Conference Registration is OPEN: September 1, 2025 - February 8, 2026
This premier conference offers students an enhanced understanding of professional health programs and education. With an emphasis on medical school, Igniting the Dream offers interactive workshops, insight into the skills and preparation students need for successful admission and matriculation.
After you have completed your payment and registration forms, all participants will need to sign the consent forms below. Please feel free to contact us, if you have any questions regarding the registration process. Participants of age 15-18 will need to have a parent /guardian sign the consent forms and participants over the age of 18, you are still required to complete the consent forms will not need a parent/guardian signature.
icon Contact: Office of Student Success
icon 706-721-7835
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Where: The J. Harold Harrison, M.D. Education Commons, MCG
Time: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Conference Schedule:
Registration & Payment
*Payments accepted via Credit and Debit Card Only (No American Express)*
If payment method is a check, please make all checks out to Augusta University
and mail to 1301 R. A. Dent Blvd, Augusta, GA 30912, Suite 3300
On the envelope, please write: ATTN to Igniting the Dream of Medicine/Connie Hamlett
Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child.
Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child.
* while parents are allowed to participate in the conference. please note conference workshops and activities are designated for students*
Each conference attendee must sign a waiver in order to participate in the conference. Students under 18 years old must have a parent/legal adult responsible for child.
*registration fee waived for advisors/groups with 10 or more students*
*each student attending in your group must complete registration*
Advisor/Group Registration & Payment (Under 10 )
We expect approximately 200 student participants (high school, college and post-bacc/medical). Participants will have opportunity to meet vendors while enjoying breaks and throughout lunch.
Each representative with your organization must complete a registration form.
Please note, the vendor registration fee covers two representatives. Each additional representative (third and sequential) will require an additional $50.00 fee.
*additional information will be provided to vendors upon receipt of registration fee*
High School Participants
Engaging Discussion: becoming a distinguished healthcare provider
College & Post-Baccalaureate Participants
Participants under 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or adult advisor. Previous year conference overview
For general event information, please contact our office.
For technical issues, questions about deadlines, application status or other questions, please email MCG_ignitingthedream@augusta.edu or contact our program managers:
Ms. Connie Hamlett icon 706-721-7835
Mrs. Lauren Clayton icon 706-721-1260
Student Success | Academic Affairs
Ms. Connie Hamlett
MCG, AU
Office of Student Success
GB 3311
706-721-7835
