Student Organizations

President
Varun Shah

Advisors
Dr. Ciaran Powers

The purpose of the Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG) is to provide all medical students with the opportunity to learn about the specialty of anesthesiology. The leaders of AIG will provide mentorship to members, organize skills workshops, assist with coordinating shadowing and research opportunities, and guide members in the residency application process.

President
Nathaniel Lundy

Advisor
Lori Meyers, MD

The Cardiology Interest Group (CIG) provides medical students interested in cardiology the opportunity to learn more about the field through lectures, shadowing experiences, and workshops. Ultimately, participants will gain a better understanding of the steps necessary to become a cardiologist as well as the various subspecialties within adult or pediatric cardiology.

President
Mubarik Mohamed

Advisor
Dr. Elisa Bradley

The CTSIG is an active and engaging interest group that provides opportunities to expose medical students to the continuously changing and exciting field of cardiothoracic surgery. We offer students unforgettable activities such as suture and surgical knot clinics, aortic valve replacement clinic, lectures, shadowing opportunities, and great mentorship. We also have “on-call” students interested in transplantation who experience heart or lung transplants from procurement from the donor, to transplantation in the recipient. This exciting experience requires travel, usually by ground or private jet. Many students report that this is one of the most influential activities they have experienced in medical school. Future opportunities in research and summer internships are also offered. The group also helps disperse information about the Summer Scholars Program that accepts students in between M1 and M2 years for a summer long internship alongside the CT surgeons. Our surgeons at The Ohio State University are hands-on and excited to teach the future of medicine!

Contact us at CTSIG@osumc.edu.

President
Benjamin Sarac

Advisor
Stephen Revilla

• Columbus Free Clinic is a free primary and urgent care walk-in clinic serving more than 1,200 underserved patients in the greater Columbus community annually for more than 20 years. 
• La Clinica Latina is a free, full-service health clinic providing Spanish-speaking individuals with ongoing health care, including gynecological care for women and dental care.
• The Asian Health Initiative Free Clinic focuses on serving the needs of the Asian community through ongoing health care.
• Noor Community Clinic serves the Muslim community, which provides routine medical care and physical examinations, treatment for non-emergency illnesses, screenings for diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure and STDs, and health education services.
• Physician’s Care Connection is a volunteer-based, charitable organization that helps coordinate care for vulnerable adults in Central Ohio. 
• New Life Free Clinic  provide free primary healthcare to individuals in need, and to provide medical students exposure to treating individuals with limited means.

 

The purpose of the Dermatology Interest Group (DIG) is to promote the field of dermatology to medical students. The field of dermatology focuses on the prevention or treatment of diseases affecting the skin, hair, nails, and adnexa. Whether you are simply exploring dermatology as a field, or committed towards choosing dermatology for a career, you are encouraged to get involved and attend events.

The purpose of DIG is to:

1. Serve as a resource for medical students interested in dermatology
2. Facilitate productive relationships between medical students and with faculty,
3. Provide oversight for collaboration on projects and volunteer activities related to the field of dermatology.

We plan to hold several events throughout the year including clinical skills sessions, a match panel, opportunities for shadowing, and community outreach efforts.

For more information about the group and/or to be added to the listserve please contact ohiostatedermatology@gmail.com.

President
Christina Avila

Faculty Advisor
Dr. Jessica Kaffenberger

President
Bryan Wang

Advisor
Dr. Alex Grieco

If you enjoy emergency medicine or are interested in finding out more about the field, then EMIG is for you! Through EMIG, you can sign up for shadowing and get involved with research opportunities in the emergency department; help train other students in life-saving techniques, such as CPR; and become a part of the incredible tiered-mentorship program that connects you with other medical students, residents, and attending physicians here at The Ohio State University. A wide variety of capabilities and opportunities are available to give Med 1 students a more “clinical” experience early in their medical careers. If you enjoy emergency medicine or are interested in finding out more about the field, then EMIG is for you!

President
Brad Feldman

Advisor
Sorabh Khandelwal, MD

The ENT Interest Group is devoted to providing students with opportunities to learn about the broad field of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. Through the ENT Interest Group, students are provided with a more advanced understanding of head and neck anatomy, pathology and surgical management of ear, nose and throat related conditions. Additionally, we provide workshops to expose students to cutting-edge surgical training technologies and help students obtain opportunities to shadow clinicians during surgical cases. The ENT Interest Group also provides a unique longitudinal mentorship program that allows students to develop relationships with residents and attendings in the field, to facilitate collaboration for research, and to acquire the skills and academic guidance necessary to become a competitive student in pursuit of the specialty.

