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.
Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) is a 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.
We provide members 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 1400 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Spring 2025
Dean's Day is Saturday, January 25th
- January 22
- February 5th
- February 19th
- March 5th
- March 19th
- April 2nd
- April 16th
Officers:
- President: Saylor Marlow
- Vice President: Samual Bethards
- Secretary: Lauren Genewick
- Treasurer: Alex Martin
- Historian: Megan Hallman
- Service Chair: Mark Ondash
- Internal Service: Kyle Gransee
- External Service: Caroline Zeek
- Mentor-Mentee Director: Jackson Lahsangah
- Fundraising Director: Jackie Cotilla
- International Outreach Director: Carina Baiano
- Membership/PR Chair: Alanis Velez
- Special Events Chair: Marian Gonzalez
- Academic Chairs: Olivia Motta and Avery Herris
- Dance Marathon Chairs: Aidan Beaty and Matthew Daniels
- Chapter Advisor: Elizabeth Foster (Interim)
- Organization e-mail: aedfsu@gmail.com
- Organization Web site: http://www.aedfsu.com/
AMSA, 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.
Reach out by email: 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 6:15 to 7:15 PM.
Fall 2024
- September 9th
- September 23rd
- October 7th
- October 21st
- November 4th
- November 18th
- December 2nd
Spring 2025
- January 20th
- February 3rd
- February 17th
- March 3rd
- March 17th
- March 31st
- April 14th
Officers:
- President: Connor Krassel
- Vice President:
- Secretary: Alexandria Gernhard
- Treasurer:
- Director of Membership: Mertiri Martin
- Director of Communications: Emilie Javate
- Director of Philanthropy: Lucia Bahamonde
- Assistant Philanthropy Director: Salia Roxas
- Director of Special Events: Anabelle Aiken
- Community Group Leader: Alex Rakita
- Community Group Leader: Olivia Cornelius
This organization provides resources for students interested in health professions. Meetings include workshops, speakers in the field, and volunteering resources. All interested students are welcome to attend.
Meeting Locations and Dates:
All meetings will be held in person semester at the Psychology Building in Room A102 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
Fall 2024
- September 10th
- September 24th
- October 8th
- October 22nd
- November 5th
- November 19th
- December 3rd
Spring 2025
- January 14th
- January 24th
- January 28th
- February 11th
- February 25th
- March 18th
- April 1st
- April 15th
Officers:
- President: Jasmine Max
- Vice President: Makenna Jenkins
- Secretary: Madeline Markham
- Treasurer: Arwen Obrien
- Socials Chair: Taylor Montchal
- Women's Health Chair: Angelica Moreno
- Outreach Chair: Mattia Reformato-Santoro
- 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
Meeting Locations and Dates:
All meetings will be held in person at the College of Medicine in room 1303 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
Fall 2024
- September 4th
- September 18th
- October 2nd
- October 16th
- October 30th
- November 13th
Spring 2025
- January 15th
- January 29th
- February 12th
- February 26th
- March 26th
- April 9th
- April 23rd
Officers:
- Co-President: Hannah Gendusa
- Co-President: Rebecca Chuhak
- Secretary: Joanna Zeqeira
- Treasurer: Albert Veloso
- Historian: Sarah Bass
- Internship and Scholarship Chair:
- Seminars Event Coordinator: Saila Roxas
- Social and Publicity Chair: Caroline Glaister
- Faculty Advisor: Antonia Nemec Ph.D.
- CELLS Homepage
Our Mission
"At HOME Street Medicine, we are bridging the gap in health care for unsheltered individuals in Leon County. Founded by passionate FSU School of Physician Assistant Practice students and faculty in 2022, we provide health screenings, build relationships, and connect vulnerable populations to primary care — all while learning together and empowering each other. Through partnerships with local agencies, we meet people where they are, addressing not just medical needs but the barriers they face. Our work isn’t just about providing care — it’s about fostering compassion and understanding among future health care providers, ensuring they’re equipped to serve the underserved with dignity and respect."
Core Values
• Hope – Believing in a positive future and the possibility of achieving better outcomes, even in the face of challenges.
• Outreach – Extending help or support to others in need.
• Movement – Inspiring collective action or change within the community.
• Empowerment – Enabling individuals to take control of their lives, make decisions and achieve their full potential.
Get Involved with HOME Street Medicine!
Whether you have an hour or a day to spare, your time and skills can make a significant impact.
