You can find many more pre-health organizations at FSU through Nole Central and the Student Activities Center

Below is a directory of pre-health student organizations that are mentored by the FSU College of Medicine faculty and staff. 

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    Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED is a prestigious national honor society dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in health pre-professional scholarship. Our organization consists of pre-health students with a passion to learn about the healthcare field and a strong desire to give back to the local community).

    Our mission is to provide you with resources and guidance to assist in successfully becoming a leader of the health profession. We understand that the process of being a pre-health student may seem intimidating; however, in AED you are surrounded by many students who share similar dreams and aspirations. In AED, we are one big family and the Executive Board works hard to make sure your journey is as stress free and fun as possible!

    Please take the time to explore our website and learn about the many things AED is involved with during the year. For information please email aedfsu@gmail.com

    Meeting Locations and Dates:

    All meetings will be held in person at the College of Medicine Room 1200  from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

    Fall 2023

    • September 6th
    • September 20th
    • October 4th
    • October 18th
    • November 1st
    • November 15th
    • November 29th

    Spring 2024

    • January 17th 
    • January 20th- Dean's Day
    • January 31st
    • February 14th
    • February 28th
    • March 27th
    • April 10th 
    • April 24th

    Officers:

    • President: Gabriella Pinerio
    • Vice President: Saylor Marlow
    • Secretary: Sabrina Roman
    • Treasurer: Samual Bethards
    • Historian:  Leslie Infante
    • Service Chair: Alanis Velez
    • Internal Service:  Jenna Fitzgerald
    • External Service: Caroline Zeek
    • Mentor-Mentee Director: Lauren Genewick
    • Fundraising Director:  Olivia Picerne
    • International Outreach Director: Victoria Lal
    • Membership/PR Chair:  Jacqueline Cottilla
    • Special Events Chair: Marian Gonzalez
    • Academic Chairs: Carina Baiano and Avery Herris
    • Chapter Advisor: Kaylee Webb
    • Organization e-mail: aedfsu@gmail.com
    • Organization Web site: http://www.aedfsu.com/

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    The American Medical Student Association, founded in 1950 and based in Washington D.C., is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States. FSU's Pre-Medical AMSA chapter is a student run organization which shares the association's national mission of supporting, informing, and inspiring tomorrow's physicians.

    Join AMSA and be alongside peers and mentors who share  your passions. AMSA is a community dedicated to not only helping our members grow personally and professionally but also one that prioritizes lending a hand to the community and people around them.

    Learn more about AMSA at https://www.amsa.org and reach out to us at amsa.fsu@gmail.com.

    Meeting Locations and Dates: 

    All meetings will be held in person at the College of Medicine at the Auditorium Room 1400  from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. 

    Fall 2023

    • September 11th
    • September 25th
    • October 9th
    • October 23rd
    • November 6th
    • November 20th

    Spring 2024

    • January 22nd 
    • February 5th
    • February 19th
    • March 4th
    • March 18th
    • April 1st
    • April 15th

    Officers: 

    • President: Julia Oliveira 
    • Vice President: Jake Langevin
    • Secretary:  Neissa Philemon 
    • Assistant Secretary: Tammy Flores
    • Assistant Secretary: Irene Malik
    • Treasurer: Connor Krassel
    • Director of Communications:  Sophia Thome
    • Director of Philanthropy:  Ellie Giardino
    • Assistant Philanthropy Director: Julia Thome
    • Assistant Philanthropy Director:  Carter Dalili
    • Director of Special Events: Grace Larson
    • Community Group Leader:  Kaavya Chandrasekhar
    • Community Group Leader:  Alex Rakita
    • Community Group Leader:  Jalina Hess

    American Medical Women's Association

     

    The undergraduate alpha chapter of The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) provides a supportive environment for women seeking careers in medicine. To help members on their path AMWA provides resources that include workshops, speakers in the field, and encourages volunteering in the community.

