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AANS MEDICAL STUDENT CHAPTER
Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to foster professional growth and career development of members of the VCU School of Medicine student body who are interested in the field of neurosurgery by providing them with early support and leadership training in collaboration with the Department of Neurosurgery at VCU Health. This organization will provide a forum for students to organize professional, educational and research activities. Advisor: R Scott Graham, M.D. Email: aansvcu@gmail.com ALPHA OMEGA ALPHA, BROWN-SÉQUARD CHAPTER AT VCU SOM Purpose: Alpha Omega Alpha is a national medical honor society whose goal is to recognize and perpetuate excellence in the medical profession.
ALUMNI CONNECT Purpose: We are Alumni Connect at VCUSOM, a student-interest group hoping to build connections with our alumni that are stronger and more accessible to medical students. Advisor: Christopher Woleben, M.D. Email: alumniconnectmcv@gmail.com AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY STUDENT CHAPTER AT VCU Purpose: To spread awareness of how aging impacts healthcare and how we can best prepare to work with older adults. Advisor: Sarah Hobgood, M.D. Email: vcugeriatrics@gmail.com AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION & MEDICAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA STUDENT SECTION Purpose: With more than 48,000 medical students, AMA Medical Student Section is the nation’s largest medical student organization representing students from all medical schools. What does AMA do on campus? Lunch lectures on topics covering:
AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (AMSA) Purpose: Our mission is to engage students in matters of social justice through education and advocacy with the end goal of increasing the number of physicians that advocate for patient’s rights.
Faculty Advisor: Meera Pahuja, M.D. E-mail: amsa.vcu@gmail.com |
ANESTHESIA STUDENT INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: To provide medical students with exposure to the field of anesthesia and the opportunity to network with anesthesiologists Email: vcuanesthesiasig@gmail.com ASIAN AMERICAN HEALTH INITIATIVE Purpose: Our primary purpose is to provide underserved Asian American community members with the opportunity to receive regular screening access and empower them to take a proactive approach in managing health care through advocacy and education. Our secondary purpose is for VCU SOM students to become immersed in diverse cultures and foster their development into becoming culturally-competent physicians. Faculty Advisor: Trang Le, M.D. Email: vcuaahi@gmail.com ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION Purpose: The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) is a national organization of medical and pre-medical students committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Faculty Advisor: Ashley Tseng, M.D. Email: apamsa.vcu@gmail.com ASL IN MEDICINE Purpose: To spread awareness about the deaf culture and to teach the basics of ASL applicable to medicine Email: aslinmedvcu@gmail.com ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN SURGEONS Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to help bridge the gap between students and female physicians by connecting them with shadowing/research/mentoring opportunities as well as learning about current issues. We hope to hold lectures and events that will inspire students to consider surgical fields as possibilities in the future and learn about how they can pursue that path. Faculty Advisor: Kandace McGuire, M.D. Email: aws.mcv@gmail.com |
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COMPASSION-ATE AT VCU
Purpose: The Cardiology Interest Group is a group organized by VCU medical students to promote cardiology as a career.
Email: compassion8vcu@gmail.com CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY INTEREST GROUP Purpose: The Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Group (CTSIG) at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine aims to increase medical student exposure, awareness, and access to the dynamic field of cardiac and thoracic surgery. We acknowledge that the training pathways in cardiothoracic surgery are consistently challenging and rapidly changing. Notable among these new demands by residency program directors include an increased emphasis on early exposure and commitment to the specialty. Thus, the VCU SOM CTSIG seeks to serve as a gateway to this career and a major resource to interested medical students in a variety of ways: Provide mentorship opportunities. Provide educational enrichment. Provide research engagement. Provide residency resources and support. Provide networking and sponsorship opportunities. Most importantly, the VCU SOM CTSIG aims to help cultivate lasting professional relationships between medical students and the CT Surgery faculty members and fellows at VCU Health. We aim to do this by facilitating increased access to observership and research opportunities. The officer board and interested students plan to host monthly small group meetings to discuss current research projects, shadowing opportunities, applying for residency, and other topics related to the specialty. Our CTSIG also aims to organize a series of events throughout the year to achieve our aforementioned goals Faculty Advisor: Josue Chery, M.D. and Zubair Hashmi, M.D. Email: ctsig.vcusom@gmail.com CARDIOLOGY INTEREST GROUP Purpose: The Cardiology Interest Group is a group organized by VCU medical students to promote cardiology as a career.
