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. |
Congratulations to the M4s on matching!
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 on matching! This year Match Day was on March 19th, when the current M4s found out where their residency will be. We wish you all the very best on your next stage in life and medical training!
With love, Medical Student Government |
In light of recent events, a Message from Dean Buckley
The rise of crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and particularly the latest shootings in Atlanta yesterday, is of grave concern. Over the past few months, we have heard from various colleagues in our School of Medicine about how they are concerned for their own and their family’s safety.
We feel for those in our AAPI community and for the pain of racism experienced yet again in the wake of yesterday’s homicides in Atlanta, and we stand in solidarity and support of our colleagues.
We must acknowledge and address the underlying prejudices and stereotypes, particularly those that have stemmed against the AAPI community related to the origins and spread of the pandemic, and the discrimination and violence that has been perpetrated as a result. To that end, we will be addressing this in more specific terms through our School of Medicine Inclusion Council and have plans in development to hold a school-wide forum on this important topic.
As leaders in our community, we need to eradicate discrimination and racism and celebrate and embrace each culture in our community to make our diversity a true strength. This is our responsibility and our commitment.
From Dean Buckley
We feel for those in our AAPI community and for the pain of racism experienced yet again in the wake of yesterday’s homicides in Atlanta, and we stand in solidarity and support of our colleagues.
We must acknowledge and address the underlying prejudices and stereotypes, particularly those that have stemmed against the AAPI community related to the origins and spread of the pandemic, and the discrimination and violence that has been perpetrated as a result. To that end, we will be addressing this in more specific terms through our School of Medicine Inclusion Council and have plans in development to hold a school-wide forum on this important topic.
As leaders in our community, we need to eradicate discrimination and racism and celebrate and embrace each culture in our community to make our diversity a true strength. This is our responsibility and our commitment.
From Dean Buckley
Announcements from the Weekly Scoop
Sunday, May 16
SIG Fair Sign-Up. The SIG Fair for the incoming class of 2025 will be taking place during orientation in August. It is your turn to put on the fair for the incoming M1s! More information on the event date and time will be announced once it is set. Fill out this form to let us know whether or not your SIG will be participating. The form is REQUIRED for ALL student organizations. Please complete it by Friday, May 21st.
Medicine with Pride Raffle and Fundraiser. We are excited to announce our fundraiser to support Diversity in Recovery! If you have a bike and want to get it ready for summer weather, you’re in luck! This group is dedicated to creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), and allies and promoting recovery from substance abuse and trauma of any form in the Piedmont region of Virginia. Those who donate to our raffle can win one of five $100 gift cards for Wheel Simple Bicycle Repair in Church Hill! We welcome donations of any amount & ask that people donate a minimum of $5 to participate in the raffle with each increment of $5 being an additional entry. Donations accepted up until 11:59 PM, May 21. Please venmo @Amy-Coffin your donations with the note “MedPride fundraiser” as well as “raffle” if you’d like to be entered. If you have any questions, email medpridevcu@gmail.com. Thanks for your support!
APAMSA Raffle for Asian-American Society of Central Virginia (AASoCV) Fundraiser. In light of the ongoing attacks against the AAPI community, APAMSA is fundraising to stand in solidarity with the AASoCV. They are dedicated to spreading awareness, creating community initiatives, and promoting Asian-American interests through advocacy and leadership. All proceeds will go to their efforts in serving as a support network for the AAPI community. Those who donate can enter into a raffle for one of FIVE $100 gift cards for Wheel Simple Bike Repair Shop! We ask that people donate a minimum of $5 to participate in the raffle with each increment of $5 being an additional entry! We will be accepting donations until 11:59 PM, May 21. Please venmo @Alan-Ventura your donations with the note “AASoCV fundraiser” and "raffle" if you'd like to participate in the raffle. If you have any questions, email venturaam@vcu.edu. Thanks for your support!
SFMA Pulse. Read the latest edition of the family medicine student-run newsletter here. This Pulse issue includes an article about various summer experiences, the VAFP conference, and some M3 experiences during their FM clerkship! We hope you take a moment to flip through and enjoy!
Physicians for Culinary Medicine- Collaboration with Dietetic Students. Are you curious about learning more about nutrition? Or interested in education and creative projects? If so, Physicians for Culinary Medicine is offering a unique mentorship opportunity to learn from and work with dietetic students to create educational handouts. These educational materials will be for volunteering at mobile markets in collaboration with Shalom Farms, a local farm. Volunteering opportunities are expected to begin this Fall. If interested, please email Jean Wu <wujd@vcu.edu>.
