Schedule

Please check in at the Admissions Registration tables in Memorial Hall of the McNamara Alumni Center.  Breakfast will be provided and the Heritage Gallery will also be open for viewing. 

Heritage Gallery

The Curtis L. and Arleen M. Carlson Heritage Gallery, a multimedia museum, honors the accomplishments of University of Minnesota alumni, faculty, students and staff. The gallery is housed behind the reconstructed Memorial Stadium arch, a prominent fixture in Memorial Hall. The gallery features permanent and changing photographs, videos, artifacts, inventions and interactive kiosks that tell the innumerable stories of the University.

Continental Breakfast Menu & Dietary Information

• Fresh Sliced Fruit – Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

• Breakfast Breads and Pastries – Vegetarian (Gluten Free and Dairy Free selections available)

• Assorted Flavored Yogurts with optional Granola Topping – Vegetarian

• Beverages: Orange Juice, Iced Water, Certified Organic and Free Trade Dark Roast Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Tea

Carrie Costantini, MD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation. Her primary disease focus is breast cancer. She enjoys the long term relationships between medical oncologists and breast cancer patients as well as the multi-disciplinary approach to treating breast cancer. Her passion and academic interest is medical education. She is also the Assistant Dean for Admissions for the Medical School.

Jeffrey Chipman, MD is a Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education; Executive Vice-Chair of Surgical Specialties, Department of Surgery; Professor, Division of Critical Care/Acute Care Surgery; and Frank B. Cerra Professor of Critical Care Surgery.

View Dr. Chipman's presentation. 

Jessamina Blum, PhD, MEd earned her PhD in cell and molecular biology from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. During her graduate program, she had the opportunity to TA an undergraduate course where she fell in love with teaching and learning. Naturally, being a science nerd, Dr. Blum wanted to understand the scientific underpinnings of what makes "good" teaching effective. To do this, she was able to do a combined postdoc as a research fellow and as an HHMI teaching fellow, where she learned all about evidence-based teaching and learning. Fast forward to today where Dr. Blum has taken all that she's learned and leads the Foundations Phase curriculum team and faculty in its efforts to maintain and innovate the Foundations Phase of the MD curriculum.

View Dr. Blum's presentation. 

Mee Vang has been in Financial Aid at the University of Minnesota since 2008.  She is passionate about the work that she does, because she was a first-gen college graduate, and depended on financial aid to help fund her education.  One of her favorite quotes at the moment is "You can do anything, but not everything."  Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her spouse and 5 children.

View Mee Vang's presentation.

Students are divided up into three groups and rotate between the Mini Resource Fair, a conversation with our Medical Student Council and trying on their White Coats and writing "Letters of Love" cards for local children.

The three groups are identified by (Red, Yellow and Green) dots located on the back of your badges.

Schedule:  Session #1: 10:40 AM - 11:05 AM;  Session #2: 11:05 AM - 11:30 AM;  Session #3: 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

This Breakout Room will feature University of Minnesota Medical School Interest & Affinity Groups and University resource departments.

Mini Resource Fair Participants

This Breakout Room will feature an Information & Q&A Session with members of the University of Minnesota Medical School Student Council.

This Breakout Room is where you will try on your White Coat with the Medical School events department.

You will also have an opportunity to create a "Letters of Love" card for children in our local hospitals.

Buffet Lunch Menu & Dietary Information

• Arugula and Frisee Salad - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Orange, Strawberry, Elderflower Vinaigrette

• Vegan "Crab" Cakes - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Hearts of Palm, Chickpea, Lemon Dill Aioli

• Grilled Chicken Breast - Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Roasted Pineapple, Green Chimichurri

• Fresh Seasonal Vegetable & Starch – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

• Fresh Baked D'Amico Breads with Sweet Cream Butter – Vegetarian  (Gluten Free and Dairy Free available)

• Chef's Choice of Dessert - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free

• Beverages: Iced Water, Certified Organic and Free Trade Dark Roast Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tea

Elise Toussaint, MS3
3rd Year Medical Student, University of Minnesota

Elise Toussaint grew up in Minnesota and has completed all her education thus far here in the state. She graduated Magna Cum Laude at The University of Minnesota where she earned a bachelor's degree in human physiology and chemistry. Following her undergraduate degree, she took a year and a half off to gain clinical and research experiences. During this time, she worked as a research tech for the UMN doing research in women's health and muscle rehabilitation/injury prevention. Combined with her clinical experience in chronic pain, it has helped guide her to pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery. As a first generation medical student, she recognizes the importance of medical mentorship and has committed to assisting those who walk a similar path as her in pursuing a career in medicine. When not in the hospital, she enjoys traveling, dog training, and participating/supporting the performing arts. 

Osasuyi Tongo, MD
Family Medicine Resident, University of Minnesota

Dr. Osasuyi Tongo is a 3rd year Family Medicine resident in the Broadway Family Medicine Program, where he enjoys the high-quality, rigorous, yet thoughtful training rooted in full-spectrum, comprehensive, relationship-centered care.  He strongly believes in the power of Family Medicine, the role of continuity of primary care and preventive medicine.  He is a champion of health equity, an advocate for underserved communities, and is deeply committed to addressing social determinants of health through clinical care, education, and advocacy.   He matriculated through Chicago Medical School, graduating with honors.  In the short term- he plans to practice as PCP in an outpatient clinical setting, most likely in the Chicagoland area.  In the long-term, he hopes to teach within an academic program – potentially the U! – to mentor and train the next generation of learners. 

Bethel Ozed-Williams, MD
General Surgery Resident, University of Minnesota

Dr. Bethel Ozed-Williams is a 5th year general surgery resident who is currently completing a research year with the Trauma Acute Care Surgery department and surgical oncology department. Before that she grew up in Northern Nigeria and then moved between various cities in Canada where she completed her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences. She completed a dual MD/MPH degree in SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn New York and is now here in Minnesota, unable to love one surgical specialty more than the others. She has a passion for healthcare system reform and holds a 2-year NIH grant for a project on addressing barriers to surgical cancer care.

Elizabeth (Beth) Davis, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota
Internal Medicine

Dr. Elizabeth Davis is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota. Following medical school, she completed her Internal Medicine residency and a year as Chief Resident at the University of Minnesota. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and practices as a hospitalist at the MHealth Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center East Bank. In addition to her clinical duties, she serves as Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program and as a Clinical Lead for the Division of Hospital Medicine. Her professional interests include medical education and quality improvement.

Michael Kim, MD

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics

Dr. Michael Kim joined the faculty of the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Academic General Pediatrics as a hospitalist after completing his bachelor's degree, Medical School, and residency training at the University of Minnesota. Additionally, Dr. Kim did his residency at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency Programs. From 2005-2006, Dr. Kim served as Chief Resident in Pediatrics. A member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Kim also has extensive international experience having completed a global health course in tropical medicine at the University of Minnesota, and an elective rotation in internal medicine and pediatrics at Chiang Mai University Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Dr. Kim is a Pediatric hospitalist at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital and will work with Dr. Abe Jacob on improving inpatient care delivery and building the general pediatric inpatient service.

View Dr. Kim's presentation.

Admissions Ambassadors will provide a tour throughout the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus beginning at the McNamara Alumni Center and continuing throughout the Medical School and Health Sciences areas.

Ambassadors are free to use the Admitted Student Walking Tour or conduct a tour of their choice. 

Students are divided up into separate tour groups.  Your Tour Group number is indicated on the front of your badge.

The Tour will conclude Admitted Student Day!  Please take all your belongings with you.  Have a safe trip home and thanks for coming!