GAB! And Espresso.
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 11:30am-1:30pm
D-CORE | Lane Library | 300 Pasteur Drive, Room L003
GAB! is an hour of casual community and a bite to eat. No agenda. No scheduled activity. Just casual conversation or a break for quiet reflection and to enjoy an espresso with us.
Financial Literacy 101 for 1st Gen Students
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 11:15am-1:00pm
Financial Aid Basics: Award letter, cost of education, and budgeting
LKSC | LK205/206
Are you ready to step into the world of financial literacy and solidify your plans for the future? This financial literacy series is offered to members of the 1st Generation Mentorship Program. Join us for an introduction to these topics. Lunch will be served!
Cycle 9 Matched Pair Dinner
Tuesday, October 9 | 5:30-7:30pm
Dr. Michael Gisondi Residence
You are invited to join us for a special dinner at Dr. Gisondi's home to celebrate a year of mentoring, camaraderie, and friendship. As we come together to reflect on the past year, let's honor the invaluable mentorship and support we have received. This will be an evening filled with good food and great conversations. Your presence will make this celebration truly special. We look forward to seeing you there.
This event is closed to our Cycle 9 matched pairs.
Welcome Lunch for Entering 1st Gen MD & MSPA Students
Wednesday, September 18 | 12:00-1:30pm
D-CORE | Lane Library, Lower Level
The Stanford Medicine 1st Generation Mentorship Program welcomes you to our community and invites you to lunch on September 18 to meet us and learn more about our program to support your journey through the medical and MSPA training program. Please RSVP by Thursday, September 12, 2024.
GAB! And Wellness
Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 12:30-1:30pm
Alway Courtyard | Cooper Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94304
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program (1st Gen) and the Office of Student Wellness are bubbling with excitement and it's time to spill the tea.... We're hosting a GAB! for Wellness boba tea party and you're invited! Turn your afternoon from blah to boba.
GAB! (grub and banter) is an hour of casual community and a bite to eat. No agenda. No scheduled activity. Just casual conversation or a break for quiet reflection. Perhaps a theme. Join us for a little GAB! and celebrate your wellness with us.
This event is closed to Stanford Medicine students and 1st Gen members.
Storytelling & Supper | Panel Event
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Center for Academic Medicine | Grand Rounds Room | 453 Quarry Road, Stanford, CA 94304
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is excited to host a Storytelling & Supper Panel Discussion. Please join us and listen to stories from our proud 1st Gen community as we acknowledge National Mental Health Awareness Month.
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Yasmin Owusu, Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean. Panelists include:
- Asma Dahir, Stanford Medicine MSPA Student
- Dr. Andrea Fox, Clinical Assistant Professor, MSPA Studies
- Binisha Patel, Stanford Medicine MD Student
- Dr. Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman, Associate Dean, OMSA
This event is closed to our 1st Generation Mentorship Program community.
Searching for Kapwa Documentary Screening
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 6:00pm-8:00pm
Clark Center Auditorium | 318 Discovery Walk | Stanford Medicine Campus
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is proud to host a screening of the documentary Searching for Kapwa, a story of identity, history, and belonging. This screening will be open to the 1st Gen, Stanford Medicine, and Stanford community. After the screening, please join us for a Q&A with filmmakers Larry D. Lariosa and Terrence Marcotte, collectively Alchemy & Twine Productions.
Inspired by the pre-colonial Filipino value kapwa, or “shared identity”, Searching for Kapwa follows the filmmaker’s quest to heal from a sense of cultural alienation, understand his ancestral roots, and find his place in the arc of history. As a child of immigrants and a queer brown person living in polarized America, Larry’s journey unpacks the complicated history of the Philippines, and its lasting impact on the Filipino diaspora. Ultimately, the film is a densely layered exploration into what it is to be American, and the legacy of the generations we all carry within us.
GAB! Before Pi Day
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | 2:30-3:30pm
DCORE | Lane Library | 300 Pasteur Drive, Room L003
GAB! (grub and banter) is an hour of casual community and a bite to eat. No agenda. No scheduled activity. Just casual conversation or a break for quiet reflection. Perhaps a theme. Join us for a little GAB! and celebrate Pi Day with us.
