Professional & Social Student Groups
Student Organizations at Pars Medicine provide opportunities for professional development, specialty exploration, community service, advocacy, social connection, and leadership experience. Join organizations aligned with your interests and career goals.
Organization Categories
Specialty Interest Groups
- Surgical Interest Group: Exposure to surgical specialties, OR observation, suturing workshops
- Pediatrics Interest Group: Pediatric career exploration, volunteer opportunities
- Primary Care Interest Group: Family medicine and internal medicine focus
- Emergency Medicine Interest Group: EM shadowing, trauma simulations
- Psychiatry Interest Group: Mental health advocacy and career exploration
- Obstetrics & Gynecology Interest Group: Women's health and OB/GYN careers
- Radiology Interest Group: Imaging education and radiology careers
- Neurology Interest Group: Neuroscience and neurology careers
Service & Advocacy Organizations
- Free Clinic Volunteers: Provide care to uninsured patients
- Global Health Initiative: International service trips and global health education
- Health Equity & Justice: Addressing healthcare disparities
- Students for Reproductive Justice: Reproductive healthcare advocacy
- Physicians for Social Responsibility: Public health and social issues
- Street Medicine: Healthcare for homeless populations
Research Organizations
- Research Interest Group: Connecting students with research opportunities
- Journal Club: Critical appraisal of medical literature
- Innovative Medicine: Medical innovation and entrepreneurship
- Medical Informatics Group: Healthcare technology and AI
Student Government & Professional
- Student Government Association: Student representation and advocacy
- American Medical Student Association (AMSA): National medical student organization
- Student National Medical Association (SNMA): Supporting underrepresented minorities in medicine
- Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA): Hispanic student support and advocacy
- Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA): AAPI student community
Academic & Honors Societies
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA): Medical honor society (by invitation)
- Gold Humanism Honor Society: Recognizing compassionate care
- Phi Beta Kappa: Academic excellence honor society
Wellness & Social Organizations
- Wellness Committee: Promoting student well-being and work-life balance
- Running Club: Group runs and fitness activities
- Yoga & Meditation Group: Stress reduction and mindfulness
- Arts in Medicine: Creative expression and healing
- Outdoor Adventure Club: Hiking, camping, outdoor activities
- Culinary Medicine: Cooking and nutrition
Faith-Based & Cultural Organizations
- Christian Medical & Dental Association
- Muslim Student Association
- Jewish Medical Student Association
- Hindu Student Association
- Cultural heritage organizations
Starting a New Organization
Requirements
- Minimum 5 interested students
- Faculty advisor
- Constitution and bylaws
- Registration with Student Affairs
- Annual renewal
Support Provided
- Meeting space reservations
- Funding for activities (via Student Government)
- Promotional support (email, social media)
- Leadership training
Getting Involved
How to Join
- Organization Fair: Held at start of each academic year
- Online Directory: Browse all organizations and contact leaders
- Trial Meetings: Attend meetings before committing
- Email Lists: Subscribe to organization newsletters
Leadership Opportunities
- President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary positions
- Committee chairs and coordinators
- Event planning and organization
- Develops leadership skills for CV/ERAS
Organization Resources
Meeting Spaces: Reserve rooms via student portal
Funding: Apply for activity funding through Student Government
Marketing: Promote events via student email and portal
Advisor Support: Faculty advisors for guidance
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