Email: cig.mcv@gmail.com CARITAS CLINIC Purpose: The VCU Department of Family Medicine & Population Health will partner with the schools of Pharmacy, Dentistry and the CARITAS Shelter program to provide free health screenings to individuals who are experiencing homelessness and participating in emergency shelter services. CARITAS is a nonprofit organization that works with local congregations to provide year round shelter for homeless adults and families in the greater Richmond area. Email: vcucaritas@gmail.com CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION Purpose: CSA at VCU is an organization for Catholic or non-Catholic VCU students where they can find a community of faith that is centered around preparing to become healthcare professionals and fostering community while in school. We do this through learning seminars, discussion groups, fellowship events, and service opportunities to grow as students and members of our community at large. Faculty Advisor: Fidelma Rigby, M.D. Email: cgsoatvcusom@gmail.com CHRISTIAN MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSOCIATION Purpose: To meet together for bible studies and other social events. Faculty Advisor: Scott Armistead, M.D. Email: cmda.rva@gmail.com CLIMBING CLUB AT MCV Purpose: The mission of this organization is to encourage students to live an active and healthy lifestyle through rock climbing. We are here to provide coaching, encouragement, and an avenue for medical students to learn the basics of rock climbing. Many students would benefit from a group that introduces them to climbing risk-free. We believe climbing provides an important benefit for both mental and physical wellbeing and is a great way to reduce stress. Email: mcvclimbing@gmail.com |
CRITICAL CARE INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: CCIG exposes medical students to critical care medicine by providing opportunities to shadow in critical care and learn about the field my listening to experienced speakers from the field.
Email: vcuccig@gmail.com CROSSOVER CLINIC Purpose: Crossover Clinic provides medical students with the opportunity to practice their clinical skills and work with the underserved communities in Richmond, especially the Spanish-speaking communities.
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DANCING DOCS
Purpose: Our mission is to provide a safe space for students to explore a new creative medium, experiment through dance, and relieve stress through this physical outlet. Email: vcudancingdocs@gmail.com DAVID HUMES SURGICAL SOCIETY Purpose: The purpose of the David Humes Surgical Society is to introduce medical students to different surgical specialties.
Faculty Advisor: Rahul Anand, M.D. Email: mcv.dhss@gmail.com DERMATOLOGY INTEREST GROUP Purpose: Our purpose is to increase student awareness of the specialty of dermatology by offering shadowing opportunities, lunch lectures and dermatology related services opportunities.
Email: vcudig@gmail.com |
DIAGNOSTIC AND INTERVENTION RADIOLOGY INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: To introduce medical students to the fields of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology through lunch lectures, community service activities, and workshops.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Gordan Morano Email: dxrad.vcu@gmail.com |
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EMERGENCY MEDICINE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (EMSA)
Purpose: To teach students about emergency medicine as a specialty, the lifestyle, ways to get involved, and to bring current residents and attendings to share their experiences in the field. The goal is to helps students investigate emergency medicine as a potential specialty choice. Faculty Advisor: Nathan Lewis, M.D. Email: vcu.emsa@gmail.com EMPOWER THROUGH HEALTH AT VCU Purpose: The VCU chapter of Empower Through Health (ETH) hopes to teach students about global mental health and provide a first hand opportunity for students to go to Uganda. We hope to engage students in the larger ETH organization, which is a US and Uganda based organization that provides medical access to rural parts of Uganda, conducts research on psychiatric diseases afflicting local communities, and engages students who are interested in learning about global health. Email: ethealth.vcu@gmail.com |
ENT SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: To educate and promote the field of ENT.
Email: vcuentig@gmail.com |
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GASTROENTEROLOGY STUDENT INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: GSIG at VCU hopes to get students connected with faculty from the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition via lunch lectures, shadowing/research experiences, and workshops.
Email: gsigatvcu@gmail.com GIVING A BOOST Purpose: Giving a Boost is an organization that provides mentorship to pre-medical students, especially disadvantaged applicants from all backgrounds. We provide free guidance on applications, host mock interviews to boost applicant confidence and provide overall support throughout the medical school application process. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christopher Woleben Email: givingaboostvcusom@gmail.com GLOBAL RESEARCH PARTNERS Purpose: Global Research Partners is a volunteer organization consisting of mainly Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) medical students who are dedicated to global collaboration. We strive to help researchers and physicians abroad who need help editing their research papers/abstracts/posters in English to submit to journals. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Sarwat Hussain Email: vcuglobalresearchpartners@gmail.com |
GLOBAL SURGERY STUDENT ALLIANCE AT VCU
Purpose: To provide educational lectures for students about global surgery and provide networking opportunities with surgeons actively involved in global surgery.
