Event held by SAFE – Scrubs Addressing The Firearm Epidemic on 02/14/2019: We held elections at our event and we also talked about how Gun Laws have shaped the debate on firearm safety in the US. Joey talked about the different policy points that are currently being discussed at…
Event held by CMA – Catholic Medical Association on 02/12/2019: Anita Morin, PA-C, presented the Creighton Model FertilityCare system in the context of Humanae Vitae. She provided practical advice for treating patients in a way that empowers them with knowledge and respect for their bodies.
Event held by SAFE – Scrubs Addressing The Firearm Epidemic on 02/06/2019: Dr. Brian Cooke, MD spoke to a group of students about some of the facts and myths surrounding the relationship between mental health and gun violence. The potential role of physicians in preventing gun-related violence and death…
Event held by SIGN – Student Interest Group in Neurology on 02/05/2019: Dr. Marc-Alain Babi, a neurointensivist, presented a variety of cases seen in the NeuroICU and students actively participated in developing a differential diagnosis, suggesting diagnostic tests, and interpreting imaging results. Cases ranged from tumors to vascular abnormalities…
Event held by AMA – American Medical Association on 02/05/2019: Opportunities for state-level advocacy were discussed (Florida Medical Association, State Reps) and officers for the 2019-2020 academic year were elected.
Event held by Other on 02/04/2019: A few students shared stories about their more stressful experiences in UFCOM and how various struggles (time off, failing exams, general stress, etc.) can be overcome and later be turned into strengths when interviewing for residency. We then discussed the importance of wellness…
Event held by SIGN – Student Interest Group in Neurology on 01/31/2019: Dr. John Malta, PGY-3 in Pediatric Neurology, gave a presentation on common pediatric neurology cases and provided board relevant information, including diagnostic testing, clinical symptoms, and radiology image findings for each disease process.
Event held by USIG – Ultrasound Interest Group on 01/24/2019: This event was an introduction to ultrasound and all of its functions, buttons, and knobs, hence the name “Knobology”. Following a brief introductory overview by our ED attending Dr. DePortu, first year students split into 3 groups and were…
Event held by CMDA – Christian Medical and Dental Association on 01/22/2019: Pastor Dean Cowles, a perspicacious missionary pastor at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya shared his insight and awe-inspiring experience working at a unique hospital in a very unique place. His wife, Dr. Cheryl Cowles, is the only full-time…
Event held by MMIG – Military Medicine Interest Group on 01/11/2019: We discussed the military HPSP scholarships (Army, Navy, Air Force) with Q&A sessions to those interested. The 4th year HPSP students who marched in December went over the military match process…
