NAME
FULL NAME
MEMBERSHIP FEE?
DO
ONLY?
ACOFP
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians
$0
Yes
AMSA
$0 plus FREE set of Rohen anatomy flash card; Register
www.amsa.org/WelcomeMeds/
Yes
American Medical Student Association
Student Osteopathic Medical Association
$83 Fee includes a 4 year membership, a FREE Netter’s
Anatomy Atlas Book, FREE t-shirt if sign up before 8/13.
Must go to www.studentdo.com to sign up. Bring
confirmation to club day for free items.
Yes
SOMA
Student American Academy of Osteopathy
(formerly known as UAAO)
$50 (4 year local and national membership), includes
access to OMM technique review sheets and practical
review sessions.
Yes
SAAO
AIG
Anesthesiology Interest Group
No
No
American Medical Association-Medical Student
Section
$68 (for a 4-year membership)
Netter’s Anatomy Flash Card, JAMA journals, Medical
Specialty Guides, FREIDA database for residency
programs, plus more discounts to help you all the way to
your practice, sign up online at www.amaassn.org/go/joinstudent
No
AMWA
American Medical Women’s Association
$75 Fee includes a 4-year membership, AMWA pin, Blue
Sky Scrubs Hat, Kaplan MedEssentials book, and entered
in a contest for a $1000 Kaplan scholarship.
Sign up online at http://portal.amwadoc.org/AMWA/Join_Today.aspx
AMOPS/Mi
litary Med
Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and
Surgeons
AOASM
American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine
$30-includes Ortho club (lifetime membership)
No
SAOAO
Student American Osteopathic Academy of
Orthopedics
$30-includes Sports Med Club (lifetime membership)
No
APAMSA
Asian Pacific American Medical Student
Association
CMDA
Christian Medical and Dental Association
$0
No
EMIG
Emergency Medicine Interest Group
[$25]
No
DOCARE
DO Care International, Global Medicine Club
$0
No
Geriatrics Interest Group
$10 (for 4 year membership)
www.americangeriatrics.org to sign up with the national
organization online for free as a student, but still must sign
up in person and pay club dues with GIG.
No
GIG
inTUN
A cappella singing group
$0
No
LDSSA
Latter-day Saint Student Association
Medical Students For Choice
$0
Affiliated w/ national organization, membership not
required (www.ms4c.org)
No
MSFC
NOMA
Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association
$0
Yes
NPSIG
Neurology & Psychiatry Interest Group
$15
No
OIG
Oncology Interest Group
$10 (for 4 year membership), includes FREE t-shirt
No
OMSGA
Osteopathic Medical Student Government Assoc.
AMA-MSS
Yes
No
No
Yes
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PATH
Pathology Interest Group
$0
Yes
PCCAII
Pulmonary Critical Care, Allergy & Immunology
Interest Group
$25 (for 4 year membership)
No
PEDS
Pediatric Student Interest Group
[$15]
No
PHAST
Promoting Health and Service Together (Triathlon)
www.thephast.org
No
RIG
Radiology Interest Group
SAMSA
South Asian Medical School Association
$0
No
Student National Medical Association
$0
Affiliated with national organization, can sign up at
SNMA.ORG
No
SNMA
SAOG
Student Association of Obstetrics & Gynecology
No
No
Yes
Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association
$5 (one time club fee)
Students interested can sign up online for free ACP
membership & free ACOI membership
www.acponline.org
www.acoi.org
Student Osteopathic Surgical Association
$30 ($10 local, $20 national)
To sign up for ACOS national and pay dues:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5R5WcqEXrFNRVFqS
FUzSmR3NGM/edit?usp=sharing
Yes
SOSA
SSP
Sigma Sigma Phi
TMC
Multilingual Club (formerly Medical Spanish Club)
TUGLMAA
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association & Allies
SOIMA
Yes
No
$0
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No
Name
ACOFP
AMA-MSS
AMSA
AMWA
AOASM
APAMSA
CMDA
DIG
Summary of Mission and Activities
ACOFP focuses on opening volunteer opportunities for you to give to the community, as
well as making it an enjoyable experience for you and your peers. What do you have to
lose? it’s free.
AMA-MSS promotes the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health
by empowering future physicians to stay abreast of current topics, policies, and practices.