We value not just the pursuit of academic excellence, but also the bonds we form and the conversations we share. GAB! Before Pi Day is the perfect opportunity to take a breather from your challenging, inspiring coursework and enjoy the lighter, sweeter side of student life. Join us and build connections that go beyond the classroom.
This event is closed to Stanford Medicine students and 1st Gen members.
Cycle 9 Kick-off Mentor Match Event
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 6:00pm-8:30pm
Quad Conference Center | 2400-2498 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and mentorship! Meet your mentor for the year! This kick-off event is open to current 1st Generation Mentorship Program members and first-gen Stanford Medicine students.
Space is limited! (Note that this event is first-come, first-served. An RSVP does not guarantee a seat.)
Portrait of a Thief Book Reading
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 5:30pm-7:30pm
Anderson Collection at Stanford University | 314 Lomita Drive | Stanford, CA
This event is hosted by the 1st Generation Mentorship Program, Medicine & the Muse, Anderson Collection, and Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) and is open to the Stanford Medicine community.
Equal parts beautiful, thoughtful, and thrilling, Portrait of a Thief is a cultural heist and an examination of Chinese American identity, as well as a necessary critique of the lingering effects of colonialism. This NYT best-selling debut novel by Stanford Medicine student and author Grace D. Li is now in development at Netflix.
Please join us for a brief reading and moderated Q&A with the author, followed by a reception and book signing opportunity. (Please bring your copy! Books will also be available for purchase.)
Trauma-Informed Approaches in Student Affairs and Medical Education Workshop
Monday, July 24, 2023 | 10:30am-12:30pm
Li Ka Shing Center and via Zoom
This event is hosted by and closed to the 1st Generation Mentorship Program, Educational Program and Services (EPS), and RJ Hub communities.
Presented by Dr. Sunny Nakae, Senior Associate Dean and Dr. Joél Arvizo-Zavala, Executive Director | Office of Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Partnership | California University of Science and Medicine.
The tridemic of Covid-19, racism, and burnout has impacted every aspect of medical education. As we return to campus, classrooms, and the clinical learning environment we must remain attentive to the needs of highly stressed brains, remembering that psychological safety is prerequisite for learning. Education and Student Affairs practitioners will benefit from knowing, understanding, and recognizing the multivariate ways that trauma may present in students, trainees, and faculty. Through recognition, mitigation strategies, and support, we can lessen the impacts of trauma and more effectively facilitate safety, connection, and learning. Educators and student affairs professionals can integrate trauma informed strategies in both the care and keeping of students and medical education.
Learning Objectives:
- Define trauma in the context of medical education
- Discuss how trauma is impacting student thriving and learning
- Explore tools for trauma recognition
- Apply tools for trauma mitigation
Women's History Month: Movie Night
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 8:00pm
Century Shoreline Mountain View
1500 N Shoreline Blvd | Mountain View, CA
Please join us for a night of community and HERstory! We will enjoy the award-winning movie Everything Everywhere All at Once starring (the incomparable) Michelle Yeoh.
This event is open to the 1st Gen and FLI@Stanford community.
Black History Month Social
February 22, 2023 | 11:30am-1:30pm
DCORE | Lane Library | 300 Pasteur Drive, Room L003
Please join us for community, food, and conversation.
This event is open to the 1st Gen community.
Cycle 8 Kick-off Mentor Match Event
Tuesday, January 17 | 6:00-8:30pm
LKSC | Berg Hall
Our new cycle (8th year!) starts in January, and we’re planning our annual Kick-off Mentor Match event for Tuesday, January 17 from 6:00-8:30pm in LKSC Berg Hall.
Students – If you are looking for a mentor in 2023, please join us at this event. We will hold a “speed-dating” type activity that will provide the opportunity for you to meet a number of professionals who are willing to serve as mentors for the year.
Mentors – Come out if you’re able to serve as a 1:1 mentor this year.
Please join us for a fun evening of good food and conversation.
