The Anesthesiology Interest Group provides students with the opportunity   to explore a career in Anesthesiology through education and personal experience.   AIG offers education regarding airway management, pain control, and anesthetic   agents. IN addition, AIG also provides the opportunity for personal experience   in the operating room by matching a student with an anesthesiologist to serve   as a mentor. Students will have the opportunity to learn intubation skills,   intravenous access, medication dosing, and peri-operative patient care. For more information, contact Dr. Dawn Dillman.

Updated July, 2005

EMIG is sponsored by the OHSU Department of Emergency Medicine. It offers   opportunities for medical students to explore this exciting field of medicine.   Noontime talks include: life as an EM physician, history of EM, post-match   discussion with MS 4s and international medicine. Clinics include: splinting,   suturing, intubation, and IV placement. Other opportunities are available   via EMIG’s website: www.ohsu.edu/emergency/med-ed/emig/   Contact information  

MS: Mike WallaceFaculty/staff: Drs. Nicole DeIorio, Pat Brunette

 Updated July, 2005

The OHSU Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) is open to all medical students   who have an interest in the specialty of Family MedicineThe official definition   of Family Medicine as adopted by the American Board of Family Medicine is as follows: "Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of Family Medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity."

Founded in the mid 1970s, the FMIG's goals are to educate medical students about and support their interest in the specialty of Family Medicine.  

Activities include:

• Monthly meetings with family physician speakers
• A February "Meet the Docs" dinner
• "Strolling Through the Match" to inform third year students about the   residency match process co-sponsored with the Dean’s office
• “Ward Walks” to familiarize first and second year students with the role   of family physicians in hospital care
• The Baby Beeper program to familiarize students with the family medicine   model of maternity care 

• The Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF) project, offering patient   education to Hispanic women and children
• Tar Wars anti-smoking education program for elementary school children 

• Participation in the SW Community Health Center for the underserved

Dues of $15 covers four years of membership in the American Academy of Family   Physicians (AAFP), the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP), and the   FMIG. Members receive both the American Family Physician, a national journal   published monthly by the AAFP, and the FMIG e-mails which keep members informed   of activities on a local, state and national level.

 Contact Info:  Faculty Liaisons:  

Anita Taylor, M.A. Ed.
503-494-6618 - taylora@ohsu.edu
Kathy Chappelle, M.A.
503-494-6948 - chappell@ohsu.edu

 2005-06 Co-chairs:  

Julie Mitchell, MS 2   Miriam Sparkman, MS 2

 Updated July, 2005

 

The OHSU chapter of the Internal Medicine Interest Group is affilitated with   the OHSU Department of Medicine (DOM) as well as the Oregon Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP). The IMIG works to promote the various branches of internal medicine including: General Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroneneterology, Gerontology, Hematology-oncology, Infectious diseases, Nephrology, and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.  The student members hold monthly lunch-time talks with guest speakers on various  aspects of internal medicine. Other activities include ward walks at OHSU and local Oregon ACP chapter activities. 

Contact information: 

MS: Evan Los
Faculty/staff: Drs. David Kagen, Greg Magarian, Mary Olhausen 

Updated September, 2007

 

SIGN is the student interest group in Neurology. It has chapters nationwide   under the sponsorship of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). The mission   of our group is to provide medical with greater exposure to neurology early   in their medical training. We aim to sponsor monthly lunch seminars with speakers   addressing topics in neurology and neuroscience-related specialties. We also   help on the inpatient ward. This group is intended to be a conduit for students   to access the wealth of clinical and research-0related neurology resources   on campus. The national Sponsor (AAN) also provides funding for a representative   to attend the American Academy of Neurology Meeting (lottery) and also provides   funding for summer research scholarships. 

Contact information 

MS: Barbara Alexander-Brown (class 2007)   Housestaff: Frank Ellenson   Faculty/staff: Dr David Spencer 

Updated July, 2005

 

The Neurosurgery Medical Student Interest Group is a student run, faculty-mentored organization for OHSU students who are considering or are curious about neurological surgery as a career choice. The department of neurological surgery sponsors this program to support opportunities where students will gain an understanding, experience and chances to explore the field of neurosurgery.  For more information, please visit the group's webpage.

Contact information 

Student Contact: Daniel Cleary
Faculty Contact: Edmund Frank, M.D.
Administration Contact: Joanie Mastrandrea

Updated August, 2007

The Obstetrics and Gynecology (Women's Health)  Group provides educational experiences for medical students to   discover  both the breadth and depth of a career in women's health care.   Prospective  lunchtime talks for this year include: a women's health career   panel,  exposure to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and an introduction    to the realities of malpractice and "professional liability." New plans    include a student-resident mentor program, which will include opportunities    to be on call for labor and delivery. Other activities are in the works. 

