Student Government Association:

Events & Meetings

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Meetings: National, State & Local

Wellness Series

Professionalism Series

Business of Medicine Series

Student Government Association

2012-2013 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, Simon Fraser, 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, Laura Roache, 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.

2012-2013 Class of 2015

Agenda and Minutes posted as soon as available.

2012-2013 Class of 2016

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 14, 2013: DO Day on Capital Hill

 

The goal of the Wellness Committee, under the leadership of Bret Nolan, Amy Seese, Eric Questel and Evelyn Niederiter, 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.

 

 

2012-2013 Wellness Events

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

 

 

2012/2013 Agenda:

 Februrary 7, 2013 – Psych and Wellness – Dr. Joseph Bianco

 March 26, 2013 – Naturopathic Medicine and Oncology – Dr. Khara Lucius

 April 10, 2013 – Interpersonal Communication and Professional Communication in the Medical Field – Ohio Hearing, Speech, and Language Clinic

 

 

                                 Past Events:

                  

September 5, 2012 – Nutrition in Athens – Christie Hughes

October 10, 2012 – Stress Relief – Kim Valentor

January 10, 2013 – Goal Setting/ Behavior Change – Dr. Jane Balbo

 

 

 

 

 

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/
 

 

Under the leadership of Lauren Orellana-Hamman, Matt Arroyo, Nathaniel Chase, Kyle Mudd, Amanda Nahhas, Erica Richey, Matt Roesch, Chris Weirtz 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. 

 

2012-2013 Events

All events located in Irvine Hall 194, 12-1 pm unless otherwise noted

 

 

Fall Semester:

 

November 16 -Medicine in the Media presented by Dr. Thompson

 

December 6 - State Medical Board of Ohio presented by Dr. Anita Steinbergh

December 12 – Family and Medicine presented by Drs. Tomc

 

Spring Semester:

Wednesday, January 8– Family life and professionalism: How to balance family life with an active profession presented by Drs. Tomc

Tuesday, March 19 -Standardized patients presented by Dr. Wadsworth

Friday, April 19  - The Salary Trap presented by Dr. Drozek

 

Past Events:

 

August 22 - CCE Etiquette

 

October 6 - OOA Study Break

 

 

Business of Medicine (BOM)

Under the direction of Nick Barnes, Nigel Hogan, Kyle Mudd and Laishiya Munshi,  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

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

2012-2013 Events

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

Fall Semester:

Tuesday, November 27

Tuesday, December 11

Spring Semester:

Thursday, January 31

Wednesday, March 27

Tuesday, April 30