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Student Interest Groups _________ _
Registration for Academic
Year 2017-2018
Student Group Mission Statement Primary Contact Secondary Contact Faculty Advisor Events & Activities
Registration Completed
April 27, 2017
Academic Medicine Interest Group
The mission of the Academic Medicine Interest Group is to provide medical students interested in academia an opportunity to explore clinical, epidemiological, and basic science research through journal club events, meetings, and faculty talks.
Brennan Olson [email protected]
Michael Berry [email protected]
Daniel Clayburgh, MD, PhD
Dept. of Otolaryngology [email protected]
Journal clubs;
Faculty talks;
Meetings
Registration Completed
November 28, 2016
Aging and Palliative Care Interest Group
The Aging and Palliative Care student interest group at OHSU is a student-run organization that aims to increase awareness of the joys and challenges of both caring for older adults as well as providing quality end-of-life care. The goal of this organization is to provide students with educational opportunities that offer practice experience, patient contact, and exposure to healthcare providers that may serve as potential role models.
Elexandra Ninneman [email protected]
Patrick Stauffer [email protected]
Emily Morgan, MD Internal Medicine and
Geriatrics [email protected]
Lunch talks
Ward walks
Service Learning
Panel discussions
Registration Completed
July 18, 2017
All-Hill Student Council
The mission of the All-Hill Student Council is: 1) to maintain and develop an intellectually stimulating atmosphere conducive to the acquisition and application of health and science knowledge; 2) to take action in the best interest of the student body and the OHSU community; 3) to provide an official unified voice through which student opinion may be expressed; 4) to provide an official and representative student on school designated committees which receive complaints, investigate student problems and participate in decisions impacting OHSU students; 5) to establish and maintain formal communication between the student body and the faculty/administration; 6) to promote the exchange of information and ideas among the various schools at OHSU. The council hosts social and educational events and funds students and student groups/organizations who wish to provide services to the entire student body.
Rajkaran Sachdej [email protected]
Rajkaran Sachdej [email protected]
Karen Seresun Assistant Vice Provost for
Student Life [email protected]
Social activities
Community events
Recognition events
Registration Completed October 25,
2016
Alliance for Visible Diversity in Science
Alliance for Visible Diversity in Science focuses on one central mission – to increase visible diversity within the Graduate Studies programs at Oregon Health & Science University by recruiting, retaining, and most importantly, supporting graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, staff, and faculty members from underrepresented backgrounds.
Antoinette Foster [email protected]
Kathleen Beeson [email protected]
Letisha R. Wyatt Library
Monthly steering committee meetings;
Monthly member focus
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We recognize and reflect the important notion that in order to increase diversity on our campus, we must make targeted, deliberate, and measurable efforts to create an environment that not only welcomes, but encourages a diverse population of people. In modern science research, academic success and scientific breakthrough rests on our utilization of multifaceted approaches and perspectives. By cultivating visible diversity, we believe that the exposure to a variety of ideas and collective experiences will foster creativity and relationships – enriching our academic environment and strengthen our scientific community as a whole.
forum meetings;
Registration Completed August 22,
2016
American Medical Women’s Association
The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) is an organization that functions at the University to advance women in medicine. We achieve this through providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring and strategic alliance.
Molli Marr [email protected]
Jennifer Thompson [email protected]
Dr. Megan Furnari Pediatrics
WLDP Lecture series;
Registration Completed August 22,
2016
American Student Dental Association
(ASDA)
The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of dental students. It introduces students to lifelong involvement in organized dentistry and provides services, information, education, representation and advocacy.
Eddie Ramirez [email protected]
Thomas Grass [email protected]
Mark Mitchell School of Dentistry
Monthly meetings with leaders
Community service events
Pre-dental events
Registration Completed September
13, 2016
Anatomy Interest Group (AIG)
The focus of the Anatomy Interest Group (AIG) is to compliment the Anatomy Thread/FOMA. As such, the interest group facilitates review sessions and practice sessions, student-directed anatomy lab support, and opportunities for dissection practice or more advanced dissection procedures.
Trevor Feldman [email protected]
Natalie Virell [email protected]
Slyvia Nelsen Integrative Biosciences
FOMA review sessions;
Guided Anatomy Lab Support;
Dissection Opportunities
Registration Completed September
16. 2016
Anesthesiology Interest Group
The Anesthesiology Interest Group seeks to encourage medical students to explore career opportunities within the field of anesthesiology by increasing awareness of the spectrum of clinical practice within the specialty.
Esi Dickson [email protected]
Dr. Dawn Dillman Anesthesiology &
Perioperative Medicine [email protected]
IV workshops
Simulation workshops
Intubation workshop
Registration Completed September
27, 2016
Asian Pacific American Medical
Student Association (APAMSA)
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, APAMSA, is an organization of Asian and Pacific Islander medical students committed to raising awareness of health challenges in Asian and Pacific Islander communities through education, outreach, advocacy, and service. We are interested in both promoting the health and well-being of our communities as well as helping current and future health care workers who work with these populations to understand how to care for patients in a culturally-sensitive manner.