Email: globalsurgeryvcusom@gmail.com |
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HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS STUDENT INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: The Healthcare Innovations Student Interest Group is dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and healthcare. Our mission is to enlighten and inspire the next generation of medical professionals by emphasizing the pivotal role of technological advancements in modern medicine. Through interactive sessions, lunch lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities, we provide a platform for students to explore, understand, and contribute to the evolution of healthcare through innovation. Faculty Advisor: Aamer Syed, M.D. Email: vcuhealthcareinnovations@gmail.com HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY STUDENT INTEREST GROUP Purpose: Allow medical students to interact with Heme/Onc physicians in an informal setting, increase awareness of unique aspects of the field, and promote student interest in the field.
E-mail: mcvhemeonc@gmail.com |
HOMBRE
Purpose: Each year a group of first-year medical students are selected to work alongside VCU faculty providing medical services and healthcare education to underserved populations in Honduras and the DR
Faculty Advisor: Mark Ryan, M.D. Email: hombremcv@gmail.com HOOKED ON MEDICINE Purpose: Our purpose is to foster a community of crafters and have a time and a space to create beautiful projects. We aim to use our skills to give back to the community by creating and donating items such as scarves, hats, and toys to hospitals, schools, and shelters. We also aim to help indviduals learn skills that have therapeutic potential. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Biskobing and Dr. Deiorio Email: homatvcu@gmail.com HPSP Purpose: To provide a place for HPSP students to meet and form connections that can help them with navigating our military service components during and after medical school. Additionally, offer advice to any students interested in the scholarship. Email: hpspstudentsatvcu@gmail.com |
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INFECTIOUS DISEASE INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: To educate students about infectious disease medicine and expose them to clinical experiences in the department
Email: idig.mcv@gmail.com INTERNAL MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP Purpose: Our organization is focused on increasing student knowledge surrounding career opportunities in internal medicine, while providing opportunities to network with professionals in the field
Email: clubmed.mcv@gmail.com |
INTERNATIONAL TRAUMA SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Purpose: Our mission is to provide students with the ability to design and implement public health programs in order to educate, empower, and improve the health of communities throughout the developing world.
Email: vcusom.itsdp@gmail.com JEWISH MEDICAL STUDENT INTEREST GROUP Purpose: Allow Jewish students to celebrate holidays away from home and find comfort in the community. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Goldberg Email: jmsa.vcu@gmail.com KOREAN AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION Purpose: Korean American Medical Student Association strives to foster a strong and supportive community among medical students of Korean heritage as well as those interested in Korean culture and healthcare issues. Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lee Email: KAMSAatVCU@gmail.com |
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LATINO MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (LMSA)
Purpose: The Latino Medical Student Association unites and empowers medical students through service, mentorship and education to advocate for the health of the Latino community.
Faculty Advisor: Donna Jackson
Email: mcvlmsa@gmail.com
Lifestyle Medicine Student Interest Group
Purpose: The mission of this organization is to empower Health Professionals students with evidence-based education regarding healthy lifestyle habits (i.e. exercise, nutrition, sleep) and the budding field of lifestyle medicine in order to benefit their own lives as well as those of their future patients and the greater Richmond community.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Puneet Puri
Email: lmsigatvcu@gmail.com
Love of Learning
Purpose: VCUSOM is full of many creative and passionate people who have fun ideas to make learning more enjoyable and effective. However, many of these individuals lack the organizational capacity and reach to make their ideas come true. The Love of Learning SIG seeks to be a space for coordinating and organizing learning events to make the educational environment at VCUSOM a more engaging and effective space.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stacey Wahl
Email: loveoflearningsig@gmail.com
Purpose: The Latino Medical Student Association unites and empowers medical students through service, mentorship and education to advocate for the health of the Latino community.
- Lunch Lectures with hispanic doctors, health professionals, and community leaders
- Spanish PCM class
- Charlas
- Hispanic Heritage month activities
- LMSA Southeast Regional Conference
- M2 Medical Spanish classes during the MS2a serve as preparation for the HOMBRE medical trips.
