Student Organizations and Clubs
Club Leadership:
President: Kayley Elmblad
Advisors:
Dr. Adam Kolatorowicz, Associate Professor of Anatomy & Dr. Keagy, Assistant Professor of Surgery
National Affiliate: American College of Osteopathic Surgeons - Student Chapter
Club description: The DCOM-K Surgery Club has been designed to assist osteopathic medical students in gaining the tools to achieve GME residency in a surgical specialty. It has also been designed to increase community awareness of DCOM-K, especially to local surgeons. This is the local chapter of the Medical Student Section of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.
Fee: Local- $25 & National- $30
IG: @dcomk_acosmss
Club Leadership:
President: Erika Pulver
Advisors: TBD
National Affiliate: American Medical Association
Club description: The American Medical Association Medical Student Section chapter at LMU-DCOMK serves as the arm of the AMA on campus. Our activities primarily include engagement with elected officials and policymakers and learning more about how organized medicine benefits patients and physicians alike.
Club Leadership:
President: Sandra Daniel
Advisors: Dr. Syed Quadri and Dr. Fred Wenger
Club description: The purpose of the Anesthesiology Club is to promote the study of anesthesiology and the applicability and utilization of various techniques and interventions with a particular emphasis on ultrasound imaging and common interventions such as intubation, airway maintenance, and ultrasound-guided vascular access. The group will also focus on providing information regarding residency and practice, including application, training, and scope of practice.
Club Leadership:
President: Katelyn Vanzant
Advisor: Dr. Gregory Keagy
Club description: CMDA is a national organization that educates, encourages, and equips Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God. Our goal is to foster a sense of community and support through Bible studies, prayer, and fellowship. All are welcome!
Club Leadership:
President: TBD
Advisor: TBD
Club Description:
The Mission of the DCOM Knoxville Community Wellness Program (DCOMKCWP) is to bring awareness of LMU DCOM to the Knoxville area. We serve as a liaison between students and various community organizations, providing DCOM students with volunteer opportunities to help impact the underserved greater Knoxville population.
Club Leadership:
President: Nina Khalil
Advisor: Dr. Jun Wang
Club Description:
The Dermatology Club here at LMU-DCOM Knoxville is dedicated to inspiring and sharing knowledge of the field of Dermatology to Osteopathic Medical students interested in pursuing this wonderful specialty that manages both medical, and surgical aspects related to skin. We will strive to create an innovative learning environment by connecting with Dermatologists as guest speakers, working together to promote fundraising events, and create awareness of the importance of skin health through philanthropy within our community.
Club Leadership:
President: Maddie Rennie
Advisor: Dr. Danielle Darter
Club description: The Emergency Medicine Club's goal is to expose members to emergency medicine and related topics through a variety of guest speakers, skills labs, and other events.
Club Leadership:
President: Mia Newburg
Advisor: Dr. DeFranco
Club Description:
As a ACOFP affiliate, we exist to foster interest and learning in Family Medicine among students at DCOM-Knoxville; and to better the community through local philanthropic efforts and community service focused on health and well-being.
Club Leadership
President: Tiana Ross
Club Description: The purpose of the organization is to:
To promote interest and understanding among medical students in the practice of geriatric medicine through academic and clinical means.
To raise awareness of the shortage of physicians practicing geriatric medicine and the medical complexities of geriatric medicine subspecialties.
To provide community outreach and make meaningful connections with current providers involved in geriatric care.
Club Advisor: Dr. Danielle Darter
Club Leadership:
President: Alexis Mashni
Advisor: Dr. Teanna Moore
Club description: The purpose of the Internal Medicine club is to foster and stimulate interest among osteopathic medical students in the practice of internal medicine while cultivating a fun learning environment through the promotion of hands-on experience, shadowing opportunities, guest speakers, and other activities. The internal medicine club will give back to the community through philanthropy and community service with a specific focus on well-being and health.
Club Leadership:
President: Daniel Norrod
Advisor: Dr. Debasis Mondal
National Affiliate: DOCare International
Club description: The LMU DCOM-Knoxville Chapter of DOCARE International is established in recognition and support of DOCARE global health outreach programs and the effort to provide primary healthcare to underserved people worldwide. The primary goals and objective of the chapter are to become knowledgeable about global health and primary care to resource-constrained communities in low- and middle- income countries and provide opportunities for students to explore areas of medicine through DOCARE.