Kelsi Chan [email protected]
Alex Chu [email protected]
Dr. Paul Leung Department of Psychiatry
Brown Bag lunch talks;
Lunar New Year Celebration;
Bone Marrow Drive;
Pre-med Mentorship
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Registration Completed
July 18, 2017
Bedside Medicine Interest Group
The mission of the Bedside Medicine Interest Group is to promote bedside exam skills to health care professional students. While new technologies have allowed health care professionals to see and hear things we could not before, physical examination skills are still essential in providing good patient care and can help diagnose patients and decrease unnecessary tests. We aim to provide a constructive learning environment for students to practice their physical examination skills on one another.
Rosa Ahn [email protected]
Jonathan Geertsen [email protected]
Dr. Konane Mookani Clinical Skills Faculty [email protected]
Physical examination practice sessions;
Lunch Time Skills
Registration Completed
April 10, 2017
BioData Club BioData Club is an informal, on-campus meetup initiated by a group of OHSU students, staff, and faculty. We come together to share skills, ask questions, and learn new open research tools. We believe anyone can learn to program and are happy to help you start from scratch! Join us to write your first line of code, learn new data management and analysis skills, try your hand at teaching in an informal context – or just show up at our Hacky Hour co-working events to work on your own projects with company.
Eric Leung [email protected]
Ted Laderas DMICE
Hacky Hour
Programming and data analysis tool talks and tutorials;
Registration Completed September
16, 2016
Club Peds Club Peds is an interest group for health professional students interested in entering the Pediatrics field.
Claire Ostertag-Hill [email protected]
Aniqa Azim [email protected]
Dr. Elizabeth Super Doernbecher Pediatrics
Vax for Parents
Reach Out and Read
Ward Walks
Lunchtime talks
Registration Completed August 9,
2016
Christian Medical & Dental Association
(CMDA)
Christian Medical & Dental Association motivates, educates and equips Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God by serving with professional excellence as witnesses of Christ’s love and compassion to all peoples, and advancing biblical principles of healthcare within the Church and to our culture.
Markus Boesl [email protected]
Kaitlin Lindenburger [email protected]
Dr. Timothy Herrick Family Medicine
Bible Study
Lectures with healthcare professionals
Annual Barbecue
Registration Completed September
16, 2016
Delta Sigma Delta Delta Sigma Delta is a co-ed international organization of practicing dentists in the community throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and dental students in chapters at dental schools in the United States. The mission of each chapter is for its members to purse excellence in dentistry through continuing education, professional networking, and community service.
Bryan Rogers [email protected]
Alan Chen Restorative Dentistry
[email protected] [email protected]
Community service
Annual Philippines Humanitarian trip
Chapter meetings
Social events
Registration Completed September
29, 2016
Dermatology Interest Group (DIG)
The Dermatology Interest Group (DIG) is an organization of medical students interested in the practice of Dermatology. We aim to provide students with opportunities to learn more about Dermatology through education, networking, service and research.
Alex Chu [email protected]
Emma Hill [email protected]
Dr. Lynne Morrison Dermatology Department
DIG meetings
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Registration Completed September
13, 2016
Emergency Medicine Interest Group
(EMIG)
To facilitate a positive community and learning environment for future physicians interested in the field of emergency medicine.
Amanda McWhirter [email protected]
Abigail Huddleston [email protected]
Dr. Dave Jones Emergency Department
Lunchtime talks
Workshops
Registration Completed August 2,
2016
Family Medicine Interest Group
The Mission of the Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is to promote the value of Family Medicine as a specialty and to provide information to medical students about the wide range of opportunities in Family Medicine including urban underserved, community health, maternity care and rural medicine.
Kelsi Chan [email protected]
Emily Thompson [email protected]
Rebecca Cantone, M.D.
Ward Walks
Electives
Lectures
Community & Social Events
Meet the Docs dinner
Labor and Delivery Elective
Registration Completed
April 10, 2017
Fly Fishing Interest Group at OHSU
To improve the wellness and general fly fishing acumen of the OHSU SOM community by fostering friendships, fitness and adventure through fly fishing.
Aaron Boothby [email protected]
Nate Fritts [email protected]
Paul Gorman [email protected]
Screening of fly fishing related media;
Fishing demos;
Registration Completed
June 22, 2016
Forging Frontiers To serve and support first generation college students and students from a disadvantaged socioeconomic background who are interested in medicine or are currently attending medical school. We are interested in broadening OHSU’s reach of educational diversity. We will also provide much needed resources and insight to similarly disadvantaged students in the high school and undergraduate community who are interested in applying to medical school. It is our hope to provide an invaluable resource to the Portland community, as well as the greater Oregon community.
