The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at UF had its first meeting of the year on Monday, October 1st. The the goals and benefits of AMSA were discussed, including the annual AMSA National Convention at Washington DC in March, 2013 and some global health opportunities such as summer research abroad…
Dr. Lisa Dixon, faculty advisor for the Pathology Interest Group, led an informal discussion about the field of Pathology.
The EMSA presents: Procedurepalooza! This unique event aims to provide a fun learning environment for real-life clinical skills, such as IV placement, suturing, code simulation, intubation, splinting, ultrasound and CPR! This “Skills Carnival” will also feature EM and circus-inspired games like Specimen Cup Pong, Tape-roll toss, Basin Bounce, and more!…
Senior undergraduate Sara Patino, majoring in dietetics, discussed the principles behind Intuitive Eating and discussed the importance of Intuitive Eating as it relates specifically to Eating Disorders but also the rest of the population. More than 30 students from pharmacy, dental, physician’s assistant, and medical programs were in attendance.
HMIG’s session on acupuncture featured Misti Oxford-Pickeral, CEO of Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, FL. Students learned about the theory behind Five Element Acupuncture and also saw demonstrations of acupuncture techniques.
On September 24th, 50 students attended the Ob/Gyn IG’s first lunch meeting of the year entitled “What is Ob/Gyn?” to learn more about the field and its subspecialties. Dr. Duff moderated a panel of 4 physicians from 3 different subspecialties: maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, and gynecological oncology. The lunch meeting…
On September 11th, about 50 UFCOM students attended the Psychiatry Interest Group’s meeting “What is Psychiatry?” to learn more about the field and the various career opportunities it provides. Led by Dr. Averbuch, a panel of 2 psychiatrists and one resident discussed their experiences with the field as a whole…
On Friday October 5, 2012 SNMA held its first suture and knot tying clinic. The clinic was staffed by Dr. Richards. First and second year medical students attended the event as well as some undergraduate students from MAPs. Altogether the event was a success and integral skills were honed.
Epidermolysis Bullosa awareness week is 10/25-10/31. In support of this event we will be tabling on the Sun Terrace on 10/25 and 10/26. Additionally, we will be hosting a guest speaker with EB who will talk to us about his condition. Stay tuned for more information about EB awareness week!…
Medical Students for Choice has been selling handmade condomgrams through the month of October to raise Halloween spirits and promote safe sex. We deliver them in class anonymously a la middle school candygrams!…