- Community outreach events with Una Vida Sana and the Sacred Heart Center
Faculty Advisor: Donna Jackson
Email: mcvlmsa@gmail.com
Lifestyle Medicine Student Interest Group
Purpose: The mission of this organization is to empower Health Professionals students with evidence-based education regarding healthy lifestyle habits (i.e. exercise, nutrition, sleep) and the budding field of lifestyle medicine in order to benefit their own lives as well as those of their future patients and the greater Richmond community.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Puneet Puri
Email: lmsigatvcu@gmail.com
Love of Learning
Purpose: VCUSOM is full of many creative and passionate people who have fun ideas to make learning more enjoyable and effective. However, many of these individuals lack the organizational capacity and reach to make their ideas come true. The Love of Learning SIG seeks to be a space for coordinating and organizing learning events to make the educational environment at VCUSOM a more engaging and effective space.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Stacey Wahl
Email: loveoflearningsig@gmail.com
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MATTAPONI HEALING EAGLE CLINIC
Purpose: Mattaponi Healing Eagle Clinic offers free healthcare and medication to the uninsured, underserved Mattaponi community.
MED-PEDS INTEREST GROUP Purpose: Med-Peds Interest Group is a student-run organization that aims to increase interest in and promote exposure to Med-Peds residency programs. We hope to provide networking opportunities and help students explore their interest in Med-Peds through lunch lectures, workshops, shadowing, and volunteer events. Email: medpedsatvcu@gmail.com MEDICAL EDUCATION INTEREST GROUP Purpose: The purpose of the group is to exposure students to a career in medical education through panels, journal clubs, research opportunities, and teaching opportunities within VCU and the community. Email: mcvmeded@gmail.com MEDICAL ETHICS IN CURRENT EVENTS Purpose: To advance understanding of ethical issues related to medicine.
MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR ACCESS FOR CARE Purpose: Promoting the health of underserved communities in Richmond through ventures such as Narcan trainings and donation drives. Email: vcumsec@gmail.com |
MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE - VCU CHAPTER
Purpose: MSFC aims to increase awareness around reproductive health issues and knowledge and ultimately hopes to encourage more medical students to become abortion providers and pro-choice physicians.
Faculty Advisor: Frances Casey, M.D., M.P.H. Email: msfc.vcu@gmail.com MEDICINE IN THE MUSE Purpose: Promote bridging of the humanities in medicine Email: medicineisthemuse@gmail.com MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR MATERNAL HEALTH EQUITY Purpose: Provide opportunities for students to engage with vulnerable members of the community via volunteering, learn more about equitable healthcare during lunch lectures and partner with advocacy groups to offer the medical student perspective to legislators. Faculty Advisor: Lambert Giles, M.D. Email: vcumsmhe@vcu.edu MED WITH PRIDE Purpose: To provide a support system and organizational unit for LGBT students at MCV.
Email: medpridevcu@gmail.com MUSLIM HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (MHP) Purpose: To connect Muslim health professionals and students across MCV and host service events and mentoring opportunities that impact the greater Richmond community. Faculty Advisor: Imad Damaj, M.D. Email: mhp.mcv@gmail.com |
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N2PATH PATHOLOGY STUDENT INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: To provide lunch lectures and hands-on activities for medical students, as a way to raise awareness and interest in the medical field of pathology
Email: n2pathmcv@gmail.com
Purpose: To provide lunch lectures and hands-on activities for medical students, as a way to raise awareness and interest in the medical field of pathology
Email: n2pathmcv@gmail.com
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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY STUDENT INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: To promote women's health awareness, as well as obstetrics and gynecology as a career path to future physicians.
Email: vcu.obgyn.sig@gmail.com |
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY & SPORTS MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: The goal of this organization is to connect students who are interested in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine through lunch lectures, clinical skills sessions and other events.
Email: mcvossmig@gmail.com |
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PALLIATIVE CARE INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: To increase awareness of palliative care medicine and educate students on career opportunities available in palliative care.