Club Leadership
President: Deanna Lebo
Club Description:The purpose of this organization shall be the following: 1. To promote the Latinx culture in the field of medicine. 2. To educate medical students on Latinx health issues. 3. To be a lobbying force for Latinx medical students. 4. To assist in the recruitment and retention of Latinx medical students. 5. To inspire members of the organization to achieve academic excellence. 6. To serve as a liaison between the LMSA-DCOM, LMSA-SE, and LMSA-National
Section 2
Club Advisor: Laurana Lehman
Club Leadership:
President: Ellie Burkle
Advisor: Dr. Anthony Harper
Club description: Neurology Club seeks to provide opportunities for students to learn and engage more in the lives of those considered atypical neurologically. We hope to provide testimonials from practitioners and others in the field to give students the platform to ask questions and follow interest in the subject.
Club Leadership:
President: Brooke McBrearity
Advisor: Dr. Gina Defranco, D.O., Associate Professor of Family Medicine & Chair of Family Medicine
Club Description: To promote Otolaryngology as a specialty education at LMU-DCOM Knoxville, increase medical students’ exposure and interest in Otolaryngology, educate medical students on how to increase their competitiveness as an applicant, inspire students with the vast opportunities of work within Otolaryngology, and assist students in pursuing Otolaryngology by way of guest speakers, networking, skills workshops, and specialty presentations from practicing LMU-DCOM alumni.
Club Leadership:
President: Christain Pearson
Advisor: Dr. Fuesting, Assistant Professor of Public Health
Club Description: NAP's goal is to improve the future physician’s ability to promote the well-being of oneself and their patients through education of social determinants of health, with a focus on nutrition, exercise, and mental wellness, in the care of diverse populations.
Club Leadership:
President: Olivia Krusinski
Advisor: Dr. Jun Wang
Club Description:
Oncology & Palliative Care Student Interest Group (OPSIG) is dedicated to providing opportunities to educate and stimulate interest in future careers in oncology and palliative care. We seek opportunities to connect with physicians to understand how to successfully match and provide fellowship among students interested in this field!
Club Leadership:
President: Prem Patel
Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Martin
National Affiliates:
Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (SAOAO) American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM)
Club description: The Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Club strives to keep its members up to date with related conferences, innovations, research, and residency information. We hope to bridge the gap between orthopedics and the osteopathic profession by proving in-depth knowledge and resources from multiple perspectives, with the goal of helping our members successfully match into Orthopedic Surgery.
Club Leadership:
President: Julia Bentley
Advisor: Dr. Brent Thompson
Club Description: Pathology Student Interest Group (Path SIG) provides educational opportunities, seminars, hands-on workshops, professional development initiatives, and shadowing opportunities for medical students interested in pathology. Guest speakers are from a variety of sub-specialties, including (but not limited to) forensic pathology, neuropathology, surgical pathology, and hematopathology, as well as a variety of interdisciplinary professionals that collaborate with these professions. We also aim to increase awareness of the specialty among the student body and public awareness regarding pathology-related issues impacting the community.
Club Leadership:
President: Hannah Cavis
Advisor:
Dr. Natalie Freeman
Club Description:
The Pediatrics Club is dedicated to helping medical students explore the field of pediatrics, and what it truly means to provide care to such a specialized group of individuals. With the help of speakers in the field, volunteer opportunities in our community, and professional networking events nationally, this club will allow its members to connect with those of similar goals and interests to better serve our local infants, children, and teens.
Club Leadership:
President: Nicolas Martini
Advisor: Dr. Jerry Wieting
National Affiliate: American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPMR)
Club Description:
The PM&R Club aims to increase awareness about the growing field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, how to successfully match, and the various subspecialties that are available within the field. We strive to build relationships with physicians, residents, and former DCOM alumni within the field to help our students and club members be successful.
Club Leadership:
President: Samantha Sprechman
Club Advisor:
Dr. Brandy Fuesting
State Affiliate: Tennessee Public Health Association (TPHA)
Club description: The mission of the LMU-DCOM Physicians in Public Health Club is to emphasize the role and importance of Public Health in the daily practice of a physician through fostering communication, education, and scholarship in public health.
Club Leadership:
President: Austin Wheelock
Club Advisor:
Mr. Chris Buford
Club description: The mission of the Knoxville Private Practice Club is to familiarize students with the opportunities in private medical practices. To provide fellowship among students interested in pursuing careers in private practice and how to run one. To educate students about the benefits and challenges of private practice and to acknowledge postgraduate education and research in this field.
Club Leadership:
President: Deanna Lebo
Advisor: Dr. Leah Snodgrass
National Affiliate: PsychSIGN - Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network
Club description: PsychSIGN is the national network of medical students interested in psychiatry, from those with a rough interest in the brain and mind to those already in the residency application and match process. We connect students across the country to their peers, to psychiatry residents, and to practicing psychiatrists from a broad range of subspecialties. We provide mentoring opportunities, resources for your health and career, and ideas for expanding your interest group.
