starting next week delay on updated roster and points biggest change for members: no longer check...

American Medical Student Association

2nd General MeetingFebruary 3, 20157:30 PM in BSB B.110

• Starting next week

• Delay on updated roster and points

• Biggest change for members: no longer check points on BB

• Please be patient, we apologize for delays

Transitioning from Blackboard

-Members must maintain a 3.0 or higher to remain an active AMSA member

-No GPA requirement to get accepted as a new member

New GPA Requirement

How do I stay active?!

Point Tiers

• $30 for 1 year

• $55 for 2 years

• Dues will be accepted after the meeting:

Cash/Credit Card/Check → B-110

Credit Card → C-108A

Make checks out to AMSA BU CHAPTER

• The deadline for dues is this Friday: February 6th

Dues

Figure out what you’re doing this Summer ASAP!

Med School Admissions Tip 101:

• 2 Scholarships offered:

-(1) Full MCAT Scholarship ($2000+ value!)

-(1) Tuition scholarship ($500)

• Requirements:

-Must be at least a silver member (120 points)

• Application will be due April 7th (6th General Meeting)

• Winners will be announced at the last general meeting

Scholarships

Vice President - Kevin Shah

Mentorship

• Our second mentorship social will be this Monday, February 9th from 8-9 PM at Common Grounds

• Ask any questions you have about classes, professors, research, service, shadowing, MCAT preparation, and more!

• Attendance will be worth 5 points (Academic/Workshop)

Mentorship Social this Monday!

• Have questions about getting into med school?

• If so, meet with an upperclassman through AMSA’s one-on-one mentoring program!

• Registration can be found on the event sign-up after the meeting

• Each mentoring session is worth 5 points (Academic/Workshop)

• You can receive up to 10 points (Academic/Workshop) a semester for being mentored

One-on-one Mentoring

• Interested in learning about the history of anatomy?

• Come out and hear Dr. Samples talk about the history of human dissection from ancient to modern times

• The event is sponsored by the Baylor Medical Service Organization (MSO)

• February 4th at 6:15 PM in BSB B.110

• NOT FOR POINTS

Dr. Dan Samples, M.D., Ph.D.

Social Chair - Rachael Helpenstell

Social

• When? Today, 8-30-9:30 PM

• Where? BSB E125• What? Study Tips & Study

Groups• 5 points

Study Social

• When? Friday, Feb. 6th, 5-6 PM• Where? Meet at the SLC.• What? Split into groups for work

out!• 5 points• Rachael_Helpenstell@baylor.edu

Work Out Hour

Sign Up on the GoogleDoc

Rachael_Helpenstell@baylor.edu

Birthday Parties!

Networking Chair - Jasmine Tuazon

Networking

1. Invite your professor out to coffee

2. Make eye contact and smile in the hallways

3. Pose some questions at office hours

4. Write a thank you card (for rec letters, events or lectures, or just generally being awesome)

Networking Tips: Befriending Your Professor

• Tomorrow, Wednesday Feb. 4 from 6:30-7:30 BSB E206

• Hear tips from your Networking Committee on the best ways to call, email, and approach physicians for shadowing

• 5 points (Academic and Workshop)

“How to Get Shadowing” Workshop and Panel

• Monday, Feb. 9 from 11:15-12:05

• Come talk and eat with Dr. Baker, who is associated with Straw to Bread, Medical Humanities, the Honors College, and the Prehealth Committee!

• Sign up on the Google Doc

• We will email you a confirmation!

• 5 points (Academic/Workshop)

Luncheon with Dr. Lisa Baker

• Monday, Feb. 9 from 7-8 p.m. (room TBA)

• When it comes to public speaking, practice makes perfect! Gain great tips and constructive feedback from your peers. It’ll be a judgment-free zone!

• Sign up on the Google Doc

• 5 points (Academic/Workshop)

Public Speaking Workshop #1

Research and Internship Chair: Sai Aparna Konde

Research and Internship

• February 18 from 4-5 PM

• Location: BSB, room TBA

• Speakers from Baylor’s Office of Career and Professional Development (Sid Rich) will come to give you expert tips on how to compose, format, and perfect your resume!

