Question 1

American Medical Association (AMA)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: TBD

Club Description: The American Medical Association Club's mission is to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of public health. Joining this club is ideal for students who are interested in healthcare policy. You will be exposed to what legislation is, how it is developed, and how it represents the interests and values of our nation’s doctors.

National Organization: American Medical Association

Club Advisor: Dr. Leah Snodgrass & Dr. Teresa Campbell

Question 2

American Muslim Medical Student Association (AMMSA)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Ifrah Hassan
 
Club Description: LMU-DCOM American Muslim Medical Student Association serves to provide religious, academic, and emotional support for the Muslim (and Non-Muslim) students of LMU-DCOM. Additionally, we serve as a social outlet and have philanthropic goals we set out to achieve each year.

Club Advisor:  
Dr. Syed Quadri

Question 3

Anesthesiology Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: Logan Miller

Club Description: Anesthesiology Club serves to expose students to the many careers within the broad spectrum of anesthesiology, including critical care, chronic pain, regional, cardiac, OB, etc. Members will learn skills relevant to anesthesia but applicable to several clinical scenarios via workshops and lectures hosted by local practitioners and attending regional/national conferences with leaders in the field.

Club Advisor: Dr. Kali Weaver

Question 4

Asian American Students in Medicine

Accepted Answer

Club leadership: 
President: TBD
Club description: The mission of the LMU-DCOM Asian American Students in Medicineis to share Asian culture to DCOM students, faculty, and staff, all while fostering a sense of community. Although a club focused on Asian culture, AASM welcomes people from every culture, nation, race, ethnicity, belief, etc.

Club Advisor: TBD

Question 5

Best Buddies

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: TBD

Club Description: 
Best Buddies Club works with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We volunteer within the community to assist in events such as Special Olympics and ice cream socials. Additionally, we host educational meetings to enhance our knowledge and care for IDD patients within a healthcare setting.

Club Advisor: TBD

Question 6

Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Steven Brown

Club Description: LMU-DCOM CMDA is a chapter of a national organization, Christian Medical & Dentist Association (CMDA). CMDA's mission statement is "Christian healthcare professionals glorify God by following Christ, serving with excellence and compassion, caring for all people, and advancing Biblical principles of healthcare within the Church and throughout the world."

Club Advisor: Dr. Leah Cobb-Snodgrass and Dr. John Williamson

Question 7

Community Wellness Program

Accepted Answer

Program Leadership: 
 
President: Deannh Mihalke
  
Program Description: 
The Community Wellness Program (CWP) is dedicated to giving   back to the community through the schools, generations, and research   branches. The goal of the CWP-schools is to reach the lives of the children   at J Frank White Academy. We want to educated them on hygiene, nutrition,   mental health, and their overall well being for a better and brighter future.   The CWP research branch focuses on proposing and designing studies that   understand trends among local Appalachian communities and populations. In   past years, CWP research directors have proposed projects that support their   areas/specialties of interest. CWP generations aims to give back to the   seniors in the community through volunteering at the local senior centers,   Meals on Wheels, and Mail from a Medical Student.
 
Club Advisor: Laurana Lehman

Question 8

Dance Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: TBD

Club Description:
The DCOM Dance   Club is composed of student members from the medical program at LMU-DCOM. The   goal of DCOM Dance Club is to share our passion and dance experience with   each other, DCOM student life, and the community.

Club Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Douglas

Question 9

Dermatology Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Mehak Gulranjani

Club Description: The Dermatology Club is a place for you if you enjoy talking and learning about all things skin. The field of Dermatology is unique in that it consists of a wide variety of clinical disease presentations while also encompassing the fascinating world of aesthetics. We aim to have club meetings where we will have guest speakers as well as faculty members educate on both of these realms. Resources and advice from current residents that matched Dermatology from DCOM will be provided in order to help guide you as best as we can towards attaining your goals.

Club Advisor: Dr. Jan Zieren

Question 10

Emergency Medicine Club (ACOEP)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Abigail Smith
 
Club Description: The Emergency Medicine Club is a group of students dedicated to advancing our knowledge and experience for the potential residency of emergency medicine. Of course you don’t have to have your sights set on EM to join! We would love to have anyone that wants to do hands on activities (airway training, disaster training, stop the bleed, etc.), participate in volunteering, as well as hearing from professionals on the EM/Trauma side of medicine. Our goal is to provide a wide range of experiences to help you succeed in school, learn more about EM/Trauma and have fun while learning in a hands on manner about the fast paced side of medicine.

