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 |
Inter Health Professional Alliance's Global Missions Panel!
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"The Inter Health Professional Alliance (IHPA) will be hosting a virtual Global Missions Panel on Friday, November 20th at 12pm - 1pm. Please see the flyer for details. RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or this RSVP Link. RSVPs are mandatory!"
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Announcements from the Weekly Scoop
Monday, November 16
M1 SGA Senator App. The VCU Student Government Association is looking for a senator to represent the M1 class. The SGA represents all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on campus. If you are interested, please email Alvin Chang, changaj2@vcu.edu.
Trauma Survivors Network. We have just gotten word that we can start volunteering and seeing patients in the hospital again! Our goal is to complete training before winter break so that we can regularly round on patients starting in January. With TSN, you have the opportunity to see trauma patients and provide them with information on what to expect during their stay at VCU. This is an awesome opportunity to gain familiarity with the hospital system that you will be rounding in during your third year and a chance to connect with patients during their recovery process, especially since clinical opportunities are limited right now. This short training will entail us going over what to expect during your rounds and a brief tour of the hospital so that you are familiar with the main areas we see patients in! Sign up here and email tsnrounds@gmail.com with any questions!
Black History Month 2021. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) is looking for student committee members to help plan the Black History Month 2021. Please email Kim Green at greenk2@vcu.edu if interested.
CARITAS Leadership. Interested in getting involved with clinical volunteering?? Interesting in giving back to the homeless population?? CARITAS is looking for new leadership! If you are interested in being a clinical coordinator, research chair, or fundraising chair, please fill out this google form by Friday, 11/20 at 1pm!
H:UMAN Leadership. Interested in being a voice for the humanities in medicine? As a leader of H:UMAN (Humanities: Understanding MAN), you will have the opportunity to design initiatives that encourage your peers to reflect on health and medicine through the lens of art, literature, and more. The available positions are President, 2 Vice Presidents, and Treasurer. Please submit this form no later than Sunday, November 29th at 5 pm. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions at human.mcv@gmail.com and we look forward to reading your responses!
Cardiology Interest Group Leadership Application: Due Sunday, November 29th at 11:59 PM. Interested in the field of Cardiology and sharing that passion with other medical students? The CIG is looking for motivated students to help provide information and career development opportunities for students at the VCU SOM. The link to the application form is attached here. Please email Krishna Ravindra at ravindrak2@vcu.edu with any questions or concerns.
Dermatology Interest Group (DIG) Leadership: Interested in becoming part of the leadership team for DIG and plan future events? We are opening applications for President, Vice President, & Treasurer. If interested, please complete the application here by Monday 11/30 at 11:59 PM. We look forward to reading your applications!
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.
Trauma Survivors Network. We have just gotten word that we can start volunteering and seeing patients in the hospital again! Our goal is to complete training before winter break so that we can regularly round on patients starting in January. With TSN, you have the opportunity to see trauma patients and provide them with information on what to expect during their stay at VCU. This is an awesome opportunity to gain familiarity with the hospital system that you will be rounding in during your third year and a chance to connect with patients during their recovery process, especially since clinical opportunities are limited right now. This short training will entail us going over what to expect during your rounds and a brief tour of the hospital so that you are familiar with the main areas we see patients in! Sign up here and email tsnrounds@gmail.com with any questions!
Black History Month 2021. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) is looking for student committee members to help plan the Black History Month 2021. Please email Kim Green at greenk2@vcu.edu if interested.
CARITAS Leadership. Interested in getting involved with clinical volunteering?? Interesting in giving back to the homeless population?? CARITAS is looking for new leadership! If you are interested in being a clinical coordinator, research chair, or fundraising chair, please fill out this google form by Friday, 11/20 at 1pm!
H:UMAN Leadership. Interested in being a voice for the humanities in medicine? As a leader of H:UMAN (Humanities: Understanding MAN), you will have the opportunity to design initiatives that encourage your peers to reflect on health and medicine through the lens of art, literature, and more. The available positions are President, 2 Vice Presidents, and Treasurer. Please submit this form no later than Sunday, November 29th at 5 pm. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions at human.mcv@gmail.com and we look forward to reading your responses!
Cardiology Interest Group Leadership Application: Due Sunday, November 29th at 11:59 PM. Interested in the field of Cardiology and sharing that passion with other medical students? The CIG is looking for motivated students to help provide information and career development opportunities for students at the VCU SOM. The link to the application form is attached here. Please email Krishna Ravindra at ravindrak2@vcu.edu with any questions or concerns.
Dermatology Interest Group (DIG) Leadership: Interested in becoming part of the leadership team for DIG and plan future events? We are opening applications for President, Vice President, & Treasurer. If interested, please complete the application here by Monday 11/30 at 11:59 PM. We look forward to reading your applications!
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.