President
Kevin Liu

Advisors
Dr. Charles Elmaraghy
Dr. Garth Essig

FMIG provides medical students with firsthand experience in family medicine, teaches them valuable skills of medical technique, and creates relationships between students and professionals established in the community. Throughout the year, FMIG convenes meetings on family medicine topics; holds medical skills workshops, such as on phlebotomy and casting; and even sets you up with a mentor. Community service activities include volunteering with the Mt. Carmel Medical Van that travels to homeless shelters to bring needed medical services to the underserved. Students can serve on state and national boards and committees through the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians. For more information, visit our website.

President
Katelyn Walsh

Advisor
Dr. Allison Macerollo

President
Kyle Mellinger

Advisor
Dr. Donald Mack

IMIG is dedicated to all students who have an interest in the wide-ranging field of internal medicine. Throughout the year, IMIG hosts a variety of workshops and discussions to give students a better understanding of and appreciation for both general internal medicine and internal medicine subspecialties. If you're interested in IMIG, look for us at the activity fair, or watch out for email and in-class announcements.

President
Manisha Ravi

Advisor
Dr. Yvonne Efebera

The Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG) helps students experience the unique specialty that is interventional radiology (IR). IR combines the seeing eye of diagnostic radiology with the hands-on approach of minimally invasive surgery to perform complex procedures under real-time image guidance. From restoring blood flow through special endovascular catheters to cutting off blood supply to tumors using microscopic beads, IR procedures tend to be quick and see fewer complications than traditional open surgery. The IRIG's primary purpose is to introduce medical students to the world of IR and to host an annual symposium with interesting lectures from various Ohio State IR faculty and hands-on activities by COOK Medical to simulate the IR procedure experience.

Officers
Anand Rajan
David Gage

Advisor
Dr. Gregory Guy

MD Camp is administered by rising second-year medical students and offers high school students the opportunity to learn about and engage in the various aspects of a medical career. During the three-week camp, MD Camp participants learn from Ohio State College of Medicine faculty, staff and medical students.

Director
Melanie Rossell

Advisor
Valerie Blackwell-Truitt

Learn more about MD Camp

The Medical Ethics Interest Group at OSUCOM is an organization devoted to inquiry and discussion of topics of ethical interest in the fields of medical practice and research. Our group hosts lunch talks on different subjects relevant to medical ethics led by faculty at Ohio State, notifies students of opportunities to listen to guest lecturers presenting at the medical center, connects students desiring to engage in research with the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities, and alerts students of opportunities in the field.

President
Alex Campbell

Advisors
Ashley Fernandez, MD
Amy Pope-Harman

The Medical Student Transplant Education Program (MedSTEP) is a volunteer-based program allowing medical students hands-on experience in teaching current transplant patients proper self care and adjustment to their new organ. In addition, the program seconds as a Transplant Surgery Interest Group allowing students an opportunity to learn more about the specialty through faculty lectures and shadowing experiences.

President
Noah McGreal

Advisors
Kristen Parker
Amer Rajab

The goal of the Med-Peds Interest Group is to help medical students learn more about the Med-Peds program, which includes 4 years of training in two specialties (pediatrics and internal medicine). All are welcome, whether you already know you want to practice in Med-Peds or you’re still trying to figure out how it is different from family medicine. Throughout the year, panels with Med-Peds faculty and residents will make that answer clear. This year, we are also looking to help coordinate shadowing opportunities for interested students. Want to learn more? Check us out at the activities fair and stay tuned for email announcements!

President
Alex Carter

Advisor
Allison Rossetti

The Neonatal and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Interest Group is looking for you! We offer many opportunities to get to know more about this exciting field, and also some ways to disconnect from medical school. We organize a group called the NICU Cuddle Crew, where each person involved goes into the NICU at Ohio State and rocks babies in two hour shifts. It is a wonderful opportunity to get one on one time with these special infants and to see how a NICU is run! Additionally, we coordinate with the NICU residents and offer a NICU shadowing program- this offers a unique experience into the birthing/NICU process as you may follow an infant all the way from the delivery room or operating room up to the NICU and see how their care is begun right from the start! We will have some panels to tell us more about what a day is like for a Neonatologist or MFM doctor, as well as an event at Nationwide Children's Hospital for World Prematurity Day. We look forward to seeing you at our introductory meeting!

President
Nikou Pishevar

Advisor
Dr. Leif Nelin

The Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group enables medical students to explore their interest in the specialty, to shadow in the labor and delivery department, organize hands-on ObGyn-related learning experiences, and reach out to doctors to put on talks, lectures, and panels that deal with the ObGyn specialty in the modern world.

President
Erin Bishop

Advisor
Dr. Melissa Goist

The Oncology Interest Group at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is committed to encouraging oncology as a medical subspecialty to all medical students. Our goal is to help interested medical students learn more about oncology as a career through shadowing opportunities, summer research aid and journal presentations. We hope to hold meetings once every block this year starting this November. We hope you join us this year. Watch your email for more information!