Contacts:

Dr. Catherine Leclair, OB/GYN, Faculty Advisor 

June, 2003

 

The Oncology interest group (OIG) provides medical students with information   about careers in oncology and organizes activities pertinent to the field.   OIG works cooperatively with the Surgery Interest Group, Club Peds, Radiation   Interest Group, and the Internal Medicine Interest Group in order to provide   students with exposure to the full range of oncology specialties. Recent accomplishments   and future plans include: A career panel featuring physicians from surgical,   medical, radiation, and pediatric oncology. Presentation of the film ‘Wit’   about a woman with terminal cancer and her experience with healthcare providers.   Lunchtime lecture with a pediatric oncologist. Identification of oncologists   interested in being PCM preceptors for MS 2 students. 

Contact information

MS: Rachel Emery   Faculty/staff: Dr. Tom DeLoughery  

Updated July, 2005

 

The   primary goal of the Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group (OSIG) is   to raise   awareness about the field of Orthopedics to all medical students.   For   students who wish to pursue a career in Orthopedics, we will provide   valuable   networking opportunities and information about how to be successful   with   residency applications. Throughout the year OSIG will plan lunchtime   lectures   by faculty members from various Orthopedic subspecialties,   distribute   articles providing insight into recent advances in Orthopedics,   and help   students meet members of the faculty to provide opportunities   for research.

Student contacts:     Alan Daniels & Laura Matsen 

Faculty Contact:     Robert Hart

Updated September, 2005

 

The Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery SIG has been founded to increase   student exposure to this field before entering the clinical curriculum. This   allows access to physicians working in the specialty and mentoring to strengthen   the student’s application to this residency. Students will be able to explore   Otolaryngology subspecialties through faculty and resident lectures and preceptorships.   OHNSSIG gives students an inside track to valuable research opportunities   within the department, as well as advice about residency locations, competitiveness,   and ‘overall feel’ of residency programs. Students can gain operative experience   was well as clinical exposure, and have a chance to attend practical workshops   to develop technical skills.

Contact information 

MS: Steve Olson   Faculty/Staff: Dr. Mark Richardson 

Updated July, 2005

 

Club Peds is the pediatrics interest group. Our primary goals are education   and service. We achieve these goals primarily via lunchtime lectures on various   topics of interest and through the Doernbecher Volunteer Program, which was   established in 2003. In addition, we organize a resident-student match and   hold an annual dinner for residents and students. Each year brings new and   unique experiences based on the personalities and views of the leaders. 

Contact information 

MS: 2 students: Mimi Choate, Alex Foster, Kelly Sweetus, Jen Jen   Chen, Domi Le   Faculty/staff: Jennifer Gilhooly 

Updated July, 2005

 

The Psychiatry interest group provides students with information about careers   in Psychiatry. It also provides students contact with faculty and housestaff   in Psychiatry. Lunch time meetings and evening dinners will be held. Topics   of discussion are driven by student interests. Common topics include: various   fields in Psychiatry, residency information, preceptor experiences, research   opportunities and developing relationships with Psychiatry mentors. 

Contact information 

MS: David Hall   Faculty/staff: Dr. Jim Boehnlein 

Updated July, 2005

  

Goals:

• Explore Radiology subspecialties
• Increase exposure to new technology and research
• Learn about Residency application, selection, program locations, student   competitiveness, etc 

Activities to accomplish these goals:

• Monthly meetings in small group settings (not lecture halls) with experienced   Radiologists, residents, and recently matched physicians.
• Expand preceptor choices in radiology
• Attend Radiology conferences including MS 4 and resident conferences
• Investigate research opportunities
• Attend procedures (2 student maximum) – in development 

Contact information 

Faculty/staff: Drs. Jim Anderson, Paul Lakin 

Updated July, 2005

  

The Surgery Interest Group provides a network for students interested in   Surgery, a means to explore the various surgical subspecialties through lunchtime   talks, an introduction to the Operating Room (OR) plus basic instrumentation.   It is also a co-sponsor for the Suture Clinic. 

Surgery Contact Information 

MS: Tara Wofford, Jon Williams   Faculty/staff: Dr. Deveney

 Neurosurgery Contact Information

MS:  David Weingarten

Updated July, 2005

LGBTPM (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual   & Transgender People in Medicine) is an AMSA (American Medical Student   Association, http://www.amsa.org/advocacy/lgbtpm)   advocacy committee for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender medical students   and our straight allies. Our interest group was formerly known as GLMA   (Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, http://www.glma.org)   and we continue to maintain affiliation with this national organization   as well. We are dedicated to the following: 

• Support Students – Foster a safe and supportive environment   for LGBT medical students and advocate for our rights against discrimination
• Educate Peers – Facilitate the inclusion of LGBT health in medical school curriculum
• Advocate for Patients – Break down prejudices concerning LGBT   people that undermine patient care. 

Everyone is welcome regardless of sexual orientation.

