Hi everyone,
Now that the semester is well underway, we wanted to take a moment to share some information with you about just a few of the many outstanding student organizations that we have here on campus.
Please note that the Student Organization Council is hosting a virtual Student Organization Fair on Wednesday, September 16. Check your university email this week for more information on how to participate.
https://www.lbjsc.txstate.edu/soc/
Here is the information that has been reported to us by some of the health-related student organizations that tend to be popular with the pre-health crowd. This information can also be found on our Pre-Health Advising website under the Resources tab.
www.bio.txstate.edu/prehealthadvising
In alphabetical order:
American Student Dental Association (ASDA):
This organization focuses on helping pre-dental students explore the field of dentistry and learn about the dental school application process.
The first meeting of the year is Wednesday, September 16 at 7 pm. Meetings will be virtual via Zoom and will be held every other Wednesday thereafter.
Contact President Ashlee Jones (adj96) if you have questions or to be added to the ASDA Canvas site and for the meeting Zoom link.
Black Health Professions Organization (BHPO):
This organization welcomes all students who are interested in any career in the health professions to explore possible career choices and learn more about the application process.
The first meeting of the year was Tuesday, September 8. Meetings will be held every other Tuesday thereafter at 6:30 pm (next meeting is Sept. 22), and meetings will be virtual via Zoom.
Contact President Madison Richmond (mlr226) or Vice-President Mea Johnson (mnj27) if you have questions, need the meeting Zoom link, or want to be added to the BHPO Canvas site.
Chem Cats:
Chem cats is a group of students who volunteer to provide free tutoring for students in General Chemistry 1 and 2 and Organic Chemistry 1 and 2. Please see attached flyer or contact Daniel Ledezma (d_l343) for more information about how to access free tutoring.
Global Medical Brigades:
This organization works during the semesters to prepare to participate in Brigades (mission trips) abroad in Latin America or Africa during the semester breaks. On these Brigades, students provide support to medical and dental clinics in those countries.
No information available at this time. Check our pre-health advising website for updates.
Medical Explorers (MedEx):
This organization welcomes all students interested in any career in healthcare. Members obtain a variety of healthcare-related training and certifications, volunteer in the community, participate in local medical and dental mission trips, and learn about a variety of careers in healthcare.
Medical Explorers meet every Tuesday at 6:30 pm virtually via Zoom. You can email metxstate for more information and to request the Zoom meeting link or to be added to the MedEx Canvas site.
Peers Against COVID:
This organization seeks students on campus who are interested in taking action to increase understanding about COVID-19 and reduce the spread of COVID-19 on campus.
Please see the attached flyer or contact President Or Belkin (o_b63) for more information.
Pre-Med/Pre-Dent Society (PMPD):
This organization welcomes all pre-med and pre-dent students who want to learn more about the fields of medicine and dentistry, obtain volunteer experience, and learn more about the application process to medical and dental schools.
PMPD holds virtual meetings every Monday at 6 pm via Zoom. Contact President Isidoro Aburto Martinez (i_a116) if you have questions, want the Zoom meeting link, or wish to be added to the PMPD Canvas site.
Pre-Physician Assistant Society (PPAS):
This organization is open to any student interested in pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant. Members learn more about the field of PA and about the application process to PA programs.
Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom every other Wednesday at 5:00 pm. The first meeting was held Sept. 9 and the next meeting is Sept. 23.
Please contact President Kayla McLean (kwm36@txstate.edu) if you have questions or want the Zoom meeting link.
Women in Medicine (WIM):
The goal of this organization is to reach women who are aspiring to pursue a health-related profession by providing the necessary resources and empowering them to succeed in a male-dominated world.
Meetings will be held in-person and will also be streamed via Zoom every other Wednesday at 7:30 pm. The first meeting was held Sept. 9 and the next meeting is Sept. 23. The in-person meetings will be held in Ingram 3101.
Please contact President Tyra Jackson (tjc30) if you have questions, or want the Zoom meeting link. The WIM Instagram handle is @womeninmedicine.txst and their Twitter handle is @TXSTWomeninMed.
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Marilyn R. Banta, Ph.D.
Pre-Health Advisor
Senior Lecturer
Department of Biology
Texas State University
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666
(off) 512.245.3367
(fax) 512.245.8713
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pre-health advising appointment!
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