President
Emily Armstrong

Advisor
Dr. Robert Baiocchi

President
Timothy Grosel

Advisors
Dr. Paul Weber

Education Project Manager
Julie Panzo

Co-President
John Higgins

Advisors
Thomas Scharschmidt, MD
Laura Phieffer, MD

The College of Medicine Ultrasound Interest Group (USIG) provides extracurricular opportunities for medical students to attain ultrasound skills to better serve patients as future physicians. Medical students, residents, and faculty are invited to participate in the many programs and events we have to offer. Students are encouraged to learn ultrasound through didactic sessions held throughout the year in one of our several programs including Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Honors Ultrasound. Each program builds upon techniques and clinical decision making to supplement the LSI curriculum and lifelong learning. USIG also offers numerous opportunities to participate in research, national conferences, and ultrasound competitions. For more information on how to get involved, please visit our website.

President
Charles McCombs

Advisor
Dr. David Bahner
Dr. Creagh Boulger

The Pathology Student Interest Group is dedicated toward enabling students interested in pathology to obtain a broader understanding of the field. Additionally, PSIG seeks to help educate the student body in general with supplemental pathology spotlights that parallel the LSI curriculum in both M1 and M2. Furthermore, dedicated pathology faculty at Nationwide Children's Hospital and at the Ohio State campus acquire and save unique pathological specimens in order to give PSIG members deeper perspective into the development and progression of complicated disease processes. If you are interested in learning more about pathology or getting a more well-rounded medical education.

Co-President
Matt Lordo

Advisor
Dr. Christina Arnold

Pediatric Interest Group's goal is to help medical students learn more about the field of pediatrics. We welcome everyone, from students who know they are going into pediatrics to those who just want to know what pediatrics is all about. Our annual events include the Pediatrics Interest Group Picnic, the Nationwide Research Forum, patient panels and more during National Primary Care Week. This year, we will be offering a pediatrics mentorship program, post-match panel, and physical exam talks.

Co-Chairs
Nikou Pishevaresfahani
Kelsey Ryan
Lydia Schneider
Benjamin Weiner

Advisors
Dr. Rakhi Basuray
Dr. Ansley Splinter

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group is an organization comprised of all years of medical students interested in the PM&R field. We hold informational panels with doctors and residents, hands-on workshops, and other events to help students understand the breadth of the field. Students will gain a better understanding of PM&R and have a chance to network with PM&R physicians.

President
Tyler West

Advisor
Dr. William Dave Arnold

President
Noelle Kobayshia

Advisor
Dr. Rajiv Chandawarkar

The PsychSIG group strives to promote the field of psychiatry among students. We believe psychiatry is an important discipline because behavioral and mental health are integral to the overall well-being every individual. PsychSIG aims to provide opportunities for students to get involved in advocacy and gain valuable mentoring/shadowing experience by pairing students with faculty physicians. Students are encouraged to come up with unique ideas and execute them through this group. PsychSIG members also get a chance to attend the annual Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association conference with sponsorship from Ohio State. For more information, please email to osupsychsig@gmail.com

President
Megan Pino

Advisors
Dr. Julie Teater

President
Jacqueline Chu

Advisor
Dr. Meng Welliver

The Radiology Interest Group holds quarterly meetings with the goal of helping interested medical students learn more about radiology as a field and a career. See our bulletin board in the basement of Meiling Hall to learn about current trends, technology, and the case of the month.

Officers
Nada Naiyer
Dorothy Lakis
Oliver Letham

Advisor
Dr. Alex Grieco

SIGN is an organization dedicated to providing medical students with opportunities to participate in clinical, research, and service activities related to neurology. In addition, SIGN seeks to create an interest in the American Academy of Neurology and improve medical students' knowledge of neurology. Students who are involved in SIGN will have the opportunity to socialize with other students, residents, and faculty with an interest in neurology. There will be opportunities to shadow neurologists and attend patient presentations and seminars. This will help students gain experience and forge valuable contacts. For more information, please see SIGN's national website.

President
Monica Sarkar

Advisors
Dr. Chad Hoyle
Dr. Joanne Lynn

The Students for Integrative Medicine Interest Group is designed to provide students with opportunities to learn and practice alternative and complementary care techniques, not provided in the medical curriculum. Some opportunities include self-care practices via weekly yoga, meditation, tai chi, etc. We also provide unique opportunities to learn about the evolution of evidence-based practices by utilizing researchers and physicians that can speak to their success and importance. Integrative Medicine encourages recognition of the whole patient and emphasizing patient-centered care, teamwork, and holistic therapies. Events are open to all students interested in integrative medicine, whether they are experts in the area or have never heard of the concept!

President
Alex Zha

Advisor
Dr. Diane Habash
Dr. Anton Borja

The purpose of USRIG is to facilitate ultrasound research among medical professionals interested in clinician performed ultrasound. We will monitor completed, ongoing, and new research projects for our medical student population, establish research workshops on how to get from an idea to an IRB to a manuscript and create a database to easily access relevant publications. We will prepare our members for national conferences and oral presentations and exclusively interact with Honors Ultrasound, a CoM advanced competency elective for fpurth-year medical students. Finally, this organization can become a gateway for the undergraduate population who may be interested in ultrasound research.

