Student Organizations

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ALPHA EPSILON DELTA (AED)

Alpha Epsilon Delta is the pre-health profession honor society. The society welcomes members who are planning careers in medicine, pharmacy, chiropractics, optometry, dentistry, and podiatry. The Florida-Beta chapter was founded in 1946 and is one of the oldest chapters in the Southeast. The society invites speakers from various health professions, plans trips to professional schools, participates in community services and holds social events.

Room 1200 – 7:30-9:00 pm
Meeting Dates:
Fall 2008
September 3, 17
October 1, 15, 29
November 12
December 3

The officers are:
President Caitlin Laws cel05@fsu.edu
Vice-President Kim Hemphill kmh05f@fsu.edu
Secretary Jennifer Thrasher jkt05@fsu.edu
Treasurer Mark Dryer mad05c@fsu.edu
Historian Amanda Craig acc05c@fsu.edu
Health Fair Service Chair Shawn Hamm shawn.hamm@fsu.edu
Service Chair Frank Taddeo fpt05@fsu.edu
Service Chair William Baynes wfb06@fsu.edu
Faculty Advisor: Rob Borger
Email aedfsu@yahoo.com
Web site http://www.aedfsu.org/
 

AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (AMSA)

The mission of AMSA is to provide information, support and leadership development for future physicians in training. Students need to apply for membership.

Meeting Information:
Every other Monday.

2008-2009 Officers:
President: Shane Lusk sll06h@fsu.edu
Vice President: Christopher Martin cjm04f@fsu.edu
Secretary: Adam Morris apm06e@fsu.edu
Director of Finance: Taylor Buley tdb05c@fsu.edu
Director of Recruitment: Mickey Skaret mms06f@fsu.edu
Philanthropy Coordinator: Abbey Goodyear aag06d@fsu.edu
Assistant PC: Saad Abbasi sa05g@fsu.edu
Assistant PC: Lindsey Gabner lbg06c@fsu.edu
Webmaster: Zach Wohlgemuth zpw05@fsu.edu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Susanne Cappendijk
Web Site: http://med.fsu.edu/PreHealthAdvising/amsa/

We will be meeting the first Tuesday of every month a 7:00pm in the Room #A 101 in the new Psychology Bldg. A list of meeting dates is as follows:
Fall 2008
September 2
October 7
November 4
December 2

Please e-mail: fsuamwa@med.fsu.edu for more information.

President Emily Dodenhoff ecd05c@fsu.edu
Vice-President Natalie Williams naw05c@fsu.edu
Treasurer Jessica Shaw jrs07s@fsu.edu
Secretary Christina Seybold css07d@fsu.edu
Communications Chair Channing Bond cjb06e@fsu.edu
Relay for Life Moni Patel mnp05c@fsu.edu
Women’s Health Chair Michelle Cabrera mlc06c@fsu.edu
Book Cart Coordinators: Meghan McLeod mem05f@fsu.edu and Brie Rush btr06c@fsu.edu

Faculty Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Foster foster@psy.fsu.edu

FSU VOLUNTEER FIRST RESPONDERS UNIT

The Florida State University Volunteer First Responder Unit functions as a Basic Life Support Quick Response Unit at Florida State University. The unit is staffed by trained Emergency Medical Care First Responders, as well as Emergency Medical Technicians. The unit is under the Medical direction of the Health Center Medical Director with direct oversight by a paramedic supervisor. The unit is co-advised by the Chief of the FSU Police Department and the Director of the Thagard Student Health Center. The unit provides a safety net on the FSU campus in case of medical emergencies IN ADDITION to the normal response already provided by the FSU Police Department and the community 911 system. The unit is available to any campus organization requesting assistance for campus events.

Student Executive Director Paula Shulthiess
Student Director of Operations Arlen Ross
Student Director of Administration Kevin Huwel
Student Director of Special Operations Colleen Cohill
Unit Coordinator Dan Bulecza
E-mail fru@admin.fsu.edu
Web Site http://www.tshc.fsu.edu/fru
 

HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL RELIEF FOR GUYANA (HERG)

This organization actively plans two medical mission trips each year to Guyana, South America. Before the trips, the organization raises funds and supplies for the one-week long mission. Our goal is to bring a group of students together with the common interest of serving Guyana, generating new service programs for Guyana, and gaining clinical and cultural experience with patients and medical providers.

