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DIM10 Kickoff Celebration
Join us to celebrate all the people that make DIM10 possible and review volunteer roles and expectations.
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Explore Research
Kick off conference weekend celebrating research advancing health equity at the Black Doctor Factory.
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Reserve Your Spot
Click to get your Diversity in Medicine Conference Registration and review our full conference schedule and speaker lineup.
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Brunch with Us
Connect with conference attendees over brunch while enjoying meaningful community at the Black Doctor Factory.
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Volunteer with Us
Sign up to volunteer to support our 10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference Events all weekend.
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Table at the Conference
Apply to have a community table and connect your organization with our conference attendees
Why Attend The Diversity in Medicine Conference?
Admissions Guidance
Learn more about the path to medical school, nursing, and allied health professions through practical, step-by-step support.
Mentorship & Community
Connect with peers, trainees, and professionals who understand the journey and are committed to helping the next generation thrive.
Meaningful Networking
Build relationships with admissions representatives, students, and clinicians to guide your future in medicine.
Join Us This September 25-27th
Mark your calendars and get ready to join us at the Black Doctor Factory.
Join Patients R Waiting for the 10th Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference, our signature event created to support aspiring physicians and health professionals from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine.
For nearly a decade, this conference has connected students with the guidance, mentorship, and community they need to pursue careers in healthcare.
Get your Tickets Now!
Friday, Sept 25th - Sunday, Sept 27th, 2026
Lancaster, PA
Opening Conference Address | 9AM Sept 26
Dr. Ericka Powell · MD, MBA, FACEP
VP of Medical Affairs Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
Keynote Speaker
About the Conference
Patient R Waiting’s Annual Diversity in Medicine Conference is designed by experienced health professionals of color with the needs of students from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine at its core. For nearly a decade, the conference has created space for aspiring physicians and health professionals to access the knowledge, relationships, and support needed to move forward on their journey.
Throughout the weekend, attendees will gain:
Step-by-step guidance on admissions for medical school, nursing, and allied health professions
Mentorship and peer support to help overcome barriers to success
Direct networking opportunities with admissions officers, medical and health professions students, and practicing clinicians
The Exhibitors
Each year, the Diversity in Medicine Conference brings together medical schools, health professions programs, and healthcare organizations committed to building a more diverse workforce. Our exhibitor fair gives attendees direct access to admissions representatives, program information, and the people making decisions all in one room.
2025 Conference Exhibitors
Frequently Asked Questions
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Any student or professional from an underrepresented background pursuing a career in medicine or healthcare, from high school, college, growth year students through practicing community health workers.
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We have room blocks at Lancaster Arts Hotel for conference weekend. We recommend booking early! Room blocks are available for a limited time and will release to the general public once filled.
When booking, reference "Patients R Waiting" or "Diversity in Medicine Conference" to receive the group rate.
Lancaster Arts Hotel 300 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 | 717-299-3000 | Book your room: Rate: $229/night
Other Recommended Accommodations
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG 26 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 717-394-0900
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603 | 717-239-1600
Airbnb Lancaster has may affordable Airbnb options
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Yes! Volunteers can click here to sign up for one or more shifts here:
Roles include event set-up, attendee check-in, event support, and breakdown. All volunteers will receive a conference t-shirt and access to the event(s) you're supporting.
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This year we are able to offer the "It Takes a Decade to Make a Doctor" Scholarship provides financial support — covering conference registration, travel, or accommodations depending on demonstrated need — for anyone attending DIM10, including general conference registrants (pre-med, pre-nursing, gap year students, doulas) and high school registrants. Applications opened July 25, 2026. Round 1 closes September 5, 2026, with awards announced September 7. Round 2 closes September 12, 2026, with awards announced September 14. Apply at patientsrwaiting.com/dim10-scholarship.