President
Rohit Menon

Advisors
Dr. David Bahner
Dr. Michael Prats

Executive Board
Courtney Yong
Lanette Rickborn
Kara McAbee

APAMSA is a national organization that aims to address those issues important to Asian- American medical students. One part of our mission is to bring together Asians and others interested in the health issues that affect Asians to form a strong, collective, public, and political voice. We are interested in both directly promoting the health and well-being of the Asian community and helping all health care workers who work with these communities understand how to care for the Asian patient in a culturally sensitive manner. APAMSA provides an important forum for APA medical students to meet, exchange information and experiences, and develop personally and professionally.

President
Kevin Hsu

Advisors
Dr. Peter Lee

The Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) is dedicated to the mission of inspiring and supporting women in all stages of medical training and to inspire, encourage, and enable female surgeons to achieve their personal and professional goals.

AWS addresses the uniques challenges that women surgeons face. The student chapter of AWS at The Ohio State University College of medicine will facilitate the success of aspiring women surgeons by:

1. Highlighting practicing role models at local institutions and within the community.
2. Providing networking and mentorship opportunities with surgeons and surgical residents.
3. Providing a forum for open discussion and collaboration on strategies related to professional development and the challenges women surgeons face.
   
   

President
Sarah Burns

Advisors
Dr. Mary Dillhoff

The Catholic Medical Association Student Section associated with the John Paul II CMA Guild of Columbus aims to help students grow in the spirit of Christ in their personal and professional lives, so they can bring His spirit to the science and art of medicine. We help our members to grow in faith, maintain ethical integrity, and provide excellent health care in accordance with the teachings of the church. The CMA provides meaningful support and instruction to medical students as they grow as medical professionals. Our activities include a Hippocratic Oath and Dinner, a Christmas Banquet, a White Mass for those in the healing arts, mentoring for students and more. You do not need to be Catholic to attend events; all are welcome! For more information, visit our Facebook page.

Co-President
Eric Milliron

Advisor
Ashley Fernandes, MD

The CMDA works to foster a community in which Christian medical and dental students can come and share experiences, thoughts, and concerns with each other on a regular basis. CMDA also seeks to help Christian students learn how to integrate their professions with their faith and to reach out to the community. Our activities include prayer meetings, Bible studies, monthly dinner meetings with speakers from the community, service projects, and social events.

Co-President
Kyle Mellinger

Co-President
Juliana Figueroa

Advisor
Dr. David Wininger

 

Student Leaders
Caitlin Coombes
Jess Pollock

Advisor
Dr. Linda Stone

President
Audrey White

Advisor
Dr. Linda Stone

The Latino Medical Student Association is a network of students, alumni, and health professionals whose mission is to promote the development of Latino students through educational, volunteer, professional and networking opportunities. Our goal is to foster diversity, higher education, and the improvement of the Latino community at The Ohio State University. Speaking Spanish or being Latino is not required to join - all are welcome! If you have questions, email lmsaosu@gmail.com

President
Richard Maradiaga

Advisor
Valerie Blackwell-Truitt

We are a diverse organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, and straight medical students who support each other and work to educate the medical school community. We are committed advocates of LGBT patients, an invisible minority that is often left unrecognized and sometimes openly stigmatized by medical institutions. All medical students, regardless of gender identity, presentation, or sexual orientation, are welcome!

President
Molly Josifov

Advisor
Dr. Alex Grieco

We provide resources and support for medical students with a STEM background, particularly those who studied engineering, math, physics or computer science. We aim to help these students transition from the conceptual, mathematical and logic based reasoning that was emphasized in undergraduate education to the memorization needed for medical school. Second, we want to help students find ways to use their strong STEM skill set by helping them find applications in medicine and connecting them with opportunities that will foster these skills. Finally, we hope to serve as a way for students with a STEM background (particularly in the fields listed above) to feel connected with their peers who have a similar background.

Officers
Kenechukwu Okoye
Rahul Rege
Zheng Hong Tan

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.

President
Christine Miguel

Advisor
Mrs. Nikki Goldsberry

Our purpose is to spread awareness of childhood obesity and diabetes and to help educate our local school on how to live active, healthy lifestyles. ‘5-2-1-0’ stands for ‘5 fruits and vegetables’, ‘2 hours or less of screen time’ (TV, video games, etc.), ‘1 or more hour of activity’, and ‘0 sugary beverages’. ‘5-2-1-0 Healthy Kids’ is a College of Medicine student organization with the goal of teaching elementary-school-aged children about healthy habits and the importance of physical activity in order to combat the problem of childhood obesity. 5-2-1-0 also works to prevent the onset of Type II Diabetes in the youth of Columbus, providing opportunities for service to all Ohio State students. Our goal is to improve understanding of the current health crisis and publicize the resources available to children and families of underserved communities to pursue healthy living.