Peter Fong [email protected]
Chace Moleta [email protected]
Dr. Brandon Tieu Thoracic Surgery [email protected]
Registration Completed on July 28, 2017
Global Health Interest Group
The Global Health interest group is an interdisciplinary team that creates and shares resources to educate all students about global health and travel preparedness while building connections with the local community here and aboard. By learning how medicine is practiced and carried out internationally, students will better understand the importance of providing culturally competent healthcare while learning lessons on adaptability and resourcefulness that will be carried into our future careers.
Cami Dalai [email protected]
Malerie Pratt [email protected]
Dr. Andy Harris OHSU Global
Global health experience presentations;
Intercultural activism;
Global Health student resources;
Registration Completed August 30,
2016
Graduate Nursing Senate
Foster community by facilitating an exchange of ideas and information among graduate students in various disciplines.
Basilia Basin [email protected]
Maryam Alharrasi [email protected]
Layla Garrigues, PhD, RN School of Nursing
Brown Bag sessions;
Grad student-Faculty Exchange;
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Registration Completed August 2,
2016
Graduate Student Organization
(GSO)
The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is an organization by and for graduate students of the School of Medicine. Students from PhD, Masters and Graduate certificate programs are welcome and encouraged to be involved. Graduate students from all programs (including other OHSU schools) share common needs and challenges; the GSO gives students a forum to discuss these issues. We provide a community, both academic and social, for graduate students at OHSU. It promotes communication amongst students and faculty from the different disciplines and departments, while acting as an advocate for graduate students individually and as a whole.
Kayly Lembke [email protected]
Shannon Liudahl [email protected]
Dr. Allison Fryer Dept. of Physiology &
Pharmacology [email protected]
Monthly Meetings – first Wednesday of the month
Pub nights
Bowling nights
Invited Speakers
Research Week Keynote Speaker
Registration Completed
December 14, 2016
Hacky Sack Interest Group
The purpose of the hacky sack interest group is to unify
OHSU community members who share the interest of
hacky sacking. We serve to build wellness, both
physically and mentally.
Omar Fares [email protected]
Tyler Reimann [email protected]
Morgan Hakki Infectious Disease [email protected]
Daily and weekly hacky sack sessions
Registration Completed
May 8, 2017
Health Equity Circle Health Equity Circle educates, organizes, and mobilizes
interdisciplinary groups of students, health
professionals, and community members to work
upstream to shift power toward health equity and
address the social determinants of health.
Gabriel Franta [email protected]
Delvin Akins [email protected]
Luis Manriquez Family Medicine
Monthly meetings
Registration Completed October 31,
2016
Hispanic Student Dental Association
(HSDA)
To promote awareness about oral health and dental
education in the Hispanic community and to provide
care to underserved populations.
Almeida Mansilla [email protected]
Eddie Ramirez [email protected]
Jorge Garaicoa, DDS School of Dentistry [email protected]
Registration Completed September
27, 2016
Infectious Disease Interest Group
The Infectious Disease Interest Group (IDIG) focuses on
increasing awareness and education about the
infections disease specialty through lectures and
events.
Jacob Weber [email protected]
Mary Weirich [email protected]
Dr. Erin Bonura Division of Infectious
Diseases [email protected]
Meetings
Guest Lectures
Registration Completed September
15, 2016
Internal Medicine Interest Group
The Internal Medicine Interest Group is a student run,
faculty mentored organization that provides medical
students with exposure to internal medicine and
internal medicine subspecialties. The group is affiliated
with and funded by the American College of Physicians,
the national professional group representing internal
medicine physicians.
Kate Runkel [email protected]
Kevin Semmens [email protected]
Lynn Loriaux Dept. of Internal
Medicine [email protected]
Specialty lunch talks
Research development
Networking event
Registration Completed
September 9, 2016
Interventional Radiology Interest
Group (IRIG)
Interventional radiology (IR) has achieved its own
identity as a primary medical specialty with new IR-
focused residencies expected to emerge in the US in
the coming year. The Interventional Radiology Interest
Group (IRIG) aims to provide exposure and key learning
Brandon Lei [email protected]
Spencer Degerstedt [email protected]
Ryan Schenning, MD Interventional Radiology
Friday didactics/M&M/journal club;
Lab tours;
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opportunities for students seeking a forward-thinking,
procedure-based specialty that combines innovative
technology and patient-centered care. IRIG wishes to
offer members chances to engage in the department’s
academic activities and workshops as well as patient
treatment at the Dotter Institute, to which numerous
pioneering developments in modern IR are credited.
Hands-on workshop with new interventional devices;
Registration Completed
April 4, 2017
Jewish Student Association
The mission of the Jewish Student Association is to
foster community among cultural and religious Jewish
students at OHSU, and to spread awareness of Jewish
culture. We gather to share in Jewish traditions,
including monthly Shabbats, high holidays, and
Passover.
