Centennial Honors College
Jill M. Brody, MD | McDonough Eye Associates Pre-Med Symposium
The Pre-Med Symposium enables students to:
- Explore medical careers (e.g. nursing, dentistry, veterinary sciences, ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, anesthesiology, pharmacy, family medicine, etc.)
- Meet medical school representatives
- Enjoy good food
- Hear real-life medical school experiences and advice from professionals
March 6, 2024 | University Union Brattain Lounge
- 4:00 PM | Medical School Table Fair
- 5:45 | Opening Remards
- 6:00 | Keynote Speaker
- 6:20 | Distinguished Medical Professional Panel
Mary Kathleen Lockard, MD
Medical Group of Macomb
Pediatrician
Dr. Mary Kathleen Lockard graduated from Bushnell-Prairie City High School in 1992 and studies Biology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign where she graudtes with honors in 1996. In 2000, Dr. Lockard graduated with honors from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. She completed her pediatric residency at the Children's Hospital of Columbus (now Nationwide Hospital) in 2003, and spent a year as a chief resident. She has been in private practice in Macomb since 2004 and is curently practicign at the Medical Group of Macomb. She also serves as President of the MDH medical staff.
Panel Moderator
Dr. Michael Waters
Beu Health Center
Western Illinois University
Medical Chief of Staff
Makilla Asar
Kansas City University
3rd Year Medical Student
Dr. Timonthy Biagini
Springfield Clinic
Gastroenterology
Amy High
Independent Contractor
Certified Menopause Specialist
Blythe Richards
University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
3rd Year Medical Student
Dr. Christopher Stortzum
Springfield Clinic
Family Medicine Physican
Sponsors: Dr. Jill M Brody, MD, McDonough Eye Associates, College of Arts & Sciences, Departments of Biological Sciences
The event is open and free to the public. Students interested in the study of medicine and those in classes addressing medical issues are encouraged to attend.
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