Pre-Med AMSA General Body Meeting October 12th, 2015

Pre-Med AMSA

General Body Meeting

October 12th, 2015

Meeting Minutes

1. Welcome 2. Division Announcements 3. General Announcements 4. Special Guest – Remote Area Medical 5. Special Guest – Bulls For Kids 6. Special Guest – Medical Student Panel 7. Closing Notes

Public Affairs

Come visit us at the USF Bull Market every Wednesday!

Instagram: @UsfpreamsaTwitter: @UsfpamsaFacebook: /usfpamsa

Don’t forget, you can follow the twitter feed for live updates during the meeting if you can’t make it.

Man Crush Monday, Woman crush Wednesday – learn about our officers!

Membership

Why become a member?

Lasts for 5 years and recognized nationally

Opportunities in Mentorship program, Physician Shadowing workshops, & more

New shirt every semester!

How to become a member:

Print out an application located on usfpamsa.org

Bring payment of $100 to office hours or following the meeting

Check us out at Bull Market on Wednesdays!

Membership Points? Check out the rubric on our website!

Aisha Remyaisharemy@mail.usf.edu

Gustavo Gryzinskiggryzinski@mail.usf.edu

Charity

-Bake Sales every other Tuesday from 8-11

in front of the library!

-Halloween Charity Ball

-Marshal Mayhem event

-Share Your Spare event: November 18th!

Community Outreach Volunteer Workshop

• Monday, October 17 (6-7:30pm)  in the Student Government Chambers (4th Floor of MSC)

• Will provide information regarding possible volunteer opportunities in this area. 

Community Outreach Weekly Events

Hope Lodge: At this event, we work with cancer patients currently undergoing treatment at Moffitt as well as their families. We usually play bingo and hang out with the residents in an effort to take their minds off what they are going through.

Time: every Tuesday from 7-8pm.

Achintya Patelachintya@mail.usf.edu

Shriners Hospital for Children: Only four people are allowed to come with me each week. During the hour time frame PAMSA members will partake in arts and crafts activities with the patients, while earning community service hours.

Time: Every Wedensday from 1-2pm

Miriah Gracemiriah@mail.usf.edu

John Knox Retirement Community: Conducting different activities for the senior residents, such as watching movies and other events.

Time: Every Wednesday from 2-4 PM.

Alejandra Mallorgaamallorga@mail.usf.edu

Community Outreach Weekly Events

Tutoring at Pizzo Elementary: An opportunity to work with kids by reading with them and mentoring them. 

*Background check required for this event

Time: Every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 PM 

Epilepsy Services Foundation: On average, once a week we will attend a variety of different opportunities that will enhance our knowledge and awareness regarding Epilepsy. Several times we will attend meetings to get an insight on how Non-Profit organizations operate, while other times we will interact one-on-one with individuals dealing with Epilepsy.

Time: vary by week

Sierra Reighardsierrar@mail.usf.edu

Abby Parriganparrigana@mail.usf.edu

Community Outreach Monthly Events

OctoberCrohn's and Colitis Walk:

Walk Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015

Walk Location: Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park (Same as last year)

Shift One: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Set-up, 10 volunteers needed. Lunch will be provided. )

Shift Two:  2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Help during event: registration, food, bounce house, check on vendors and tear down. 15-20 volunteers needed.)

Festival Starts at: 2:30 p.m.

Walk Starts at: 4:00 p.m

To volunteer, email: achintya@mail.usf.edu

NovemberRonald McDonald House

Date: Saturday, November 21

Time: 10:30am-12:30pm

To volunteer and to figure out rides, email: sierrar@mail.usf.edu 

BiweeklyBake Sales!

Date: Every other Wednesday

Time: 8:30am-11:30am in front of the library.

This is an event you can volunteer at! Contact any Community Outreach director to sign up.

