IMI'S 1ST NORTH AMERICAN YOUNG LEADERS' CONFERENCE
A Holistic Approach to Leadership, Education & Community Health
Conference Program
The First IMI North American Young Leaders' Conference was designed to develop the leadership capacity of students and younger professionals. While leadership skills are important to nurture in all ages, this first conference catered for an audience comprised of high school students, undergraduate & graduate students and young professionals (a few years into their chosen careers).
The majority of IMI YLC sessions were equally relevant to this diverse audience regardless of career choice. The skills developed and topics explored through IMI YLC will translate across all disciplines, like communication skills, time management and work-life balance. Of course, there were also specific educational guidance sessions for particular levels and fields through parallel sessions as necessary.
Browse the full program below or click here for a copy of the printed program.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
ONGOING
Registration
6:15-6:45
Opening Session: Quran & Welcome
Nusrat Naqvi, PhD | Conference Chair
Dr. Irfan Zaidi | IMI Florida Chapter Coordinator
6:45-7:15
Opening Session: Introducing IMI
Dr. Arshed Quyyumi, IMI Global President
7:15-8:00
Opening Keynote | Academic Leadership:
Climbing the Ladder of Success
Dr. Naweed Syed, Professor and Head, Cell Biology and Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Calgary.
8:00-8:30
Many Stories, One Organization | IMI Video
8:30-9:30
IMIYLC Fundraising Banquet
Thursday, December 25, 2014
ONGOING
Registration
Exhibit: Young Muslim Contributions to
Society
7:30-8:00
Morning Meditation & Stress Relief
Dr. Sakina Raj & Nurunnisa Raj, Medical Student.
Dr. & Ms. Raj will guide participants through a morning session of mediation, specific stretches and techniques to improve mindfulness and stress relief.
8:30-9:30
Breakfast
9:30-9:45
Overview of the Day
9:45-10:45
Giving You The Tools to Make a Difference
[Parallel Workshops]
In this segment, participants have a choice between three workshops (or portions. Each workshop is conducted by an experienced professional and is designed to be interactive and engaging.
9:45-10:45
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Communicators
Marzia Habib
9:45-10:45
Time Management
Dr. Jacqueline Fewkes, PhD
10:45-11:00
Break
11:00-12:30
Panel of Experts [Parallel Sessions]
IMI Health Professional Expertise IMI Associate Member Expertise
Each of these 2 parallel sessions will include established mentors for you to hear their experience, learn from and connect with.
IMI health professionals will include individuals with backgrounds in a variety of specialties including public health, medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.
IMI associate member expertise include professionals from a variety of backgrounds who all contribute and connect with IMI's activities. This includes professionals in business, law, engineering, non-profit and more.
12:30-2:00
2:00-4:30
Showcasing Young Leaders: Poster Session
Facilitator: Maheen Ali
Showcasing Young Leaders is designed to allow our Leaders of Tomorrow to display, share and celebrate their work as well as to help others learn how to promote professional and academic success, and community engagement.
Attendees will be able to walk around and view the posters as well as witness the roving moderators ask presenters questions about the posters. In the final 40 minutes, each presenter will have one minute to present and two for open Q&A. The moderators will also close out this session with a 5 minute summary of the ideas and expertise displayed throughout this session by our young leaders. And don't worry, a boxed lunch will be arranged too! Submit your abstract to compete in the poster session today!
Career Development [Parallel Sessions]
Given the need for specific guidance depending on your level of education, multiple parallel sessions have been set up to provide advice based on your next step and career path.
2:00-3:30
IMI Career Fair & Networking Residency Matching (IMG & AMG)
4:30-4:45
4:45-5:45
3:30-4:30
Applying for Undergraduate Programs
Dr. Jacqueline Fewkes, PhD
Applying for Graduate Programs & Professional School
Maedah Asadzadeh
Research Programs (Instead of Residencies)
Dr. Sarfaraz Hasni
Break
5:45-6:15
6:15-8:15
Dilemmas in Student & Professional Life
Discussants include Marzia Hassan, Azra Khalfan & Maulana Sayyid Kashmiri
This fishbowl discussion will center on the following three topics:
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Work Life Balance
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Gender Specific Challenges
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Professional Success & Moral Guidance
Salaat
8:30-10:00
Advocacy: Local to International
Facilitator: Sakina Rizvi, IMI HQ
Closing Dinner: Volunteering, Role
Modeling & Giving Back
Friday, December 26, 2014
SIDE EVENTS
Community Building: Trip to Universal
Separate Tickets Required.
Community Building: Strategic Planning
Retreat