Welcome!Welcome to the home page of the Medical School Government of VCU School of Medicine. We hope to use this site to keep you informed of all events concerning the Medical Student Government including social functions, community service events, publications, resources, and any other activities.
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact our government email address, and the appropriate person will respond: medstudentgovernment@gmail.com. We also would like to extend a warm welcoming to the incoming M1s, Class of 2024! We're so glad you're joining us and we hope we can be helpful and supportive to you throughout your time here at VCU SOM. |
Recent events - Black Lives MatterThe Medical Student Government at VCU stands in solidarity with the Black community and our Black medical students in the fight against systemic racism in our society and in medicine. We support our underrepresented minority students and believe that as future physicians we must take actions against the public health issue of racism.
The Wellness Committee at MSG has put together a list of resources for education, advocacy, and mental health. This compilation is by no means comprehensive, but is to serve as a starting point for those who want to be more informed. Please view it here. The fight against racism will not end overnight. We must and we will commit to educate and change ourselves and others for the better. We urge you to do the same as well. With love, Medical Student Government |
Student Interest Group (SIG) Profile: Lifestyle Medicine SIG (LMSIG)
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Lifestyle Medicine SIG (LMSIG) hopes to empower students with evidence-based practices regarding healthy lifestyle habits (i.e. nutrition and exercise) and the budding field of lifestyle medicine. Reach out to us via our email or sign up for our listserv to learn more! https://forms.gle/iZuuxFPPsmvySCr46
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Announcements from the Weekly Scoop
Monday Sept 21
AMA/MSV Rep Apps. Interested in leadership and engagement with your class? Interested in health policy, community service, and healthcare advocacy? Apply to become an M1 rep for AMA/MSV!
Apply by Friday, September 25. As a rep, you get fast-tracked into AMA leadership positions both at VCU and the state/national level, as well as the opportunity to meet students and physicians from around the nation to influence policy and advocate for our future patients! Get involved with the MSV Annual Conference coming up in October and various legislative, policy, and community service efforts in VA and nationwide!
M1 reps are actively involved with the organization and are integral to the success of the group. M1 reps will work closely with AMA/MSV leadership to plan events and lunch lectures and serve as a liaison between the M2 and M1 classes. They also get increased priority when applying for officer positions in the spring!
M1 Rep Application here. Not an AMA/MSV member yet? Don't worry! Apply today here.
Want to participate in a VCU Committee? If you are interested in serving on the Student Affairs Student Communication Advisory Council, please let Dr. Reuban Rodriguez know by Sept 25th at rbrodriguez@vcu.edu. This council will provide feedback to the Director of Communications and Marketing as well as the Senior Vice Provost of Student Affairs with the goal to help communication efforts with all VCU students.
The Stories of Hope and Resiliency Panel is seeking panelists! The event will be held via zoom on 12/4 from 6-7:30 pm. This annual event aims to create a space where students, residents, and doctors can share and discuss stories of overcoming hardship faced during medical school and beyond. Through open and vulnerable dialogue, we aim to de-stigmatize and humanize the medical profession experience. Last year we had over 100 attendees to hear our 7 brave panelists present! If you are interested in sharing your story, please fill out this google form. DEADLINE to submit an application is October 9th at 11:59PM. If you don't wish to be a panelist, we hope to see you for the event (more details to come)! Please contact Sophia at <barakats@vcu.edu> with any questions.
SIG Registration and Renewal. All existing student organizations must renew their SIG by Wednesday, September 30th here. If your organization is new or recently reactivated, please email msgstudentlife@gmail.com with your SIG name, SIG email, and names of SIG officers. You can also check this spreadsheet to ensure all your information is up-to-date. Students cannot create a new SIG or fill out the RedCap survey for SIG registration until they complete this first. New SIGs also cannot receive funding until January, which is when they can request funding from the remaining Dean’s Fund.
SFMA Pulse. Read the latest Summer 2020 edition of the family medicine student-run newsletter here. This Pulse issue features a broad collection of interviews with family medicine physicians with some gold nuggets of advice, reflections from students on their experiences with family medicine while in medical school, and a story on how UCSF family medicine physicians are leading efforts to abolish racism in medicine. Enjoy!