Contact Info:  

MS1 Co-chairs: Melissa "Red" Hoffman, Ben Ly & Chris Stauffer.   Faculty Contact: Chris Griffin, M.D., Portland VA Medical Center.   School of Medicine Contact: Laurie Mecham, Diversity Outreach Manager.

July, 2007

The Student   National Medical Association is a nationally recognized   group of pre-medical students, current medical students, residents, and   licensed physicians dedicated to volunteer services aimed at disparities   in the health care system relating to the underserved population.  

Contact Info:  

Ella Booth, PhD, Associate Dean of Diversity Affairs, Laurie Mecham, Diversity Outreach Manager  

Medical Students for Life is a group of diverse   individuals dedicated to promoting respect for human life from conception   to natural death among our fellow medical students, faculty, staff, and   the medical community at large through research, education, and dialogue.  

Physicians Life Alliance is a national organization that provides support   to Medical Students for Life groups on medical school campuses nationwide.  

OHSU Faculty Contact: Dr. William Toffler, M.D., Family Medicine Department     National Contact: www.physicianslifealliance.org,   email: pla@nycap.rr.com  

June, 2003

Association of Students for the Underserved(ASU) is a group of health professions students and providers interested   in working with medically underserved populations and in promoting increased   access to health care.  

The group was created and is run by students with staff support from   faculty advisor Rebecca Landau, MPH, in addition to several community   providers.  

The main goals of ASU are to provide a forum for discussion and information   exchange on the needs and barriers to health care for underserved populations   and create a network of support for those interested in working with them.  

The group was started in the Spring of 1998 and since then has had regular   evening potlucks to bring together students and practicing clinicians   in a casual, informal atmosphere. These occasions give students the chance   to learn more about practice and educational opportunities and programs,   including the National Health Service Corps and residencies.  

ASU sponsors lunchtime speakers on topics such as migrant health, social   determinants of disease, medical ethics, race and health care, HIV/AIDS,   and mental health.  

ASU members also participate in group volunteer opportunities including   REMEDY (medical supply collection), Habitat for Humanity, and the Clark   Center (a men's shelter). We have also compiled a list of other volunteer   opportunities throughout the Portland area. ASU is affiliated with the   National Association of Clinicians for the Underserved, with access to   their website and monthly newsletter.  

We welcome participation from students and providers in all areas of   health care and are always open to ideas and suggestions for future events   and activities.  

Contacts:  

Emily Pratt, Chair
Rebecca Landau, MPH, Faculty Advisor

July, 2003

The Christian Medical and Dental Association is   a national organization (www.cmdahome.org)   of health care professionals and students who are committed to serving   patients with the love of Jesus. At the OHSU chapter, a group of medical,   dental, nursing and pharmacy students gather weekly on Tuesday nights   in the Old Library to encourage each other, enjoy fellowship and occasionally   hear speakers talk about their experiences as Christians in the health   care field. We are fortunate to have physicians from the community and   occasional medical missionaries from overseas attend meetings and share   about how they incorporate their faith into their medical practice.  

CMDA activities and opportunities include:  

• Tuesday evening meetings in the Old Library  
• Volunteering at New Heights Clinic: a free clinic for the uninsured,   run by New Heights Church in Vancouver, WA  
• Global Health Outreaches: short-term medical missions to underserved   regions of the world, which have included trips to Korea and Indonesia   among others.  
• Weekend conferences and retreats

For more information, contact: 

Albert Lai, MSII  
Megan Hough, MSIII 

August, 2005

The OHSU chapter of 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 make reproductive health care, including   abortion, a part of standard medical education and residency training.  

Contacts:  

Sarah Maitre
Patty Frew, Co-chair     

Mark Nichols, MD, Faculty Advisor

June, 2003

The Bioethics Interest Group holds lunchtime meetings and seminars on practical bioethics issues that students will   likely encounter over the course of a career in medicine. Topics include consent, confidentiality, human subjects research, coercion, autonomy, beneficence, and many other subjects that physicians should be familiar with when making ethical decisions. Whether you're a beginner in bioethics or have a strong background in this fascinating subject, please join us   for exciting discussions that will help you in your career.  

Contacts:  

Josh Hurwitz, MSI      
Dr. Bill Sack, Faculty Advisor

November, 2004

Unite For Sight is a 501-3 non-profit organization   that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate   preventable blindness. More than 4,000 volunteers work in ninety chapters established at universities, medical schools, corporations, high schools,   and in communities throughout the world. Additionally, Volunteer Teams are sent to 25 countries to provide eye care and eye health education   programs to medically underserved communities. Locally, the OHSU chapter   of Unite for Sight is involved in pediatric vision screenings in collaboration   with Casey Eye Institute, eye glass collection drives, and promoting vision   education to help prevent blindness.

Contacts:  

Lani Hoang, Student Contact
Devin Gattey, MD, Faculty Advisor

July, 2006