AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT
ASSOCIATION
3RD GENERAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
7:30 PM IN BSB B.110
TRANSITIONING FROM
BLACKBOARD TO ORGSYNC
• Go to orgsync.com and login with Baylor ID
• In the upper right hand corner near your name is
where you will find notifications
• Click settings, make sure you enable emails
“news post” and “messaging”
• Next to name is a link called “my memberships”,
click AMSA
• Familiarize yourself with the page, we will have a
tutoring session at the next general meeting
NEW GPA REQUIREMENT
-Members must maintain a 3.0 or higher
to remain an active AMSA member
-No GPA requirement to get accepted as a
new member
HOW DO I STAY ACTIVE?!
POINT TIERS
AMSA SCHOLARSHIP
• 2 scholarships offered:
(1) Full MCAT Scholarship ($2000+ value!)
(1) Tuition scholarship ($500)
• Requirements:
Must be at least a silver member (120 points)
• Application will be due April 7th (6th General Meeting)
• Winners will be announced at the last general meeting
SOCIAL
Social Chair - Rachael Helpenstell
STUDY SOCIAL
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When? Today, 8-30-9:30 PM
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Where? BSB E125
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What? Study Tips & Study Groups
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5 points
NO WORK OUT HOUR THIS WEEK!
BIRTHDAY PARTIES!
Sign Up on the GoogleDoc
Rachael_Helpenstell@baylor.edu
Jan/Feb birthdays will receive an email soon about their
party!
MOVIE NIGHT
• When? Feb 20th, 7:30-10 PM
• Where? BSB D110
• What? Watch and discuss The Doctor - what happens when the
doctor becomes the patient
• 10 points (Academic/Workshop)
• Email Rachael_Helpenstell@baylor.edu or
Shanze_Zar@baylor.edu with any questions
SCAVENGER HUNT
• When? Friday, Feb 20th, 6-7:15 PM
• Where? Meet in the BSB, E Wing
• 5 points!
• Email Rachael_Helpenstell@baylor.edu with any
questions
UPCOMING… PRE-HEALTH PICNIC &
HEALTH FAIR
• Mark it down!
• April 25th, 1-4 PM, Fountain Mall
NETWORKING
Networking Chair - Jasmine
Tuazon
PUBLIC SPEAKING WORKSHOP #2
• Thursday, Feb. 19 from 7-8 p.m.
• BSB C124
• Continue honing your public speaking
skills and receive specific, quality
feedback
• Email Jasmine_Tuazon@baylor.edu with
questions!
• 5 points (Academic/Workshop)
INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP
• Monday, Feb. 23 from 7-8 p.m.
• Sign up to hear the best tips on how to knock out any
interview, whether it be for an internship, job, or other
invaluable opportunity!
• Sign-up on the Google Doc if interested.
• 5 points (Academic/Workshop)
AMSA LUNCHEON #2: COLBY
MOORE
• Thursday, Feb. 26 from 11:15-12:05 p.m.
• Colby Moore is a doctoral candidate whose research
interests include “diving mammal anatomy and
physiology and potential links to human medicine” as
it relates to “decompression sickness and ischemia
reperfusion injury”
• Sign-up on the Google Doc! We will email you with a
room confirmation!
• 5 points (Academic/Workshop)
SHADOWING MATCHING
MENTORING SUMMER 2015
• Applicants mentored with one of the 10 Networking Committee
Members and will “tag-team” call and email physicians for
summer shadowing
• 10 members mentored based on grades, classification, AMSA
involvement, immunizations, and essays
• Remaining applicants mentored on a rolling basis as shadowing
matching is completed
• Applications (on OrgSync) due Friday, Feb. 27 to
Jasmine_Tuazon@baylor.edu
• (Not for points)
SHADOWING REFLECTIONS
• Have a shadowing experience you want to share in the
AMSA newsletter?
• Email your 500-word shadowing reflection to
Jasmine_Tuazon@baylor.edu!
• Medical experiences
• Business/Political experiences
• Ethical experiences (Maintain patient privacy, of
course!)
• 5 points
RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIP
Research and Internship Chair: Sai Aparna
Konde
RESUME BUILDING WORKSHOP
• February 18 from 4-5 PM
• Location: BSB C230
• Speakers from Baylor’s Office of Career and Professional
Development (Sid Rich) will come to give you expert tips on how
to compose, format, and perfect your resume!
• Remember to bring your own resume to the workshop!