Nationally, 5-2-1-0 is an evidence-based prevention message centered on recommendations from the Childhood Obesity: Assessment, Prevention and Treatment Expert Committee, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA/HHS), and the American Medical Association (AMA).

President
Paul Macklis

Advisor
Amber Clevenger

Asian American Health Initiative promotes health literacy among Asian American students in grades K-12 at Glenwood Recreation Center and other medically underserved communities around Columbus. Our mission is to help these students develop a strong foundation in health awareness that will enable them to become advocates for their own health. We will focus on preventing chronic health diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, by teaching meditation techniques, low budget meal preparation, and smoking health risks. Our secondary aim is to help Ohio State medical students develop and implement a health-based curriculum focused on mental wellness, nutrition, and substance abuse.

President
Lauren Chen

Treasurer
YingYu Gao

The Buckeye Blanket Bash is a one-day charity event where Ohio State students, faculty, staff, and local community members gather to make no-sew fleece blankets and cards for cancer patients in our community. Blankets are then personally delivered by volunteers to patients at The James Cancer Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hem/Onc division, and to Palliative Care patients throughout OSUWMC. Interested students can participate in our various committees that work to advertise the event, recruit speakers/musicians, and secure food donations. In our most recent event, we have had over 600 participants and made upwards of 300 blankets. If interested, contact any of the Executive Board members listed below. Find more information on our Facebook page.

President
Mariel McGuiness

Advisor
Dr. Sarah Jonaus

The purpose of Leading in Global Health Together (LIGHT) is to design, educate, and synthesize the current resources offered at The Ohio State University and Columbus to empower students and faculty to build ethical, self-sustaining global health partnerships.

We focus on:

1. AWARENESS: Delivering student- and faculty-led talks on the physician's role in global health and equity.
2. SCHOOL SUPPORT: Working with the medical school's Global Health Office and the Global One Health initiative based in the School of Veterinary Medicine to make resources more available to students and promote greater global health emphasis in the curriculum.
3. STUDENT PANELS: Hosting panels of former students who completed the Global Health Elective in their M4 year.
4. SPEAKERS: Promoting the global health mission by bringing in global health leaders from the community to speak.
5. VOLUNTEERING: Cultivating a culture of volunteerism through serving at Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) and other organizations in Columbus.
6. SCHOLARSHIPS: Raising money to build scholarships for students to go on global health medical mission or research trips.
7. COLLABORATION: Promoting and collaborating with other student orgs doing global health work like PODEMOS and R4WH so they can support students and global efforts.
8. STUDENT RESOURCES: Building a one-stop online resource that students can use to find summer research, fellowships, winter brigades, and other global health opportunities on- and off-campus, as well as an email newsletter to highlight global health opportunities, student leaders, and work from Ohio State.

President
Jasmine Tuazon

Advisor
Benedict Nwomeh

Board Members
Zoey del Pinto
Allison Akers

Advisor
Dr. Linda Stone

Medical Students for Kids is a group that matches medical student mentors with students in Columbus public schools through a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Project Mentor Program. The volunteer medical students are committed to improving the self-esteem, supportive environment and academic interests of their mentees. The goal is to make a positive impact on a child’s life and to forge a friendship.

President
Mark Grady

PODEMOS is a student-led 501c3 non-profit organization focused on providing sustainable care to the communities surrounding El Progreso, Honduras. We are an interprofessional organization comprised of medical, nursing, dental, and pharmacy students. Our goals are twofold: 1) to provide quality primary care services to marginalized communities in Honduras, and 2) to provide a valuable educational experience to Ohio State student participants. We run two brigades each year, as well as take care of chronic care patients with diabetes, hypertension, and/or asthma year-round through our chronic care program. There are plenty of ways to get involved with PODEMOS throughout the year. Be on the lookout early in the year for our brigade informational meeting, various fundraisers, opportunities for research, and more! We would love to have you join us this year! For more information, visit our website or email us at podemos.med@gmail.com

Co-president
Pamela Benavidez

Advisor
Dr. Howard Werman

Project Ear is an ongoing humanitarian effort to help the poor and underserved in developing countries who suffer from hearing loss and ear disease in order to maximize their social, academic, and economic potential. We will host events to gather supplies, raise money for charity and to fund trips, and mentor students interested in otolaryngology.

Officers
Jaclyn Kalik
Courtney Tipton

Advisor
Dr. Edward Dodson

Officers
Sydney Fobare

Advisor
Dr. Linda Stone

SHINE, or Somali Health Initiative for Nutrition Education, strives to provide fun health classes in the fall for primarily Somali students in grades 4-6 at Focus Learning North Academy in Columbus. Since the school does not have the funds to provide health education, SHINE has created and implemented classes to fulfill this gap in education, focusing on nutrition and physical fitness. Students each year can be involved in lesson plans, fundraising, or simply joining us for a fun hour each week to help teach.

