Homecoming 2022
90TH ANNUAL POSTGRADUATE CONVENTION
In Person & Online | March 3-7, 2022
Remote participation
Message From the Dean
Tamara Thomas
Dean, School of Medicine
Message From the Alumni Association President
Jon Kattenhorn
President, Alumni Association, School of Medicine Loma Linda University.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / APC
Key Events
School of Medicine Grand Rounds Book Signing Luncheon
Come and meet many of the authors of Grand Rounds and get your book signed. The new book will also be available for purchase.
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 on the link below to see if your class is having a reunion in 2022.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, HOLDING FUND INC., AND WEMS BUSINESS MEETINGS
Hosted by the Alumni Association, Holding Fund, Loma Linda University, and the Walter E. Macpherson Society (WEMS), this meeting provided an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the current activities and future plans of these organizations.
AUXILIARY LUNCHEON & PLAY
Join the Medical Auxiliary Luncheon where they will be celebrating Lives of Ultimate Service. Registration begins at 11:00AM followed by the 11:30AM luncheon and devotional by Dr. Marilynn Loveless. 1:30PM will feature “Damien,” a dramatic presentation by Dr. Kenneth Wright.
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
Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day
When everyone is an expert: Health, prevention and science in the digital age.
FREE TO REGISTER
CEUs AVAILABLE
Research posters
Cutting edge discoveries! Innovation! Meaningful, thought-provoking! These are just a few reasons for visiting the Research Poster venue.
Weekend Worship
Mission Breakfast
- 7:00AM
- LLU Church
Vespers
- 7:00PM - 9:00PM
- LLU Church
Sabbath Service
- 9:30AM - 12:00PM
- Drayson Center
Haystack Feed
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.
Pancake Feed
We are cooking up pancakes for everyone under the big top! Join us for all the yummy goodness.
Pickleball
Join your school's team or come out to cheer them on at our fifth annual pickleball tournament.
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
When everyone is an expert: Health, prevention and science in the digital age.
Plastic Surgery
This year our focus will be on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. Our presenters will help you improve patient outcomes, patient safety, and identify strategies for the prevention and management of complications in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery procedures using state-of-the art clinical knowledge and new practice management strategies and tools.
Surgery
Our event will focus on global surgery. We will look at the importance of global surgery and learn the unique nature of practicing in a mission hospital.
