Clubs and organizations
American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians — Student Chapter
The student chapter for the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians provides hands-on educational opportunities in all things emergency medicine including suturing, airway management, ultrasound, and more. The chapter also provides networking opportunities for students who are interested in the field of emergency medicine.
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American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists — Student Chapter
The ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ COM Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (OB/GYN club) is a medical specialty interest club for anyone interested in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive health, and/or sexual health. The club provides lectures, clinics, fundraisers, and academic events to bolster medical education in OB/GYN topics that are otherwise not addressed in the standard didactic curriculum.
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American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians — Student Chapter
The American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians Club promotes pediatric medical education by hosting lectures and organizing attendance at the AAP and ACOP National Conferences. Members engage with the local community by volunteering with the Biddeford school system, cooking meals at Ronald McDonald House, and getting involved with advocacy campaigns that keep children happy and healthy.
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American College of Osteopathic Surgeons — Medical Student Section
The Medical Student Section of American College of Osteopathic Surgeons is for those interested in surgery or early exposure to techniques such as suturing. The club provides exposure to the field of surgery by sponsoring lectures, meetings, and workshops. The club builds interest in surgery as a specialty while showing how surgery fits into the overall patient care experience.
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American Geriatrics Society — Student Chapter
The American Geriatrics Society informs students about geriatric and palliative care/hospice medicine through educational seminars and career talks with local clinicians. Students make connections with local older adults through game nights, visits to skilled nursing facilities, and events.
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Anesthesia and Pain Management Club
The Anesthesia and Pain Management Club provides early exposure to the field through events structured around pathways to a career in anesthesia, exposure to research opportunities, and collaboration with local providers on a variety of topics from pain medicine to residency. Members advocate on the state and national level through involvement with the Maine Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
Dermatology Club
The Dermatology Club promotes interest in dermatology by exposing students to different subspecialties within the field through guest speakers, journal clubs, and hands-on experience such as melanoma screening workshops.
Neurology and Psychiatry Club
The Neurology and Psychiatry club represents a motivated group of students with diverse interests. Its focus is academic and centered on promoting research in each respective field. The club is also involved in our local community through events at Maine mental healthcare facility Sweetser and ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ's brain fair.
Oncology Club
The Oncology Club exposes OMSI and OMSII students to varied aspects of cancer care and research. Members organize guest speakers covering a broad range of related topics in cancer, including clinical subspecialties, ethical challenges, developing cancer research, and exploring osteopathy’s role in oncology.