    Meeting Locations and Dates:

    All meetings will be held in person semester at the Psychology Building in Room A102 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM

    Fall 2023

    • September 12th
    • September 26th    
    • October 10th
    • October 24th     
    • November 7th      
    • November 21st    

    Spring 2024 

    • January 23rd 
    • February 6th
    • February 20th
    • March 5th
    • March 19th
    • April 2nd 
    • April 16th

    Officers:

    • President: Lauryn Brewer
    • Vice President: Jasmine Max
    • Secretary:  Laura Rodriguez-Saenz
    • Treasurer: Carina Baiano
    • Socials Chair: Shireen Pourgolafsan
    • Women's Health Chair:  Nia Everidge
    • Outreach Chair: Sara Ballesteros
    • Faculty Advisor: Elizabeth Foster, Ph.D 

     

    Connecting Experimental Lab and Life Sciences also known as CELLS promotes research for undergraduates and provides a social and professional network for students engaged in biomedical, clinical and social science research. CELLS at FSU will introduce and prepare undergraduate students for an exciting research experience by providing avenues for networking with research faculty. This organization offers workshops, mentoring, lab tours, service events, field trips, research symposiums, interactive discussions with research scientists and advice on internships and biomedical research careers.

    Go to the CELLS homepage for details!  Contact us! CELLSatFSU@gmail.com or look us up on Facebook CELLS at FSU

    Meeting Locations and Dates: 

    All meetings will be held in person at the College of Medicine in room 1301 from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. 

    Fall 2023 

    • September 6th
    • September 20th
    • October 4th
    • October 18th
    • November 1st
    • November 15th
    • November 29th

    Spring 2024

    • January 17th 
    • January 31st
    • February 14th
    • February 28th
    • March 27th
    • April 10th 
    • April 24th

    Officers:

    • Co-President:  Hannah Gendusa
    • Co-President:  AJ Egan
    • Secretary: Michael Gonio
    • Treasurer: Albert Veloso
    • Historian: Monique Ramos
    • Internship and Scholarship Chair: Leila Phillips
    • Seminars Event Coordinator: Sarah Bass
    • Social and Publicity Chair: Rebecca Chuhak 
    • Faculty Advisor: Antonia Nemec Ph.D.
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    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.

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    Meeting Locations & Dates:

    Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom and in person at the College of Medicine Room 1400 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, see schedule below for details. 

    Fall 2023 

    • September 21st
    • October 5th 
    • October 19th
    • November 2nd
    • November 16th
    • November 30th

    Spring 2024

    • January 25th
    • February 8th
    • February 22nd
    • March 14th
    • March 28th
    • April 11th
    • April 25th 

    Officers:

    • President: Alicie Raymond
    • Vice President: Hannah Johnson
    • Secretary: Reynaldo Denaud 
    • Treasurer: Hanna Yilmaz-Rodriguez
    • Historian:  Nelly Meza
    • Community Service Chair: Mylena Fernandez
    • Fundraising Chair:  Ely Nieves
    • Event Coordinator:  Daniela Portilla
    • Market Wednesday Chair: Beverely Joseph
    • Faculty Advisor: Thesla Berne-Anderson and Janelle McDaniel

    Pre-Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy at FSU

     

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    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.

    Meeting Locations and Dates: 

    All meetings will be held in person at the College of Medicine Room 1302 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

    Fall 2023

    • September 7th
    • September 21st
    • October 5th
    • October 19th
    • November 2nd
    • November 16th
    • November 30th

    Spring 2024

    • January 18th 
    • February 1st
    • February 15th
    • February 29th
    • March 28th
    • April 11th 

    Officers: 

    • President: Shelly Props
    • Vice President: Haley Smith
    • Occupational Therapy/ Physical Therapy Chair: Avery Calabro
    • Treasurer: Gabriella Vidales
    • Secretary:  Katelyn Ecker
    • Event/Service Chair: Danielle Dewin
    • Faculty Advisor: Kaylee Webb

    Pre Dental Society at FSU

     

    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.

    Meeting Locations and Dates:

    All meetings will be held in person at the College of Medicine Room 1400  from 7:00 to 8:00 PM

    Fall 2023

    • September 6th
    • September 20th
    • October 4th
    • October 18th
    • November 1st
    • November 15th
    • November 29th

    Spring 2024

    • January 17th 
    • January 31st
    • February 14th
    • February 28th
    • March 27th
    • April 10th 

    Officers

    • President:  McKenzie Miller
    • Vice President: James Fair
    • Treasurer: Riley Smith
    • Volunteer Chair: McKenzie Krztzert 
    • Fundraising Chair: Eva Martinez
    • Wax Workshop Chair: Natalie Lomax
    • T-Shirt Chair: Bria Toussaint
    • Social Chair: Gabriella Suarez
    • Mentor-Mentee: Kaitlyn Thomas
    • Faculty Advisor: Kaylee Webb

     

    Pre-Optometry Club is for anyone who is interested in Optometry school, eyes, or the visual system. We have guest speakers, representatives from various Colleges of Optometry, local optometrists, ophthalmologists, and researchers at meetings to explore more about the profession. Club members also have many opportunities for unique activities such as volunteering at the Tallahassee VA Outpatient Eye Clinic, shadowing local Optometrists, and performing vision screenings at the Special Olympics!

