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 Matter
The 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 |
Announcing: Itty-Bitty Photo Scavenger Event!
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Class of 2023 Athletic Rep Rebecca Pilkington & VP of Societies Emma Parolisi present: The Itty Bitty MCV Scavenger Hunt!
Get ready for an epic scavenger hunt where you will not only get to know your campus, but can compete against your classmates in a friendly competition for the chance to win a prize! Dates: Monday, October 19, 2020 - Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 11:59PM Prize: The society that has the greatest participation will receive 4 society points! 2nd place will receive 3 points, 3rd place 2 points, and 4th place 1 point. Submission are valid if and only if they meet the following requirements: at least 75% of objects must be attempted and 50% must be correct |
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Announcements from the Weekly Scoop
Sunday, Oct 12
Emergency Medicine Student Association Leadership Application. EMSA is looking for new leadership! If you are interested in taking a more active role in the club, please fill out this application for a leadership position! We are looking for 2 presidents and 1 treasurer. The application will be open through Tuesday, October 20th. Contact vcu.emsa@gmail.com with any questions.
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 23rd 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.
SFMA Pulse. Read the latest edition of the family medicine student-run newsletter here. This Pulse issue is jam packed with all sorts of readings - including reflections on the "hidden curriculum", the power that medical students have to make change, and conversations with the outgoing and incoming chairs as the Department of Family Medicine celebrates its 50th anniversary. We're also celebrating National Primary Care Week (see the last page of the issue for events), so take a moment to flip through. Enjoy!
University Counseling Services. Students can contact university counseling at 804-828-6200 and schedule a telehealth appointment. Please see this website for more information.
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 23rd 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.
SFMA Pulse. Read the latest edition of the family medicine student-run newsletter here. This Pulse issue is jam packed with all sorts of readings - including reflections on the "hidden curriculum", the power that medical students have to make change, and conversations with the outgoing and incoming chairs as the Department of Family Medicine celebrates its 50th anniversary. We're also celebrating National Primary Care Week (see the last page of the issue for events), so take a moment to flip through. Enjoy!
University Counseling Services. Students can contact university counseling at 804-828-6200 and schedule a telehealth appointment. Please see this website for more information.