Post on 02-Jan-2016
Pre-Med AMSA
First General Body Meeting
Sept. 14th, 2015
Meeting Minutes
1. Welcome 2. Introduction of Divisions 3. Introduction of Executive Board 4. Introduction of Academic Advisor – Lauren Albaum 5. General Announcements 6. Special Guest 1 – Mary Lumapas 7. Special Guest 2 – Dr. Charles Lockwood 8. Closing Notes
Public Affairs
Come visit us at the USF Bull Market every Wednesday!
Casey Aranzado cadalesa@mail.usf.edu
Parker Cooper cooperp@mail.usf.edu
Elizabeth Scottelizabeths1@mail.usf.edu
Public Affairs
Instagram: @Usfpreamsa
Twitter: @Usfpamsa
Facebook: /usfpamsa
Don’t forget, you can follow the twitter feed for live updates during the meeting if you can’t make it.
Charity
Lorena Walkerlorenawalker@mail.usf.edu
Amanda Piazzaamandapiazza@mail.usf.edu
Anil Bhairotbhairo@mail.usf.edu
Adriana Melgenamelgen@mail.usf.edu
Karina Perezkarinaperez@mail.usf.edu
Charity
Charity Bake Sale - Tuesday, 9/15 from 8-11 am
Events this year
Halloween Charity Ball – October 29th!
5K in the Spring Semester
Celiac Disease Foundation/ Celiac Central
Community Outreach
Weekly Event:
Hope Lodge: At this event, we work with cancer patients currently undergoing treatment at Moffitt as well as their families. We usually play bingo and hang out with the residents in an effort to take their minds off what they are going through.
Time: every Tuesday from 7-8pm.Achintya Patel
achintya@mail.usf.edu
Community Outreach
Weekly Event:
Shriners Hospital for Children: Only four people are allowed to come with me each week. During the hour time frame PAMSA members will partake in arts and crafts activities with the patients, while earning community service hours.
Time: Every Wedensday from 1-2pm
Miriah Gracemiriah@mail.usf.edu
Community Outreach
Weekly Event:
Epilepsy Services Foundation: On average, once a week we will attend a variety of different opportunities that will enhance our knowledge and awareness regarding Epilepsy. Several times we will attend meetings to get an insight on how Non-Profit organizations operate, while other times we will interact one-on-one with individuals dealing with Epilepsy.
Time: vary by weekSierra Reighard
sierrar@mail.usf.edu
Community Outreach
Weekly Event:
Tutoring at Pizzo Elementary: An opportunity to work with kids by reading with them and mentoring them. Time: Every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 PM beginning Tuesday, September 22
*Background check required for this eventAbby Parrigan
parrigana@mail.usf.edu
Community Outreach
Weekly Event:
We are seeking to expand our volunteering opportunities and one of the options we are looking into is St. Joseph's John Knox, a Retirement Community for seniors. More information on St. Joseph's coming soon!
Alejandra Mallorgaamallorga@mail.usf.edu
Community Outreach Monthly Events
September
Saint Jude’s walk/run to end childhood cancer!
Date: Saturday September 26,2015
To donate, walk, or run in the event follow this link:
http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/PageServer?pagename=all_events_center
To volunteer, email miriah@mail.usf.edu
OctoberCrohn's and Colitis Walk:
Walk Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
Walk Location: Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park (Same as last year)
Shift One: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Set-up, 10 volunteers needed. Lunch will be provided. )
Shift Two: 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Help during event: registration, food, bounce house, check on vendors and tear down. 15-20 volunteers needed.)
Festival Starts at: 2:30 p.m.
Walk Starts at: 4:00 p.m
To volunteer, email: achintya@mail.usf.edu
Community Outreach Monthly Events
NovemberRonald McDonald House
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
To volunteer and to figure out rides, email: sierrar@mail.usf.edu
Education
Jennifer Alsinajenniferalsina@mail.usf.edu
Justin Coleyjustincoley@mail.usf.edu
Kelsey Dowkelseydow@mail.usf.edu
Carolina Tellotello1@mail.usf.edu
Education
Fall ToursFlorida International University - Wednesday, September 23rd - 9:30-10:30am
University of Central Florida - Thursday September 24th - 2:00pm Florida State University - Friday, October 8th 3:00pm
Florida Atlantic University - Friday, October 16th - 2:00pmUniversity of South Florida - Wednesday, November 4th
University of Florida - Thursday November 19th- 3:30 pm
Research Workshop - October 5th at 5:00pm
Socials
Tail Gate Social – October 10th at the Homecoming game against the Syracuse Oranges. Burgers!
