DYHE 4th Annual Expo

Explore the future of healthcare in Detroit and beyond as experts discuss the forces shaping healthcare, from policy and governance to growth and innovation. Panelists will share their perspectives on the trajectory of healthcare and what the coming years may hold.

Learn what it takes to become a competitive applicant for professional school, from preparing your application to navigating the admissions cycle. Panelists will discuss traditional and non-traditional pathways, timelines, and important considerations along the way.

Explore the diverse career pathways and specialties available within nursing, from ASN and BSN programs to advanced practice roles. Panelists will share their experiences, training pathways, and what students can expect from a career in nursing.

Explore the journeys of physicians who chose to stay and practice in Detroit and have reached the highest levels of their respective professions. Panelists will challenge the idea that success requires leaving Detroit and highlight the opportunities to build a fulfilling and accomplished career right here in the city.

Explore how psychiatrists address addiction, severe mental illness, and trauma in correctional and other underserved settings. Panelists will discuss the unique ethical challenges, interdisciplinary collaboration, career pathways, and growing need for physicians working with these populations.

Explore how evolving scope of practice, workforce needs, and healthcare policy are shaping collaboration among anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and anesthesiologist assistants. Representatives from each profession will discuss training pathways, career outlook, and the changing anesthesia care team to help students make informed career decisions.

Explore how entrepreneurship, physician ownership, private equity, and alternative practice models are reshaping the business of healthcare. Panelists will discuss how physicians can build businesses, maintain autonomy, and navigate the financial forces influencing modern medical practice.

Explore the principles of osteopathic medicine, including hands-on osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), and how they shape patient care. Hear from osteopathic physicians about their experiences and approach to caring for patients.

Explore the diverse career paths and practice settings available within the field of pharmacy. Panelists will share their professional journeys and discuss the different routes students can take to pursue a career in the field.

Explore how students and trainees can engage in global health ethically and responsibly through humility, cultural competence, and sustainable community partnerships. Panelists will discuss common pitfalls, meaningful opportunities, and pathways to global health involvement across all stages of training.

Explore how street medicine brings healthcare directly to people experiencing homelessness and other underserved populations. Panelists will discuss the challenges, ethical considerations, and approaches to improving access to care beyond traditional clinical settings.

Explore the unique health needs of Detroit communities and the barriers that can limit access to care, including social, cultural, and language factors. Learn how community clinics, healthcare professionals, students, and local partners work together to expand access to care, provide culturally responsive care, and reduce health disparities.

Application Workshop — Hilberry A

First Aid First: CPR and Stop the Bleed — Hilberry B

Casting Workshop — Hilberry C

Poster Presentations — 1:00 PM–3:30 PM · Hilberry E/F

Oral Presentations — 2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Ballroom