MCG Advancing Health Equity in Maternal Health Symposium
The Medical College of Georgia Advancing Health Equity in Maternal Health Symposium is the 2nd annual educational, community-focused conference dedicated to addressing maternal health disparities, health equity efforts and community initiatives to improve maternal health outcomes in the CSRA, Georgia, and beyond.
The Symposium will host several expert speaker sessions, including topics ranging from preeclampsia to public health approaches in maternal health, as well as community member booths, student poster presentations, networking, and more.
Date: March 13th, 2026
Location: Harrison Education Commons, MCG
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Symposium Registration
Register for the Symposium using the form below.
Student Abstract Submission
Interested students from undergraduate and graduate programs alike are invited to submit an abstract for poster presentation:
Symposium Features
Expert Speaker Sessions
Networking with Attendings, Fellows, Residents, Public Health Professionals & More
Community Member Booths & Participation
Student Poster Session
Symposium Speakers
Dr. Chad Ray | Dr. Monique Bethel | Dr. Christian Reinhardt | Dr. Gyanendra Sharma| Dr. Marlo Vernon
Tentative Schedule
Registration
10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
10:00 - 10:10 AM
Public Health & Clinical Speaker Sessions - Cardio Obstetrics
10:10 - 12 PM
Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Keynote Patient Panel
1:00 – 2:10 PM
Poster Presentations
2:00 – 2:45 PM
Closing Remarks
2:45 – 3:00 PM