OU-COM Student Government -- Mission

Student Government Association:

Events & Meetings

Meetings: National, State & Local

Wellness Series

Professionalism Series

Business of Medicine Series

Meetings

Student Government Association

2009-2010 Student Government Schedule

Agenda and Minutes posted as soon as available.

September 17, 2009

November 3, 2009

The organization meets on a regular basis throughout the academic year. These meetings, chaired by the President, Lauren Fuller, 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 College of Osteopathic Medicine and students.

Regularly Dr. Brose,

Dean of OU-COM, 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-COM, 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, Ryan Eschbaugh, the Presidents’ Association meets on a quarterly basis, provides information on an organization’s status, and promotes inter-organizational relations. Each President develops a quarterly report for the SGA President, Lauren Fuller, to present at the Counsel of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COGSCP) meetings round the country.

National & State Events:

American Osteopathic Association & Ohio Osteopathic Association Conventions:

October 29-November 5, 2009-- American Osteopathic National Convention; New Orleans, LA

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

In March, 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.

Wellness Program

The goal of the Wellness Committee under the leadership of Annick Edon, Rachel Woods, and Vashti Mensah is to create and maintain a healthy environment at OU-COM 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.

2009-2010 Wellness Events

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

September 23

Stress Management

Dr. Sheila Williams

October 27

Brain Foods

Memory-enhancing foods by Deb Murray's students

November 10

Cook once, eat many times, plus healthy cafeteria choices

Francie Astrom

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 Poorvi Dalal, Krystal Renszel, Erika Wagner and Bridget Schoeny, 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.

2009-2010 Events

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

September 2

Mandatory Honor Code Meeting

September 9

September 30

Medical Ethics in the professional setting

Dr. Zucker

Irvine 194 at 12 p.m.

Food will be served.

October 22

Addiction and Professionalism

Dr. Clay

Irvine 199 at 12 p.m.

Food will be served.

January 14

Etiquette Dinner

Presidential & Board of Trustees Visits: The Student Government President has the opportunity to serve as a delegate to the OOA House of Delegates. The AOA House of Delegates provides a great experience for SGA presidents from fellow osteopathic schools to come together and learn about the most recent medical legislation.

Larry A. Wickless, D.O., President AOA

A great way to learn about the D.O. culture and profession is to interact with

those who are leaders in the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA).

Christopher J. Loyke, D.O., OOA President

Dr. Robert Juhasz graciously spoke on professionalism and research at the 2009 Distinguished Osteopathic Commitment (DOC) Awards. We look forward to his visit during the Class of 2013 orientation.

Robert Juhasz, D.O., AOA Trustee

Business of Medicine (BOM)

Under the direction of Greg Bennett and Stephanie Zaugg, 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

2009-2010 Business of Medicine Events

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

September 9

October 20

Dr. Peter Bell

Health Policy: Politics Impact on Healthcare

Assistant Dean, Professor of Emergency Medicine

Columbus CORE/OhioHealth office

Southeast Ohio CORE office