President: Ioana Stroe – is07c@fsu.edu
Vice President: Mark Dreyer – mad05c@fsu.edu
Secretary: Francisco Contreras – fjc05@fsu.edu
Treasurer: Chrystina Gonzalez – cag04d@fsu.edu
Public Relations Officer: Ankur Shah – ans06c@fsu.edu
Faulty Advisor: Dr. Jenice Rankins – jrankins@mailer.fsu.edu
RSO E-mail: HERGFSU@yahoo.com

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS OF AMERICA CLUB (HOSA)

The mission of the Florida State University Chapter of HOSA is to educate students on various health careers and to give them the leadership skills needed to further themselves in the attainment of their ambitions as career professionals in the health care industry. Various guest speakers attend the bi-weekly meetings giving students exposure to a wide array of health careers. Students participate in and lead community service and social events. Students are also provided with the information and encouraged to join other health related organizations on campus.

Meetings are held in room 203 Sandels Building, 8:00 pm every other Wednesday night beginning September 10, 2008.

2008-2009 Officers
President: Amanda Allen aba05c@fsu.edu
Vice President: Katelyn Aiello kha07@fsu.edu
Secretary: Shirelle Figueroa sf06@fsu.edu
Treasurer: Stephen Ferraresi sdf06@fsu.edu
Historian: Amy Samler as07f@fsu.edu
Careers: Gerald Bienick geb06@fsu.edu
Advertisement: Kelly Staph kas07@fsu.edu
Volunteer: Barry Fitzgerald bff06@fsu.edu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jeong-Su Kim

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL OUTREACH (IMO)

The mission statement for the International Medical Outreach is to unite the efforts of a select group of pre med students and medical staff in an international service learning experience that provides first-hand medical care in countries less advanced.

Director Marla Rapalje - mmr02c@fsu.edu
Faculty Advisor Tamara Bertrand - tbertrand@admin.fsu.edu
Web Site http://www.fsuimo.org

MULTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF PRE-HEALTH STUDENTS

The mission of this organization is to enhance the recruitment of culturally diverse students into health-care fields, and to help members become more successful candidates for professional health and medical programs.
M.A.P.S. web site

Meeting Information:
All on Thursdays - Room 1200 -7:00-8:00 pm
September 4, 18
October 2, 16, 30
November 13, 27

Officers:
President: Angela Green apg05@fsu.edu
Vice-President: Natalie Williams- naw05c@fsu.edu
Secretary: Annalise Smith- ars06t@fsu.edu
Corresponding Secretary: Brittani Williams bawo5f@fsu.edu
Treasurer: Sharisse Perkins-sdp06c@fsu.edu
Public Relations: Jose Barquin- jmb06g@fsu.edu
Faculty Advisor: Thesla Berne-Anderson
 

Occupational/Physical Therapy Interactive College Students
O.P.T.I.C.S.
A New Generation...A New Outlook on Medical Treatment.

Occupational/Physical Therapy Interactive College Students is an effort between the pre-physical/occupational therapy students of Florida State University to assist one another in preparation for graduate school. The club provides a means by which pre-physical/occupational therapy students can get to know each other and help each other with planning, GRE preparation, and physical/occupational therapy school applications. We will bring in practicing physical and occupational therapists, current physical/occupational therapy school students, and physical/occupational therapy school recruiters in order to help students understand the profession and gain knowledge of the physical/occupational therapy school admissions process.

Meetings will take place in the University Center Building D, Room 1101 at 7:30 pm
October 15,29
November 12, 20 (This meeting held in University Center Building C, Rm. 5301 at 7:30 pm)
December 3 Banquet (TBA)

President Porsche Bonnet plb04c@fsu.edu
Vice-President Sara Rahgozar sar05d@fsu.edu 
Secretary Shondria Ingraham sbi05@fsu.edu
Membership Coordinator Jennifer Long jnl05e@fsu.edu
Treasurer Andrea Gable adg05c@fsu.edu

The goal of the Pre-Dental Society is to teach students about the career of dentistry and provide them with the resources and knowledge needed to assist them in getting into dental school. This organization has a close working relationship with the Florida Dental Association and the Leon County Dental Association. A shadowing program has been established with the Dental Hygiene/Assistant school at Tallahassee Community College and the Leon County Health Clinic. Meetings are held twice a month and include guest speakers from dental schools and working professionals. All interested students are welcome to attend.

Room 1302 – 7:30-9:00 pm

Dates:
Fall 2008
September 3, 17
October 1, 15, 29
November 12
December 3

The officers are:
President Frankie Charles fc05d@fsu.edu
Vice-President Bill Knight wjk05@fsu.edu
Secretary Jonathan Dornell jld07j@fsu.edu
Treasurer Jerry Scannell gfs06@fsu.edu
Web Master Megan Elios mce04c@fsu.edu

Website address: http://www.fsupredentalsociety.com
Faculty Advisor: Rob Borger

PRE-OPTOMETRY CLUB

The purpose of the Pre-Optometry Club is to encourage and educate students who express an interest in pursuing a career in optometry.

Students will have opportunities to shadow optometrists and to meet representatives from optometry schools. The club seeks to encourage an exploration of the field while providing its members with information to better prepare for optometry school. Membership is open at all times.

