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| American Medical Student Association (AMSA) |
The UT Southwestern chapter offers its member?s opportunities to be involved with health care issues at the local, regional, national and international levels. The objectives of the American Medical Student Association are as follows: "To be committed to the improvement of health care and health care delivery to all people; To promote the active improvement of medical education; to involve its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine; to assist in the improvement and understanding of world health problems; to contribute to the welfare of medical students, interns, Residents and post ? M.D. /D.O. trainees; to advance the profession of medicine." AMSA CONSTITUTION. AMSA is the largest independent medical student organization in the country. A few benefits include a free subscription to The New Physician, a loan program, and several discounts, including health, life and car insurance, as well as travel discounts while often allied with other professional medical organizations. AMSA continues to be fiercely independent and expresses views important to students. |
Rohit Sharda |
Ray Somcio |
| American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) |
The American Medical Women?s Association has served as the vision and voice of women in medicine for the past 90 years. The UT Southwestern chapter sponsors and organizes mentorship and networking opportunities as well as events to raise awareness of important issues, such as domestic violence, breast cancer and teen pregnancy. AMWA membership is open to all students and is dedicated to providing a sense of community for its members. |
Shelley Redfern |
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| Clinical Psychology Diversity Club |
Founded in spring 2008, the club is designed to discuss and promote diversity in clinical psychology informally by reviewing relevant literature and exchanging personal stories. Contact Leilani Hinton, Ana Arenivas, and Andrea Patterson for more information. |
Leilani Hinton |
Ana Arenivas |
| Dermatology Interest Group |
Founded Spring 2003, the Dermatology Interest Group?s mission is to provide accurate information regarding dermatology residency programs and careers in dermatology with a goal to optimize interactions between medical students and the faculty. Our group works to provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences related to education, research and patient service in dermatology. |
Shadi Kourosh |
Seema Daulat |
| Emergency Medicine Student Association (EMSA) |
EMSA is open to all medical students, especially those with a possible interest in emergency medicine. The goal of the group is to expose students to the field of emergency medicine early in their education. Meetings are held during lunch, and notices are placed around the lecture halls and sent through email, concerning time and location. Speakers include various influential faculty and staff from Parkland Hospital and surrounding areas to discuss topics concerning emergency medicine. Group sponsored activities include shadowing shifts in the emergency room as well as clinics concerning airway management and suturing techniques. |
Ryan Taylor |
Shae Patyrak |
| Envision Better Vision |
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Jamie Raju |
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| Family Medicine Interest Group |
The Family Medicine Interest Group is a group of students who are interested in leaning more about primary care and specifically issues related to Family Medicine. The group has lunch meetings with discussions and lectures relevant to Family Medicine and related topics. In addition, we offer 6-8 workshops each year in areas such as suturing, splinting, casting, EKG reading, sports medicine, and others. We are actively involved in community service projects and sponsor the Tar Wars (anti-tobacco) campaign. Faculty is supportive and involved. We also provide information on state and national organizations related to Family Medicine. |
Trini Garza |
Andrea Melton |
| Fellows in Clinical Research Society |
The Fellows in Clinical Research Society is open to all clinical fellows (graduates of residency programs) or residents who have an interest in clinical research, are currently engaged in clinical research, or simply have a clinical research requirement to fulfill. The society is open to fellows on either the clinical or the academic track. The goals of FCR Soc are primarily to provide a forum for support, problem-solving, and exchange of ideas among fellows and residents engaged in clinical research. Examples of topics to be discussed at each meeting include such things as getting a protocol IRB approved at UTSW or the VA, submitting articles for publication, mentoring, taking courses in the department of clinical sciences, and future career paths. |
Natalie Bachir |
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| FOCUS - Clinical Psychology Interest Group |
Established in Fall 2006 to promote student and faculty collaboration and camaraderie through community service, fellowship and alumni outreach. |
Kristi Baker |
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| Geriatric Interest Group |
G.I.G. is an organization focused on health issues facing the elderly population. Nearly every specialty deals with the elderly on a daily basis and to successfully interact and communicate with these patients is key in giving adequate care. G.I.G. is clinically focused and meets in Parkland once a month. Meetings are led by a knowledgeable geriatrician who guides the group in taking complete clinical histories on actual patients. Later in the semester the group interacts with patients who have the aliments discussed in meetings. |
Rachel Jamison |
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| Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP) |