    Meeting locations and dates: 

    All meetings will be held in person at the College of Medicine Room 1301 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. 

    Fall 2023

    • September 13th
    • September 27th
    • October 11th
    • October 25th
    • November 8th

    Spring 2024

    • January 24th 
    • February 7th
    • February 21st
    • March 6th
    • March 20th
    • April 3rd
    • April 17th

    Officers: 

    • President: Sherry Lin
    • Vice President: Hannah Weincek
    • Treasurer: Leo Tornes
    • Public Relations: Jennifer Pham
    • Secretary: Janelle Bunni
    • Historian: Fengjing Zhang
    • Faculty Advisor: Kaylee Webb

    Pre-Pharmacy Informational Leadership and Learning Society

     

    The Pre-Pharmacy Informational Leadership Learning Society (P.I.L.L.S.) 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 society is to provide resources and opportunities to introduce undergraduates to the world of pharmacy. In addition, the society 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, P.I.L.L.S. constantly strives to make its members the best prepared and most informed applicants for the pharmacy program.

    Meeting Locations and Dates:  

    All meetings will be held in person at the College of Medicine Room 1400 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. 

    Fall 2023

    • September 13th
    • September 27th
    • October 11th
    • October 25th
    • November 8th
    • November 22nd
    • December 6th

    Spring 2024

    • January 24th 
    • February 7th
    • February 21st
    • March 6th
    • March 20th
    • April 3rd
    • April 17th

    Officers:

    • President: Nina Pulvirenti
    • Vice President: Elena Jashari
    • Secretary: Tori Miller
    • Treasurer: Lena Piccolino
    • Public Relations Chair: Kylie Wasisco
    • Volunteer Chair: Sierra Heflin
    • Faculty Advisor: Kaylee Webb

    Pre-Physician Assistant Club of FSU

     

    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.

    Please e-mail fsuprepaclub@gmail.com for more information.
     

    Meeting Location and Dates:

    All meetings will be held in person at the College of Medicine Room 1200 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. 

    Fall 2023

    • September 5th
    • September 19th
    • October 3rd
    • October 17th
    • October 31st
    • November 14th
    • November 28th

    Spring 2024

    • January 23rd 
    • February 6th
    • February 20th
    • March 5th
    • March 19th
    • April 2nd 
    • April 16th

    Officers

    • President: Alexis Garzon
    • Vice President: Ava Dobryndney
    • Secretary: Chloe Derbedosian
    • Treasurer: Caroline Hudson
    • Public Relations: Grace Sourini
    • Event Coordinator: Kristine Kane
    • Faculty Advisor: Allison Justice

    Pre-Veterinary Club at FSU

     

    The purpose of the Pre-Veterinary Club at FSU is to provide a supportive and educative environment where students can expand their interests in veterinary medicine or animal-related fields. The students will be familiarized with the expectations associated with veterinary schooling, the profession and volunteer opportunities. Membership is open to all Florida State University, FAMU and TCC students and may be requested at any regular meeting. Please visit the "Pre-Veterinary Club @ FSU" on our Facebook page for more information!

    Please e-mail: fsupvc@gmail.com for more information.

    Meeting Locations and Dates: 

    All meetings will be held in person at the College of Medicine in Room 1200 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. 

    Fall 2023

    • September 13th
    • September 27th
    • October 11th
    • October 25th
    • November 8th
    • December 6th 

    Spring 2024

    • January 24th 
    • February 7th
    • February 21st
    • March 6th
    • March 20th
    • April 3rd
    • April 17th

    Officers

    • President: Delaney Payton
    • Vice President: Natalie Pilipczak
    • Secretary: Rica Guiang
    • Treasurer:  Kiley Cristman
    • Speaker Coordinator:  Rin Sangar
    • Event Coordinator: Ariana Justavino
    • Publicity Coordinator: Ryan Wasserman
    • Faculty Advisor: Kaylee Webb

