Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations
Events
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Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program
ZoomTRAINING FOR NURSING HOME PROFESSIONALS (CE & NHA CREDITS AVAILABLE) No-cost Monthly Sessions | 1-2 p.m. EST | Sep. 4, 2025 – May 7, 2026 | 100% Virtual Are you working in long-term care or assisted living settings and want to: Increase high-quality care for residents? Join insightful conversations with experts & peers? Foster confidence […]
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Neurology for the Non-Neurologist
Hershey Country Club 1000 E. Derry Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesRegistration is now open for the Neurology for the Non-Neurologist activity, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Hershey Country Club, Hershey, PA. View details and register here. Neurological disorders are among the most common conditions seen in clinical practice, and uncomplicated cases are […]
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Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work
WebconferenceREGISTER NOW: This series is designed to increase awareness of social work roles in medical and other settings and to promote social work education for social work professionals. Internet Live Course. Details and times will be announced at a later date. TUESDAY, MARCH 3 TUESDAY, MARCH 10 TUESDAY, MARCH 17 TUESDAY, MARCH 24
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Topics in Addiction: Stigmatized Grief After Accidental Overdose: Family Experiences of Loss and Pathways to Support
WebinarThis month's Topics in Addiction Seminar will be presented by Övgü Kaynak, PhD, Associate Professor, Social Sciences & Psychology, Co-Director, Awareness & Community Engagement (ACE) Lab, Douglas W. Pollock Center for Addiction Outreach and Research, Penn State Harrisburg. This presentation will present findings from qualitative interviews with family members who have lost a loved one […]
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Penn State College of Medicine Mini Medical School
VirtualWith great enthusiasm, you are invited to the 27th Annual Mini Medical School. Join us for a virtual conference series featuring distinguished speakers from Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, who will address a variety of topics in health care and research, including: - Sight, Sound and the Developing […]
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iMovie and GarageBand Basics
Room C1620K - Harrell Library Technology Sandbox 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesLearn how to get started editing video and audio in the library's One Button Studio with iMovie and GarageBand on the studio's iMac. Space is limited in this small space, so please register to secure your place. Email edonne@pennstatehealth.psu.edu if you are unable to attend this time but are still interested in receiving an intro […]
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Introduction to Rayyan
ZoomRayyan is an AI-powered, web-based, multi-user platform designed to support the effective management of systematic review. In this workshop, Harrell Health Sciences Library's Brad Long will focus the free version of Rayyan. Participants can create a free personal account for Rayyan by going here and clicking the "Create Account" button. Participants interested in a systematic review consultation […]
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Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work
WebconferenceREGISTER NOW: This series is designed to increase awareness of social work roles in medical and other settings and to promote social work education for social work professionals. Internet Live Course. Details and times will be announced at a later date. TUESDAY, MARCH 3 TUESDAY, MARCH 10 TUESDAY, MARCH 17 TUESDAY, MARCH 24
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Penn State College of Medicine Mini Medical School
VirtualWith great enthusiasm, you are invited to the 27th Annual Mini Medical School. Join us for a virtual conference series featuring distinguished speakers from Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, who will address a variety of topics in health care and research, including: - Sight, Sound and the Developing […]
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Hurdles, Triumphs, and Life Lessons – Becoming a Doctor and Beyond
Lecture Room C (Room C6616) - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesKristen K. Buck, MD '99, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Vice President & Head of Research and Development at Lisata Therapeutics, will return to campus to present a special seminar to the Penn State College of Medicine community. Graduate and medical students, postdoctoral scholars and fellows, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend. This networking opportunity […]
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Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work
WebconferenceREGISTER NOW: This series is designed to increase awareness of social work roles in medical and other settings and to promote social work education for social work professionals. Internet Live Course. Details and times will be announced at a later date. TUESDAY, MARCH 3 TUESDAY, MARCH 10 TUESDAY, MARCH 17 TUESDAY, MARCH 24
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Lunch and Learn: Anatomy Alumni Roundtable
Room C1845 A/B - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesThis program is hosted in collaboration with the Anatomy Graduate Program This program is open to current graduate students and postdocs and will feature four anatomy PhD alumni, working at medical schools/colleges, who will engage with participants during an informal roundtable discussion over lunch. Invited alumni will speak on respective career paths and current positions, […]
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Penn State College of Medicine Mini Medical School
VirtualWith great enthusiasm, you are invited to the 27th Annual Mini Medical School. Join us for a virtual conference series featuring distinguished speakers from Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, who will address a variety of topics in health care and research, including: - Sight, Sound and the Developing […]