• 5 Points (Academic/Workshop)
LAB TOUR - DR. CRYSTAL
USENKO
• When? Friday, February 20 at 3:30 PM
• Research Focus Exposing zebrafish to different chemical environments and
determining the development of zebrafish in these different
environments
• Sign-up using Google Drive
 Confirmation emails will be sent to 10 randomly-selected members
 We will have one more lab tour with Dr. Usenko in the future
• 5 Points (Academic/Workshop)
• Email Saiaparna_Konde@baylor.edu with any questions
CLINICAL SKILLS WORKSHOP
• When? February 26 (time/room TBA)
• Family Medicine residents from Waco FHC will be
coming in to teach us how to take blood pressure,
temperature and many other clinical skills!
• 5 Points (Academic/Workshop)
• Email Saiaparna_Konde@baylor.edu with any
questions
SUMMER INSTITUTE PROGRAM: INTRODUCTION TO
TROPICAL MEDICINE - DEADLINE EXTENDED!
The National School of Tropical Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine
has partnered with Baylor University to provide this program
 Program dates- June 16-27, 2015
Intensive two-week course held in the Texas Medical Center (Houston, TX)
exploring the field of tropical medicine through explorations of global health
 epidemiology
 public health
 neglected tropical diseases, infectious and parasitic diseases
More information about the program and application:
http://www.baylor.edu/prehealth/index.php?id=100188
Application deadline: February 23, 2015 (deadline EXTENDED ONLY for
AMSA members!)
MEDICAL DISCUSSIONS
Medical Discussions Chair - Shanze
Zar
TRIVIA/NEWSLETTER
DISCUSSION
• TOMORROW, 4-5 pm in BSB Room B114
• Come play trivia and learn about the future of medical
technology! Worth 5 points (Academic/Workshop).
• Discuss our newsletter with us--vaccinations, blood
donor services, and more! Worth 5 points
(Academic/Workshop)
• 10 points total (Academic/Workshop)
• Bring a buddy and get a raffle ticket!
• Email Shanze_Zar@baylor.edu with questions
ETHICS FORUM
• NEXT Thursday, February 26th 7-8 pm
• Location TBA
• We will be discussing health care in the penal
system! Should prisoners be offered free
health care?
• Worth 10 points (Academic/Workshop)
• Email Shanze_Zar@baylor.edu with any
questions.
SERVICE
Service Chair - Evan Barrios
MONALISA WILL BE LEAVING
FRIENDS FOR LIFE THIS THURSDAY.
• Stephanie (a Service Committee Member) will have a
thank-you card to give to Monalisa for all her hard
work
• Please come sign it after the meeting if you would like
to give her a message!
SERVICE SUMMARY
• Pack of Hope: Wednesdays, February 18th and 25th, 7:30-8:30am
• Friends for Life: Wednesday, February 18th and 25th, 2:00-3:00pm
• Talitha Koum: Thursdays, February 19th and 26th, 8:00-9:00am
• Compassion Ministries: Thursdays, February 19th and 26th, 3:30-5:00 pm
• World Hunger Relief Farm Day: Thursday, February 19th, 4:00-6:00pm
• Meyer Clinic: Thursday, February 19th, 4:00-6:00pm
• Family Abuse Center: Thursday, February 19th, 6:45-8:15pm
• Dare to Dream: Fridays, February 20th and 27th, 7:30-8:30am
• Caritas: Friday, February 20th and 27th, 1:00-3:00pm
• ReStore: Friday, February 20th and 27th, 3:00-5:00pm
• VA Hospital: Friday, February 20th and 27th, 4:00-5:00pm
SERVICE SUMMARY CNTD.
• King’s Club: Saturday, February 21st and 28th, 10:00am-12:00 noon
• Habitat for Humanity: Saturday, February 21st, 12:30pm-4:30pm
• Arts and Crafts: Saturday, February 21st and 28th, 2:00pm-3:00pm
• Emeritus Assisted Living: Sunday, February 22nd, 29th and March 1st, 2:00pm3:00pm
• Friends For Life (Steph): Monday, February 23rd and March 2nd, 2:00pm-3:00pm
• Friends for Life (Kaitlyn): Tuesday, February 24th and March 3rd, 10:00am-11:00am
• Friends for Life (Brooke): Tuesday, February 24th and March 3rd, 2:00pm-3:00pm
• After School Mentoring: Tuesday, February 24th and March 3rd, 3:30pm-5:00pm
• Friday Morning Breakfast: Friday, February 27th, 6:00am-8:00am
* More detailed descriptions for each event at the end of this PowerPoint
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising Chair - Stephanie Liu
CAR WASH
• February 28th, 2-4PM.
• Exxon (connected to the Subway right off
campus!)
• Email Stephanie_Liu@baylor.edu
U-SWIRL FROZEN YOGURT
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Wednesday Feb. 18th, anytime from 6-10pm
U-Swirl at the corner of Franklin and New Road
Help support our mission trip to Guatemala!