Club Advisor: Dr. Jonathan Green

Question 11

Endocrinology Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: Steven Brown

Club Description:
The purpose of the Endocrinology club is to bring together students with similar interests and allow them the opportunity to network and connect with others that have pursued the same field of study. It will give insight for current medical students so they know what to expect and what their future as resident and attending physicians will look like.

Club Advisor: TBD

Question 12

Family Medicine Club (SAACOFP)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: Alex Pink

Club Description: The Student Association of the ACOFP is a community of current and future family physicians that champions osteopathic principles and supports its members by providing resources such as education, networking and advocacy while putting patients first.

Club Advisor - Dr. Jan Zieren

Question 13

Gastroenterology Association for Students (GAS)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President- TBD

Club Description: The Gastroenterology Association of Students at LMU-DCOM is a group of student doctors genuinely interested in educating the student body and community about GI health and disease. You don’t have to be invested in all things GI to join in on the talks with guest speakers and fundraising activities for colon cancer awareness. Join to explore the wonderful field of GI medicine.

Club Advisor: N/A

Question 14

Heme/Oncology Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President – Abigail Brower

Club Purpose:
The purpose of the LMU-DCOM Hematology/Oncology Club (abbreviated Heme/Onc Club) is to further the knowledge, interest, and desire to serve those affected by hematologic disorders and cancers. The club maintains its osteopathic affiliation and seeks to integrate case appropriate usage of OMM and to facilitate holistic, people centered care within the specialty of Hematology/Oncology. The club seeks to further educate students past the scope of course-based examples, through exposure to physicians, cancer patients, and medical researchers. The club aspires to serve the community of Appalachia, underserved groups, and the student body of DCOM.

Club Advisor: Dr. Adam Gromley

Question 15

Internal Medicine Club

Accepted Answer

Club leadership: 
President: Kayla Lindland

Club Description: The LMU-DCOM Internal Medicine club serves to increase awareness and foster interest of students to the field of Internal Medicine and its different subspecialties. Our activities include introducing students to physicians in internal medicine subspecialties through panels and workshops, connecting students with our vast alumni network, working with our national organization, and creating a community of DCOM students interested in IM.

Club Advisor: Dr. Anya Cope

Question 16

International Medicine Society

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: Olivia Herbert

Club Description: 
International Medicine Society aims to create awareness of and interest in global health topics for LMU-DCOM students. Topics in global health and international   medicine are discussed during club meetings. Additionally, IMS conducts   international medical mission trips which are open to interested LMU-DCOM students. Prior medical mission trips have allowed students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience from in-country physicians and have helped   students gain cultural competence and exposure to medical Spanish.

Club Advisor:  Dr. Cassi Jones

Question 17

Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: TBD
 
Club Description:
The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) is a national non-profit organization that unites and empowers medical students to advocate for the Hispanic and Latino   culture in medicine through service, mentorship, and education. Our chapter strives to further educate the growing diversity of medical students on how  to effectively communicate and address health disparities in the LMU-DCOM and   surrounding community. We are an inclusive organization for all to join and  want to be an advocating force for Latinx medical students and community members.

Club Advisor: Dr. Beverly Hamilton

Question 18

Meds-Peds Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President:  Madison Phipps

Club Description:
The Med-Peds Interest Group is designed to help medical students explore the unique field of combining internal medicine and pediatrics. This specialty allows for the   opportunity to become double-board certified. The club hosts events that   facilitate networking and engagement with doctors in this field to further explore the specialty.

Club Advisor: Dr. Mark Browne

Question 19

Mentoring In Medicine

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: TBD

Club Advisor:
Jevon Joseph

Question 20

Neurology Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: Alison Gery
 
Club Description- The DCOM Neurology Club is an organization that is affiliated with the American Academy of Neurology here at LMU-DCOM. The organization is for Osteopathic Medical Students that are interested in Neurology and the Neurological Sciences. We frequently have guest speakers that mentor the club members on the path to matching into a residency in Neurology. The Service/volunteer projects that we worked with this past year were the East Tennessee Epilepsy Foundation and Steps Toward Zero (STZ) which both bring awareness and goal-making to the treatment of epilepsy. Additionally, our organization held a Dance for Parkinson event in which members danced with seniors diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease at our local Harrogate Senior Center.
 