It was initiated in 1992 with the aim of providing student?s access to UT Southwestern as well as health professional role models from multiple cultural backgrounds. Every Saturday for seven weeks, approximately one hundred ninth and tenth grade minority students attend seminars de ed to educate them on the academic, financial and social issues they will face in preparing for a health career. |
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| Internal Affairs |
Internal Affairs is an organization that focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the common adult medical problems such as myocardial infarctions, congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, HIV, and oncology. There are open meetings every 1-2 months with dinner and refreshments provided. There are also a variety of panel discussions on topics such as "subspecialties versus primary care", "private practice versus academic medicine", "how to interview for a residency," and the "inside views of residency directors." Students can also participate in paid preceptorships with private physicians in the Dallas/ Fort Worth community. |
Line Kemeyou |
Eric Choy |
| Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group (OSIG) |
Formed in Spring of 2004 to provide information to students interested in pursing a career in othropaedic surgery. |
Joseph Bergman |
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| Pediatric Interest Group (PIG) |
A special interest group founded in 1997 for all students interested in pediatric medicine. PIG seeks to improve the health of children through education, practical experience, and community involvement. In addition, PIG provides opportunities for students to get involved in pediatrics through guest lectures, volunteer opportunities, rounding with residents, preceptorships, and summer camps. |
Suratha Elango |
Rathi Martinez |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group |
Our group is designed to introduce PM&R to students. |
Bilaal Sirdar |
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| Psychiatry Club |
The Southwestern Medical School Psychiatry Club was formed in 1981. A career choice of psychiatry is not necessary, just an interest in enhancing one?s knowledge of psychiatry. The club provides opportunities for students to be exposed to issues in the field of psychiatry. Activities include meetings that give students the chance to learn from and interact with psychiatrists from UT Southwestern and the community. |
Tessa Manning |
Tanishia Choice |
| Radiology Interest Group |
Founded in 2005, to interact with radiologist of various trainings in an effort to gain exposure to the field. |
Benjamin Lemoine |
Karen Oehler |
| Society of Pain and Anesthesia Medicine |
The society of Pain and Anesthesia Medicine will provide students with a better understanding of the field of anesthesiology and pain management through interdisciplinary lectures, activities focusing on the specialty, and coordination of the anesthesiology experience. |
Nenna Egboh |
Jimmie Taylor |
| Student Dietetic Association |
The mission of the UT Southwestern Student Dietetic Association is to provide student involvement in profession, related endeavors such that it enhances and supplements student education by the University Department of Clinical Nutrition, thereby promoting career development as well as skills development in the realm of health care delivery. In addition the organization seeks to provide nutrition education to other student groups and the community through various activities including volunteer opportunities. |
Jenna Miles |
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| Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) |
Founded at Southwestern in the fall 1999, this group is a sponsored student group from the American Academy of Neurology. The group is designed to provide an opportunity for students to become familiar with the field of neurology early in medical school. The group holds noon meetings where guest faculty and residents will speak about their interests and experiences. In addition, the group facilitates an informal faculty-shadowing program at Aston. |
Juanita Garces |
Leah Ezzell |
| Texas Medical Association / American Medical Association (TMA/AMA) |
The TMA (state level) and AMA (national) are two of the most important and influential professional organizations of doctors dedicated to addressing issues in all aspects of medicine, ranging from patients? rights to collective bargaining for physicians. Our local chapter is very active, with activities like community service through a Health Fair, and the very real possibility of writing TMA, AMA, or even possibly state and U.S. policy in regards to medicine. Students can and have made a difference in day-to-day life through TMA and AMA. As a member, students have an enormous amount of opportunities for leadership as well as opportunities to meet and work with some of the top physicians in the field of medicine today. |
Patricia Purcell |
Yin Chang |
| Wilderness Medicine Society |
This group was established in fall 2000 at UT Southwestern. Our purpose is to expose new people to the wilderness, provide educational opportunities to students, discuss medicine in the wilderness content and provide an opportunity for students to interact outside the school environment. |
Clinton Sheffield |
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| Wilson Society - Surgical Society for Students |
The Wilson Society, named after an early chairman of the Department of Surgery, was founded in 1994. The society functions to provide students interested in general surgery and the surgical subspecialties with more insight and information regarding the field of surgery. Activities organized by the Wilson Society include meetings, practical skills training, and mentoring programs. The Wilson Society is open to all those interested in general surgery and the surgical subspecialties or those individuals who would simply like to receive more information about the field of surgery and learn some basic surgical skills. |
