About the conference
Welcome to The Unwritten Path: Navigating Medicine as a First-Generation and Low-Income Trailblazer.
Thank you for your interest in joining us on October 17, 2026. This conference brings together first-generation and low-income medical students, residents, physicians, faculty, and staff from across the country to connect, learn, and support one another through shared experiences in medicine.
Through keynote speakers, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, we hope to foster meaningful conversations, build lasting connections, and empower attendees to thrive throughout their medical journeys.
We look forward to welcoming you to this year's conference!
When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time (Boston, New York)
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time (Cleveland, St. Louis)
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Pacific Time (Los Angeles)
Where
Harvard Medical School (Boston, MA)
Weill Cornell Medical College (New York, NY)
Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)
Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
UCLA School of Medicine (Los Angeles, CA)
Who
First-generation and/or low-income pre-medical students, medical students, residents, physicians, faculty, and staff.
Cost
Free for all attendees!
Schedule
Check back soon for the full schedule of events!
Sponsors
Check back soon for a list of our sponsors!