Zachary Michel [email protected]
Zoe Frank [email protected]
Ben Schneider, MD SOM Student Affairs [email protected]
Shabbat, Passover, high holidays
Registration Completed August 22,
2016
Latino Medical Student Association
(LMSA)
The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) is
organized exclusively for partnership and educational
purposes.
The purpose of this organization is:
- Support current LMSA medical student
through community building, networking
and provision of education opportunities
and tools to succeed in medical school;
- Educate the OHSU community at large about
issues surrounding Latino health and provide
informational activities to increase public
awareness of our group and Latino culture;
- Engage with the Latino community in
Portland and neighboring areas;
- Provide direct medical care, within our scope
of practice, to the Latino community through
active participation in health fairs;
- Provide mentorship and guidance to
students underrepresented in medicine,
physicians through community outreach,
and pipeline programs.
Alexandra Hernandez [email protected]
Nattaly Greene [email protected]
Amy Garcia Gastroenterology
(Pediatrics) [email protected]
El Cafecito
LMSA meeting
Migrant Camp Outreach
DACA Panel
Registration Completed August 30,
2016
Medical Students for Choice
Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) is dedicated to ensuring that women receive the full range of reproductive health care choices. MSFC recognizes that one of the greatest obstacles to safe and legal abortion is the absence of trained providers. As medical students, we work to destigmatize abortion provision and provide students with evidence-based research and training opportunities, thereby enhancing the quality of reproductive health care, including abortion, offered as part of standard medical education.
Sasha Narayan [email protected]
Paige Sutherland [email protected]
Allison Walker
Dr. Maureen Baldwin SOM/OB-GYN
Article reviews
Lunch time talks
Skills workshops
Roe vs. Wade event
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Registration Completed September
13, 2016
Men in Nursing The Men in Nursing interest group was established to foster an environment open to all OHSU persons, with an aim at discussing and promoting equality, mentorship and professional development for men in the nursing profession. All persons are welcome.
Adam White [email protected]
Andrew Given [email protected]
Dr. Gary Lausten Assistant Dean for Academic Practice School of Nursing
Meetings
Speakers,
Special Events
Registration Completed
May 22, 2017
Mental Health Advocacy Team at
OHSU
We are a group of OHSU students, faculty, and staff. We are working to support each other and offer allyship to our friends and colleagues who are working through or have lived with mental illness. Our mission is to break the silence about these chronic conditions and to reduce the stigma that surrounds them, which is especially strong within the medical profession.
Hannah Dischinger [email protected]
Gina Calco [email protected]
Dr. Nicole Deiorio School of Medicine [email protected]
Monthly meetings;
Advocacy and education programming;
Outreach
Registration Completed August 2,
2016
Middle Eastern and South Asian Association
(MESAA)
The Middle Eastern and South Asian Association (MESAA) allows students across all OHSU healthcare programs and ethnic backgrounds to gain exposure to the cultures of the Middle East and South Asia. MESAA is committed to promoting cultural competency and networking as a platform for career development in healthcare. Opportunities to spread awareness of diversity include social, educational and community service events. Our goal is to provide mentorship and serve as a pillar of support for our members.
Sweta Adhikary [email protected]
Gina Calco [email protected]
Dr. Ali Olyaei Department of Medicine
Meetings
Community service events
Guest speakers
Registration Completed September
16, 2016
Neurosurgery Interest Group (NSIG)
The purpose of the Neurosurgery Interest Group NSIG) is to engage medical students with interest in pursuing neurosurgery, and provide mentorship and highlight research innovations within the neurosurgical field. We hope to increase our medical students’ abilities to engage with the national and international neurosurgical community, in hopes of increasing the number of medical students who are driven to pursue careers in neurosurgery.
Haley Gillham [email protected]
Paxton Gehling [email protected]
Jeremy Ciporen, MD Dept. of Neurological
Surgery [email protected]
Residency Preparedness Lecture
Journal Club
Spine Lecture
Resident Neuro Trauma Lecture
Skull Base Lecture
Registration Completed August 23,
2016
Nursing Students for Choice
Nursing Students for Choice is a national organization dedicated to advancing and securing reproductive health and justice for all through advocacy, activism, provider education, and training.
Hannah Cressy [email protected]
Coco Rudy [email protected]
Michele Megregian SON – Midwifery
Group meetings
Guest Speakers
Workshops
Lectures
Registration Completed
June 22, 2016
Nursing Students Without Borders
Nursing Students Without Borders is a student run organization committed to expanding the global perspective of the individual nursing student. By developing cultural awareness, leadership skills, and innovation in resource-poor settings, nursing students will become better prepared both personally and professionally to provide culturally competent health care within our increasing global society.