Want to learn more about ways to get involved? Reach out to us at homestreetmed@gmail.com
Please note that we are a student-led organization and responses may be delayed.
Opportunities to volunteer:
- Kearney Center & Grace Mission Center
- Open to undergraduate, M.D. and PA students.
- Encampment Outreach
- M.D. and PA student-led delivery of care directly to our unsheltered population in Tallahassee.
Join us in making a difference!
Help us help others
HOME Street Medicine relies on community contributions to provide essential medical care, supplies and outreach services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Through generous donations from individuals, local businesses and health care partners, HOME provides medical supplies, hygiene kits and basic necessities for those in need. These contributions ensure that volunteer providers and students can continue offering free medical care, wound care and preventive health services to underserved populations. The organization thrives on community support, making every donation vital in sustaining its mission of accessible and compassionate street medicine.
You can donate two ways:
1. Venmo us @StreetMed_FSU
2. Donate supplies via our Amazon Wish List
A New Generation...A New Outlook on Medical Treatment.
Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy club 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 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 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Fall 2024
- September 5th
- September 19th
- October 3rd
- October 17th
- October 24th* (*This meeting will be held in Room 1303)
- November 14th
Spring 2025
- January 16th
- January 30th
- February 13th
- February 27th
- March 27th
- April 10th
- April 24th
Officers:
- President: Katelyn Ecker
- Vice President: Danielle Gewin
- Treasurer: Madison Dearen
- Secretary: Amber Elder
- Community Service Chair: Leila Phillips
- Outreach Chair: Mia Wolman
- Faculty Advisor: Emily Widener
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. 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 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Spring 2025
- January 15th
- January 29th
- February 12th
- February 26th
- March 26th
- April 9th
Officers
- President: Riley Smith
- Vice President: Natalie Lomax
- Treasurer: Sofia Palma
- Secretary: Kaitlyn Thomas
- Faculty Advisor: Elizabeth Foster (Interim)
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 5:15 to 6:15 PM.
Fall 2024
- September 5th
- September 19th
- October 3rd
- October 17th
- October 24th
- October 31st
- November 14th
Spring 2025
- January 16th
- January 30th
- February 13th
- February 27th
- March 27th
- April 10th
- April 24th
Officers:
- President: Sherry Lin
- Vice President: Alyssa Veloso
- Treasurer: Leo Tornes
- Public Relations: Ashley Dang
- Secretary: Janelle Bunni
- Historian: Gabrielle Tzabery
- Faculty Advisor: Emily Widener
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 encourages involvement and 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 1200 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
Spring 2025
- January 22nd
- February 5th
- February 19th
- March 5th
- March 19th
- April 2nd
- April 16th
Officers:
- President: Nina Pulvirenti
- Vice President: Elena Jashari
- Secretary: Taylor Boggs
- Treasurer: Lena Piccolino
- Public Relations Chair: Kylie Wasisco
- Fundraising Chair: Hailey Levine
- Faculty Advisor: Elizabeth Foster (Interim)
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 2024
- September 5th
- September 19th
- October 3rd
- October 17th
- October 24th
- November 14th
Spring 2025
- January 21st
- February 4th
- February 18th
- March 4th
- March 18th
- April 1st
- April 15th
Officers
- President: Logan Straface
- Vice President: Lana Pope
- Secretary: Adriana Feliciano
- Treasurer: Alexia Fisher
- Public Relations: Randi Moore
- Event Coordinator: Valentina Correa
- Faculty Advisor: Allison Justice
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 TSC students and may be requested at any regular meeting.
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 2024
- September 11th
- September 25th
- October 9th
- October 23rd
- November 6th
- November 20th
Spring 2025
- January 15th
- January 29th
- February 12th
- February 26th
- March 19th
- April 2nd
- April 16th
Officers
- President: Natalie Pilipczak
- Vice President: Abraham Rodriguez
- Secretary: Vaneza Tamayo
- Treasurer: Jaden McLeod
- Speaker Coordinator: Hannah Ribinski
- Event & Philanthropy Coordinators: Maya Missoudan and Courtney Teeter
- Publicity Coordinator: Grace Lancaster
- Faculty Advisor: Elizabeth Foster (Interim)
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 an organization mainly aimed to provide assistance to people with impairments. We have a variety of volunteering opportunities. 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 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. 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. Check Nole Central for meeting dates and times.