Upcoming Webinar The Making of a Physician: Science, Humanities, Advocacy, and Health Equity Designing Discovery: Innovative Pedagogical Approaches in STEMM Outreach May 27, 2026 at 2PM EDT ASPBP is excited to continue its 2026 Program Series, Designing Discovery: Innovative Pedagogical Approaches in STEMM Outreach, with our May webinar: "The Making of a Physician: Science, Humanities, Advocacy, and Health Equity" on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.  Dr. Kaliris Y. Salas-Ramirez, PhD  Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 2 PM EDT, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - The Making of a Physician: Science, Humanities, Advocacy, and Health Equity This webinar will explore how pipeline/early assurance programs can move beyond traditional premedical enrichment models to develop future healthcare professionals who are scientifically prepared, community-centered, and grounded in health equity and humanities. Using the innovative curriculum developed for the RWJMS Summer Early Assurance Program (REAP) as a framework, participants will discuss strategies for integrating anatomy, neuroscience, narrative medicine, professionalism, advocacy, and experiential community learning into pathway programs for historically underrepresented students. Add to Calendar Register Here Kaliris Salas-Ramirez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience and Cell Biology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she serves as Director of Educational Programming for Pathway Initiatives and Director of the Nervous System and Behavioral Health preclerkship course. A neuroscientist, educator, and community advocate, her work focuses on developing innovative, interdisciplinary curricula to prepare the next generation of compassionate healthcare professionals through science, the humanities, and health equity. Dr. Salas-Ramirez is deeply committed to advancing equity in medical education and creating transformative pipeline programs that support historically underrepresented students pursuing careers in medicine and the health sciences. She is an author, speaker and grassroots leader not just in education, but the in prek-12 system in NYC. Thanks for being part of the ASPBP Community. Brianne Lewis Chair, ASPBP Membership Programming Committee