• 5 Points (Academic/Workshop)

Resume Building Workshop

• When? Wednesday, February 11 at 4:30 PM

• Where? 801 Washington Avenue (rides will be provided!)

• 15-20 members

• Research Focus: Effectiveness of hypnotic relaxation therapy for the

treatment of hot flashes in post-menopausal women

Studies focused on pain management, smoking cessation, fatigue and dissociative ability

• 5 Points (Academic/Workshop)

Lab Tour - Mind-Body Medicine Lab

Summer Institute Program: Introduction to Tropical Medicine

The National School of Tropical Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine has partnered with Baylor University to provide this program

• Program dates- June 16-27, 2015

Intensive two-week course held in the Texas Medical Center (Houston, TX) exploring the field of tropical medicine through-

• explorations of global health

• epidemiology

• public health

• neglected tropical diseases, infectious and parasitic diseases

More information about the program and application: http://www.baylor.edu/prehealth/index.php?id=100188

Application deadline: February 17, 2015

Medical Discussions Chair - Shanze Zar

Medical Discussions

• Tomorrow, Wednesday (Feb. 4th) from 4:00-5:00 pm BSB B114

• Come learn about different healthcare systems around the world and stay to discuss our newsletter.

• Bring a buddy and get a raffle ticket!

• Gold stars!!

• 5 points for Trivia (Academic/Workshop)

• 5 points for Newsletter Discussion (Academic/Workshop)

• Email Shanze_Zar@baylor.edu with any questions.

Trivia/Newsletter Discussion

• NEXT Thursday (Feb. 12th) from 7:00-8:00 pm BSB B114

• Come debate ethical issues in medicine

• 10 points (Academic/Workshop)

• Gold Stars!

• Email Shanze_Zar@baylor.edu with questions.

Ethics Forum

Service Chair - Evan Barrios

Service

• Pack of Hope: Wednesdays, February 4th and 11th, 7:30-8:30am

• Friends for Life: Wednesday, February 4th and 11th, 2:00-3:00pm

• Talitha Koum: Thursdays, February 5th and 12th, 8:00-9:00am

• Compassion Ministries: Thursdays, February 5th and 12th, 3:30-5:00 pm

• World Hunger Relief Farm Day: Thursday, February 5th, 4:00-6:00pm

• Meyer Clinic: Thursday, February 5th, 4:00-6:00pm

• Family Abuse Center: Thursday, February 5th, 6:45-8:15pm

• Dare to Dream: Fridays, February 6th and 13th, 7:30-8:30am

• Caritas: Friday, February 6th and 13th, 1:00-3:00pm

• ReStore: Friday, February 6th and 13th, 3:00-5:00pm

• VA Hospital: Friday, February 6th and 13, 4:00-5:00pm

Service Summary

• King’s Club: Saturday, February 7th and 14th, 10:00am-12:00 noon

• The Clothesline: Saturday, February 7th, 10:00am-12:00 noon

• Habitat for Humanity: Saturday, February 7th, 12:30pm-4:30pm

• Arts and Crafts: Saturday, February 7th, 2:00pm-3:00pm

• Emeritus Assisted Living: Sunday, February 8th and 15th, 2:00pm-3:30pm

• Friends For Life (Steph): Monday, February 9th and 16th, 2:00pm-3:00pm

• Friends for Life (Kaitlyn): Tuesday, February 10th and 17th, 10:00am-11:00am

• Friends for Life (Brooke): Tuesday, February 10th and 17th, 2:00pm-3:00pm

• After School Mentoring: Tuesday, February 10th and 17th, 3:30pm-5:00pm

• Friday Morning Breakfast: Friday, February 13th, 6:00am-8:00am

* More detailed descriptions for each event at the end of this PowerPoint

Service Summary Cntd.