Email: palliativecareinterestmcv@gmail.com PANAMERICAN TRAUMA SOCIETY Purpose: We aim to continually expand students’ understanding of the challenges and ethical considerations for providing healthcare in both global and low-resourced settings. We do so through holding monthly journal clubs – we have a different theme each month and send out two papers 3-5 days prior to the meeting for attendees to review. Each meeting is led by two M4s in the ACCESS program, who can integrate what they have learned and seen through their medical education and clinical training to provide wider perspectives to lower classmen. Faculty Advisor: Edgar Rodas, M.D. Email: pts.vcu@gmail.com PATHWAYS CLINICS Purpose: This SIG works with Pathways Clinics situated in Petersburg and provides medical student volunteers to help out with free clinics that serves the local community. Faculty Advisor: Allan Dow, M.D. Email: medpedsatvcu@gmail.com PEDIATRICS INTEREST GROUP Purpose: The purpose of PIG is: To introduce the medical field of pediatrics to interested students.To provide students with opportunities to engage with and learn more about the pediatric field. To provide students with information about the residency and career of a pediatrician. To connect students, faculty, physicians, and community members who share the common interest of pediatric medicine. Faculty Advisor: Clifton Lee, M.D. Email: vcusompig@gmail.com PHYSICIANS FOR CULINARY MEDICINE Purpose: The purpose of the Physicians for Culinary Medicine SIG shall be to provide information about the specialty of Culinary Medicine through education, service, and advocating for change. Faculty Advisor: Deborah Koehn, M.D. Email: culinarymedicine.vcu@gmail.com PMR AT VCU Purpose: The purpose of our organization is to raise awareness of PMR to the medical students at VCU. Faculty Advisor: Makinna Moen, MD Email: vcu.pmrig@gmail.com |
PICKLEBALL AT MCV
Purpose: Wellness, community gathering, stress-relief through pickleball Faculty Advisor: Clifton Lee, MD Email: pickleballatmcv@gmail.com |
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RADIATION ONCOLOGY INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: To introduce students to the field of radiation oncology, provide them with research and clinical opportunities, and help guide them toward a career in radiation oncology. Faculty Advisor: Matthew Schutzer, MD and Emma Fields, MD Email: radoncsig@gmail.com RAM BIKES AT MCV Purpose: The purpose of the organization is to promote and encourage sustainable transportation options, particularly among students, faculty, and staff on the MCV campus. The organization aims to reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles and increase the adoption of alternative forms of transportation, such as biking, walking, and carpooling. Faculty Advisor: Sera Erickson (Program coordinator of RAM Bikes) Email: Bikesatmcv@gmail.com REFUGEE CONNECT Purpose: In partnership with local Richmond organizations including the Virginia Department of Health, International Rescue Committee, and YMCA, the objective of this group is to educate medical students on refugee health needs and regularly connect them with opportunities to help refugees in a clinical setting Faculty Advisor: Jacqueline Britz, MD Email: refugeeconnect.vcu@gmail.com RESEARCH STUDENT INTEREST GROUP Purpose: To promote a community where students can learn about, explore, and get involved in research at the VCU School of Medicine.
Email: rsig.vcu@gmail.com |
RHEUMATOLOGY STUDENT INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: Our organization’s purpose is to increase awareness of rheumatology amongst our peers. Faculty Advisor: Beth Rubinstein, M.D. Email: vcurheumsig@gmail.com RICHMOND CHILD SAFETY COLLABORATION Purpose: The Richmond Child Safety Collaboration is focused on addressing social disparities of healthcare in children in the greater Richmond area. We have focused our efforts on at-risk populations in the area and created specific clinical and research initiatives to understand and solve these issues. Through our Child Abuse and Neglect, Juvenile Justice, and Foster Care Initiatives, we hope to improve the welfare and wellbeing of the Richmond pediatric population. Faculty Advisor: Robin Foster, M.D. Email: rcscmedstudents@gmail.com RVA MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE Purpose: To foster community outreach for mental health Faculty Advisor: Elizabeth Prom-Wormley, Ph.D.,MPH Email: rvamentalhealthalliance@gmail.com |
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THE SIMPLE SUNFLOWER
Purpose: The Simple Sunflower regifts fresh flowers from local Richmond weddings and events to patients at the VCU Medical Center on a weekly basis. Volunteer opportunities include: - picking up flowers from local venues - arranging bouquets for patients - assisting with outreach efforts Faculty Advisor: Robin Foster, M.D. Website: www.thesimplesunflower.com Email: simplesunflower.rva@gmail.com SONORAMS ULTRASOUND INTEREST GROUP Purpose: The purpose of the organization is to expose students to ultrasound through lunch lectures and hands on practice. Faculty Advisor: Michael Joyce, M.D. Email: vcusonorams@gmail.com STUDENT FAMILY MEDICINE ASSOCIATION Purpose: To increase awareness and appreciation of family medicine as a specialty and connect students to volunteer, research, mentorship, and educational opportunities within the field of family medicine. Faculty Advisor: Judy Gary, M.D. Email: vcusfma@gmail.com STUDENTS FIGHTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING Purpose: Students Fighting Human Trafficking is a student organization at VCU School of Medicine aiming to raise awareness and educate healthcare professionals on human trafficking, and encourage collaboration amongst healthcare professionals from all disciplines to better combat trafficking. Faculty Advisor: Faye Chelmow, M.D. Email: studentsfightinght@gmail.com STUDENT INTEREST GROUP IN NEUROLOGY (SIGN) AT MCV Purpose: To educate MCV students about the field of neurology and its subspecialties through lunch lectures, residency panels, and workshops.