Club Leadership:
Abeer Mahmud
Club Advisor:
Dr. Fred Wenger
Club description: The purpose of the organization is to promote interest and understanding among medical students in the field of diagnostic and interventional radiology through academic and clinical experiences.
Club Leadership:
President: Emma Queen
Advisor: Dr. Teanna Moore
National Affiliate: Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO)
Club Description: SAAO's mission is to acquire a better understanding of osteopathic principles, theories and practice to include helping students attain a maximum proficiency in osteopathic structural diagnosis and treatment; fostering a clear concept of clinical application of osteopathy in health and disease. SAAO intendes to do this by improving public awareness of osteopathic medicine so that the community may better take advantage of the benefits provided by the complete health care concept of osteopathic medicine.
Club Leadership:
President: Rithi Bramanathan
Advisors: Dr. Syed Quadri
Club description: The purpose of South Asian American Society-Knoxville (SAAS-Knox) is to foster and stimulate interest among osteopathic medical students in minority outreach. SAAS-Knox aims to cooperate with other organizations to provide social and academic connections to the student body. We seek to facilitate cultural competency and education about Asian American culture among our students and faculty as well as the larger community here at LMU-DCOM.
Club Leadership:
President: Morgan Sweeney
Advisor:
Amanda Collins
Club Description: SAGE stands for Social and Gender Equality! Our overall aim is to help encourage dialogue about topics relating to healthcare that may not be frequently discussed but are crucial to our success as physicians. The goal of SAGE club at DCOM is to encourage medical students to be mindful and intentional throughout our daily experiences as well as in our futures as healthcare professionals. We aim to create an open and safe space for conversation and education on topics relating to the important social aspects of the healthcare industry, as well as an opportunity for students to share their own perspectives and experiences on these issues.
Club Leadership:
President: TBD
Advisor: Dr. Charles Clinch
Club Description:
SAMOPS is a nationally recognized organization focused on the recruitment and involvement of physicians with our military forces. Our goal is to enhance DCOM community relations with current medical students, both military and non-military, while simultaneously preparing members for their careers in service to our troops.
Club Leadership:
President: Justin Monah
Advisors: Cody Harrison, Director of Academic Support
National Affiliate: Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Club description: Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians. SNMA is dedicated both to ensuring that medical education and services are culturally sensitive to the needs of diverse populations and to increasing the number of African-American, Latino, and other students of color entering and completing medical school.
Club Leadership:
President: Austin Wheelock
National Affiliate: American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Club description: The nation's largest network of osteopathic medical students. SOMA educates and prepares osteopathic leaders and advocates. SOMA will advance collaborative relationships that promote osteopathic medicine in the greater healthcare community. SOMA will utilize and direct affiliation with the American Osteopathic Association to advance the interests and viewpoints of osteopathic medical students.
Club Advisor: Dr. Gina Defranco
Club Leadership:
Presdient: Elliot Kim
Club Advisor: Dr. Danielle Darter
Club Description: REACH is an organization committed to providing clinical and non-clinical service to our community, specifically toward underserved patient demographics. Our mission is to identify the circumstances that disconnect patients from the medical community to better understand how to serve, build relationships with, and advocate for these patients.
Club Leadership:
President: Logan Scott
Club Description:
To promote the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in undergraduate medical education and increase awareness among medical students about its various applications in medicine. To encourage leadership and mentorship among medical students through the facilitation of bedside ultrasound learning. To provide support, resources, and a platform for continued discussion and incorporation of ultrasound skills into the medical school curriculum. The USIG encourages leadership and development of ultrasound skills through structured mentorship and hands-on practice to enhance the preparedness of medical students for rotations and residency.
Club Advisor:
Dr. Danielle Darter
Club Leadership:
President: TBD
Advisor: Dr. Kip Wenger
National Association: Wilderness Medical Society (WMS)
Club Description: Our club provides the unique opportunity to take advantage of the region in which we live. With access to outdoor recreational equipment, we have the freedom to explore the nature around us. We also host educational plant walks and herbal medicine taste-testings. Our biggest event is MedWars, which is a nationally-recognized race hosted by our campus and features stations designed to test racers' knowledge of medicine in outdoor situations. We will continue to plan events that host experts in the field of Wilderness Medicine who can share their knowledge with our members. In addition to this, our club started DCOM's Recycling Initiative and remains active in helping our campus stay "green." Our influence is always expanding, and The Wilderness Medicine Club would be happy to have you as a member in our evolving organization.
Club Leadership:
President: Sorayah Moise
Advisor:
Dr. Gina Defranco
Club Description:
The mission of the LMU-DCOM Women’s Health Club is to familiarize students with the opportunities in the field of women’s health. To provide fellowship among students who are interested in pursuing women’s health. To educate the students and community members about preventable women’s health diseases and to acknowledge post graduate education and research in the women’s health field.