom@gmail.com</a></u></span></p>
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