President
Naima Hashi

Advisor
Dr. Matthew Flanigan

Given the growing impact of climate change on human health and the tremendous size of the healthcare industry, Sustainability in Medicine is dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of the Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine directly through sustainable initiatives and indirectly through education on sustainable personal practices. Specific Objectives of SiM:

1. Identify ways each site of healthcare delivery can reduce their environmental impact and partner with stakeholders to implement these initiatives.
2. Support student and staff in identifying and addressing opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of their on-campus spaces (e.g. Graves Hall for the College of Medicine).
3. Educate others on sustainability best practices for both their work and home lives through events, emails, and social media. Educate others on the health impacts of climate change through events and workshops.
4. Foster interdepartmental coordination between various areas of the hospital to build upon and spread existing sustainability projects.

President
Wendelyn Oslock

Advisor
Laura Begue

Women in Medicine is dedicated to addressing topics of family, significant others, and work that affect both women and men. Medicine is in a time of flux as the number of female physicians rises in a historically male-dominated profession. This changing climate provides an opportunity to redefine roles and expectations for the best interest of all physicians, whether female or male. By combining the resources of AMA Women in Medicine and AMSA Women in Medicine with our own, we organize a variety of activities. Events include an annual M1/M2 Powderpuff football game, a mentorship program with female undergraduate premedical students, panels and discussions with female physicians, and networking events including a Spring Happy Hour and Fall Brunch. If you are interested in WIM, look for emails about upcoming events.

Instagram account: @osucom_wim

WIM email: womeninmedicine.osucom@gmail.com

President
Emily Armstrong

Advisor
Dr. Joanne Lynn

The American Medical Association - Medical Students Section (AMA-MSS) is the largest medical student organization in the country. Its membership is comprised of medical students from across the nation, who create policy and conduct advocacy work as a part of the AMA, the largest organization of doctors in the United States. Joining the AMA provides students with unique experiences: access to local networking events, exposure to policy writing and legislation, opportunity to travel to national conferences, involvement in large-scale patient advocacy, and immediate leadership experience through a wealth of local and national positions available to all members of the AMA. Student members also have access to leadership roles and opportunities within the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) which serves an analogous purpose at the state level. If you have any questions, contact amamss.osu@gmail.com.

Visit our Facebook page.

Instagram: @osu.ama

Twitter: @OhioStateAMA

President
Douglas Weaver

Advisor
Dr. Anne Taylor

The American Medical Student Association is the largest, independent medical student organization in the country. We lead initiatives both locally and nationally in student and patient advocacy, medical education, public health, health policy and global health. By joining AMSA, YOU can work with us to shape the future YOU envision for us as medical students, patients, and involved voters.

AMSA members develop into physician-leaders who become surgeon generals, FDA commissioners, clinicians, educators, researchers, administrators, and public health officials. AMSA is entirely student-run and provides leadership opportunities on every level, including first and second year executive board members.

If you’re interested in speaking up for those who can’t speak up for themselves and being involved shaping our medical education, AMSA is the organization for you. How is AMSA different from other organizations? AMSA's overarching mission is to contribute to the welfare of medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and post-MD/DO trainees and advancing the profession of medicine. When you join AMSA, you become part of a vital force of 65,000 national members who transform student idealism into meaningful public service, innovation, and institutional change.

President
Alan Sumski

Advisor
Dr. Joanne Lynn

We provide a forum for pro-life medical students to express their views on abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, etc., and seek to educate the College of Medicine and university about these issues in order to advocate for the value of all human life.

Officers
Rachel Townsley
Juliana Figueroa

Advisor
Dr. Ryan Nash

Medical Students For Choice at OSU is a chapter of an international organization designed to destigmatize abortion among medical students and residents and educate students about reproductive health care. Our group enables students to learn and get involved within the community by putting on events and workshops throughout the year, organizing book club discussions and shadowing opportunities, volunteering as an escort at an abortion clinic, attending conferences, and encouraging students to advocate within the community.

President
Renata Reuenthal

Advisor
Dr. Michelle Isley

Students for a National Health Program (SNaHP) is the student arm of Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP). PNHP is a single-issue, non-partisan organization advocating for a universal, comprehensive single-payer national health program. We believe that a single publicly funded, privately delivered universal health care system can play a key role in providing high-quality care to all patients. SNaHP invites all students, regardless of political affiliation, to join us at our lectures, discussions, debates and advocacy opportunities throughout the year.

President
Hannah Smith

Advisor
Dr. Donald Mack

The purpose of the Answer for Blood Cancer is to promote awareness that all people can contribute to saving a life affected by blood disease by joining the national bone marrow registry. This organization holds bone marrow drives on campus to encourage students, faculty, staff and visitors of The Ohio State University to join the national bone marrow registry by simply swabbing their cheeks. tABC also provides education on bone marrow transplantation through our annual bone marrow donor/recipient/physician patient panel. This organization is founded by a bone marrow donor and a bone marrow recipient who are passionate about taking steps to eradicate blood cancer. For more information, visit our Facebook page.

