Free International Conference for Medical Volunteerism

Comes to Emory University

March 25, 2010…The first annual International Medical Volunteerism Conference comes to Emory
University April 16-18, 2010 with more than 200 renowned speakers and exhibitors from around the
world. The free conference is the first of its kind and will bring together doctors, health care
professionals, students and lay people from all walks of life who desire to volunteer their time and
expertise to help save the lives of fellow human beings.
“We’re very excited to have this incredible conference coming to Emory University,” said Dr.
Neil Shulman, associate professor at Emory University’s School of Medicine and chairman of the
Conference Organizing Committee. “Our goal is to inspire more people to volunteer, as well as offering
innovative approaches for improving the overall health of the human race, particularly the underserved.
We want to create synergies between various volunteer organizations and the volunteers themselves by
giving them a voice in collaboration efforts in the war against disease.”
The prestigious list of co-sponsors of the Conference on Medical Volunteerism includes Emory
University School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Mercer School of Medicine, Medical
College of Georgia, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Medical University of
South Carolina.
Attendees will learn from the inspiring stories of medical, dental and lay volunteers. Conference
topics include “Community Clinics”, “Hospice Volunteer Programs”, “Pediatric Programs”, “Advocacy
for Patients During Crisis Care”, “Mental Health”, “Public Health Programs”, “Volunteering in Your
Own Community”, “Dental Health”, “Health Education and Wellness” and “The Haiti Challenge and
Response”, to name a few.

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International Medical Volunteerism Conference
Contact: Zoe Haugo  Phone: 404.417.9780  Email: Zoe_Haugo@bellsouth.net  Website: www.emoryimvc.com
 The three-day program includes opening remarks and keynote presentations Friday evening,
April 16, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Saturday’s Conference schedule features 16 separate topic sessions, three breakout sessions by
geography (Africa, Latin American and Asia/Middle East), and an open forum inviting audience
participation…as well as all day photo exhibits and nonprofit exhibit booths. All activities happen in
several Emory Campus buildings between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday also features a
talent show from 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., drawing from the pool of medical volunteers involved in the
conference.
Sunday’s Conference schedule offers 14 separate sessions, geography breakout sessions, and
open forum, photo exhibits, and non-profit exhibitors between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Some of the inspirational speakers include James Sirleaf, M.D., son of the President of Liberia;
George Lundberg M.D., past Editor in Chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association
(JAMA); Allen Dollar, M.D., who adopted children from around the world who needed extended
medical care in the U.S.; Eddie Chapman, a Chicago police officer who created mental health programs
for inner city youths with celebrities including Michael Jordan; Allan M. Gathercoal, D.D., President of
Flying Doctors of America; and Steven Thiltgen, who connects volunteers with medical mission
opportunities through MedicalMissions.org, to name a few. The motivational and informative free
conference is truly a celebration of local, national and international medical and health volunteerism.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be inspired and to get involved in making a difference in
helping change the world.
For more information, conference schedule, and to register for this free event, go to
www.emoryimvc.org.

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For more information, contact:

Zoe Haugo
Phone: 404.417.9780
Email: zoe_haugo@bellsouth.net
www.emoryimvc.org

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International Medical Volunteerism Conference
Contact: Zoe Haugo  Phone: 404.417.9780  Email: Zoe_Haugo@bellsouth.net  Website: www.emoryimvc.com