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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 [email protected]
Gustavo [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Abby [email protected]
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: [email protected]
NovemberRonald McDonald House
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
To volunteer and to figure out rides, email: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Justin [email protected]
Kelsey [email protected]
Carolina [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Patrick [email protected]
Physician Shadowing
Paola [email protected]
Celine [email protected]
• 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 [email protected]
Dakota [email protected]
Thomasina [email protected]
Mentorship
Shane [email protected]
Alaina [email protected]
• 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 [email protected]
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.
Medical Student Panel
Please give a warm welcome for the following USF Medical Students!Edward Oh
Jigar Chauhan
Jude Nawlo
Katherine Woo
Toaa Abuelenen
