Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 10:30 AM ET
The Pre-Med Experience
Discover what it takes to become a doctor at this virtual pre-med conference featuring top medical students, medical school deans, and a former U.S. Surgeon General!
Get Extracurricular Hours for Your Attendance
At the conclusion of the Pre-Med Experience, all participants will receive a certificate of completion for the sessions they attended. Attend all 6 sessions to get credit for 6 extracurricular hours. Add the hours to your medical school application when it comes time to apply!
The Experience You Need...
...From the Creators You Love.
For the fourth consecutive year, The Pre-Med Experience is here to give you unparalleled insight into what it takes to become a physician and how to get there.
This year, your favorite medical student content creators have teamed up with top medical school deans, MCAT experts, pre-med advisors, and a former U.S. Surgeon General. Together, they’re bringing you the tools, strategies, and inspiration you need to confidently navigate the pre-med journey and gain acceptance into medical school.
Last year, over 4,500 registrants made this one of the largest and most impactful pre-med conferences ever. Don’t miss your chance to join the movement—reserve your spot at The Pre-Med Experience 2026 today!
Meet the Content Creators Behind This Year’s Event:
The Agenda
Opening Event
Leading in Medicine: Pre-Med Career Lessons from a Former U.S. Surgeon General
Join a live Q&A with Jerome Adams, MD, MPH on building a mission-driven career at the intersection of clinical medicine, leadership, and public service.
Dr. Adams is a former Indiana State Health Commissioner and the 20th U.S. Surgeon General, and currently serves as Executive Director of Health Empowerment Initiatives and the Center for Community Health Enhancement and Learning (HEAL) at Purdue University. In these roles he has promoted public policies to promote mental health and wellness, and address substance misuse.
As the 20th U.S. Surgeon General and a prior member of the President’s Coronavirus task force, Dr. Adams has been at the forefront of America’s most pressing health challenges. A regular communicator via tv, radio, and print, Dr. Adams is an expert not just in the science, but also in communicating the science to the lay public and making it relevant to various audiences.
Hearing Dr. Adams’ journey will challenge you to think bigger about what a medical career can be and inspire you to pursue medicine with purpose, leadership, and a commitment to making an impact beyond the clinic or hospital.
Speaker
Dr. Jerome Adams, MPH
Anesthesiologist,
20th U.S. Surgeon General
Seminar
How to Get Into Medical School in 2026: Everything You Need to Know
- Understand medical school admissions requirements, including GPA/MCAT range, prerequisite courses, etc.
- Secure the 5 pre-med extracurriculars that you need for acceptance. (Don’t apply unless you have these!)
- Craft a standout personal statement with a cohesive answer to “Why Medicine”, vivid storytelling, and alignment with AAMC Pre-Med Competencies.
- Master the entire application cycle, from gathering Letters of Recommendation, to writing Secondary Essays, to acing your Interviews/MMIs.
Pre-Med Advisors
Dr. James Kelly
Ophthalmologist,
Associate Director of Advising @ MedSchoolCoach
Dr. Steve Ruby
Vascular Surgeon,
Associate Director of Advising @ MedSchoolCoach
Roundtable Discussion
Q&A With Med School Deans: Inside the Admissions Process
Get your admissions questions answered by real med school deans!
Join Dr. Dan Kats, a BA/MD graduate and current gastroenterology fellow, as he moderates an insightful discussion with Dr. Megan Osborn, Dr. Tyler Coyle, Laura Bruno, and Kayla Manning, four distinguished medical school admissions deans. This roundtable will give you a sneak-peek at what it’s like to sit on the other side of the admissions table!
In this session, you will learn:
- What admissions committees value most – Understand the qualities, experiences, and competencies that make applicants stand out.
- How to tailor your application – Learn how to reflect the skills and attributes medical schools seek in 2025 and beyond.
- What happens behind the scenes – Get a glimpse into how admissions decisions are made after you submit your application.
- Strategies for success – Discover practical tips for positioning yourself as a competitive and memorable candidate.
Admissions Deans
Dr. Megan Osborn, MPHE
UC Irvine School of Medicine
Dr. Tyler Coyle
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
Laura Bruno
St. George's University School of Medicine
Kayla Manning, MBA
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Dan Kats
Moderator
Seminar
MCAT Content Review: My Study Plan as a 520 Scorer
Join master tutor Hunter Enright as he reveals the MCAT study plan that he perfected as a 520 scorer. For years, Hunter has used this exact content review plan to help hundreds of tutoring students learn all 7 MCAT science subjects and achieve their goal score. Now, in this session, Hunter will reveal his system to a larger audience.
By the time you leave this MCAT workshop, you’l know how to:
- Build a multi-phase MCAT study plan that actually fits your schedule. (Will you pick his 3-month or 6-month plan?)
- Discover MCAT content resources that work best for you and your unique learning needs. (Do you actually need to buy a set of MCAT books?)
- Schedule content review, practice questions, and practice exams using a spreadsheet or calendar app. (Use this scheduling technique to stay organized and motivated.)