Co-President
Erica Mantell

Co-President
Tim Wetzel

Advisor
Nathan Denlinger (Internal Medicine Resident)

The Professional Student Orchestra invites players of all skill levels to participate in practices and performances throughout the year and collaborates with other Health Profession schools.

Cultural Cooking is an opportunity to learn aspects of a particular cuisine while discussing pieces of that culture, current events, historical strife, and philosophy.  The group organizes one meal every month, led by other students, to cook, eat, and talk.

Dance in Medicine allows medical students of all levels of talent to express and cultivate their love of dance. The group hosts weekly dance classes in all styles led by members of the medical community and inviting members of all levels. The group also performs at Nite Out, goes to dance nights in Columbus, and attends community events.

Our purpose is to provide medical students with the skills of improv to help improve patient care, communication and teamwork. We seek to assist medical students in their ability to problem solve, navigate difficult situations and combat burnout. We also hope to use improv to improve patient morale, encourage compliance and coping skills.

On Call Creations is a no-frills group that encourages creativity and relaxation through knitting, crocheting, and fiber work.  We work with local organizations such as Moms2B and The James Cancer Hospital, as well as national organizations such as the American Heart Association, to create and donate hats, scarves, blankets, toys, and more to people in need.  No experience necessary!

The Photography Group is a subgroup of Visual Arts that encourages passion in photography via themed challenges, photo field trips, Snapchat takeovers, and collaborations with other Humanism in Medicine groups.

This group serves to bring the love of theatre and combine it with medicine in a variety of ways.  From a series of music video parodies, to skits, film festivals, cooking shows and improv groups, the love of theatre is always abounding.  We provide a place for people who want to have fun and practice their theatre, film, and improv abilities!

Ultrasound A Capella is a group of students in the College of Medicine and other professional schools who join together to sing and perform. We have weekly practices in which we learn new songs and rehearse a regular repertoire of music, some of which are arranged by our very own fellow students. There are opportunities to sing in large group, small ensembles, and with other groups in Humanism in Medicine. We are invited to perform regularly at events in for the College of Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, Medical Alumni Council, and more. Some of the performance highlights of the year include the hooding ceremony, second look weekend, the anatomy memorial service, and Nite Out (the medical school's variety show). All backgrounds and skill levels are welcome!

This group serves to raise awareness against sexual assault and money for SARNCO (Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio) by producing the Vagina Monologues.

Ether Arts, the literary and visual arts magazine of the Ohio State College of Medicine, is officially calling for submissions! This is a magazine written and published by medical students and other health care professionals at Ohio State. It is meant to showcase who we are beyond medicine, so we accept unpublished work from all disciplines including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drawings, photography, and painting. Also, we accept work both with and without medical themes.

MedFIT is a student organization that was created through collaboration with the Ohio State College of Medicine Wellness Team to provide medical students with personalized and group fitness training, nutrition advice, and fitness education in order to promote healthy minds and bodies among future physicians. Most unique about MedFIT is its “Student Trainers" program, where students teach other students in various fitness disciplines. Ultimately, MedFIT serves as an organization that provides mentorship and inspiration to other medical students so together we all achieve our own personal health and fitness goals.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/osumedfit/

President
Tabitha Banks

Vice President
Daniel Chavarin

Treasurer
Olivia Pyles

MedPaws is a bit of a different student organization. There are no presentations, no panels, and no shadowing (there is free food though!). The goal of MedPaws is to provide stress relief to fellow medical students through animals. Prior to tests, we host events where members bring their pets such as cats and dogs to play with medical students in a stress-free environment. Students can play with the animals or just socialize in a place outside the lecture hall or library. MedPaws believes that it’s important that students take opportunities to relax and unwind in the face of the ever-rising pressures and responsibilities. Medical school isn’t all about studying, after all.

Co-Presidents
Daniela Jimenez-Harrison
Zheng Hong Tan

Advisor
Dr. Linda Stone

President
Shan Lansing

Advisors
Lora Eberhard

Student Leaders
Ashlee Weaver
Jessica Walpole

Treasurer
Yannis Hadjiyannis

Advisors
Denise Allman
Charles Hitchcock

http://www.phide.org/

The Ride for World Health is a 501©(3) nonprofit charitable organization and a 3,700-mile bicycle ride across the United States to raise public awareness of global health issues. R4WH encourages people to become active global citizens and make tangible changes to their health while financially supporting global health priorities through fundraising efforts. Through a coast-to-coast lecture series and other events, R4WH engages the general public and medical professionals in discussions of local health care issues while drawing parallels to global concerns. For more information, visit our website.