Fundraising Chair - Stephanie Liu

Fundraising

•Don’t forget to come pick up your t-shirt after the meeting• Selling old t-shirts • $5 each (only?! Wow!)

T-Shirts!

• Taking pre-orders-$45 each • Email Stephanie_Liu@baylor.edu with questions

Fleeces!

Website Administrator - Michael Alonso

Website

Thanks to everybody who liked/commented on our posts!

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If you have ideas for upcoming events, put them in the Idea Box at the front

of the room after the meeting!!

Got new, innovative ideas?

Text 1-747-444-3548

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Meeting Attendance

Email us at amsa@baylor.edu or talk to us after the meeting!

We are happy to answer questions!

Have questions for us?

Dr. Anthony

Sutton!

Please Welcome Our Speaker,

Wednesdays, February 4th and 11th, 7:30-8:30am

Weekly event

Unlimited participation

5 points (Service)

Come pack bags of food for McLennan ISD kids assembly-line-style!

Look out for an email Tuesday night!

Contact Sarah_Yuen@baylor.edu with questions

Pack of Hope

Wednesdays, February 4th and 11th, 2:00-3:00pm

Weekly event

5 points (Service)

Unlimited Members

Volunteer at an adult day care to spend time with the elderly and mentally handicapped!

If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified by Monday night

Contact Catherine_Scott@baylor.edu with questions.

Friends for Life (Catherine)

Thursdays, February 5th and 12th, 8:00-9:00am

(NEW TIME)

Weekly event

5 points (Service)

7 members

Start your Thursday morning off right by playing with children and helping teachers perform small tasks.

If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified by Tuesday night

Contact Kaitlyn_whatley@baylor.edu with questions.

Talitha Koum

Thursdays, February 5th and 12th, 3:30-5 pm

Weekly

5 people

5 points (Service)

Tutor and supervise children while parents attend literacy and job training classes

If chosen, you will be notified by Wednesday night

Contact Sarah_Yuen@baylor.edu with questions

Compassion Ministries

Thursday, February 5th, 4:00-6:00pm

Bi-weekly event

10 points (Service)

Limited event; 12 volunteers max.

Come help end world hunger by helping out on a local Waco farm!

If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified Wednesday before noon.

Contact Brooke_McMinn@baylor.edu with questions.

World Hunger Relief Farm Day

Thursday, February 5th, 4-6pm,

Biweekly

4 volunteers needed

10 points (Service)

Serve those in poverty by giving hygiene bags and visiting with patients in the waiting room!

If selected you will be notified by Wednesday evening

Contact Sarah_Trocke@baylor.edu with any questions!

Meyer Clinic

Thursday, February 5th, 6:45-8:15pm

Weekly

5 points (Service)

Play games and interact with young children while their parents attend group sessions.

Volunteers have been selected for this semester.

Contact Sarah_Trocke@baylor.edu with any questions.

Family Abuse Center: Children’s Group

Fridays, January 23rd and 30th, 7:30-8:30 am

Weekly Event

5 points (Service)

A project devoted to challenging middle school students to keep their dreams alive by staying in school and abstaining from drugs, violence, etc,

If you are selected to volunteer you will receive an email Thursday night

Contact Ashley_Bascom@baylor.edu

Dare to Dream

Friday, February 6th and 13th, 1:00-3:00pm

Weekly Event, 20 volunteer maximum

10 points (Service)

Help the local community and staff at Caritas by organizing the warehouse and preparing food baskets to serve Waco families in need

If you are selected to volunteer, you will receive an email by Thursday night

Contact Caleb_Davis@baylor.edu with questions

Caritas

Friday, February 6th and 13th, 3:00-5:00pm

Weekly Event, 18 member max

10 points (Service)

Serve the Waco community and help the staff at ReStore by organizing the store, breaking glass, sorting building materials, and much more!

If you are selected to volunteer, you will receive an email by Thursday night

Contact Catherine_Scott@baylor.edu with questions.

