OU-COM Student Government -- Mission

Student Government Association:

Events & Meetings

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Meetings: National, State & Local

Wellness Series

Professionalism Series

Business of Medicine Series

Meetings

Student Government Association

2011-2012 Student Government Schedule

Agenda and Minutes posted as soon as available.

The organization meets on a regular basis throughout the academic year. These meetings, chaired by the President, Valerie Van Ravenswaay, are open to the entire student body, as well as faculty and staff.

The SGA meetings serve as the main venue for the organization to address issues of concern to the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and students.

Regularly Dr. Brose,

Dean of OU-HCOM, attends

SGA meetings to hear

the concerns of the students.

Presidents' Association:

Each organization’s president has the honor and responsibility of being a member of the Presidents’ Association. Comprised of the presidents from each organization at OU-HCOM, this collaborating force serves as a means for clubs to communicate with each other and to learn about their responsibilities as an organization.

Chaired by SGA CPC Vice President, Jenny Belsky, the Presidents’ Association meets on a term basis, provides information on an organization’s status, and promotes inter-organizational relations. Each President develops a term report for the SGA President, Valerie Van Ravenswaay, to present at the Counsel of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COGSCP) meetings round the country.

2011-2012 Class of 2014

Agenda and Minutes posted as soon as available.

2011-2012 Class of 2015

Agenda and Minutes posted as soon as available.

National & State Events:

American Osteopathic Association & Ohio Osteopathic Association Conventions:

October 22, 2012: OOA, Study Break from 5-7 at the Ohio University Inn
November 30, 2012: AOA, Dr. Levine is coming to OU-HCOM campus

D.O. Day on the Hill & D.O. Day at the Statehouse:

In April, students lobby for or against legislative issues at both the federal and state levels. During D.O. Day on the Hill, students travel to Washington D.C. to address issues of national importance with their senators and representatives. Over 40 students and physicians expressed the importance for the increase in Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs across the nation in primary care this past year. During D.O. Day at the Statehouse, students travel to Columbus, Ohio and meet with members of the Ohio General Assembly.

March 8, 2012: DO Day on Capital Hill

Wellness Program

The goal of the Wellness Committee, under the leadership of Michelle Crane, Matthew Adkins, Obehi Okojie, Eric Questel and Amy Seese, is to create and maintain a healthy environment at OU-HCOM and provide us with tools to help our future patients live healthier lives.

One way to accomplish this goal is through lunchtime lecture series focusing on nutrition, exercise and mental health.

2011-2012 Wellness Events

All events located in Irvine Hall, 12-1 pm unless otherwise noted

January 24- "Self-Care Workshop"

Michelle Crane, OMS II

February 23- "Maintaining your Mojo in Medical School"

Dr. Justine Shuey

February 28- TBD

                                 Past Events:

                   Septemeber 21- "Acupuncture"

                                Dr. Walkowski

                      October 26- "Homeopathy"

                                 Richa Eland

December 6- Jason Weber

HUDSON HEALTH CENTER

http://www.ohio.edu/hudson/topics/index.cfm

SWINE FLU INFORMATION
http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

PING CENTER

http://www.ohio.edu/recreation/ping/

Professionalism Lecture Series

Under the leadership of Kevin Swiatek, Ashley McNeil, Carly Dent, Carrie Dunham, Charles Forman, Dan Buchan, Joshua Enyart and Stephen Werner, this committee aims to equip future osteopathic physicians with a sense of values that govern their professional lives. Lectures throughout the year will encompass a host of issues that student doctors and physicians deal with throughout their career. These topics include expectations of student doctors, malpractice, ethical issues, diversity, addiction and other behavioral issues. We are excited to present these lectures to you, with the hope that they will help set a foundation for professional behavior throughout your experiences as student doctors, interns, residents and future physicians.

2011-2012 Events

All events located in Irvine Hall 199, 12-1 pm unless otherwise noted

February 1- "Real World"

Real patients of local doctors will be giving their input on physician professionalism

March 6-

Coming Soon:

State of the Profession

Substance Abuse

Professionalism from the Patients Perspective

Burning Out

LGBT and Healthcare

Past Events:

October 20- "Interactive Cases Studies Dealing with Professionalism Issues"

Dave Buchan and Rick Whitehouse

October 22- "OOA Student Study Break"

November 29- "Professionalism: Walking the Line"

Dr. Steven Davis

Business of Medicine (BOM)

Under the direction of Lucas Vannoy, Corey Blum , Janaid Sheikh and Nick Barnes , this innovative series, sponsored by American Student Assistance (ASA) offers various programs and lectures focused on:

1) Aiding in budget and credit awareness

2) Discussing medically related business issues

3) Ensuring students are money savvy

2011-2012 Business of Medicine Events

All events located in Irvine Hall 199, 12-1 pm unless otherwise noted

February 1- "OhioHealth Family Practice Physician"

Dr. Richard Snow, DO, MPH

March 6- "Health Care MBA"

Tom Campenella, Associate Professor & Director Baldwin-Wallace College

Past Events:

September 14- "Budgeting and Other Financial Concepts"

Jason T. Goodall

October 25- "Healthcare reform: How it Could Affect You and Your Patients"

Nancy Cooper

December 1- "EM Physician"

Dr. Craig Dues

Research Lecture Series

Under the direction of Nick Hastings and Dr. Mann the Research Lecture Series seeks to enable students to:

1) Learn about research opportunities for medical students

2) Participate in research at OU-HCOM and beyond

3) Design and conduct novel research projects

Our committee goal is to increase the percentage of OU-HCOM medical students who participate in research throughout their medical education. Medical students on this committee:

Gain exposure to biomedical, clinical, and social science research
Become familiar with research opportunities at OU-HCOM, C.O.R.E. sites, and other departments at OU
Identify potential faculty research mentors
Receive support, training, and guidance to develop and conduct your own novel research studies
Learn how to apply for funding, obtain IRB approval, and present findings to the scientific community
Prepare students for R.S.A.F. and other summer research programs
Enhance residency applications and prepare for required residency research programs