To foster and stimulate interest among osteopathic medical students in the practice of Pediatrics.

To cooperate with other organizations having similar purposes either at other osteopathic schools or at other locations.

To maintain the dignity of the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC PEDIATRICIANS (ACOP) and the Osteopathic Medical Profession.

Services Provided:

The OU-HCOM Pediatrics Club sponsors visiting lecturers, Reach Out and Read at Parks Hall, and a Little People’s Hospital each fall. In addition, we work closely with the local schools and Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities by organizing and participating in various wellness events, helping students at Beacon School create a community garden, and presenting Generation Rx- a program to educate middle school and high school students about the dangers of prescription drug use. 

Tentative Schedule for 2012-13:

During immersion this summer, we plan on having recruitment events to spark interest in Pediatrics Club.

Throughout fall semester, we will continue the program called Reach out and Read at Parks Hall, hold various lectures pertaining to the pediatric community. 

During spring semester, we will continue the Reach out and Read program at Parks Hall & holding various lectures, and we also plan on collaborating with other OU-HCOM clubs, such as the OMM, Family Practice and Sports Medicine clubs, for joint events.  We plan on financing these events with part of the dues from new members and blanket sales throughout the year.

Dues: $50 paid annually