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Nese Project ECHO: Empowering Rural Primary Care Through Online Collaboration
ZoomNO-COST, CME-ELIGIBLE PROGRAM Monthly Sessions | 12-1 p.m. EST | Sep. 25, 2025 - Mar. 26, 2026 | 100% Virtual Are you interested in? The newest developments in treatments. Exchanging knowledge with experts and peers. The role of primary care to treat complex, medical scenarios. Register Here Growing a Learning Community to Champion Primary Care Providers. […]
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CTSI TSS Webinar: “High‑Impact Practices as Pathways to Broadening Participation in Computing: A Cultural‑Historical Activity Theory Perspective”
Virtual12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / March 26, 2026 Broadening participation in computing is a national priority because the U.S. needs all available STEM talent to stay competitive, especially in fast-moving areas like AI. However, clear gaps remain in who enters, persists, and succeeds in these fields. This presentation will highlight research that examines whether […]
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Teaching in the Operating Room: What works, What Doesn’t, and What Don’t we Know? w/Susan Glod, MD
ZoomWoodward Center Lecture - Teaching in the Operating Room: What works, What Doesn’t, and What Don’t we Know? Presenter: Susan Glod, MD
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Introduction to 3D Modeling with TinkerCad
Room C1620K - Harrell Library Technology Sandbox 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesJoin Michael Cote for a FREE introduction to 3D modeling with TinkerCad. Participants will learn how to add shapes and then combine them to create 3D models to be printed on the library’s 3D printers. Participants will be designing a small custom planter to be used this spring! Please register here: Introduction to 3D Modeling […]
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ABC, ASH and ASTRO Update
Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 325 University Drive, HersheyABC, ASH and ASTRO Update: Highlights of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2025, American Society of Hematology 2025, and Highlights of American Society for Radiation Oncology 2025 National Conferences REGISTER NOW: This activity is designed to bring information learned at national meetings back to the central Pennsylvania area for physicians and other health care […]
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Penny Rybka Memorial Lectureship
University Conference Center 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA, United StatesSave the date for the Penny Rybka Memorial Lectureship, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the University Conference Center. Details will be announced at a later date.
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Using Microsoft Teams to Enhance Collaboration and Hold Meetings Virtually
WebinarJoin Michael Cote for a FREE workshop on how to use Microsoft Teams to collaborate with peers, work on shared documents, and hold meetings virtually. Participants will learn how to create a team, manage the members of the team, create channels and shared documents, and hold virtual meetings. Registrants will receive an invitation to a […]
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Debra R. Sorosky and Joel I. Sorosky, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Lectureship Endowment
Junker Auditorium - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesJoin Dr. Anil K. Sood for the inaugural lecture, “Catalyzing Change: The Ovarian Cancer Moon Shot Journey." Held in Junker Auditorium and available via Teams, this session offers students, residents and faculty the chance to learn from a leading expert in the diagnosis, prevention, screening and treatment of gynecologic cancers. In person and via Teams: […]
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Introduction to Adobe CC Express
WebinarJoin Michael Cote for a FREE introduction to Adobe Express. Adobe Express can be used to make quick edits to videos, photos, and PDF’s. Participants will learn how to add captions to videos, trim and crop videos, crop and convert images, and make minor edits to PDF files. This workshop is open to all faculty, […]
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Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program
ZoomTRAINING FOR NURSING HOME PROFESSIONALS (CE & NHA CREDITS AVAILABLE) No-cost Monthly Sessions | 1-2 p.m. EST | Sep. 4, 2025 – May 7, 2026 | 100% Virtual Are you working in long-term care or assisted living settings and want to: Increase high-quality care for residents? Join insightful conversations with experts & peers? Foster confidence […]
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Introduction to Rayyan
ZoomRayyan is an AI-powered, web-based, multi-user platform designed to support the effective management of systematic review. In this workshop, Harrell Health Sciences Library's Brad Long will focus the free version of Rayyan. Participants can create a free personal account for Rayyan by going here and clicking the "Create Account" button. Participants interested in a systematic review consultation […]
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Blue and White Gastrointestinal Summit: Uniting Medicine, Surgery, and Innovation in Digestive Health
Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 325 University Drive, HersheyREGISTER NOW: This Penn State Health gastroenterology and hepatology conference aims to bring together clinicians and other health care providers for clinical updates on current trends in the management of various clinical conditions. In addition, it will help foster discussion and review current concepts in clinical and translational research. Upon completion of this program, course […]
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Emeritus Faculty Organization Spring Meeting and Hinkle Lecture
Lecture Room D (Room C7619) - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesThe Emeritus Faculty Organization at Penn State College of Medicine presents its Spring Scientific Meeting and annual Hinkle Lecture. Agenda 8:30-9:00 AM - Coffee and muffins 9:00-9:15 AM - Eileen Hennrikus, MD, President of Emeritus Faculty Organization Emeritus Faculty Organization Annual Meeting, Vote on Bylaws 9:15-9:30 AM - Q & A 9:30-9:45 AM - Kyle […]
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16th Annual Focus on Pharmacology Conference
