Student Organizations

Please review the current organizations below to find a group that meets your interests. If you are interested in starting your own group, the Bryan Williams, M.D. Student Center staff will be happy to assist you.

Registered Student Organizations

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Educational/Professional Recreational Social
Honorary Religious Special Interest
International/Cultural Service Student Governance

A more detailed description of each organization is available.

Educational/ Professional Organizations

These groups promote development in a particular academic area. Activities may include outings, business meetings, speakers, and social events.

  • American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
  • American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)
  • Anesthesiology Student Interest Group (ASIG)
  • Cardiology Interest Group
  • Clinical Psychology Diversity Club
  • Dallas Biotech Careers Network (Dallas BCN)
  • Dermatology Interest Group
  • Emergency Medicine Student Association (EMSA)
  • Family Medicine Student Interest Group
  • FOCUS - Clinical Psychology Student Organization
  • Future Residents of Obstetrics & Gynecology (FROGS)
  • Gastroenterology Interest Group
  • Geriatric Interest Group - GIG
  • Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP)
  • Innovating Health Solutions Teaching Fellows
  • John Paul North Society
  • MedTalks
  • MINI-X Initiative
  • Oncology-Hematology Medical Society (OHMS)
  • Operation Smile Student Organization (OSS)
  • Ophthalmology Interest Group (OIG)
  • Organization of Student Representatives at UT Southwestern (OSR)
  • Orthopedic Student Interest Group (OSIG)
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Interest Group (Oto-HANSIG)
  • Pathology Society
  • Pediatric Interest Group (PIG)
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Student Interest Group
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Interest Group
  • Preventive Medicine Interest Group
  • Psychiatry Student Interest Group (PsychSIG)
  • Radiation Oncology Student Interest Group (ROSIG)
  • Radiology Interest Group
  • Seldin Society for Internal Medicine
  • Society of Fertility Awareness Education (SFAE)
  • Student Dietetic Association
  • Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)
  • Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
  • Texas Medical Association/American Medical Association (TMA/AMA)
  • Trauma Surgery Students Society (TS3)
  • Urology Student Interest Group
  • The Wilson Society – Surgical Society for Students
  • Women in Surgery (WIS)
  • Women’s Health Interest Group
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Honorary Organizations

These groups recognize high levels of academic achievement and generally require a demonstrated interest in a particular career or academic discipline.

  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
  • Southwestern Medical Student Research Society (SMSRS)
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International/Cultural Organizations

These groups foster cultural diversity and support for their members and the campus community.

  • Asian Pacific Medial Student Association (APAMSA)
  • Chinese Student and Scholar Association
  • Global Health Interest Group
  • Indian Cultural Association
  • Islamic Medical Association
  • Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)
  • Multicultural Awareness Committee
  • South Asian Medical Students Association (SAMSA)
  • Turkish Scientists and Physicians Association (TUSPA)
  • Turkish Student Association
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Recreational Organizations

These groups promote sports-oriented programs and/or recreational activities.

  • Argentine Tango Club
  • Badminton Club
  • Bike Club
  • Dartos Soccer Sport Club
  • Running Club
  • Taekwondo
  • Ultimate Frisbee Organization (UFO)
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Religious Organizations

These groups serve as support for students of a particular religious persuasion or denomination.

  • Catholic Society of St. Basil the Great
  • Chinmaya Mission Yuva Kendra at Southwestern (CHYK)
  • Christian Students
  • Jewish Student Association
  • Latter-day Saint Student Association
  • Southwestern Christian Fellowship
  • Student Bible Study Group
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Service Organizations

These groups provide volunteers for on and off-campus projects. Membership requirements generally include a commitment to work for and/or have an interest in a particular cause.

  • DFW Hep B Free Project
  • Ede-Jodi: Haiti Service Project
  • Families in Training for Health (FIT)
  • Foundation for the International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) –
    UT Southwestern Chapter
  • Frontera de Salud
  • Galapagos ICE
  • Immunization Initiative at NDSM (Immini)
  • Medical Brigades at UT Southwestern
  • MedPals
  • MedShare
  • Monday Clinic
  • Monday Clinic Mental Health Screening Project
  • The Patient's Library
  • Recycling Club
  • Refuge Guatemala
  • Remedy
  • Sierra Leone Education Enrichment Program (SLEEP)
  • United to Serve Steering Committee
  • STD Lectures
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Social Organizations

These groups foster social networks among members.

  • Pacemakers
  • Purling at Parkland
  • Southwestern Life Support
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Special Interest

These groups focus on a specific issue or topic.

  • Colleges Against Cancer
  • Cultivating Appreciation in Visual Arts and Science (CANVAS)
  • Gender Equality Medical Society (GEMS)
  • Leaders in the Fight for Every Patient (LIFE)
  • Lymph Notes
  • Medical Humanities Interest Group (MHIG)
  • Medical Students for Choice (MSFC)
  • Palliative Care Interest Group
  • Scope: Medical Humanities Journal
  • Southwestern Student Connection
  • Spanish Interpreter Apprenticeship Program
  • University Garden Club
  • Video Streaming: MSII
  • White Coats for Liberty (WCL)
  • Wilderness Medicine Society
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Student Governance

These groups address student needs and express student views. Organizations in this category include the Medical School Class Officers, Allied Health Student Affairs Committee, and the Graduate Student Organization.

  • Medical School Class of 2013
  • Medical School Class of 2014
  • Medical School Class of 2015
  • Medical School Class of 2016
  • Graduate Student Organization
  • Postdoctoral Association
  • Public Health Student Association
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