2023 Homecoming & 91st Annual Postgraduate Convention
Thursday, March 2 – Monday, March 6, 2023
Register now91st Annual Postgraduate Convention
In Person & Online | March 2–6, 2023
Since its first illustrious offering in 1933, the Annual Postgraduate Convention, or APC as it is affectionately known, has grown from a single afternoon to a three-day event of continuing medical education and community events. Collaborating with LLUH Homecoming since 2017 has allowed all alumni from all Loma Linda University schools to connect on the same weekend.
Jesse Adam Dovich ’03
President, Alumni Association, School of Medicine Loma Linda University
Key Events
School of Medicine / APC
AIMS Symposium
The Alumni In Mission Service (AIMS) Symposium occurs directly after the church service. Attendees are welcome to bring their Homecoming Haystack lunch to enjoy during the meeting. An update about church-sponsored mission projects will be provided by a representative from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, volunteer medical mission opportunities will be presented, and the Alumni in Mission Service Awards given.
Class reunions
APC weekend is the best time to get together with medical school classmates. Click the Reunion List button see if your class is having a reunion in 2023.
Auxiliary Luncheon
The Auxiliary Homecoming Luncheon will be held at the Victoria Country club in Riverside starting at 11 a.m. It is going to feature the musical talents of Tad Worku. He is a highly sought after singer who shares his love of God through song. The speaker is Cheri Fletcher. Cheri is the host of “Your Spiritual Game Plan” podcast. She is a spiritual strategist who believes God has a plan for your life. She believes we are called to make strangers neighbors and neighbors family! So, save the date…the table is set, and we've saved you a seat!
Alumni Association / Holding Fund / WEMS Business Meeting & Luncheon
Hosted by the Alumni Association, Holding Fund Inc., Loma Linda University, and the Walter E. Macpherson Society (WEMS), this meeting provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the current activities and future of these organizations.
APC Gala
One of the weekend’s highlights is the APC Gala, where the Alumni Association will recognize its Honored Alumni and the Alumnus of the Year. Entertainment for the evening will include medical student musical talent and stories.
Medical Research Poster Sessions
View the latest medical research of Loma Linda University students, residents, and faculty.
Vendor Exhibits
Learn more about different professional and mission opportunities in our exhibit hall.
Physician & Student Lunch
A complimentary lunch will be provided to APC attendees, medical students, residents, and faculty who stop by the APC exhibit hall. We encourage those who come for lunch to visit the exhibit booths that have sponsored the lunch for a chance to win a $200 Visa gift card.
Signature Events
University - Wide
Homecoming Bash
Attend our NEW Homecoming Bash featuring student-hosted booths and activities. Who does not like Totchos…and games! Join us for a kick-off event you will never forget. Family and friends are invited!
Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day
Confident Conversations in Addiction Medicine: An Interprofessional Approach to Substance Use Management
Research posters
Cutting edge discoveries and innovative research, visit our research poster displays for an opportunity to see what is new and thought-provoking at LLU.
Weekend Worship
Haystack Luncheon
Nothing says Homecoming quite like food and fellowship — come hungry and ready to stack your favorite ingredients!
Alumni! Be sure to look for your school’s designated area in the tent.
Family Night
Volleyball tournament and Disney movie
Continuing Education
Plenary Sessions
Featuring a number of seminars that are of interest to physicians who practice in a wide variety of specialties. The theme this year is “Advancing a Healthy Community: The Latest Trends in Medicine.”
Cardiology
The field of Cardiology is rapidly evolving in all its subspecialty areas. Technology is changing equally fast. This conference will highlight information and updates essential for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and anyone in the clinical cardiology field.
Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day
Confident Conversations in Addiction Medicine: An Interprofessional Approach to Substance Use Management
According to CDC data, “in 2020, drug overdose was the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States.” This interprofessional workshop examines causes and manifestations of substance use disorders, and the roles involved in treatment and management. Earn a micro-credential.
Orthopaedic Surgery
The Symposium will focus on the latest in Orthopaedic trauma care of both the lower and upper extremity as well as management of soft tissues, deformity correction techniques and nonunion care. These topics will be presented by both the Orthopaedic faculty at LLU as well as experts in Orthopaedic trauma care from other trauma centers in Southern California.
Surgery
The Loma Linda University Department of Surgery developed the Surgery Commitment to align program growth with the LLUH values of Excellence, Teamwork, Compassion, Justice, Integrity, Humility and Wholeness. Attendees will learn how whole person care applies to surgical care, education, and research and how non-technical aspects of care impact surgical outcomes.