Robert Hartzler |
Jason Wang |
| Women's Health Interest Group |
The group established in 1997 allows students to obtain a better understanding of the OB/GYN profession. Their mission is to provide a means for students to learn more about women?s health, to increase awareness of career opportunities in the field, and to provide opportunities for involvement in women?s health related community projects. |
Cynthia Roland |
Karen Lind |
| Women In Surgery |
Established in spring 2006, as a way to inspire and encourage women interested in surgery to realize their personal and professional goals. |
Leslie Hutchins |
Mariam Orji |
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| Alpha Omega Alpha |
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| Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association |
Founded in 2002, the Asian Pacific Medical Students Association is interested in promoting enjoyment of Asian and Pacific-Islander cultural activities and foods, educational awareness of Asian and Pacific-Islander health issues in the United States as well as UT Southwestern and the Dallas communities. |
Lam Nguyen |
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| Chinese Student and Scholar Organization |
The goals of this organization are to provide help and entertainment to Chinese students and scholars, and to enhance connections among them. The majority of its members are Chinese students and scholars from Mainland China. However, the organization and most of the activities are open to all students. |
Xiangbing Qi |
Zhirong Shen |
| Christian Students |
A group established to further Christian participation through Bible studies and fellowship. |
Tomas Flores |
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| International Medicine Interest Group |
To foster a community of students, faculty and staff at UT Southwestern dedicated to increasing accessibility of resources and providing guidance and mentorship for those pursuing international educational and service opportunities. |
Alissa Genton |
Andrew Tyan |
| Islamic Medical Association |
Founded in fall 2000, the student chapter is committed to raising the awareness and educating both the public and Muslin students about the intersection of Islam and medicine. In addition, the group provides a sense of Islamic community on campus for students and facilitates interaction between students and local doctors. |
Hamid Kadwala |
Imran Mohiuddin |
| Jewish Student Organization |
The Jewish Student Organization works to foster Jewish life at the graduate level by encouraging interaction between students, faculty, and staff at the University. The JSA explores cultural, religious, and social and even the fun and funny aspects of life as health and science students and professionals with connections to Judaism. |
Joshua Langert |
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| Latter-Day Saint Student Association |
The LDSSA is an organization consisting primarily of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The group host Institute of Religion classes, providing an opportunity for spiritually learning, uplift, and fellowship. It also welcomes those who are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ to join. |
Michael Haws |
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| Multicultural Awareness Committee |
Founded in 1999, the committee is dedicated to presenting a Multicultural Awareness Week. The program is designed to promote awareness and sensitivity of various cultures in the context of medicine and medicine education. The week is topped off with the ?Celebration of Cultures? ? a food and dance extravaganza. |
Diana Huang |
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| National Network of Latin American Medical Students (NNLAMS) |
Our organization, formerly known as United Latin American Medical Students (ULAMS), strives to attract and retain Latino/Hispanic medical students to The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. We encourage cultural awareness on campus, and contribute to the community at large. This organization serves as a support group for the Latin American Students at UT Southwestern by encouraging unity, by providing social outlets, and by assisting in the successful completion of a medical education. NNLAMS actively recruits Latino applicants to UT Southwestern to increase the number of Latinos in the medical field and add cultural diversity to the campus. This organization is involved in various community service projects with a primary emphasis on education and health issues particularly in low socioeconomic communities around Dallas. NNLAMS encourages minorities to enter higher learning institutions, specifically health care professions. NNLAMS is a member of a nationwide organization that inspires leadership and unity amongst its constituents in medical schools across the country. This organization is not exclusionary and embraces non-Latino memberships. |
Lilana Nanez |
Diego Delamora |
| South Asian Medical Students Organization |
This organization was founded in the 1999. SAMSA is a social organization formed to address issues that concern South Asians as physicians, create camaraderie amongst medical students at UT Southwestern and educate fellow colleagues of South Asian culture. Our goals are met through monthly meetings and socials, participation in school events and volunteerism in the community. |
Jamie Raju |
Neema Chokshi |
| Southwestern Christian Fellowship (SCF) |