Red Lion Hotel Harrisburg Hershey 4751 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesRegistration is now open for the 16th Annual Focus on Pharmacology Conference, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Saturday, April 11, 2026, live at the Red Lion Hotel, Harrisburg-Hershey, 4751 Lindle Rd., Harrisburg, PA. The purpose of this activity is to provide pharmacology information in multiple areas, and to […]
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Introduction to 3D Modeling with TinkerCad
Room C1620K - Harrell Library Technology Sandbox 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesJoin Michael Cote for a FREE introduction to 3D modeling with TinkerCad. Participants will learn how to add shapes and then combine them to create 3D models to be printed on the library’s 3D printers. Participants will be designing a small custom planter to be used this spring! Please register here: https://harrelllibcal.library.psu.edu/event/16511611
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Central Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Consortium: Spring 2026 Update
The Hotel Hershey 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesRegistration is now open for the Central Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Consortium: Spring 2026 Update, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Tuesday, April 14, 2026, live at The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, PA. This presentation is designed to provide participants with an overview of current breast cancer research and therapies. The […]
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Introduction to EndNote Online Classic
ZoomEndNote Online Classic saves time by properly formatting citations. In this workshop, Harrell Health Sciences Library's Brad Long will show participants how to import references from key library databases, including PubMed, CINAHL and Web of Science. Participants will also learn how to use the "Cite While You Write" plugin, in order to insert citations into […]
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Black Maternal Health Week Events 2026
Lecture Room A (Room C4618) - Penn State College of Medicine 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of Advocacy, Research and Recognition Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Black Maternal Health Research Poster Symposium 3-4 p.m. C3621 Accepted posters and oral presentations focused on disparities in maternal and reproductive health. Keynote Grand Rounds Presentation 4-5 p.m. Lecture Room A ACOG Update: Focused on our Mission to Support our Members […]
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Kidney Updates 2026
The Hotel Hershey 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesRegistration is now open for the Kidney Updates 2026, taking place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA. View details and register here. The Kidney Updates 2026 medical education conference aims to enhance clinical decision-making and patient outcomes by addressing key challenges in nephrology. It focuses on integrating cardio-renal protection strategies, expanding […]
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Making Comments Count: High-Quality Written Feedback in Clinical Education w/Tony Dambro, MD, FAAFP
ZoomMaking Comments Count: High-Quality Written Feedback in Clinical Education Presenter: Tony Dambro, MD, FAAFP Learning objectives Review common themes among types of written comments Discuss "frame of reference" in context of written comments Revise written comments to provide: Documentation of learner achievement Actionable feedback Register now
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Symposium on Reproductive Health and Aging
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, State College, PA 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College, PA, United StatesThe Huck Center for Reproductive Biology and Health and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Endocrinology and Infertility, are offering a joint symposium focused on Reproductive Health and Aging. This symposium explores how reproductive processes and aging shape one another from early gametogenesis to puberty and fertility changes during pregnancy and beyond. […]
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Long-Term Care RISE ECHO Program
ZoomTRAINING FOR NURSING HOME PROFESSIONALS (CE & NHA CREDITS AVAILABLE) No-cost Monthly Sessions | 1-2 p.m. EST | Sep. 4, 2025 – May 7, 2026 | 100% Virtual Are you working in long-term care or assisted living settings and want to: Increase high-quality care for residents? Join insightful conversations with experts & peers? Foster confidence […]
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Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiovascular Symposium: Cardiovascular Disease from Prevention to Intervention
University Conference Center, 30 Conference Dr., Hershey 17033 30 Conference Drive, Hershey +1 moreRegistration is now open for the Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiovascular Symposium: Cardiovascular Disease from Prevention to Intervention, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Friday, May 8, 2026, as an internet live course and live at the University Conference Center. View details and register here. Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is the […]
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Leading by Example: Educators as Listeners
ZoomLeading by Example: Educators as Listeners Presenter: Jeanine Beatty-Chadha, M.Ed. Learning Objectives Describe the connection between listening and learner-centered teaching. Evaluate the use of listening strategies featured in a scenario in order to inform future practice. Register here
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Creating Interactive Presentations w/Rachel Casas, MD, EdM
ZoomWoodward Center Lecture - Creating Interactive Presentations Presenter: Rachel Casas, MD, EdM
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14th Annual Central PA Sports Medicine Symposium
University Conference Center, 30 Conference Dr., Hershey 17033 30 Conference Drive, HersheySave the date for the 14th Annual Central PA Sports Medicine Symposium, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as an internet live course and live at the University Conference Center. Details will be announced at a later date.
