Gatherly will be hosting training sessions on September 30 at 3:00 PM EDT and October 3 at 10:30 AM EDT. 

The deadline for Research Poster Presenters to submit their poster is Friday, September 26.
The deadline for all other presentation types is Thursday, October 2. 

Presenter Information

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Select your presentation type below to learn more. The finalized schedule for each session type can be found under it's tab. The full conference schedule can be found here. 

Programs, Highlights, and Innovations

Program, Highlights, and Innovations speakers will develop posters to share information and/or updates on their program with the larger ASPBP community.

  • Presenters must submit their poster file using this form. The deadline to submit your poster is Thursday, October 2*.
  • Poster file must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • PDF format
    • File name matches abstract title
    • 1 page only (max 2MB size)
    • Horizontal/landscape in 16:9 or 4:3 ratio
    • Cannot contain any URLS or links

*As the poster files for your session will not be pre-loaded into the platform, your deadline is not the same as the Research Poster Presentations. 

Click Here to Submit Your Presentation File

Programs, Highlights, and Innovations Presentation Schedule

Name Time Speakers Location Name More Info
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
MedWork: Powering STEMM Futures Through Tech-Driven Mentorship and Connections1:00 PM - 1:40 PMEthan Book - Central Michigan University College of MedicinePrograms, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 1
STEM Saturdays Go Solar: Engaging K–12 Students in Renewable Energy1:00 PM - 1:40 PMJhonvanie Mompremier - Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Brianna Santiago - Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine		Programs, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 2
THE Bridge to Becoming a Future Healthcare Professional: Empowering the Modern Learner1:00 PM - 1:40 PMNiah Washington - Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University
Lance Baker - NSU MD
Kit Obetz - Nova Southeastern University
Emily Young - Nova Southeastern University		Programs, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 3
The Medical Scholars Pathway Programs Develop the Next Generation of Physicians’1:00 PM - 1:40 PMJanet Bringuez Sanchez - University of Miami Miller School of MedicinePrograms, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 4
YOJO: Streamlining Programs and Demonstrating Impact with an ASPBP-Informed Solution1:00 PM - 1:40 PMCharles Muiruri - Duke University
Amber Richardson - Center for Pathway Programs at Duke / YOJO		Programs, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 5
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Another Pathway to Medicine: The Pre-Matriculation Program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science3:10 PM - 3:50 PMYovanna Pomarico - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and SciencePrograms, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 1
Becoming Health Heroes: Discover Your Career, Lead Your Health3:10 PM - 3:50 PMAnthony Williams - University of Vermont Larner College of MedicinePrograms, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 2
From Partner to Convener: The Journey of BHSU HealthCORE3:10 PM - 3:50 PMLilian Nyindodo - Baptist University College of Osteopathic MedicinePrograms, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 3
MedWork: Breaking Physical Barriers and Making Connections Through Virtual Mentorship3:10 PM - 3:50 PMBrianne Lewis - Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Jonathan Wisco - Boston University Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine		Programs, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 4
Unlocking Potential: MedMentors and the Future of Healthcare3:10 PM - 3:50 PMHarsimran Kaur Multani - Robert Larner MD, College of Medicine at the University of Vermont
Amir Zafaranian - The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont		Programs, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 5
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Charting the Course: Supporting Transfer Students on the Path to Medicine1:00 PM - 1:50 PMGisele Abron - The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine
Samantha Cockrell - The University of Texas at Tyler
Chase Ragland - UT Tyler School of Medicine
Bryan Beaver - UT Tyler School of Medicine		Programs, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 1
Hal B. Jenson Masters in Biomedical Sciences Degree Program: Evaluation of a “Learning to Learn” Course1:00 PM - 1:50 PMLaura Bauler - Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of MedicinePrograms, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 2
Mini-Medical School for Underserved Elementary Students in North Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois1:00 PM - 1:50 PMHector Rasgado-Flores - Rosalind Franklin UniversityPrograms, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 3
Student Perspectives of a Newly Created Course: Success in Optometry1:00 PM - 1:50 PMNicole Patterson - Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Keerthika Ravikumar - Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Abby Salcido - Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry		Programs, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 4
Upstream Workforce Development with a Near-Peer Approach1:00 PM - 1:50 PMAndrew Klein - Medical College of WisconsinPrograms, Highlights, and Innovations Floor 5
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Research Posters

During Research Poster Presentation sessions, presenters will virtually “stand” next to their posters and facilitate a 20-minute presentation on their research. Following a series of presentation blocks, an open period will be provided for attendees to follow up with presenters at their posters and further discuss their research processes and findings. Attendees may visit one or more posters during the open period.

  • Presenters must submit their poster file using this form. The deadline to submit your poster file is Friday, September 26. 
  • Poster file must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • PDF format
    • File name matches abstract title
    • 1 page only (max 2MB size)
    • Horizontal/landscape in 16:9 or 4:3 ratio
    • Cannot contain any URLS or links
Click Here to Submit Your Presentation File

Poster Presentations*

*All posters will be presented on Wednesday, October 8 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT. 