Emanuela Crisan [email protected]
Caitlin Beardsley [email protected]
Corey Nagel School of Nursing [email protected]
Monthly free lunch events with speakers
Registration Completed October 5,
2016
Oncology Interest Group (OIG)
The purpose of the OIG is to engage medical students with interest in cancer and oncology, provide mentorship across all four years, and highlight research innovations within the cancer field. We hope to
Rosa Speranza [email protected]
Kristen Tremaine [email protected]
Dr. Michael Heinrich Hematology Oncology
Dept. [email protected]
Be-The-Match bone marrow drive
Ward walks
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increase our medical students’ abilities to engage with the national and international oncology community in hopes of increasing the number of medical students who are driven to pursue careers in oncology.
Community outreach
Registration Completed August 9,
2016
Ophthalmology Interest Group
For medical students who are interested in the field of Ophthalmology and would like to gain experience/understanding through volunteer, lecture and networking events.
Cathy Xu [email protected]
Alex Chu [email protected]
Lorri Wilson, M.D. Ophthalmology
Casey Eye Institute Van Outreach;
Registration Completed
November 22, 2016
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Group
The goal of the pre-doctoral Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Student Interest Group is to create unique opportunities for dental students to explore the dental specialty of OMFS. We recognize that our students are at a relatively early stage in their doctoral education, and this is a time where it’s important to gain exposure into the scope of OMFS with the ultimate goal in pursuing a career in this unique specialty.
Dr. Franci Stavropoulos Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery [email protected]
Brian Phan [email protected]
Dr. Franci Stavropoulos Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery [email protected]
Bi-monthly meetings with lectures and small-group discussions with faculty
Guest Lecturers
Registration Completed August 9,
2016
Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group (OIG)
The mission of the Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group is to provide information, workshops and networking for students interested in Orthopaedic Surgery. We will offer events throughout the year to improve awareness of the scope of orthopaedics and provide guidance for those interested in building an application for residency.
Laurel Mast [email protected]
Drew Summers [email protected]
Jacqueline Munch, MD Orthopaedics
& Rehabilitation [email protected]
Student research meetings;
Grand Rounds
First Assist Program;
Sterile Technic Workshops;
Simulation Labs
Registration Completed August 30,
2016
Otolaryngology Interest Group
The mission of the Otolaryngology group is to provide an avenue for medical students to explore the diversity within the field of otolaryngology at all levels of their training through workshops, events and volunteer opportunities.
Alia Mowery [email protected]
Jennifer Wherley [email protected]
Dr. Mark Wax Otolaryngology Dept.
Registration Completed August 2,
2016
Pathology Interest Group (PIG)
The Pathology Interest Group (PIG) is an association of medical students, who, through a variety of activities, explore disease processes on both gross and microscopic levels.
Rosa Speranza [email protected]
Katherine Runkel [email protected]
Dr. Jane Morrison Pathology Department
Surgical and autopsy case presentations
Joint meetings
Registration Completed August 9,
2016
Pediatric Dentistry Club
Preparing ourselves to provide the highest quality of pediatric dental care possible to our future patients by serving the local community, enhancing our education related to pediatric dentistry, fostering strong interactions with the pediatric dentistry profession, and informing the general public about pediatric dental care.
Anne Purcell [email protected]
Gregory Sykora [email protected]
Dr. Anna Forsyth Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Curt Machida [email protected]
Meetings
Outreach Education;
Fluoride varnish;
Pediatric dentist office visits;
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Registration Completed March 6,
2017
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Interest Group
To educated students about PM&R, help interested students pursue this specialty, and give back to the community with events related to the field.
Emma Rickles [email protected]
Margeaux Berroth [email protected]
Hans Carlson, M.D. Orthopaedics and
Rehabilitation [email protected]
Meetings;
Dinner with local physiatrists;
Registration Completed August 22,
2016
Plastic Surgery Interest Group
To familiarize medical students with the diversity of plastic surgeons’ scope of practice. To connect students with attending physicians and residents in order to discuss lifestyle, career options, research and residency applications.
Sasha Narayan [email protected]
Jasmina Pailet [email protected]
Maria Cassera
Juliana Hansen, M.D. Surgery Dept.
Faculty Talks
Career advising
Social events
Registration Completed September
29, 2016
Postdoctoral Association -
Research in Progress Seminar Series
The mission of the Postdoctoral Association is to enhance the academic, professional and social experience for all postdoctoral scholars at OHSU. The association fosters a postdoctoral community through scientific collaboration, networking opportunities, and career and professional development seminars. The four fundamental aims of the Postdoctoral Association are:
Facilitate communication and collaboration among postdocs and between postdocs and faculty;
Promote the education and exposure of postdoctoral fellows to the multitude of PhD career prospects;
Support the professional development of OHSU postdocs;
Foster the development of a social environment conducive towards an optimal research training experience.
