What is a Critical Mass Gathering?
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Critical Mass Gatherings, or CMGs, are professional development conferences which offer content for those students in health professions who experience challenging socioeconomic conditions. MVPKC uses CMG conferences as an avenue to work with students to co-design and create solutions. The key objectives of CMG conferences are creating a place for professional growth, enhancing a sense of belonging and strengthening the community.
The aim is to give students a “vision” of seeing themselves in a health career. CMGs furthers the goal of growing and retaining an inclusive healthcare workforce in Kansas City that reflects the community it serves. These events provide culturally relevant mentorship and create community. CMG can provide a positive impact on students because the local medical professionals and the community show up to facilitate this experience for the students. |
CMG Medical Alumni, Now Practicing Medicine in the Community.
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The CMG Medicine mentoring event is in its 21st year of supporting student success by collaborating with UMKC, KU, and KCU schools of medicine to present sessions that are relevant to students (premed and med) in each year of study. Sessions include culturally relevant mentoring, content on the med school application phase, the admissions process, board preparation, residency planning, financial literacy, and mental health & wellness.
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The CMG Nursing mentoring event is in its 5th year of activity for pre- nursing and nursing students. This event provides networking, mentoring, and informational sessions. Kansas City metro employers, schools of nursing, and career nurses support this event by sharing insights, guidance and mentorship.
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