Club Advisor: TBD

Question 21

Nutrition and Preventative Medicine Club (NAP)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: TBD

Club Description: Aside from Hippocrates famous quote, “do no harm”, many are not aware that the father of medicine also said, “let food be thy medicine and medicine be the food”. The human body is a complicated machine and what you put inside affects how efficiently this machine works. NAPs purpose is to educate students on nutrition as well as other factors that encourage healthy living; both physically and mentally. Treating diseases is the pinnacle of medical school but, what if we can learn to practice how to PREVENT disease.

Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Douglas

Question 22

Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology Club (ENT/OPT)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Abigail Cacace

Club Purpose: The purposes for which Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Club is organized for are: 
Expose LMU-DCOM students to the specialties and subspecialties within ophthalmology, otolaryngology, head, and neck surgery. 
Develop medical education opportunities for LMU-DCOM osteopathic medical students in ophthalmology, otolaryngology, head, and neck surgery. 
Involve students and practitioners of these specialties in academic, social, economic, and political issues related to their specific area of practice.
Aim to provide networking opportunities for LMU-DCOM students within these specialties.
Support the osteopathic profession, osteopathic education, our specialties, and the good of the public.

Club Advisor: Dr. Dominic Palazzolo

Question 23

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: Michael Bellerose
 
Club Description: The Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Club provides ample opportunities for students to gain exposure to the fields of both Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine through conferences, research, and Q&A sessions with residents and attending physicians. We will also be hosting clinical skills sessions this year to help prepare students for rotations.

Club Advisor: Dr. John Gassler

Question 24

Pathology Student Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: Stella Henline

Club Description:
The Pathology Student Interest Group (PSIG) provides a wide array of educational, professional, and networking opportunities, including seminars, hands-on workshops, and shadowing experiences for medical students interested in pathology. PSIG also organizes events to connect students with mentors and professionals in the field, fostering valuable relationships and offering career guidance. Participation in PSIG allows students to gain a deeper understanding of the role of pathology in healthcare and to develop essential skills for their future careers as physicians. Our initiatives aim to create a vibrant community of aspiring pathologists dedicated to learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

Club Advisor: TBD

Question 25

Pediatrics Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Gray Dickens

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 Advisor:
Dr. Richard McGill

Question 26

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club (PM&R)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Jake Matus
 
Club Description: The PM&R Club aims to inform students about PM&R as a specialty, the subspecialties available within the field, and how to successfully match. We focus on establishing relationships with upper level medical students, residents, and physicians within the field to provide our students with guidance.

National Association: American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPMR)

Club Advisor: Dr. Michael Wieting

Question 27

Psych-SIGN Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: TBD
 
Club Description: The Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network (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. At LMU-DCOM’s PsychSIGN we strive to connect students with each other by providing guest speakers, support groups, community service, raising mental health awareness, and more.

Club Advisor: Dr. Leah Cobb-Snodgrass

Question 28

Radiology Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: Lindsee Miller

Club Description:
Radiology Club’s goal is to connect LMU-DCOM students with a shared interest in medical imaging by providing informational sessions, social events and collaborations with other clubs. We aim to provide a space for students to explore the field of radiology and grow their interest in this fascinating specialty. Radiologists play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by providing insight into the human body.

Club Advisor: TBD

Question 29

Reconnecting, Education, and Advocating for Comprehensive Health Care (REACH)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Amber Rafiq

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. Learn more at https://www.dcomdo.com/r-e-a-c-h

Club Advisor: TBD

Question 30

Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP)

Accepted Answer

Leadership:
President: Kayla Lindland

Club Description:
Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP) is an Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity. It's objectives and purposes are: To further the Science of Osteopathic Medicine and its standards of practice, to improve the scholastic standing and promote a higher degree of fellowship among its students, to bring about a closer relationship and understanding between the student bodies and the officials and members of the faculties of our colleges, and to foster allegiance to the American Osteopathic Association and to perpetuate these principles and the teachings through the maintenance and development of this organization.