Michael Matrone [email protected]
Michael Matrone [email protected]
Michael Matrone Office of the Senior Vice President for Research
Monthly meetings
Research seminars
Registration Completed
April 17, 2017
Pre-Doctoral Endodontic Club
The Pre-Doctoral Endodontic Club will function to further the knowledge of endodontics among pre-doctoral students. We will serve as a community of learning for students pursuing post-doctoral training in endodontics, and will also provide opportunities for communication and collaboration with the broader endodontic community.
Bishoy Nasry [email protected]
Skylar Penberthy [email protected]
Dr. Brian Whitten Department of Endodontology
Monthly meetings
Lunch and learn
Site visits
Registration Completed September
27, 2016
PSU & OHSU Institute for Healthcare
Improvement (IHI) Open School Chapter
Our Chapter’s mission is to empower learners and leaders to develop inter-professional connections and competencies to improve the services and systems that promote health. We are part of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Open School, an international program designed to fill an educational void for health profession students by providing free, online curricula and hands-on learning opportunities focused on patient safety and quality improvement. As
Sherry Liang and Tori Scholl
Lance Cook [email protected]
Moira Ray Family Medicine and
Center for Evidence-based Policy
Leadership meetings
Chapter meetings
Learning events
Quality Improvement projects
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part of this robust, interdisciplinary network, our Chapter offers you the resources, skills, and connections to make health care quality improvement a reality.
Registration Completed August 2,
2016
Radiation Medicine Student Interest Group (RMSIG)
The Radiation Medicine Student Interest Group (RMSIG) is organized by students and faculty to provide information about the field of radiation medicine. The specific aims of RMSIG include, providing early and intimate exposure to this rapidly developing field within medicine, providing opportunities for student research, and developing strong mentorship from practicing doctors.
Wendy McGinnis [email protected]
Dr. Nima Nabavizadeh [email protected]
Charles Thomas Jr., MD Radiation Medicine
Departmental Conferences
Lunch talks
Ward Walks
Registration Completed October 19,
2016
Radiology Interest Group
The radiology student interest group, also known as RIG, exists to help first, second and third year medical students gain greater exposure to the specialty of radiology and its many subspecialties. Interest group events are held approximately once each quarter, and have included case presentations by faculty, “getting into radiology residency” talks by older medical students, and resident/faculty/student dinner socials.
Sukjin Koh [email protected]
Joel McLouth [email protected]
Brooke Beckett, MD Radiology
Talks by upper class students, residents and attendings.
Registration Completed
June 22, 2016
REMEDY REMEDY is a group of inter-professional learners and researchers working to eliminate the wasteful disposal of unused medical and research supplies by redirecting these vital resources to various organizations and persons in need. Our program is a recovery system aimed at gathering unused, unexpired, and still-useful materials from the operating rooms, clinics, and research departments throughout OHSU. Rather than being discarded, these supplies are sorted and inventoried for use in our institution, our community, and abroad. Supplies recovered by Remedy will be made available to clinics in the Portland area, distributed to local health professionals traveling and providing care abroad, and donated to medical missions globally. The program is currently operated by OHSU students and researchers in partnership with OCTRI, the OHSU Global Health Center, the OHSU Green Team, and the PSU & OHSU IHI Open School Chapter.
Megan Supinski [email protected]
Chang Lee [email protected]
Dr. Andy Harris Global Health Center [email protected]
Supply collection, inventory and donation
Registration Completed August 8,
2016
Rural Health Interest Group
A truly inter-professional approach to improving the future of health care in rural communities. We are students from every discipline taught at OHSU, working together on projects and events that focus on community service, professional development, and education.
Elke Neuenschwander [email protected]
Jacob Weber [email protected]
Robyn Liu, MD Family Medicine [email protected]
Rural schools presentation
Rural Health BBQ
Trips to rural Oregon Clinics
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Registration Completed August 30,
2016
Rural Surgery Interest Group
Our mission is to help introduce medical students to the breadth of surgical specialties, opportunities, lifestyle, and benefits of being a surgeon in a rural environment.
Evan Foulke [email protected]
Michael Burt [email protected]
Karen Deveney, MD Dept. of Surgery
Lunch talks
Skills workshop
Community outreach
Registration Completed October 5,
2016
School of Dentistry Student Government
Dental Student Government (DSG) is an advocate for the OHSU SOD student body, and acts as a liaison for students to the Administration, the Faculty, and the Alumni. DSG provides communication between campus organizations and the student body. DSG offers our classmates with opportunities for leadership development, involvement, and personal growth within the OHSU community and beyond.
