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 |
Announcements from the Weekly Scoop
Thursday, July 30
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.
VCU Student Emergency Fund. The VCU Student Emergency Fund is designed to provide students with one-time financial assistance for unexpected emergency expenses that interfere with their progress toward a degree. Please note that the maximum amount that can be approved is $500. Long-term needs can be addressed by meeting with the Dean of Students office or Financial Aid to determine available options. Please note funds may count as income, may be subject to federal and/or state taxes and may affect your financial aid package. More information is here.
Student Life and Learning Fund. This fund provides grants and loans to students impacted by COVID-19. Students can request an application by visiting the website for Strategic Enrollment here.
University Counseling Services. Students can schedule an appointment to speak with university counseling starting next week. Please note that all appointments will be via phone due to COVID-19 until further notice. Please see this website for more information.
New MSG Insta Page. Check out MSG's new instagram page here where people can share their semester hobbies, recipes, and activities!
SFMA Pulse. Read the latest edition of the family medicine student-run newsletter here. This month's Pulse features a broad range of COVID-19 information, from how it has affected Family Med preceptors to the RVA Latinx community. It also includes a summary of M4 advice from the Family Medicine Match Zoom call held in April as well as additional thoughts from a couple of our now-graduated M4s! Thank you so much to the M4 graduates who responded to our survey and for all that you've done over the past four years. We are so proud and grateful for you!
Interested in recruiting student volunteers for your organization? Contact the MSG, <medstudentgovernment@gmail.com>.
VCU Student Emergency Fund. The VCU Student Emergency Fund is designed to provide students with one-time financial assistance for unexpected emergency expenses that interfere with their progress toward a degree. Please note that the maximum amount that can be approved is $500. Long-term needs can be addressed by meeting with the Dean of Students office or Financial Aid to determine available options. Please note funds may count as income, may be subject to federal and/or state taxes and may affect your financial aid package. More information is here.
Student Life and Learning Fund. This fund provides grants and loans to students impacted by COVID-19. Students can request an application by visiting the website for Strategic Enrollment here.
University Counseling Services. Students can schedule an appointment to speak with university counseling starting next week. Please note that all appointments will be via phone due to COVID-19 until further notice. Please see this website for more information.
New MSG Insta Page. Check out MSG's new instagram page here where people can share their semester hobbies, recipes, and activities!
SFMA Pulse. Read the latest edition of the family medicine student-run newsletter here. This month's Pulse features a broad range of COVID-19 information, from how it has affected Family Med preceptors to the RVA Latinx community. It also includes a summary of M4 advice from the Family Medicine Match Zoom call held in April as well as additional thoughts from a couple of our now-graduated M4s! Thank you so much to the M4 graduates who responded to our survey and for all that you've done over the past four years. We are so proud and grateful for you!
Interested in recruiting student volunteers for your organization? Contact the MSG, <medstudentgovernment@gmail.com>.