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Penn State Health Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Day 2026
Hershey Country Club 1000 E. Derry Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesSAVE THE DATE: Penn State Health Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Day will be June 11, 2026.
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Keep the Bar Moving: Sustainable Growth for Learners (and Ourselves) w/Tony Dambro, MD, FAAFP
ZoomKeep the Bar Moving: Sustainable Growth for Learners (and Ourselves) Presenter: Tony Dambro, MD, FAAFP Learning objectives Describe how hobbies and personal practice can strengthen professional identity and resilience. Describe the shared principles of skill development across teaching, coaching, and personal practice (challenge, feedback, and repetition). Register now
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30th Pennsylvania Immunization Conference
Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 325 University Drive, Hershey +1 moreRegistration is now open for the 30th Pennsylvania Immunization Conference, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Thursday, June 18, 2026, as an internet live course and live at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA. View details and register here. Each year, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Immunization and […]
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Practical Tools to Support Self-Directed Learning
ZoomPractical Tools to Support Self-Directed Learning Presenter: Jeanine Beatty-Chadha, M.Ed. Objectives: Compare and contrast self-directed and self-regulated learning. Identify at least one resource to share with learners. Practice mental contrasting with implementation intentions. Register here
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Learning at All Levels: How Peer and Near-Peer Teaching Improve Outcomes
ZoomLearning at All Levels: How Peer and Near-Peer Teaching Improve Outcomes Presenter: Jeanine Beatty-Chadha, M.Ed. Objectives: Discuss the benefits of peer and near-peer teaching. Describe examples of peer and near-peer teaching. Begin to develop a peer teaching activity for learners in your setting. Register here
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Clinical Oncologist Update: Highlights of the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) Meeting
Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 325 University Drive, HersheySave the date for Clinical Oncologist Update: Highlights of the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) Meeting, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine, taking place Friday, August 14, 2026, as a live event at the Hershey Lodge. More details will be announced at a later date.
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30th Annual Challenges in Critical Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach
The Hotel Hershey 100 Hotel Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesSave the date for the 30th Annual Challenges in Critical Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Friday, August 14, 2026, at The Hotel Hershey, 100 Hotel Rd., Hershey, PA. Details will be announced at a later date.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Summit 2026
Hershey Country Club 1000 E. Derry Road, Hershey, PA, United StatesSAVE THE DATE: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Symposium. Educate local and regional investigators and specialty providers about IBD-related research being undertaken at Penn State College of Medicine and facilitate scientific collaborations relating to IBD among basic, translational and clinical researchers. Details will be announced at a later date.
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Eighth Annual Neurocritical Care Conference
Hershey Country Club 1000 E. Derry Road, Hershey, PA, United States +1 moreSave the date for the Eighth Annual Neurocritical Care Conference, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place on Friday, December 4, 2026, as an internet live course and live at the Hershey Country Club, Hershey, PA. Details will be announced at a later date.
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Innovations in Advanced Heart Failure Therapies
University Conference Center, 30 Conference Dr., Hershey 17033 30 Conference Drive, Hershey +1 moreSave the date for Innovations in Advanced Heart Failure Therapies, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Friday, December 11, 2026, as an internet live course and live at the University Conference Center. Details will be announced at a later date.
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Expanding ECMO Horizons
University Conference Center 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA, United StatesSave the date for Expanding ECMO Horizons, a continuing education service of Penn State College of Medicine taking place Friday, March 5, 2027, live at the University Conference Center, Hershey, PA. Details will be announced at a later date.
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