Brenden Scott [email protected]
Charles Carriere [email protected]
Mark Mitchell School of Dentistry
Welcome to OHSU BBQ
Pedo BBQ fundraiser
Turkey Bowl
Ice cream social
Golf Tournament
Talent Show
GV Black Tie Ball
Dodge ball tournament
First of the Term Breakfast
Registration Completed September
6, 2016
Sport Medicine Interest Group
We are a group dedicated to providing opportunities for students to become involved in the community, helping students become connected with OHSU’s Sports Medicine Department, and raising awareness about this exciting field.
Minhaz Sarker [email protected]
Laurel Mast [email protected]
Nate Fritts
Dr. James Chesnutt Dept. of Sports Medicine
Interest group meetings
Hills for Humanity
Registration Completed August 23,
2016
Students for LGBTQ Health
Students for LGBTQ Health (S4LGBTQ) is an organization for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Pansexual, Intersex, Asexual, and Allied people. We are committed to providing safer, validating, and inclusive healthcare, learning, and work environments at OHSU through education and advocacy among current and future healthcare and research professionals. We implement educational trainings, participate in community volunteer events, hold social gatherings, and promote visibility.
Alix Melton [email protected]
Gabriel Franta [email protected]
Christopher Terndrup General Internal Medicine
& Geriatrics [email protected]
Quarterly Queer Coffees
Trans Health talks
Community building events
Registration Completed October 25,
2016
Students for a National Health
Program (SNaHP)
As a student group under the guidance of a national organization: Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP), Students for a National Health Program (SNaHP) advocates for universal, comprehensive single-payer national health insurance. PNHP/SNaHP believes that access to high-quality health care is a right of all people and should be provided equitably as a public service rather than bought and sold as a commodity.
Chang Lee [email protected]
Ian Coe [email protected]
Dr. Paul Gorman [email protected]
Meetings;
Movies;
Speaker events
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The mission of PNHP/SNaHP is therefore to education physicians, other health workers, and the general public on the need for a comprehensive, high-quality, publicly-funded health care program, equitably-accessible to all residents of the United States.
Registration Completed
July 18, 2016
Student National Medical Association
(SNMA)
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians. SNMA chapters based at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools throughout the nation, and some colleges, implement our programs and activities locally. SNMA programs are designed to serve the health needs of underserved communities and communities of color. In addition, SNMA is dedicated both to ensuring that medical education and services are culturally sensitive to the needs of diverse populations and to increasing the number of African-American, Latino and other students of color entering and completing medical school.
Danielle Tucker [email protected]
Brianna Ennis [email protected]
Dr. Donn Spight Surgery Department [email protected]
General body meeting;
Executive body meeting;
Providers Perspective Lecture series with minority faculty;
Roosevelt High School Mentorship Program;
Kaiser Scholarship Recipient Mentorship;
Partnership with OHSU Black Employees Research Group;
Partnership with North by Northeast Community Health Center Patient Wellness Council
Registration Completed August 2,
2016
Student Nurse Association of
Portland (SNAP)
SNAP is a student organization for future nurses interested in personal growth, professional development, student advocacy and further advancement of leadership skills. Our association works collaboratively with other health care and community organizations in order to create an atmosphere of community among students, faculty, administration and the great Portland area. SNAP strives to be representative of all nursing students with a high standard of honesty and integrity.
Trina Ramirez [email protected]
Lance Cook [email protected]
Ashley Roach [email protected]
Monthly meetings
Fundraising
Community outreach
Professional development
Annual retreat for current officials and representatives
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Registration Completed October 19,
2016
Student Patient Assistance Program
(SPAP)
To provide care and monetary support for patients committed to improving their oral health.
Anne Purcell [email protected]
Alexander Bouneff [email protected]
Dr. Kathleen Birchfield Dept. of removable and
fixed prosthodontics [email protected]
Monthly meeting
Registration Completed October 17,
2016
Student Professionalism and Ethics Association
(SPEA)
The Student Professionalism and Ethics Association in the School of Dentistry is a national, student driven association that was established to promote and support students’ lifelong commitment to ethical behavior in order to benefit the patients they serve and to further the dental profession. The objectives of the Association are: Act as a support system for students in strengthening their personal and professional ethics values by: 1) Providing a resource for ethics education and development; 2) Fostering a non-punitive, open-forum environment for ethics communication; 3) Promoting awareness of ethics standards and related-issues within dentistry; and 4) Collaborating with leadership of the dental profession to effectively advocate for our members.
McGarrett Sutherland [email protected]
Sophie Diepenheim [email protected]
Dr. Barry Taylor Restorative Dentistry [email protected]
Regular meetings;
Hosting events (i.e. ethics talks)
Registration Completed August 2,
2016
Student Research Group
(Dental School)
The School of Dentistry SRG is a student-run group that supports dental students interested in scientific research at OHSU. We represent the School of Dentistry a member university of the International and American Association for Dental Research (IADR/AADR). We are interested in improving the dental field through research, outreach, and community education. It is our goal to impart the importance of science and research to our community to improve our patient care and our participating in the field of dentistry. We want to help fuel the desire of life-long learning, a quality that epitomizes our profession.