Bagel Wednesdays
Wednesday, January 11 | 9:30-11:00am
LKSC | 4th Floor
Join the 1st Generation Mentorship Program on Wednesday, January 11 from 9:30-11:00am for some bagels, a hot beverage, and great conversation. Open to all Stanford Medicine students!
Cycle 7 Kick-off (speed-dating) Event
Thursday, January 27 | 6:00-8:00pm
Online | Remo platform details will be provided to all attendees.
This event is open to the 1st Gen community.
It’s time for our annual Mentor/Mentee Match!
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is celebrating the new year, welcoming new members, and introducing mentors to mentees at our annual Kick-Off Event on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
At this gathering, we will introduce mentors and mentees to each other in an active musical-chairs type speed-dating event! (No worries. Everyone can participate and everyone is a winner.) We’re not just looking for professional mentors, but life mentors as well; our goal is to introduce mentors to mentees who have similar professional or life interests.
Interested Mentors and Mentees, please join us for a fun celebration of mentorship & community. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, and wine and beer will be served. Business casual attire is recommended.
A Celebration of Land and Legacy
Wednesday, November 10 | 6:00-7:30pm
Via Zoom (This event is open to 1st Gen community.)
Join us for an evening celebrating the legacy and culture of Indigenous Peoples Month. Learn about the history and importance of Land Acknowledgements and take part in a frybread cooking demonstration.
Presenters include Karen Biestman, J.D., Associate Dean and Director, Native American Cultural Center, and Lecturer, Native American Studies, Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity and Greg Graves, Assistant Dean and Associate Director, Native American Cultural Center.
Paint 'n Sip
Saturday, July 31 | 4:00-6:00pm
In Person or via Zoom (This event is open to our current 1st Gen matched pairs.)
Mentees - Channel your inner Bob Ross and invite your Mentor out for an afternoon of paint-by-numbers action. Register your participation, order your kits, find a shady spot, and bring along your favorite chilled beverage.
Look for a email from Mijiza Sanchez-Guzman (subject: Paint 'n Sip) and RSVP if you're able to attend. (Watch for and copy the Zoom link provided at the end of your registration.)
Storytelling & Supper* Pride: Celebrating Five Decades of Pride: Resilience in Pursuit of Equality
Wednesday, June 30 | 6:00-7:30pm
Via Zoom (This event is open to our entire Stanford LGBTQ2S+ community and their allies.)
Please join us and listen to stories from our proud 1st Gen community. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Arturo Molina, President, Stanford Medicine Alumni Association. Panelists include Luis Carlos Garcia, Stanford Medicine student, Dr. Michael Gisondi, Vice Chair of Education, and Dr. Crystal L. Mackall, Ernest and Amelia Gallo Family Professor and Professor of Pediatrics and of Medicine.
Storytelling & Supper* Event
Wednesday, June 2 | 5:30-7:30pm (*Bring your own Supper!)
via Zoom
Please join us and listen to stories from our wonderful 1st Gen community. The panel will be moderated by one of our biggest first gen champions, Dr. Robert Harrington, Arthur L. Bloomfield Professor and Chairman, Department of Medicine.
Panelists include Dr. Robert Harrington, Dr. Jose Dinneny, medical student Ria Jodah, Dr. Sherry Wren, and biophysics PhD student Brenda Yu.
Microaggressions & Marginalization
Tuesday, June 1 | 5:30-7:30pm
via Zoom
Dr. Jennifer R. Cohen is a retired molecular biologist and the Associate Director of Biosciences Diversity Programs in Stanford Medicine’s Office of Graduate Education. She directs ADVANCE for Stanford Biosciences, a suite of recruitment and retention programs for undergraduate and doctoral students who come from communities that have been historically excluded within biomedical research. Dr. Cohen provides leadership for inclusion and belonging-focused initiatives to meet the needs of diverse students in graduate school. In addition to her role at Stanford, she teaches a leadership class to executive MBAs at the Berkeley Haas School of Business. Dr. Cohen is passionate about making higher education a place where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported to achieve their goals.
2021 Mentor/Mentee Virtual Match Event
Wednesday, March 3 | 5:30-7:30pm
Via Remo.co
It’s time for our annual Mentor/Mentee Match!