Club Advisor: Dr. Michael Wieting

Question 31

Social and Gender Equality Club (SaGE)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Lauren Isabelle Manuel

Club Description: SaGE strives to promote awareness and open communication of disparities in the healthcare of LGBTQ+, racial, and ethnic groups to better help future physicians care for marginalized patients. Other topics SaGE addresses include those that focus on cultural sensitivity, women, and minorities.

Club Advisor: Dr. Kali Weaver

Question 32

Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO)

Accepted Answer

Leadership:
President: Makenna Meyers

Club description:
The Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO) strives to further develop the use of osteopathic principles and practices in osteopathic medical students. In this, this club wants its members to have a better understanding of osteopathy, attain maximum efficiency in structural diagnosis and manipulative treatment, and to foster a clear concept of the clinical application of osteopathic principles and practices in health and disease. The SAAO club will do so via weekly meetings featuring professors or others skilled in osteopathy providing additional hands-on practice and techniques, open discussions with residents and DOs who practice osteopathy, and volunteer opportunities where SAAO members will be able to practice his or her skills in OMT.

Club Advisor: Dr. Paula Archer

Question 33

Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (SAMOPS)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:  
President: Alexander Huss
 
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 careers in service to our troops.

Club Advisor: TBD

Question 34

Student National Medical Association (SNMA)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Adrian Thornton

Club Description: SNMA is an organization that brings minority students together through volunteering, social events, and club meetings. Our goal is to bring the LMU community together and bring awareness to diverse backgrounds in the medical field. We provide a safe space for students to connect with each other.

Club Advisor: Dr. Beverly Hamilton

Question 35

Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President - Samuel Burnette

Club Description:
Our SOMA Chapter strives to make an impact and increase the knowledge of osteopathic medicine on our campus, in the community, and beyond.

Club Advisor: 
Dr. Jan Zieren

Question 36

Surgery Club (ACOS-MSS)

Accepted Answer

Leadership:
President: Billy Weekley

Club Description:
ACOS-MSS was established to provide a means for students interested in the surgical specialties to participate in the activities and governance of the ACOS. The purpose of ACOS-MSS is to represent and educate future osteopathic surgeons through local chapters of ACOS-MSS at colleges of osteopathic medicine.

Club Advisor: TBD

Question 37

Ultrasound Club

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership:
President: Mackenzie Lenz

Club Description: The Ultrasound Interest Group (USIG) provides opportunities for medical students to learn about the ultrasound and receive hands-on experience. We also provide opportunities to hear from medical professionals regarding ultrasound medicine and its increasing importance and relevance in all specialties of medicine.

Club Advisor: TBD

Question 38

Wilderness Medicine Club (WILMER)

Accepted Answer

Club Leadership: 
President: Bridgette Joslin

National Association: Wilderness Medical Society (WMS)
 
Club Description: The purpose of the LMU-DCOM chapter of the Wilderness Medical Society will be to increase awareness of wilderness health issues as well as promote stewardship and enjoyment of our natural environment in a safe and respectful way. All action taken by the WMS will serve to further the mission of the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine to bring high quality healthcare to the underserved populations of Appalachian region and beyond.

Club Advisor: TBD

Question 39

Women's Health Club (WHC)

Accepted Answer

Leadership:
President: Nazia Seelochan

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.

Club Advisor:
Dr. Gina De Franco

CLUBS

Harrogate Clubs

American Medical Association (AMA)

American Muslim Medical Student Association (AMMSA)

Anesthesiology Club

Asian American Students in Medicine

Best Buddies

Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)

Community Wellness Program

Dance Club

Dermatology Club

Emergency Medicine Club (ACOEP)

Endocrinology Club

Family Medicine Club (SAACOFP)

Gastroenterology Association for Students (GAS)

Heme/Oncology Club

Internal Medicine Club

International Medicine Society

Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)

Meds-Peds Club

Mentoring In Medicine

Neurology Club

Nutrition and Preventative Medicine Club (NAP)

Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology Club (ENT/OPT)

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Club

Pathology Student Club

Pediatrics Club

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club (PM&R)

Psych-SIGN Club

Radiology Club

Reconnecting, Education, and Advocating for Comprehensive Health Care (REACH)

Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP)

Social and Gender Equality Club (SaGE)

Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO)

Student Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (SAMOPS)

Student National Medical Association (SNMA)

Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA)

Surgery Club (ACOS-MSS)

Ultrasound Club

Wilderness Medicine Club (WILMER)

Women's Health Club (WHC)