Michael Ha [email protected]
Carissa Choong [email protected]
Agnieszka Balkowiec, MD, PhD
Associate Professor Department of Integrative
Biosciences, SOM and School of Dentistry
Annual Scrub Sale;
Resident Lunches
Meet the Mentor Week
Co-sponsored research events with Dean of Dentistry;
Annual DS1 Welcome Day;
Registration Completed August 30,
2016
Surgery Interest Group (SIG)
Provide a community for students interested in the field of general surgery and its subspecialties. To provide opportunities to explore the field before clerkships begin.
Vitas Wagner [email protected]
Ryan Boone [email protected]
Kristen Massimino, MD Dept. of Surgery
Simulations labs
Volunteer Opportunities
Registration Completed September
27, 2016
Tau Sigma Upsilon Military Dental Club
To provide military members of OHSU School of Dentistry with a forum to learn more about military dentistry, network with local and military dentists and provide service and dental care for our local veterans.
Brenden Scott [email protected]
Zach White [email protected]
Tobie Jones, DMD Restorative Dentistry [email protected]
Informal chats and speakers
Fundraising efforts
Registration Completed September
15, 2016
Ultrasound Interest Group (UIG)
The ultrasound interest group at OHSU is dedicated to creating opportunities for students to explore the use of ultrasonography in a range of clinical contexts. We use ultrasound to provide students with educational and hands-on experiences to enhance and integrate their knowledge of anatomy, physiology and
Alyssa Hersh [email protected]
Katie Truong [email protected]
Renee Dversdal, M.D. Point of Care Ultrasound
Workshops
Lectures
Case Studies
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pathology. We seek to better prepare students to incorporate point-of-care ultrasonography in their future study of medicine.
Registration Completed August 8,
2016
Urology Interest Group
The mission of the Urology Interest Group is to expose students to the diverse aspects of Urology through discussion and hands-on learning.
Maria Chuop [email protected]
Amanda Breitbarth [email protected]
Christopher Austin Dept. of Urology [email protected]
U/S Scanning Events
Registration Completed August 2,
2016
Wilderness Medicine Interest Group
The Wilderness Medicine Interest Group serves to build community among the outdoor enthusiasts of OHSU and to further knowledge of medical care in remote and austere environments. Membership is open to students and faculty in OHSU programs. Our activities include group trips, hands-on workshops, lectures, discussions, and scenario-based learning. The broad purview of wilderness medicine includes topics such as emergency care in the wilderness, high-altitude medicine, dive medicine, travel medicine, humanitarian disaster relief. Common threads include providing medical care with limited resources in harsh environments far from further support.
Forrest Wells [email protected]
Abbie Huddleston [email protected]
Dr. Craig Warden Dept. of Emergency
Medicine [email protected]
Interactive Lectures
Simulated patients
Outdoor Adventures
Hands-on workshops
Splint and ortho lab
Evacuation and patient packaging
Wound management
Altitude Sickness
Registration Completed August 2,
2016
Women in Science The Women in Science Portland Organization provides professional and personal development opportunities to early career scientists and professionals, particularly students and post-docs, placing special emphasis on the support and growth of women in science. These goals will be met through inspirational mentors, informative workshops, community outreach, networking opportunities, and other programming designed to promote healthy and productive environments for addressing issues related to the development and retention of women in science. We involve scientists from all career levels to mentor early career scientists and advance our mission. The Women in Science Organization will not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, race, handicap, or national origin and will welcome all who promote innovative and responsible scientific development.
Lilly Winfree [email protected]
Trish Pruis [email protected]
Dr. Allison Fryer Dept. of Phys/Pharm
Lunch and learn sessions;
Happy Hour;
Networking Events;
Negotiation Workshops;
Registration Completed September
27, 2016
Women’s Health Interest Group
The Women’s Health Interest Group is a student run organization that promotes awareness of and opportunity in women’s health fields. We are dedicated to helping students become knowledgeable about the variety of ways to care for women within medicine.
Emily Clennon [email protected]
Moira Flanigan [email protected]
Dr. Katie Au Obstetrics and Gynecology
Suturing workshops
IUD placement workshops
Prenatal care workshops
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Talks about Women’s health issues and career paths
Registration Completed September
23, 2016
Wy’East Student PA Society at Oregon Health & Science
University
The purpose of the student society shall be to serve as the official organization for the students, to promote academic achievement and clinical excellence, and to promote the Physician Assistant as a member of the health care delivery team.
Sarah Harris [email protected]
Jennifer Mustard [email protected]
Lillian Navarro-Reynolds Physician Assistant
Program [email protected]
Community Service Activities
National PA Week
Annual OHSU Kickball Tournament
OSPA Conferences
AAPA Conference