The Stall Seat Journal Goes Digital. The dedicated team of professionals and students who contribute to the Stall Seat journal are excited to share digital versions, along with the text-only document, of the current campus-wide editions. These editions are currently readable in many of our bathroom stalls across campus. However, we know that many of our students, faculty, and staff are learning remotely this semester. We wanted to make sure that everyone has access to this important reading material (whether you choose to read them in the bathroom or not is completely up to you). Please share these within your networks. All of our campus-wide editions can also be viewed virtually through ISSUU. If you would like to connect with The Well this semester, please visit our website or email us thewell@vcu.edu.
MSG Transition. From now until May, please contact the following MSG Proxies with any questions: Riley Payne <paynere2@mymail.vcu.edu>, Proxy for VP of Student Life; Brian Byun <Byunbj@vcu.edu>, Proxy for VP of Social Affairs; Abbas Ali Khan <alikhana@vcu.edu>, Proxy for VP of Societies; and Betty Ma <mabc@mymail.vcu.edu>, Proxy for VP of Community Service.
University Counseling Services. Students can contact university counseling at 804-828-6200 and schedule a telehealth appointment. Please see this website for more information.
Medicine with Pride Raffle and Fundraiser. We are excited to announce our fundraiser to support Diversity in Recovery! If you have a bike and want to get it ready for summer weather, you’re in luck! This group is dedicated to creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), and allies and promoting recovery from substance abuse and trauma of any form in the Piedmont region of Virginia. Those who donate to our raffle can win one of five $100 gift cards for Wheel Simple Bicycle Repair in Church Hill! We welcome donations of any amount & ask that people donate a minimum of $5 to participate in the raffle with each increment of $5 being an additional entry. Donations accepted up until 11:59 PM, May 21. Please venmo @Amy-Coffin your donations with the note “MedPride fundraiser” as well as “raffle” if you’d like to be entered. If you have any questions, email medpridevcu@gmail.com. Thanks for your support!
APAMSA Raffle for Asian-American Society of Central Virginia (AASoCV) Fundraiser. In light of the ongoing attacks against the AAPI community, APAMSA is fundraising to stand in solidarity with the AASoCV. They are dedicated to spreading awareness, creating community initiatives, and promoting Asian-American interests through advocacy and leadership. All proceeds will go to their efforts in serving as a support network for the AAPI community. Those who donate can enter into a raffle for one of FIVE $100 gift cards for Wheel Simple Bike Repair Shop! We ask that people donate a minimum of $5 to participate in the raffle with each increment of $5 being an additional entry! We will be accepting donations until 11:59 PM, May 21. Please venmo @Alan-Ventura your donations with the note “AASoCV fundraiser” and "raffle" if you'd like to participate in the raffle. If you have any questions, email venturaam@vcu.edu. Thanks for your support!
SFMA Pulse. Read the latest edition of the family medicine student-run newsletter here. This Pulse issue includes an article about various summer experiences, the VAFP conference, and some M3 experiences during their FM clerkship! We hope you take a moment to flip through and enjoy!
Physicians for Culinary Medicine- Collaboration with Dietetic Students. Are you curious about learning more about nutrition? Or interested in education and creative projects? If so, Physicians for Culinary Medicine is offering a unique mentorship opportunity to learn from and work with dietetic students to create educational handouts. These educational materials will be for volunteering at mobile markets in collaboration with Shalom Farms, a local farm. Volunteering opportunities are expected to begin this Fall. If interested, please email Jean Wu <wujd@vcu.edu>.
The Stall Seat Journal Goes Digital. The dedicated team of professionals and students who contribute to the Stall Seat journal are excited to share digital versions, along with the text-only document, of the current campus-wide editions. These editions are currently readable in many of our bathroom stalls across campus. However, we know that many of our students, faculty, and staff are learning remotely this semester. We wanted to make sure that everyone has access to this important reading material (whether you choose to read them in the bathroom or not is completely up to you). Please share these within your networks. All of our campus-wide editions can also be viewed virtually through ISSUU. If you would like to connect with The Well this semester, please visit our website or email us thewell@vcu.edu.
MSG Transition. From now until May, please contact the following MSG Proxies with any questions: Riley Payne <paynere2@mymail.vcu.edu>, Proxy for VP of Student Life; Brian Byun <Byunbj@vcu.edu>, Proxy for VP of Social Affairs; Abbas Ali Khan <alikhana@vcu.edu>, Proxy for VP of Societies; and Betty Ma <mabc@mymail.vcu.edu>, Proxy for VP of Community Service.
University Counseling Services. Students can contact university counseling at 804-828-6200 and schedule a telehealth appointment. Please see this website for more information.