Be sure to mention AMSA at the register
Email Theresa_Aguilar@baylor.edu and
Jessica_L_Hernandez@baylor.edu with any
questions
5 points
GOT NEW, INNOVATIVE IDEAS?
If you have ideas for upcoming events, put them
in the Idea Box at the front of the room after
the meeting!!
MENTORSHIP
Vice President - Kevin Shah
MENTORSHIP SOCIAL THIS
MONDAY!
• Our second mentorship social will be this Monday,
February 23rd from 8-9 PM at Common Grounds
• Ask any questions you have about classes, professors,
research, service, shadowing, MCAT preparation, and
more!
• Attendance will be worth 5 points
(Academic/Workshop)
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING
• Have questions about getting into med school?
• If so, meet with an upperclassman through AMSA’s
one-on-one mentoring program!
• Registration can be found on the event sign-up after
the meeting
• Each mentoring session is worth 5 points
(Academic/Workshop)
• You can receive up to 10 points (Academic/Workshop)
a semester for being mentored
PLEASE WELCOME
DR. JAMES TANDY, M.D.!
Clinical Professor, Department of Biology
Graduated from UT Southwestern Medical School
Completed Otolaryngology Residency at UT Southwestern
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Text 1-747-444-3548
In your message type:
58903 FirstName LastName
HAVE QUESTIONS FOR US?
Email us at amsa@baylor.edu or talk
to us after the meeting! We are
happy to answer questions!
PACK OF HOPE
Wednesdays, February 18th and 25th, 7:30-8:30am
Weekly event
Unlimited participation
5 points (Service)
Come pack bags of food for McLennan ISD kids
assembly-line-style!
• Look out for an email Tuesday night!
• Contact Sarah_Yuen@baylor.edu with questions
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FRIENDS FOR LIFE (CATHERINE)
Wednesdays, February 18th and 25th, 2:00-3:00pm
Weekly event
5 points (Service)
Unlimited Members
Volunteer at an adult day care to spend time with the
elderly and mentally handicapped!
• If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified by
Tuesday night
• Contact Catherine_Scott@baylor.edu with questions.
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TALITHA KOUM
• Thursdays, February 19th and 26th, 8:00-9:00am
• Weekly event
• 5 points (Service)
• 7 members
• An orientation is required
• Start your Thursday morning off right by playing with children and
helping teachers perform small tasks.
• If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified by Tuesday
night
• Contact Kaitlyn_whatley@baylor.edu with questions.
COMPASSION MINISTRIES
Thursdays, February 19th and 26th, 3:30-5 pm
Weekly
5 people
5 points (Service)
Tutor and supervise children while parents attend
literacy and job training classes
• If chosen, you will be notified by Wednesday night
• Contact Sarah_Yuen@baylor.edu with questions
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WORLD HUNGER RELIEF FARM DAY
Thursday, February 19th, 4:00-6:00pm
Bi-weekly event
10 points (Service)
Limited event; 12 volunteers max.
Come help end world hunger by helping out on a local
Waco farm!
• If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified
Wednesday before noon.
• Contact Brooke_McMinn@baylor.edu with questions.
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MEYER CLINIC
Thursday, February 19th, 4-6pm,
Biweekly
4 volunteers needed
10 points (Service)
Serve those in poverty by giving hygiene bags and
visiting with patients in the waiting room!
• If selected you will be notified by Wednesday evening
• Contact Sarah_Trocke@baylor.edu with any questions!
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FAMILY ABUSE CENTER:
CHILDREN’S GROUP
• Thursday, February 19th, 6:45-8:15pm
• Weekly
• 5 points (Service)
• Play games and interact with young children while
their parents attend group sessions.
• Volunteers have been selected for this semester.
• Contact Sarah_Trocke@baylor.edu with any questions.
DARE TO DREAM
Fridays, February 20th and 27th, 7:30-8:30 am
Weekly Event
5 points (Service)
A project devoted to challenging middle school
students to keep their dreams alive by staying in
school and abstaining from drugs, violence, etc,
• If you are selected to volunteer you will receive an
email Thursday night
• Contact Ashley_Bascom@baylor.edu
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CARITAS
Friday, February 20th and 27th, 1:00-3:00pm
Weekly Event, 20 volunteer maximum
10 points (Service)
Help the local community and staff at Caritas by
preparing and distributing food baskets to serve Waco
families in need
• If you are selected to volunteer, you will receive an
email by Thursday night
• Contact Caleb_Davis@baylor.edu with questions
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RESTORE
Fridays, February 20th and 27th, 3:00-5:00pm
Weekly Event, 18 member max
10 points (Service)
Serve the Waco community and help the staff at
ReStore by organizing the store, breaking glass,
sorting building materials, and much more!