The Southwestern Christian fellowship (SCF) is an organization co-sponsored by the Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) and the Christian Medical/Dental Association (CMDA). Together, they help SCF meet the spiritual needs of Christian students at UT Southwestern. There are several weekly activities, most notably, the Christian Fellowship Luncheon every Monday at noon. At the luncheon food is provided and speakers range from ministers and seminary students to physicians on the faculty. Additionally, the fellowship offers several weekly Bible studies, praise and volunteer opportunities to serve the disadvantaged in the Dallas area. The group?s big event is a spring break medical mission trip to Mexico, on which medical students as well as PA and PT students, nurses, physicians, and translators go to missionary clinics in an effort to serve these medically needy people and to witness about Christ. |
Richard Voit |
Rachel Jamison |
| Student National Medical Association |
SNMA is an organization that addresses the needs and concerns of minority medical students. SNMA seeks to increase minority representation in health professions, encourages high school and undergraduate students to enter the health professions, and provide support for current minority medical students. SNMA membership is open to all interested students. |
Chinyelu Nwobu |
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| Turkish Student Association |
Founded in fall 2003, the main objective of the TSA is to bring together individuals with interest in the Turkish culture at Southwestern and also provide cultural exchange and aims to organize social and cultural activities for a better understanding of the Turkish culture. TSA shall cooperate with other campus organizations to contribute to intellectual understanding and the diversity initiative. TSA seeks to assist incoming students for adaptation to lifestyle and culture in the United States. |
Gokalp Celik |
Cafer Ozdemir |
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| Association of Divot Developers (A.D.D.) |
ADD is an organization that provides a foundation for the development of golf skills necessary for life as a successful physician. |
Johnathan Warminski |
Rocky McAdams |
| Badminton Club |
The club is a student organization dedicated to promoting the sport of badminton, developing members' skills and providing a competitive and fun playing environment. We welcome students, faculty and staff players of all skill levels. The goal of the club is to bring together all badminton players at UT Southwestern by offering a healthy environment for competitive badminton and to clear the misconception of badminton as a typical "American backyard game". |
Songling Li |
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| Dartos Soccer Club |
Dartos is a Soccer Club that plays Division 3 outdoor soccer with NTPSA throughout the year. Commitment is minimal except for the weekly Sunday afternoon games. Between the fall and spring seasons the team plays in an indoor league. The team is composed of fun-loving and competitive students. Tryouts are held the first week of classes. |
Vincent Olorunnisomo |
Jamaal Benjamin |
| Motion: Dance Performance Association |
Founded in summer 2004, the group works to organize dance classes (jazz, hip hop, ballet, etc), assist in production of a variety show and educate students about local dance opportunities and performances. |
Ann Davis |
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| Running Club |
The Running Club sponsors runs on the weekends at Katy Trail as well as plans 5K/10K-marathon group runs. All levels welcome! |
Ellen King |
Vinodh Pillai |
| Topspin - Tennis Sport Club |
Topspin is a tennis club with players of all levels. Beginners to former collegiate players are welcome. Practice sessions are held twice a week. We also provide a hopper of balls and a ball machine for drills and practice. No membership fees. |
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| The Monday Clinic |
This student organization supports The Monday Clinic, which provides free medical care to the underserved at North Dallas Shared Ministries and is an interactive learning environment for medical students. |
Jeff Blumberg |
Sherri Khatami |
| Southwestern Community Outreach (SCOPE) |
SCOPE is designed for students interested in volunteering in a clinical setting during their first two years of school. Such clinical settings include the city homeless clinics and community care clinics run through Parkland Hospital. Participants will be taking medical and social histories, measuring vital signs, and just being useful in a general sense. It?s an opportunity to gain exposure to both pediatric and adult medicine in a community-based clinic setting, and to work with patients when you?ve had your fill of books and lectures. |
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| STD Lectures |
Our goal is to educate local middle and high school students about Sexually Transmitted Diseases with a 50 minute PTA approved lecture. |
Carlos DeOliveira |
Anne Hofer |
| Tar Wars |
Tar Wars is an official program of the American Academy of Family Physicians. The program allows medical students to enter the classrooms of 4th ? 6th grade elementary schools to teach about the ill effects of tobacco smoking. Positive peer relations are emphasized to the children participants through a poster contest that emphasizes the benefits of not smoking. |
Trini Garza |
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| Southwestern Life Support |
Southwestern Life Support is a support and service organization for the spouses and significant others of Southwestern medical students and is sponsored by the University President?s wife and the Faculty Women?s Auxiliary. The club is an organization that sponsors several social and community service activities throughout the year. Their main objective is to provide the support and camaraderie that can be so beneficial during these medical school years. |
Sari Hartzler |
Joanna Zaremba |
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| Ballroom Dance Club |
A club to teach everyone and anyone basic ballroom dancing skills with a focus on the more practical partner dances that can be done in various settings such as salsa, waltz, and more. |