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is celebrating the new academic year, welcoming new members, and introducing mentors to mentees at our annual Mentor/Mentee Match Event on March 3.
Connect with mentors and mentees in an active musical-chairs type speed-dating event! We're not just looking for professional mentors, but life mentors who share your professional and life passions.
Interested in becoming a Mentor or Mentee?
Virtual Closing Celebration Event
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | 6:00-7:00pm
Via Zoom
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is a community of Stanford Medicine students, faculty, alumni, and staff, who are either the first in their family to attend college/graduate/professional school and/or are the first in their families born in the United States. The work of the 1st Gen program is to build a strong community network for our first-generation students, helping to enrich the Stanford Medicine community by promoting a sense of belonging and enabling students to navigate medical school more effectively. Our goal is to provide first-generation students with broadened academic and professional networking opportunities and advocacy through continued mentorship.
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is celebrating and honoring our past mentors and mentees from 2019-20.
Please join us for a fun celebration of mentorship & community at the 1st Generation Mentorship Program Celebration Event on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
2019-20 Mentor/Mentee Match Event
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | 5:30-7:30pm
Coupa Café, Golf Course | 198 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94301
It’s time for our annual Mentor/Mentee Match!
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is celebrating the new academic year, welcoming new members, and introducing mentors to mentees at our annual Mentor/Mentee Match Event on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
At this gathering, we will introduce mentors and mentees to each other in an active musical-chairs type speed-dating event! (No worries. Everyone can participate and everyone is a winner.) We’re not just looking for professional mentors, but life mentors as well; our goal is to introduce mentors to mentees who have similar professional or life interests.
Interested Mentors and Mentees, please join us for a fun celebration of mentorship & community. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, and wine and beer will be served. Business casual attire is recommended.
2019-20 Celebration Event
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | 5:30-7:30pm
Coupa Cafe, Golf Course | 198 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94301
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is a community of Stanford Medicine students, faculty, alumni, and staff, who are either the first in their family to attend college/graduate/professional school and/or are the first in their families born in the United States. The work of the 1st Gen program is to build a strong community network for our first-generation students, helping to enrich the Stanford Medicine community by promoting a sense of belonging and enabling students to navigate medical school more effectively. Our goal is to provide first-generation students with broadened academic and professional networking opportunities and advocacy through continued mentorship.
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is celebrating and honoring our past mentors and mentees from 2018-19, and welcoming new members into our family.
Please join us for a fun celebration of mentorship & community at the 1st Generation Mentorship Program Celebration Event on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres, and wine and beer will be served. Business casual attire is recommended.
Impostor Syndrome Workshop
Thursday, May 30, 2019 | 6:00-7:30pm
Center for Clinical Sciences Research (CCSR), CCSR4205 | 269 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
Mr. Bryan Thomas Jr., Assistant Director of Graduate Education – Programs and Diversity
Am I a fraud? Are they going to discover that I am not as smart as they think I am? Have you asked yourself these questions? Likely. High achieving and successful people (like graduate students and postdocs) often feel like impostors when confronted with the competitive aspects of academia and in working closely with so many other intelligent and talented people. During this workshop, we will explore the impostor syndrome phenomenon and develop strategies to combat it through the cultivation of increased confidence and resilience.
Storytelling & Supper
Monday, April 15, 2019 | 6:00-7:30pm
Li Ka Shing Center, Berg Hall C | 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
We know all too well the challenges of navigating academic spaces when you are the first! Please join us for dinner and listen to stories from our wonderful 1st Gen community. Our Storytelling & Supper event will take place on Monday, April 15th at 6:00pm in LKSC, 2nd Floor, Berg Hall C. Dinner will be provided and the panel will be moderated this year by one of our biggest first gen champions, Dr. Robert Harrington, Arthur L. Bloomfield Professor and Chairman, Department of Medicine.