Room 1301 – 7:30-9:00 pm
Dates:
Fall 2008
September 9, 23
October 7, 21
November 4, 18
December 2

Please e-mail fsupreoptometry@gmail.com for additional information.

President Andrew Cormier asc05d@fsu.edu
Vice-President Kristen Spears kls05j@fsu.edu
Secretary Shawn Joseph smj06c@fsu.edu
Treasurer Renata Bookram rnb06@fsu.edu
Faculty Advisor: Rob Borger

The Pre-Pharmacy Club is a student organization created by six Florida State University students in the fall of 2003 for undergraduates who plan on pursuing careers in pharmacy. The goal of the club is to provide resources and opportunities to introduce undergraduates to the world of pharmacy. In addition, the club seeks to help its members become the most qualified applicants for pharmacy school.

The organization also seeks to encourage community involvement and to present members with opportunities to serve the community through volunteer service. By adding depth to members’ understanding of pharmacy, the Pre-Pharmacy Club constantly strives to make its members the best prepared and most informed applicants for the pharmacy program.

Room 1302 – 7:30-9:00 pm
Dates:
Fall 2008

September 9, 23
October 7, 21
November 4, 18
December 2
Pharmacy School Meet the Dean’s Day Saturday Nov. 1

2008-2009 Officers:
President Dawn Pizarroz dap05c@fsu.edu
President Jacquie Munn jsm06h@fsu.edu
Vice-President Scott Derner smd05g@fsu.edu
Secretary Jackie Lujo jal06c@fsu.edu
Treasurer Rachelle Thomas rjt06c@fsu.edu
Historian S’Chana Holley sdh05d@fsu.edu
Community Service Chair Rianna Watson rmw05e@fsu.edu
Public Relations Chair Aleia Judd alj06d@fsu.edu
Faculty Advisor: Rob Borger
 

PRE-PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) CLUB

This is an organization for students interested in a career as a physician assistant. Meetings will be monthly and held at the College of Medicine. The agenda will includes guest speakers from the community as well as representatives from academic programs.  For additional information: prepafsu@yahoo.com.

Meeting Information:
Room 1301 – 7:30-9:00 pm
Dates:
Fall 2008
September 8 - Room 1303
October 9
November 6
December 4

President Christina Vickery cav06@fsu.edu
Vice-President Megan Arnold maa05d@fsu.edu
Secretary Brittany Chrispen-Howard brc06d@fsu.edu
Treasurer Allison Rodriguez amr04t@fsu.edu
Faculty Advisor: Rob Borger
 

Fall 2008 Meeting Information:
Room 1301 – 7:30-9:00 pm
September 10, 24
October 8, 22
November 5, 26

Officers 2008-2009
President Jeff Godbey sjg05@fsu.edu
Vice-President Stephanie Bode sab06e@fsu.edu
Secretary Marilee Cook mnc05@fsu.edu
Speaker Coordinator Elizabeth Stickelmaier ejs06c@fsu.edu
Publicity Coordinators Sandy MacArthur slm07c@fsu.edu
Kate McAleer kmm07f@fsu.edu
Faculty Advisor: Rob Borger

STUDENT ASSOCIATION OF PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (SAAP)

The purpose of the Student Association of Pre-Health Professionals (SAPP) is to offer a support system for students wanting to enter a health field. We provide networking opportunities for all members by educating them of different health fields. We offer members opportunities to volunteer in health related fields around the community and get to know fellow members through organized socials. During the fall and spring semesters we have bi-weekly meetings with speakers from various health fields and admissions board personnel. During the summer we meet once a month. Also, we offer a scholarship to members at the end of every spring semester. Our group caters to the members’ needs and allows each individual a voice in the organization’s actions.

Meetings will be held in room 1302 at the College of Medicine at 7 p.m.
September 8
September 22
October 6
October 20
November 10
December 1

Officers
President: Melanie Gonzalez - mag05h@fsu.edu
Vice President: Jeremy Bary - jrb06v@fsu.edu
Secretary: Bruna Purgato - bbp07c@fsu.edu
Treasurer: Porcha Leggett - psl05@fsu.edu
Volunteer Coordinator: Brandi Geisbert - geisbert@bio.fsu.edu
Health Communications Chair: Jason Santos - jds05e@fsu.edu
Social Chair: James Shirley - jws05@fsu.edu
Relay for Life: Michelle Lam - mkl05d@fsu.edu

Advisors
Dr. Arturo Figueroa afiguero@fsu.edu
Dr. Alice K. Pomidor
Karen E. Myers
Dr. Suzanne L. Harrison
Dr. Leslie M. Beitsch

Our Official Website: http://www.fsusapp.org