Ohio event: Aspiring Physicians and Research Scientists Conference

CLEVELAND CLINIC TO HOST THE SECOND ANNUAL ASPIRING PHYSICIANS AND RESEARCH SCIENTISTS CONFERENCE

Conference Focuses on African American and Hispanic College Students Interested in Science and Medicine

WHO: Cleveland Clinic is honored to host the second annual Aspiring Physicians and
Research Scientists Conference for African American and Hispanic/Latino(a) junior and senior math, science and pre-med majors. These 22 students are from historically black colleges and universities as well as Hispanic-serving institutions and Ohio colleges and universities.

WHAT: This two-day conference will focus on medical and scientific innovation. Several Cleveland Clinic physician and research scientists will welcome and address the students who will, in turn, have the opportunity to present their research to these experts. Scholarships will be given to the (three?) students who win the poster research presentations.

WHEN: March 5-6.

WHERE: Cleveland Clinic HealthSpace Auditorium, 8911 Euclid Avenue

WHY: Cleveland Clinic is dedicated to attracting and teaching medical experts from all over the world. This event will be a learning experience as well as a networking opportunity for these students.

Media is invited to attend the conference, interview the physicians and students. For more information and a schedule of events call Natalie Guzzo at 216.444.5703

About the Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Approximately 1,800 full-time salaried physicians and researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In 2007, there were 3.5 million outpatient visits to Cleveland Clinic and 50,455 hospital admissions. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. Cleveland Clinic’s Web site address is www.clevelandclinic.org.