Riverfront Park Kayaking/Canoeing – November 7th
Carpooling will be available for both of these social events. More details to come by the second body meeting.
Gregory Toppgregorytopp@mail.usf.edu
Luis Regaladoluisregalado@mail.usf.edu
Physician Shadowing
Paola Mancerapaolamancera@mail.usf.edu
Irina Gonzalez-Sigleririnag@mail.usf.edu
Celine Cordoncelinecordon@mail.usf.edu
Physician Shadowing
Through the Physician Shadowing Program we hope to provide our members with the education needed to successfully obtain physician shadowing opportunities.
• Workshops on professionalism and relevant topics
• Help with critical skills such as creating a resume and cover
letter
• Professional head Shot opportunities
• "Evening with a Physician" event
• Many more to come
Membership
Membership Benefits
Lasts for 5 years and recognized nationally
Opportunities in Mentorship program, Physician Shadowing workshops, & more
How to become a member:
Print out an application located on usfpamsa.org
Bring payment of $100 to office hours or following the meeting
Check us out at Bull Market on Wednesdays!
Aisha Remyaisharemy@mail.usf.edu
Gustavo Gryzinskiggryzinski@mail.usf.edu
Activity Point Description
Blood Donation 2 Donate blood and receive points!
General Meetings 1
We have general meetings every other week. This is a great opportunity to hear
great guest speakers as well as mingle with other
members.
Volunteer 1
Any kind of event PAMSA is taking
part in, whether it is a recurring weekly
event (e.g Hope Lodge) or an event such as Relay for
Life or Stampede of Service.
Medical School Forum 5 Attend our Medical School Forum
Physician Shadowing 1 Get matched to shadow a Doctor!
Workshops and Tours 1 Attend a Workshop or Tour.
Socials 2 Picnics, socials, outings…etc.
Wear T-Shirt 1 Wear your T-shirt to PAMSA meeting.
Social Media 1 Post on Facebook or twitter with #USFPamsa
Medical School Forum
Ansley Howardansleyhoward@mail.usf.edu
Dakota Becker-Greenebeckergreene@mail.usf.edu
Thomasina Watsonthomasinaw@mail.usf.edu
Medical School Forum
The next forum will be in April 2016.
Here is a preview of last year’s Agenda, plus the schools that were in attendance.
Mentoring
Mentors
Medical Students
Upperclassman Undergraduates
Mentees
PAMSA Members
Applications online usfpamsa.org
Shane Clarkshaneclark1@mail.usf.edu
Alaina Keithakeith@mail.usf.edu
E-board
PresidentKevin Petersen
kwpetersen@mail.usf.edu
Vice-PresidentAlauna Martinez
asmartinez@mail.usf.edu
SecretaryAnne Arthur
annea@mail.usf.edu
TreasurerDavid Desena
daviddesena@mail.usf.edu
WebmasterClayton Clark
claytonclark@mail.usf.edu
Academic Advisor
Schedule an appointment with her here!http://www.cas.usf.edu/healthprofessions/advising/schedule/
Lauren Albaum has the information and resources of health professions including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, optometry, occupational therapy, and athletic training. She can teach you how to understand the comprehensive requirements of a competitive application and the know how of the application navigation process. Lauren is knowledgeable in both academic and non-academic factors of an application.
Lauren Albaum, M.Ed.
General Announcements
Bake sales are every other Wednesday from 8:30-10:30 am and every other Tuesday from 8:00-11:00 am this semester in front of the library! Come get your donut on!
Please send any tshirt designs/ideas to Kevin. kwpetersen@mail.usf.edu
Meetings are biweekly on Mondays at 5:00 pm
Don’t forget to bookmark the website, usfpamsa.org
Pay for membership at the office – look at our website for office hours
Like our facebook page www.facebook.com/usfpamsa
Mary Lumapas
www.facebook.com/shareurspare
email: shareurspare@gmail.com
#shareyourspareIf interested in donating, contact Jenni Binns (Living Donor Coordinator at Tampa General). Phone number: (813) 844-5669, email: jbinns@tgh.org
Tabling at the USF Atrium
September 16 from 9-11 am
September 23rd from 10 am – 4 pm
September 30th from 10 am – 4 pm
Dr. Charles Lockwood, MD, MHCM
Senior Vice President, USF HealthDean, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine