These next few Weeks: April 30 - May 8, 2018
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Monday (4/30)
AMSA/SFMA Letter Writing and Advocacy Workshop on Gun Legislation 12-1PM [MMRB 1009] There has been a lot of news recently about the issues of guns, gun violence, and legislation surrounding these issues. AMSA and SFMA are hosting an informative lunch lecture that aims to educate students on the latest legislative happenings that includes a chance to write letters to your local legislators! Come express your opinion, whatever you may believe, and become an active and well-versed participant in an issue that is certain to be a part of every practicing physician's professional life. Thai food will be provided! RSVP here. Monday (4/30) Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Interest Group Lunch Lecture 12 - 12:50pm [Sanger 3-016] Come and have some lunch with the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Interest Group as we will be hosting VCU's Dr. Narla, a pediatric radiologist, who will be talking to us about the role of radiology in child abuse cases and how these delicate situations are handled. We will be serving lunch too! All are welcome. Please RSVP here. Contact <dxrad.vcu@gmail.com> with any questions you have. Monday (4/30) SFMA Café 1:15-2:15PM [Family Med Dept, West Hospital, 14th floor] Join us for a podcast streaming and discussion of interview with family physician Dr. David Buck on "Caring for High-Need, High-Cost Patients." In this conversation, Dr. Buck shares powerful patient stories that led him to combine his passions of caring for patients and changing the healthcare system. We will explore ways that physicians link clinical and social resources for most vulnerable patients. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served. Space is limited. RSVP here by 5pm on Friday, April 27th if you'd like us to save you a spot. All are welcome, even if you'd just like to listen in on the conversation - no participation required. |
Friday (5/4)
Bone Marrow Aspirate Workshop 12 – 1 PM [Sanger 4-024] Come join the Pathology Interest group for our last event of the semester! Dr. Sanford will be leading a bone marrow aspirate workshop, so come learn a new skill and test those steady pathologist hands! Food will be served. This event will be limited to the first 20 students that RSVP, others will be put on a wait list in the event someone cannot attend. You will receive an email if you are chosen to attend. RSVP here. Please contact <n2pathvcu@gmail.com> with any questions. Tuesday (5/8) Ophthalmology Interest Group Lunch Lecture 12:15-1PM [MMEC 5-102] The Ophthalmology Interest Group is hosting a lunch lecture with VCU Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Natario Couser, who will talk about his research in ophthalmic genetic diseases and pediatric vision screening. Dr. Couser is also a research mentor for many students of our class. Please join us to learn about rare and interesting genetic diseases encountered in Ophthalmology. Food will be provided! RSVP here. Please contact <vcu.ophthalmology@gmail.com> for questions and concerns. Tuesday (5/8) Surgical Oncology and Breast Cancer Lunch Lecture 12-1PM [Sanger 3-016] Come join the Hematology/Oncology Interest group for our last lunch lecture of the semester! Dr. Kandace McGuire will be coming to speak about the field of surgical oncology and breast cancer. Dr. McGuire is the Chief of Breast Surgery and the Surgical Leader of the Breast Health Program here at the VCU Massey Cancer Center, so she has a wealth of experience and is excited to tell us more about surgical oncology and breast cancer. So come learn about an exciting field and get a better perspective on some recently learned topics! Lunch will be served. RSVP here. Please contact <mcvhemeonc@gmail.com> with any questions |
Service & Leadership Opportunities
The Richmond City Health Department needs volunteers! Interested in STI education, family planning, community health screening, etc.? Register to be a volunteer.
Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT): Mon/Tue 5-7pm. Looking to get involved within the Richmond community? CHAT is a local organization that works with hundreds of volunteers each year to provide support, education, and fun filled activities for our Church Hill youth. Come volunteer for weekly tutoring held at six different locations. Applications can be found here. Fall tutoring begins early September. Questions? Contact Brittany Cornfield, M4 <cornfieldbs@vcu.edu>
Church Hill Activities & Tutoring (CHAT): Mon/Tue 5-7pm. Looking to get involved within the Richmond community? CHAT is a local organization that works with hundreds of volunteers each year to provide support, education, and fun filled activities for our Church Hill youth. Come volunteer for weekly tutoring held at six different locations. Applications can be found here. Fall tutoring begins early September. Questions? Contact Brittany Cornfield, M4 <cornfieldbs@vcu.edu>
Other Upcoming MSG Events this Academic Year
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