Email: mcvsign@gmail.com STUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AT VCU (SNMA) Purpose: Support underrepresented medical students, address the needs of the underserved community, and increase the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.
Email: SNMAatVCUSOM@gmail.com |
STUDENT PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY AT VCU
Purpose: Our mission is to increase general awareness about mental health and to increase student body involvement in various psychiatric fields.
Email: mcv.sps@gmail.com STUDENTS MAKING IT A LITTLE EASIER (SMILE) Purpose: SMILE pairs medical students with pediatric patients currently being treated at VCU. This gives the children an opportunity to forget about hospitals, and engage in a fun activity.
Email: smile.mcv@gmail.com |
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TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICINE
Purpose: To showcase innovations in technology across all fields of medicine.
Faculty Advisor: NA
Email: techmedatvcu@gmail.com
TENNIS STUDENT INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: Bringing together the students and faculty of VCU SOM to get out and relieve stress, promote exercise, and have fun by playing tennis. This SIG will hopefully be a great way for not only students of our medical school class to bond, but also for students to meet faculty / doctors who love the sport as well.
Faculty Advisor: Nicole Deiorio, MD
Email: tennissigatvcusom@gmail.com
TRAUMA SURVIVORS NETWORK @VCU
Purpose: To give students bedside experience with trauma patients and their families and to provide these hospital patrons with supportive services.
Email: tsnrounds@gmail.com
Purpose: To showcase innovations in technology across all fields of medicine.
Faculty Advisor: NA
Email: techmedatvcu@gmail.com
TENNIS STUDENT INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: Bringing together the students and faculty of VCU SOM to get out and relieve stress, promote exercise, and have fun by playing tennis. This SIG will hopefully be a great way for not only students of our medical school class to bond, but also for students to meet faculty / doctors who love the sport as well.
Faculty Advisor: Nicole Deiorio, MD
Email: tennissigatvcusom@gmail.com
TRAUMA SURVIVORS NETWORK @VCU
Purpose: To give students bedside experience with trauma patients and their families and to provide these hospital patrons with supportive services.
- The group will only have one annual lunch lecture. Group member activities will consist of rotating bedside meetings with trauma patients and their families to provide them with Trauma Survivors Network resources.
Email: tsnrounds@gmail.com
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UROLOGY STUDENT INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: Our student interest organization strives to provide medical students the ability to learn about urology, as well as network with other medical students and providers in the field of urology through lunch lectures and other events. Faculty Advisor: Rebecca Zee, M.D. Email: mcvurologysig@gmail.com VASCULAR STUDENT INTEREST GROUP Purpose: Our purpose is to educate students about vascular surgery and to promote awareness about the breadth of disease processes and novel procedures that are encountered in this evolving specialty.
Email: vsig.vcu@gmail.com VCU OPHTHALMOLOGY STUDENT INTEREST GROUP Purpose: The VCU Ophthalmology Interest Group promotes interest and awareness of the field of ophthalmology.
Email: vcu.ophthalmology@gmail.com |
VOICES AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Purpose: Sexual violence is rampant and ubiquitous in our society. this SIG will help train future healthcare workers to be on the lookout for sexual violence wherever they go. Faculty Advisor: NA Email: VoicesAgainstSexualViolence@gmail.com |
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WILDERNESS MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP
Purpose: The purpose of this organization is to advance healthcare, research, and education related to wilderness medicine.
Email: wildmedmcv@gmail.com |
iWOMEN IN MEDICINE STUDENT ORGANIZATION (WIMSO)
Purpose: WIMSO is a student organization committed to promoting women in medicine and discussion of women's health topics.
Email: mcvwimso@gmail.com |
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YOGA RX
Purpose: To promote wellness through the practice of yoga and to share our knowledge of yoga with the VCU community.
Purpose: To promote wellness through the practice of yoga and to share our knowledge of yoga with the VCU community.
- Monthly yoga classes for medical students
- Monthly "peds yoga" classes at local daycares - collaboration with peds interest group
- Other wellness events partnered with various SIGs.