- Smash score plateaus by pairing regular practice questions with targeted content review. (This is the key to an elite score.)
MCAT Instructor
Hunter Enright
Senior Director of MCAT Tutoring @ MedSchoolCoach
Roundtable Discussion
Real Talk with Real Medical Students
Join Dr. Dan Kats as he moderates a candid Q&A with current medical students on what it really takes to thrive in med school and how you can start preparing now as a pre-med. You’ll get an honest look at the workload, expectations, and tradeoffs, plus practical advice you can apply to make smarter decisions about studying, time management, wellbeing, and the path you choose to pursue.
Throughout this session, you will:
Anticipate what med school life is actually like, so you can prepare for the pace, pressure, and priorities before you arrive.
Adopt proven study and time-management habits that successful med students use to stay on top of classes and exams.
Avoid common pre-med-to-med school mistakes by learning what these students wish they’d done differently earlier.
Navigate challenges like stress, burnout, and impostor syndrome with strategies that help you stay healthy and consistent long-term.
Panelists
Carmen Zavala
@carmenmdphd
Rachel Safo
@becomingdrsafo_
Muskaan Vohra
@movemealsmed
Dr. Dan Kats
Moderator
Clinical Workshop
LIVE Clinical Workshop: Cruise Ship Toxicology Emergency
Experience the intensity of real-life medical decision-making in this interactive clinical workshop, presented by Dr. Dan Kats and emergency physician Dr. Blair Nelson. Learn how to evaluate and treat a patient in an emergent setting, just like in the emergency room. Put your clinical skills to the test against actual doctors in this engaging session built specifically for pre-meds.
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
Assess an altered mental status patient in real time by prioritizing history, vitals, and a focused physical exam.
Recognize medical red flags for life-threatening toxidromes and medical emergencies.
Choose the right initial tests and interventions to stabilize the patient and guide next steps.
Refine your differential diagnosis as new information appears, explaining your clinical reasoning like a doctor.
Physician Instructors
Dr. Blair Nelson
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Dan Kats
Internal Medicine
Watch our keynote, Dr. Jerome Powell, give a TED Talk!
About Event
An Experience You Will Never Forget.
The Pre-Med Experience is an elite, interactive, virtual premed conference where students from across the globe can learn what it takes to become a physician – while being educated by several of the world’s leading physicians and educators.
Prepare to Be Wowed.
Watch as real doctors utilize the award-winning Full Code platform to navigate complex clinical scenarios, demonstrating how virtual patients and realistic cases can enhance decision-making in high-pressure situations.
Join us to see how medical professionals bring simulations to life, showcasing the skills and critical thinking required to excel in patient care. This session offers a unique opportunity to witness the future of medical education in action!
See an example of Full Code, an immersive medical simulation app with an extensive library of acute care scenarios written by top physician-educators.
Meet Your Healthcare Presenters
20th U.S. Surgeon General
Associate Director of Advising @ MedSchoolCoach
Associate Director of Advising @ MedSchoolCoach
Senior Associate Dean at UC Irvine School of Medicine
Assistant Dean at University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine
Associate Director of Advising @ MedSchoolCoach
Are you ready to get your free ticket?
Don’t wait – Sign up now to secure your free seat at the world’s largest pre-med conference!
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET
Location: 100% Virtual. Sign up to access the Zoom link!
Agenda (Eastern Time):
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM — Leading in Medicine: Pre-Med Career Lessons from Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams.
- 11:30AM – 12:30PM — How to Get Into Medical School in 2026: Everything You Need to Know
- 12:30PM – 1:30PM — Roundtable with Med School Deans: Inside Medical School Admissions
- 1:30PM – 2:30PM — MCAT Content Review: My Study Plan as a 520 Scorer
- 2:30PM – 3:30PM — Real Talk with Real Medical Students
- 3:30PM – 4:30PM — Live Clinical Workshop: Cruise Ship Toxicology Emergency
Our Partners
Thank you for supporting us.
Without our partners, The Pre-Med Experience would not be available to so many students and their families at no cost. Thank you for helping to educate the next generation of physicians.
Full Code Medical Simulation
Full Code is an intuitive, mobile-first medical simulation. With over 200 simulated cases, realistic-looking virtual patients, and an engaging, gamelike interface, this award-winning app is preferred by medical professionals worldwide.
MedSchoolCoach
MedSchoolCoach provides pre-med and medical school admissions consulting services, MCAT exam, and USMLE board exam tutoring to help students on their medical journey.
Prospective Doctor
ProspectiveDoctor provides free content about a career in medicine. They maintain a community of students, premedical counselors, doctors, and health professionals that educate on healthcare.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Attend as many or as few seminars, roundtables, interactive workshops, and office hours as you wish. You can hop in and out as often as you need to.
Yes. All sessions will be recorded and available for viewing upon completion of the event. However, only those that attend in real-time will be able to interact with the speakers and other attendees.
Yes! The Pre-Med Experience will be completely free for students (and parents). The purpose of this event is to provide information to all prospective doctors the help grow the profession.
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