Education

Florida Atlantic University

Friday, October 16th – 2:00pm

University of Central Florida

Thursday, November 5th - 2:00pm

University of Florida

Thursday, November 19th- 3:30 pm

Jennifer Alsinajenniferalsina@mail.usf.edu

Justin Coleyjustincoley@mail.usf.edu

Kelsey Dowkelseydow@mail.usf.edu

Carolina Tellotello1@mail.usf.edu

Medical School Tours

Education – FAU tour specifics

• Meeting in the parking lot of music building@  9:00 AM

• Leaving FAU around 3:00-4:00 PM

• Time of Travel One Way: 3-3.5 hours

Socials

Tail Gate Social – Success!!!

Riverfront Park Kayaking/Canoeing November 7th

There will be sandwiches

Carpooling is available for this event. Please contact Luis or Patrick to let them know you’re coming, and if you need a ride!

Luis Regaladoluisregalado@mail.usf.edu

Patrick Waltherwaltherp@mail.usf.edu

Physician Shadowing

Paola Mancerapaolamancera@mail.usf.edu

Celine Cordoncelinecordon@mail.usf.edu

• If you are interested in participating in the Physician Shadowing program this semester please keep in mind that you must attend both parts of the workshop series. The last session of the second part of the workshop will be held this Thursday, October 15 in MSC 2709 from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Please be advised that we are requiring a business casual dress code that will be strictly enforced. 

• If you missed either of the workshops, there will be another opportunity for you to participate in the physician shadowing program next semester. Dates and times will be made available at a later date.

• Please follow USF Pre-Med AMSA on facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with our events.

• When emailing our Directors, please keep in mind that we do our best to respond in a timely manner. We strive to reply to emails between 24-48 hours after we receive them on weekdays and any email sent on a weekend might take longer to reply. 

Medical School Forum

Mark your calendars! April 9th, 2016 Tickets will be on sale starting November. We want you to have a say in the attending

schools! Fill out the Member’s Choice Survey at www.usfpamsa.org/divisions/medical-school-forum/

Ansley Howardansleyhoward@mail.usf.edu

Dakota Becker-Greenebeckergreene@mail.usf.edu

Thomasina Watsonthomasinaw@mail.usf.edu

Mentorship

Shane Clarkshaneclark1@mail.usf.edu

Alaina Keithakeith@mail.usf.edu

• Mentorship Meeting• Monday, November 2nd in MSC 3709 from 7:30-9:30PM • Email will be sent out to all mentees

Need Tutoring?

Are you in any of these classes and need help?

CHM 2045 – General Chemistry 1CHM 2046 – General Chemistry 2CHM 2210 – Organic Chemistry 1CHM 2211- Organic Chemistry 2

BCH 3053 – Introductory Biochemistry

David Desenadaviddesena@mail.usf.edu

Rates will vary. Please contact David with the classes you would like tutoring for in the subject line.

General Announcements

Bake sales are every other Wednesday from 8:30-10:30 am and every other Tuesday from 8:00-11:00 am this semester in front of the library! Come get your donut on!

Meetings are biweekly on Mondays at 5:00 pm

Don’t forget to bookmark the website, usfpamsa.org

Pay for membership at the office – look at our website for office hours

Like our facebook page www.facebook.com/usfpamsa

Miss a meeting? These slides + meeting minutes are on the website!

Remote Area Medical

Remote Area Medical is volunteer organization devoted to ending suffering by providing free healthcare to underprivileged communities and individuals across the country. This healthcare includes basic dental, vision, and medical treatment through the use of mobile lab units, all free of charge.

Follow on facebook: www.facebook.com/ramusfchapter

Next meeting: Thursday, October 15th 6pm in CHE 201

PresidentThomas Michael Tchir Jr.

ttchir@mail.usf.edu

Medical Student Panel

Please give a warm welcome for the following USF Medical Students!Edward Oh

Jigar Chauhan

Jude Nawlo

Katherine Woo

Toaa Abuelenen