ReStore

Fridays, February 6th and 13th, 7:30-8:30 am

Weekly Event, unlimited members

5 points (service)

A project devoted to challenging middle school students to keep their dreams alive by staying in school and abstaining from drugs, violence, etc

If you are selected, you will receive an email Thursday evening

Contact Ashley_Bascom@baylor.edu

Dare to Dream

Fridays February 6th and 13th, 4:00-5:00pm

Weekly Event

5 Points (Service)

15 members

Only those who have received their ID cards/ fingerprints are eligible to attend. Come to the VA Hospital and hang out with local veterans!

If you are selected to volunteer, you will receive an email by Thursday night

Contact Elizabeth_Andersen@baylor.edu with questions

VA Hospital

Saturdays, February 7th and 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm

Weekly Event

10 points (Service)

15 Members

Hang out with children from a local apartment complex and play games!

Watch out for an email Thursday night!

Contact Tyler_Matjeka@baylor.edu with any questions.

King’s Club

Saturday, February 7th, 10:00am-12:00pm

Monthly Event

10 points (Service)

Help organize clothes at the local resale shop!

Limit of 5 volunteers

Will receive an email by Thursday night beforehand if selected

Email Ashley_Bascom@baylor.edu with questions

The Clothesline

Saturday, February 7th, 12:30 pm-4:30pm

Bimonthly Event

10 points (Service)

10 Member Max

Help construct a home for a low-income family in the Waco area!

Watch out for an email Wednesday night!

Contact Rachel_West1@baylor.edu with any questions.

Habitat for Humanity

Saturday, Feb. 7th and 14th, 2-3:00 pm

Come do arts and crafts with the residents of a local nursing home!

weekly, take up to seven people

5 points (service)

You will receive an email by Friday night if you are chosen

email Stephanie_Dietz@baylor.edu with questions

Arts And Crafts at Greenview

Sundays, February 8th and 15th, 2:00-3:30

Weekly, 20 volunteers max

5 Points (Service)

Come for room visits and activities with the residents at Emeritus

If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified by Thursday night

Contact D_Crawford@baylor.edu with questions

Emeritus Assisted Living

Monday, Feb 9th and 16th, 2-3:00pm

Come hang out with the elderly and mentally handicapped  

weekly, unlimited members

5 points (Service)

You will receive an email with the info by Saturday night

email Stephanie_Dietz@baylor.edu with questions

Friends For Life (Steph)

Tuesdays, February 10th and 17th, 10:00-11:00am

Weekly event

5 points (Service)

Unlimited Members

Volunteer at an adult day care helping the elderly and mentally handicapped!

If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified Sunday evening.

Contact Kaitlyn_whatley@baylor.edu  with questions.

Friends for Life (Kaitlyn)

Tuesday, February 10th and 17th, 2:00-3:00pm

Weekly event

5 points (Service)

Unlimited Members

Volunteer at an adult day care helping the elderly and mentally handicapped!

If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified Sunday evening.

Contact Brooke_McMinn@baylor.edu with questions.

Friends for Life (Brooke)

Tuesdays, February 3rd and 10th, 3:30-5 pm

Weekly event

5 people

5 points (Service)

Come hang out with, tutor, mentor, and love on underprivileged kids!

If chosen, you will be notified by Monday night

Contact Sarah_Yuen@baylor.edu with questions

After School Mentoring

Friday, February 13th, 6:00-8:00am

Bimonthly Event, 6 volunteer maximum

10 points (Service)

Build relationships with the homeless throughout the community over breakfast

If you are selected to volunteer, you will receive an email by Thursday night

Contact Caleb_Davis@baylor.edu with questions

Friday Morning Breakfast

Bring bags of toiletries for distribution at Meyer Clinic!

5 different travel-sized items per bag

5 points per bag, 2 bag limit each semester

Bring to the meeting

Will NOT accept unless clearly labeled with your name

Contact Sarah_Trocke@baylor.edu with questions

Will NOT count towards “Service” Points• Remember, you need a minimum of 15 service points this semester. Drives will not count.

Hygiene Bag Drive

Yours truly, Lauren MathesAMSA Secretary