• If you are selected to volunteer, you will receive an
email by Thursday night
• Contact Catherine_Scott@baylor.edu with questions.
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VA HOSPITAL
Fridays February 20th and 27th, 4:00-5:00pm
Weekly Event
5 Points (Service)
15 members
Only those who have received their ID cards/ fingerprints
are eligible to attend. Come to the VA Hospital and hang
out with veterans!
• If you are selected to volunteer, you will receive an email by
Thursday night
• Contact Elizabeth_Andersen@baylor.edu with questions
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ADOPT A HIGHWAY
• Saturday February 21st, 10:00am- 12:00pm
• Monthly Event
• 10 points (Service)
• Unlimited
• Help make Waco beautiful by picking up litter along a local
highway!
• If you are selected to volunteer, you will receive an email by
Friday evening
• Contact Elizabeth_Andersen@baylor.edu with any questions
KING’S CLUB
• Saturdays, February 21st and 28th, 10:00am-12:00pm
• Weekly Event
• 10 points (Service)
• 15 Members
• Hang out with children from a local apartment complex and
play games!
• Watch out for an email Thursday night!
• Contact Tyler_Matjeka@baylor.edu with any questions.
ARTS AND CRAFTS AT
GREENVIEW
• Saturday, Feb. 21st and 28th, 2-3:00 pm
• Come do arts and crafts with the residents of a local
nursing home!
• weekly, take up to seven people
• 5 points (Service)
• You will receive an email by Friday night if you are
chosen
• email Stephanie_Dietz@baylor.edu with questions
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
• Saturday, February 21st, 12:30 pm-4:30pm
• Bimonthly Event
• 10 points (Service)
• 10 Member Max
• Help construct a home for a low-income family in the Waco
area!
• Watch out for an email Wednesday night!
• Contact Rachel_West1@baylor.edu with any questions.
EMERITUS ASSISTED LIVING
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Sundays, February 22nd and March 1st, 2:00-3:30
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Weekly Unlimited volunteers
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5 Points (Service)
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Come for room visits and activities with the residents
at Emeritus
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Watch out for an email on Thursday night!
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Contact D_Crawford@baylor.edu with questions
FRIENDS FOR LIFE (STEPH)
• Monday, Feb 23rd and Mar 2nd, 2-3:00pm
• Come hang out with the elderly and mentally
handicapped
• weekly, unlimited members
• 5 points (Service)
• You will receive an email with the info by Saturday
night
• email Stephanie_Dietz@baylor.edu with questions
FRIENDS FOR LIFE (KAITLYN)
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Tuesdays, February 24th and March 3rd, 10:00-11:00am
Weekly event
5 points (Service)
Unlimited Members
Volunteer at an adult day care helping the elderly and
mentally handicapped
If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified Sunday
evening.
Contact Kaitlyn_whatley@baylor.edu with questions.
FRIENDS FOR LIFE (BROOKE)
Tuesday, February 24th and March 3rd, 2:00-3:00pm
Weekly event
5 points (Service)
Unlimited Members
Volunteer at an adult day care helping the elderly and
mentally handicapped!
• If you are selected to volunteer, you will be notified Sunday
evening.
• Contact Brooke_McMinn@baylor.edu with questions.
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AFTER SCHOOL MENTORING
• Tuesdays, February 24rd and Mar.3rd, 3:30-5 pm
• Weekly event
• 5 people
• 5 points (Service)
• Come hang out with, tutor, mentor, and love on
underprivileged kids!
• If chosen, you will be notified by Monday night
• Contact Sarah_Yuen@baylor.edu with questions
FRIDAY MORNING BREAKFAST
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Friday, February 27th, 6:00-8:00am
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Bimonthly Event, 6 volunteer maximum
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10 points (Service)
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Build relationships with the homeless throughout the
community over breakfast
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If you are selected to volunteer, you will receive an
email by Thursday night
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Contact Caleb_Davis@baylor.edu with questions
HYGIENE BAG DRIVE
• Bring bags of toiletries for distribution at Meyer Clinic!
• 5 different travel-sized items per bag
• 5 points per bag, 2 bag limit each semester
• Bring to the meeting
• Will NOT accept unless clearly labeled with your name
• Will NOT count towards “Service” Points
 Drives will not count towards minimum 15 point “Service”
requirement.
• Contact Sarah_Trocke@baylor.edu with questions
YOURS TRULY,
LAUREN MATHES
AMSA SECRETARY