New MSG Insta Page. Check out MSG's new instagram page here where people can share their semester activities! This is a great way for students to stay connected to organizations and events. SIGs can also be highlighted on the MSG insta page and website. This is an opportunity to showcase what makes your SIG unique and recruit new members. Email msgstudentlife@gmail.com for more information on how to get featured!
VCU-wide Announcements. The VCU Board of Visitors will meet this Thursday (tomorrow) and Friday. You can check out the schedule, agenda, and a link to the virtual meeting stream here. Also, you can view the 2021 Spring Semester schedule possibilities here.
University Counseling Services. Students can contact university counseling at 804-828-6200 and schedule a telehealth appointment. Please see this website for more information.
Apply by Friday, September 25. As a rep, you get fast-tracked into AMA leadership positions both at VCU and the state/national level, as well as the opportunity to meet students and physicians from around the nation to influence policy and advocate for our future patients! Get involved with the MSV Annual Conference coming up in October and various legislative, policy, and community service efforts in VA and nationwide!
M1 reps are actively involved with the organization and are integral to the success of the group. M1 reps will work closely with AMA/MSV leadership to plan events and lunch lectures and serve as a liaison between the M2 and M1 classes. They also get increased priority when applying for officer positions in the spring!
M1 Rep Application here. Not an AMA/MSV member yet? Don't worry! Apply today here.
Want to participate in a VCU Committee? If you are interested in serving on the Student Affairs Student Communication Advisory Council, please let Dr. Reuban Rodriguez know by Sept 25th at rbrodriguez@vcu.edu. This council will provide feedback to the Director of Communications and Marketing as well as the Senior Vice Provost of Student Affairs with the goal to help communication efforts with all VCU students.
The Stories of Hope and Resiliency Panel is seeking panelists! The event will be held via zoom on 12/4 from 6-7:30 pm. This annual event aims to create a space where students, residents, and doctors can share and discuss stories of overcoming hardship faced during medical school and beyond. Through open and vulnerable dialogue, we aim to de-stigmatize and humanize the medical profession experience. Last year we had over 100 attendees to hear our 7 brave panelists present! If you are interested in sharing your story, please fill out this google form. DEADLINE to submit an application is October 9th at 11:59PM. If you don't wish to be a panelist, we hope to see you for the event (more details to come)! Please contact Sophia at <barakats@vcu.edu> with any questions.
SIG Registration and Renewal. All existing student organizations must renew their SIG by Wednesday, September 30th here. If your organization is new or recently reactivated, please email msgstudentlife@gmail.com with your SIG name, SIG email, and names of SIG officers. You can also check this spreadsheet to ensure all your information is up-to-date. Students cannot create a new SIG or fill out the RedCap survey for SIG registration until they complete this first. New SIGs also cannot receive funding until January, which is when they can request funding from the remaining Dean’s Fund.
SFMA Pulse. Read the latest Summer 2020 edition of the family medicine student-run newsletter here. This Pulse issue features a broad collection of interviews with family medicine physicians with some gold nuggets of advice, reflections from students on their experiences with family medicine while in medical school, and a story on how UCSF family medicine physicians are leading efforts to abolish racism in medicine. Enjoy!
New MSG Insta Page. Check out MSG's new instagram page here where people can share their semester activities! This is a great way for students to stay connected to organizations and events. SIGs can also be highlighted on the MSG insta page and website. This is an opportunity to showcase what makes your SIG unique and recruit new members. Email msgstudentlife@gmail.com for more information on how to get featured!
VCU-wide Announcements. The VCU Board of Visitors will meet this Thursday (tomorrow) and Friday. You can check out the schedule, agenda, and a link to the virtual meeting stream here. Also, you can view the 2021 Spring Semester schedule possibilities here.
University Counseling Services. Students can contact university counseling at 804-828-6200 and schedule a telehealth appointment. Please see this website for more information.