October 11 Oct 11
2025
9:00AM - 4:30PM
Saturday Sat

Registration

Registration is closed.

Please note: This is a closed event with no walk-in registration allowed.

Contact Us

Please email peds-education@stanford.edu if you have any questions.

Youth Health Symposium 2025

Stanford Pediatrics & American Red Cross

One Day Event for Bay Area High School Students Interested in Science & Medicine
Empowering the next generation of caregivers, innovators, and leaders!


Overview
The Youth Health Symposium is hosted by the Stanford Department of Pediatrics and American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region. We look forward to welcoming you to the Stanford School of Medicine campus on Saturday, October 11, 2025, where you can hear from science and health care professionals, participate in a resume writing workshop, and network with peers.

This event is open to high school students interested in health care, science, medicine, and research. 

Date & Location
Saturday, October 11, 2025
9:00AM to 4:30PM
Stanford, California

Registration Fee
Registration is $15 for high school students (must be at least 14 years old). Event includes continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is required to attend. Seating is limited.

A limited number of registration fee waivers are available for students whose financial situation makes it difficult for them to pay the fee and participate in the event. A request for a registration fee waiver is included in the registration form.


Registration is closed.
Please note: This is a closed event with no walk-in registration allowed.

 

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Check In/Registration


9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome & Introductions


9:10 AM - 9:50 AM
Keynote: Social Determinants of Health
Peace Nkechinyere Dike, MD - Stanford School of Medicine


9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Break


10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Health Seminar 1: Measles & Rubella Initiative
Neha Rane - Roche & American Red Cross


10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
Health Seminar 2: Innovations in Biomedical Research
Agnieszka Czechowicz, MD, PhD - Stanford School of Medicine


11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Break
 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Career Panel 1: Science & Research Careers
Jack Castelli, PhD - Stanford School of Medicine
Isha Dhami, PhD - SonoThera
Riddhi Shah, MPH - Stanford School of Medicine
Rayyan Sheikh, BS - Roche

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
 

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Resume Writing Workshop
Allison Guerin, EdD, MEd - Stanford School of Medicine
 

2:20 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
 

2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Health Seminar 3: Biomedicine & Blood Donation
Edward Faso, BS - American Red Cross
Janaye Silva, MS, BA - American Red Cross


3:10 PM - 4:10 PM
Career Panel 2: Healthcare Careers
Colleen Sasso, RN, PHN - American Red Cross
Kay Ammon, MSW - American Red Cross
Anju Goyal, MD - Stanford School of Medicine
Doriel Pearson-Nishioka, PA-C - Ravenswood Family Health Center


4:10 PM - 4:30 PM
Wrap Up

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Check Out

Hosted by Stanford School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region