Name Speakers Location Name More Info
Poster Hall Floor 1
Doing the Work: Evaluating a Pathway Program's Reimagined Role in Preparing Premedical Students Underrepresented in MedicinePrincess François-Estévez - Fordham UniversityPoster Hall Floor 1
Easing the Flow Out of the Leaky Pipeline: Supporting Pre-Medical Students Towards Meaningful Alternative Career PathsNeha Bagga - George Washington UniversityPoster Hall Floor 1
Evaluating Pre-Health Students' Knowledge and Confidence in Contraceptive Methods in a Reproductive Health Workshop: A Study from the Emory School of Medicine Health Professions Readiness Education Program (HealthPREP)Sarah Samaranayake - Emory University School of MedicinePoster Hall Floor 1
Student Perceptions and Performance in Active Online Team-Based Learning at the Master’s LevelJoshua Costin - Nova Southeastern UniversityPoster Hall Floor 1
The Effects of Sociodemographic Factors on Student Performance in a Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical ProgramChandler Wilson - Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Aken Perez - Florida International University		Poster Hall Floor 1
Poster Hall Floor 2
HERO/Parent Academy: Partnering with Families to Support the Success of Black Male Medical PathwaysMonique Jones - Rosalind Franklin UniversityPoster Hall Floor 2
Spurring Interest in Psychiatry: The Impact of a Clinical Pathway Program for Underresourced Undergraduate StudentsOluwatofunmi Oshodi - University of MiamiPoster Hall Floor 2
Steps Toward Equity in Medicine: Innovating Emory University’s HealthPREP Pathway Program via an Alumni Engagement FrameworkBrittany Gonzalez-Pelayo - Emory UniversityPoster Hall Floor 2
Who Are We Recruiting to the Table: Exploring the Demographics and Educational Experiences of Students Who Participate in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medical Outreach and Pathway ProgramsKyeorda Kemp - Oakland UniversityPoster Hall Floor 2
Time Zone: (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Member-Created Panels

There are no specific instructions for panel presenters. If you want the conference admins and moderators to have a copy of your presentation as a backup, please submit that presentation file here. The deadline to submit your presentation files is Thursday, October 2.

Click Here to Submit Your Presentation File

Member-Created Panel Schedule

Name Time Speakers Location Name More Info
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Investing in the Future: Mentoring Enlisted Talent for Medicine3:00 PM - 3:50 PMAlex Doxsey - USUHS
Catherine Bensken - Uniformed Services University
Christina Kelly - Uniformed Services University		Round Tables & Member Panels Floor, Table 2
Owning the Process: How Active Learning and the Power of Learner Agency Shape Medical Student Success3:00 PM - 3:50 PMSemaj Testamark - Emory University School of Medicine
Fabiola Sotomayor Reinat - Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Marsay Wheeler - Western Michigan Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Jory Nagel - Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine		Round Tables & Member Panels Floor, Table 3
Program to Publication: How to Publish Peer-Reviewed Papers on STEMM Outreach and Pathway Programs3:00 PM - 3:50 PMKirsten Porter-Stransky - University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Peter Vollbrecht - Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Tracey Weiler - Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Carolina Restini - Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jonathan Wisco - Boston University Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine		Round Tables & Member Panels Floor, Table 4
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Growing Tomorrow’s Healers: Rural Medicine Pathway Programs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham12:00 PM - 12:50 PMJoseph Coppiano - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Savannah Blackwell - UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Will Brooks - University of Alabama Birmingham		Round Tables & Member Panels Floor, Table 1
The Anato-Bee: A Pathway Program for High School Students to STEMM Degrees and Careers12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMary Piscura - Auburn University
Janelle Mapes - Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences		Round Tables & Member Panels Floor, Table 2
The Bridge to Becoming an Optometrist: NSU Preparatory Optometry Program (POP)12:00 PM - 12:50 PMNicole Patterson - Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Keerthika Ravikumar - Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Abby Salcido - Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Cheryl Purvis - Nova Southeastern University		Round Tables & Member Panels Floor, Table 3
Time Zone: (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]

Roundtable Guided Problem-Solving

There are no specific instructions for panel presenters. If you want the conference admins and moderators to have a copy of your presentation as a backup, please submit that presentation file here. The deadline to submit your presentation files is Thursday, October 2.

Click Here to Submit Your Presentation File

Roundtable Guided Problem-Solving Session Schedule

Name Time Speakers Location Name More Info
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Bridging the Gap: Implementing Diverse Content Delivery Strategies to Support Learning in Challenging Post-Baccalaureate STEMM Coursework3:00 PM - 3:50 PMMaria Colina - Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Philip Spataro - Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine		Round Tables & Member Panels Floor, Table 1
Time Zone: (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) [Change Time Zone]
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