    Black Women in Medicine: Black Women in Medicine (BWM) is a premedical student organization that strives to provide underrepresented black women the skill set, knowledge, and experience to successfully emerge in healthcare fields. Founded in 2017 at FSU, BWM has now expanded its chapters to FAMU, USF, FAU, UCF, UF, and counting! For more information, email: blackwomenmedicine.fsu@gmail.com

    FSU Medical Response Unit: The Medical Response Unit functions as a basic life support and quick response unit at Florida State University. Staffed by trained student volunteers, the Medical Response Unit is an affiliated project associated with University Health Services, FSU Police Department, Student Government Association, and FSU Division of Student Affairs. The Medical Response Unit offers support to existing emergency medical and safety units during campus events, such as intramural sports, 5K’s, the FSU Flying High Circus, Dance Marathon and many others.  Check Nole Central for meeting dates and times.  For more information, email:  MedicalResponse@admin.fsu.edu 

    Fundamentals of Observational Research and Career Experience (FORCE): Fundamentals of Observational Research and Career Experience(FORCE) was created for the FSU pre-health student body to facilitate shadowing rotations and group visitations, as well as to enhance the professional knowledge of a pre-health student. Shadowing stimulates a relationship between a professional and a student, where the professional can answer the simple or more complicated questions of a pre-heath student. As a team, FORCE is dedicated to providing pre-health students with shadowing opportunities and professional experience.  Check Nole Central for meeting dates and times. 

    Hands of Hope: FSU Hands of Hope is a newly recognized Registered Student Organization that prides itself in organizing consistent volunteering projects that are mainly aimed to provide assistance to people with disabilities. We are officially affiliated with the College of Medicine at Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and have a variety of volunteering opportunities open within these and many other institutions that further reinforce our mission to integrate students with and without disabilities. Regular volunteering events include Stroke Awareness Group and Afternoon Bingo with patients at the TMH Rehabilitation Center, monthly Build-A-Ramps, and nursing home visits. We also host speakers from various health professions and hold social events. Check Nole Central for meeting dates and times.

    Health and Educational Relief Organization (HERO): HERO activity participates in two medical mission trips a year to Guyana, South America and other third world nations. These trips are made possible by a team of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and pre-health students who dedicate their time to serving those less privileged in need of medical care. During each trip, HERO provides not only medical attention to patients, but also works to bring the members of the community personal health education as well as literacy advancement programs for students. During the year while not on the medical mission trips, HERO actively fundraises and participates in various volunteer and service opportunities in the local Tallahassee community. Check Nole Central for meeting dates and times.

    Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA): Health Occupations Students of America is an organization catering to those students interested in a health care profession. HOSA at FSU participates in many volunteer opportunities, competitive events, and allows students to meet current health care professionals. The mission of HOSA is "to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community." To do that, HOSA participates in state and national leadership conferences where students attend workshops and interact with other students from all over the nation. Joining HOSA is a fun and rewarding way to gain knowledge of the health care field!  Check Nole Central for meeting dates and times.   Website:https://www.facebook.com/fsu.hosa?fref=ts

    Hearts for the Homeless Tallahassee (H4H): Hearts for the Homeless (H4H) Tallahassee serves to provide FSU students with a unique volunteering experience. Its mission aims to enlighten and impassion students that volunteer their help and skills for a greater cause. Furthermore, it works to help the homeless community in Tallahassee by providing free blood pressure screenings and creating caring interactions between volunteers, homeless individuals, and all of those in the community. Hearts for the Homeless Tallahassee plans to work with other non-profit organizations, veterans’ organizations, health care clinics and medical professionals to enhance the effectiveness of this registered student organization. This organization aspires to help shape and mold the minds of our members into knowledgable, compassionate leaders. Check Nole Central for meeting dates and times.

    Medicine, Education, and Development for Low Income Families Everywhere (MEDLIFE):MEDLIFE stands for Medicine, Education, and Development for Low Income Families Everywhere. MEDLIFE Health at FSU is a pre-health organization that focuses on serving low income families both internationally and locally. Internationally, we help by attending mobile clinics three times a year (winter break, spring break, summer). Mobile clinics are made possible by student volunteers, MEDLIFE staff, and local physicians and nurses. Unlike most medical outreach trips, MEDLIFE ensures patient follow-up and strives to break the perpetual cycle of lack of infrastructure, education, and medical attention. Locally, we participate and organize multiple community service events per semester. "MEDLIFE is a network of medical professionals, motivated students, and trained staff who work together with communities in need to deliver better access to Medicine, Education, and Development.”  Check Nole Central for meeting dates and times.