Michael Graves |
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| Barbecue Interest Group (BIG) |
A group whose main goal is to promote student health and well-being through all things BBQ-ed! |
Clayton Sontheimer |
Joseph Zaremba |
| Fourth Academy |
The Fourth Academy was founded in 1990 by students who wanted social interaction with faculty that was not in conjunction with academic endeavors. The program allows faculty to share interests, hobbies and expertise in their favorite areas. Each year, faculty members offer their time to share with students a side of their selves that is not just medically academic. Some offerings in the past include poetry readings, cooking sessions, racecar driving, travel experiences, tropical fish breeding and many more. |
Kimberly Wilson |
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| Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People in Medicine (LGBTPM) |
LGBTPM is a nationally recognized affiliate of AMSA comprised of men and women in the medical field committed to encouraging positive dialogue about issues of sexual orientation in medical training. In addition to providing social and supportive opportunities to members of UTSW, they also organize educational events and seminars specific to issues relevant to the lesbian, gay, and bisexual communities. Although we encourage members to be accessible advocates to their colleagues, we respect individual privacy, and discretion is always honored. |
Jason Gillman |
Karen Lind |
| Medical Humanities Interest Group (MHIG) |
Founded in the Fall of 2000, MHIG functions to promote the enjoyment of the humanities among medical students. The "humanities" includes a variety of disciplines including the visual arts, philosophy, literature, history, and religion. MHIG exists to provide medical students with meaningful interaction with these disciplines. MHIG is not for experts, it is for medical students who have an interest in the humanities alongside their interest in becoming competent physicians. |
Evan Walgama |
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| Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) |
Future physicians need to be educated and aware of all reproductive health services and issues, including abortion. MSFC is a national organization that coordinates and assists student efforts to improve reproductive health education and training in medical schools and residency programs. We are active in raising awareness of and creating an environment of open and honest discussion of all reproductive issues. |
Elizabeth Carroll |
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| Military Medical Student Association |
Founded in fall 2006, this group aims to provide current military medical students information about current and future opportunities available to them in various Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines). Activities focus on contact and mentoring with current UT Southwestern faculty with carrier experiences in the military, UT Southwestern Alumni currently serving in the military and with fellow student military officers. Also MMSA services as a forum for students with an interest in military medicine to learn more about the opportunities available in different military branches. |
Daniel Klinger |
Chris Schwan |
| Physicians for Human Rights |
Founded in the fall of 1999, the Physicians for Human Rights' student chapter is designed to educate, motivate, and mobilize students and other health professionals in the protection and promotion of human rights. PHR contends that human rights are essential preconditions for the health and well-being of all people. The student chapter for PHR believes that as medical professionals, physicians have the responsibility to act as a voice for patients who suffer from health related inequalities. With these ideas in mind, our organization is active in supporting a movement for human rights and creating a culture of human rights in the medical and scientific professions. |
Ripal Patel |
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| Physicians for Life |
Physicians for Life exits to affirm the inherent worth of all human life, to demonstrate the manifold beauty of the principle in a variety of contemporary issues, and to explore its application in personal relationships and relationships with the community. |
Margaret Hotze |
Jaclyn Jerz |
| Vegetarian and Vegan Association (VVA) |
Organized in fall 2006 to raise awareness about vegetarianism/veganism and to improve options available to students on campus. |
Christopher Cano |
Katherine Clarridge |
| MSII Video Streaming |
None |
Michelle Hanham |
Angela Shiue |
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| Class of MS2008 |
Student Government |
Christina Stine |
Jenny Duewall |
| Class of MS2009 |
Student Government |
Karen Chen |
Mary Gajewski |
| Class of MS2010 |
Student Government |
Rodrigo Interiano |
Karla Batarse |
| Class of MS2011 |
Student Government |
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| Graduate Student Organization (GSO) |
Student Government |
Anne Marie Corgan |
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| Allied Health Student Organization |
Student Government |
Erica Willis |
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| PA Class of MS2007 |
Student Government |
Emily Pratt |
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| PA Class of MS2008 |
Student Government |
Ken Dakin |
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| Postdoctoral Association |
Our mission is to improve the postdoctoral training experience by developing a sense of community through scientific and social interaction, promoting effective training and career development, representing postdocs and addressing issues relevant to the, and easing the transition for new, particularly international postdocs. |
Audrey Chang |
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