Panelist: Caroline Arellano-Garcia, Ford Foundation and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow
Panelist: Andy Eleazar Renteria, Graduate Student Biochemistry
Panelist: Dr. Lucy Lee, Pediatric Hospitalist, Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group
Panelist: Rosa Yu, Stanford Medicine Student, MS3
The Importance of Social Belonging & Strategies to Create a Sense of Belonging for Everyone
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | 5:30-7:30pm | Dinner Provided
Li Ka Shing Center, Berg Hall C | 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
Human beings have a strong need for social belonging, or a sense of connection to others and the feeling that one is an integral part of one’s environment. Belonging is associated with increased well-being and persistence in the face of challenges. Belonging can be particularly fraught for first generation folks, and other individuals who may be underrepresented in higher education. This workshop will give a brief overview of the literature on social belonging and provide space for participants to share their stories. We will also discuss evidence- and experience-based strategies to increase one’s sense of belonging, or to provide support to others who may be struggling.
2018-19 Mentor/Mentee Match Event
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | New Start Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Li Ka Shing Center, Berg Hall C | 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
It’s time for our annual Mentor/Mentee Match! At this meeting, we will introduce mentors and mentees to each other in an active musical-chairs type speed-dating event! (No worries. Everyone can participate and everyone is a winner.) We’re not just looking for professional mentors, but life mentors as well; our goal is to introduce mentors to mentees who have similar professional or life interests.
Mentors - Are you able to serve as a 1:1 mentor this year? If so, we’ll ask you to participate.
Mentees - Are you looking for a professional or life-skills mentor? If so, join us!
2018-19 Celebration Event
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 | 5:30-8:00pm
Arrillaga Alumni Center, Dwight Living Room | 326 Galvez Street, Stanford, CA 94305
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is combining our 2017-18 year-end closing celebration and our annual kick-off to have one big celebration.
Please join us for a fun celebration of mentorship & community at the 1st Generation Mentorship Program 2018-19 Celebration Event on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres, and wine and beer will be served. Business casual attire is recommended. Students and mentors, please RSVP if you’re able to attend. This event is closed to the 1st Generation Mentorship Program Community.
Impostor Syndrome Workshop
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 | 6:00-7:30pm
Li Ka Shing Center, LK120 | 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
Dr. Terrance Mayes, Associate Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, UC Irvine Health System
Am I a fraud? Are they going to discover that I am not as smart as they think I am? Have you asked yourself these questions? Likely. High achieving and successful people (like graduate students and postdocs) often feel like impostors when confronted with the competitive aspects of academia and in working closely with so many other intelligent and talented people. During this workshop, we will explore the impostor syndrome phenomenon and develop strategies to combat it through the cultivation of increased confidence and resilience.
This event will be closed to the 1st Generation Mentorship Program community.
Panel Discussion and Dinner
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 | 6:00-7:30pm
Li Ka Shing Center, Berg Hall C | 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
Tuesday, May 8, 2018 | 6:00-7:30pm
Li Ka Shing Center, Berg Hall C | 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
We know all too well the challenges of navigating academic spaces when you are the first! Please join us for dinner and listen to stories from our wonderful 1st Gen community. Our Panel Discussion and Dinner event will take place on Tuesday, May 8th at 6pm in LKSC, 2nd Floor, Berg Hall C. Dinner will be provided and the panel will be moderated this year by one of our biggest first gen champions, Dr. Robert Harrington, Arthur L. Bloomfield Professor and Chairman, Department of Medicine.
Panelist: Alan Ceaser, PhD
Panelist: Dr. Iris Gibbs, Professor of Radiation Oncology (Radiation Therapy) at the Stanford University Medical Center
Panelist: Dr. Arturo Molina, Chief Medical Officer
Panelist: Rosyuli Reveron-Thornton, MS1 Stanford School of Medicine
Kick-off Mentor Match Event
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 | 5:30-8:30pm
Coupa Cafe, Golf Course | 198 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94301
The 1st Generation Mentorship Program is a community of Stanford Medicine students, faculty, alumni, and staff, who are either the first in their family to attend college/graduate/professional school and/or are the first in their families born in the United States. The work of the 1st Gen program is to build a strong community network for our first-generation students, helping to enrich the Stanford Medicine community by promoting a sense of belonging and enabling students to navigate medical school more effectively. Our goal is to provide first-generation students with broadened academic and professional networking opportunities and advocacy through continued mentorship.