Advisors
Lynnsay Sinclair
Diane Gorgas, MD

Wilderness Medicine Interest Group (WMIG) is a group of students that are passionate about exploring the outdoors and want to understand how to manage medical problems in a wilderness setting. Fundamentals of wilderness medicine include understanding and minimizing risk in outdoor excursions, stabilizing patients before definitive medical care is available, and evacuation techniques. WMIG goes on weekend trips and holds events throughout the year to explore and practice various Wilderness Medicine topics. In the spring, there is an opportunity for students to do a weekend of more intense training to receive their Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) certification.

President
Matthew Basinger

Advisor
Dr. Daniel Bachmann

 

Yearbook Staff
Damilola Olatunji
Faith Anne Roche
Nathaniel Lundy
Wana Mathieu
Yah Kamei

Advisor
Stacy Drake

The HPC is comprised of 16 Ohio State medical students. On a day-to-day basis, the HPC serves as an informal resource to faculty and students in the College of Medicine. When an issue of academic misconduct or a breach of professionalism does occur, members from the HPC assume a more active role, in the form of a committee hearing comprised of students and faculty. HPC is open to all questions and comments from colleagues that pertain to matters of honor and professionalism. Members of HPC are obliged to keep matters presented to the council strictly confidential. For anyone interested in running for a two-year term HPC position, look for an email in November concerning the elections.

President
Nick Mannix (M3)

Vice President & Case Manager
Jae Beck (M3)

M4 Representatives
Parker Cavendish
Rana Elgazzar
Lydia Schneider
Kimberly Sycks

M3 Representatives
Jae Beck
Laura Kuo
Nick Mannix
Muna Tamimi

M2 Representatives
Sydney Cearlock (Vice President-Elect)
Selina Deiparine (President-Elect)
Michael Ioerger
Justine Schnieder

LOA Representative
Quais Hassan

The Office of Student Affairs serves as a liaison in helping the College of Medicine recognize the academic and humanistic achievements of our students. Election to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society is a distinction that will accompany you throughout your career as a physician. The Gold Humanism Honor Society honors those students who demonstrate "excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service." The Landacre Honor Society honors those students who distinguish themselves through research.

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Gold Humanism Honor Society

Landacre Honor Society

IPC is the student government organization that represents all students from the six professional schools at the university level. IPC works as a group to plan academic, service, and social events to promote interaction between professional students from different schools and to enhance the educational experience for professional students at Ohio State. In addition, IPC works to fulfill the mission of giving professional students a voice at the university level by placing student representatives on external university-wide committees that address many of the current campus issues. All professional students are encouraged to attend IPC meetings and functions. Interested students are more than welcome to contact IPC and participate on university committees.

IPC President
Sarah Gartner

COM Senators
Janice Bonsu
Ani Tarimala
Jordan Vajda

At the College of Medicine, teamwork and mentorship are two of the most important skills students can develop during their medical school careers. PEER consists of a group of upperclassmen students who have developed a series of resources for the first-year medical students in order to foster a collaborative community at Ohio State with these two goals in mind. These resources include large group review sessions, small group study sessions, individual tutoring sessions, practice anatomy practicals, and practice exams.

Leaders
Kylie Zane
Richie Cunningham
Kasey Rawlins (Treasurer)

Advisor
Dr. Beth Liston

Medical Student Coordinator
Matt Harbrecht

Medical Student Coordinator
Tyler Siekmann

Student Council is a collection of representatives from all four classes interacting under an executive body and working with administrators in the College of Medicine. Our goal is to provide a voice and a means of action on behalf of the student body and to assist faculty and administrators in decisions regarding curriculum, funding, and career development. Student council representatives are involved in fundraising efforts, community service activities, and events to develop class unity, such as the Post-Block Parties. For more information, visit our website.

Student Council Calendar and Submission Form

Reimbursement Form

2019-2020 Student Council
Executive Board

President
Kristina Witcher

Vice President
Bryce Ringwald

Treasurer
Saher Khan

Secretary
Paige Spieth

PR
Corey Thompson
Class of 2020

President
Michelle Manious

VP
Colleen Waickman
Andrew Branstetter
David Chen
Meghan Fennell
Yah Kamei
Aroh Pandit
Mayuran Ravindran

Class of 2021

President
Kenny Phi

VP

Preethi Chidambaram
Belle Benanzea-Fontem
Daniel Gage
Kevin Hsu
Charissa Newkirk
Krista Taylor
Jasneet Singh

Class of 2022

President
Corey Thompson

VP
Krista Taylor
Belle Benanzea-Fontem
Daniel Gage
Kevin Hsu
Charissa Newkirk
Kenneth Phi
Bryce Ringwald

Class of 2023

President:

Vice President:

MSTP
Jasmine Tuazon
Danielle Tyson
Wenyuan (Ren) Yin
Kylie Zane

Advisor
Dr. Joanne Lynn