Because the highly endowed BME department was funding the entire event, budget was not a constraint. The only few things that required payment was the venue, food that was being offered to audience and participants, and the prize money.
=== <br/>Date (how you selected the day/time frame the event would be held) ===
The date and time were planned beforehand. The most convenient time for undergrads and physicians was found and chosen. The BME department really wanted the physicians to be able to attend, so that was the first priority.