AMSA is national student governed organization representing the concerns of physiciansin-training who are committed to improving medical training and access to high quality
health care. Our local chapter seeks to bring you resources such as guest speakers on
important healthcare issues, leadership opportunities in committees, networking at
residency fairs, presentations on medical resource companies, and more.
Aka Women in Medicine (WIM), which serves to advance female professionals by
mentoring the next generation of women entering medicine and by seeking the guidance
of women who have come before us. With the goal of uniting to combat inequalities, WIM
will sponsor events that acknowledge the particular obstacles women face as both
medical professionals and patients.
The vision of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine is to champion the
health, well-being and safety of athletes and physically active people. Our mission is to
provide: 1. An educational forum for physicians and healthcare professionals to address
the quality of health care for individuals in competitive, recreational, occupational and
industrial settings. 2. Leadership to establish and promote fitness and exercise guidelines,
and to guide health care policy relating to wellness, physical activities and sporting events.
3. A collegial environment in which physicians and other healthcare professionals can
expand their content knowledge and enhance their clinical skills in primary care sports
medicine.
We are students dedicated to addressing health concerns affecting the APIA community,
networking with all health professionals, and promoting a culture of understanding at
TUN.
CMDA provides a positive outlet for Christian students in medical and dental school.
We discuss dermatology in practice, and of course, the expectations and requirements for
pursuing a career in dermatology. We are looking forward to guest speakers, our annual
5K Skin Cancer Awareness Fun Run, and clinics on dermatological topics.
inTUN
inTUN began in 2010 to bring together students who love to sing, and to bring music to
the halls of TUN. The group now performs regularly at school events and other areas in
the community.
LDSSA
The group meets together weekly for an institute class in order to receive instruction and
study from a collection of scriptures known to Mormons as the standard works.
MSFC
MSFC's events focus on advocating for and improving women's access to comprehensive
reproductive healthcare. Our events also tend to be very educational focused, and fill in
reproductive health gaps in Touro's curriculum like specific lectures on abortion
techniques and what it is like to be an abortion provider.
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NPSIG
NPSIG is interested in topics related to Neurology and Psychiatry. We plan to participate in
the Alzheimer's Walk, attend conferences, bring in guest speakers, provide tours of places
of interest, and provide community service and networking opportunities.
OIG
OIG focuses on providing national conference opportunities, professional networking, and
monthly service activities through Nevada's cancer foundations. This semester's biggest
events are the Movember Mustache Contest, Run for Life, and Sickle Cell Walk.
OMSGA
This is the Student Government organization for the DO program. Its parent, COSGP,
serves as the official national representative voting voice of osteopathic medical students.
PATH
Pathology Interest Group hosts the biannual blood drive with the American Red Cross and
members are able to shadow autopsies with Dr. Simms in the spring.
PCCAII
Peds
SAAO
SAMSA
SAOG
SOIMA
SOMA
PCCAII strives to volunteer and work with pulmonary specialists and allergy and
immunologists within our community and is the first organization in partnership with the
American Lung Association to work with children suffering with asthma via the Open
Airways for Schools program.
So.. what do we do? We volunteer… with kids! Our main volunteer activities include
Shadetree, Mini Med School, and PEDS OMM Clinic.
In partnership with the Pediatrics Interest Group, the SAAO participates in the Peds OMM
Clinic at school and helps put on Mini Med School–two great opportunities to flex and
practice the skills and knowledge taught at school for a good cause.
The South Asian Medical Students Association is open to everyone. The organization
volunteers throughout the year, and hosts cultural events to celebrate all of the unique
South Asian cultures.
SAOG is committed to improving the healthcare of women, serving the community
through charity events and volunteering, and providing members the opportunity to
interact with local OB/GYN professionals. Some of the exciting events to look forward to?
The Breast Cancer Bowl-o-Thon and a movie night!
SOIMA members can participate in the Friends of the Desert program, a monthly
volunteer opportunity to take blood pressure, vital signs, blood glucose, and patient
medical histories. We also host speakers from different specialties within Internal
medicine, and active members have the opportunity to attend the Annual Internal
medicine conference held in Orlando, Florida.
As an active SOMA member, you will nurture & strengthen your leadership skills, be
politically active, take part in numerous volunteer opportunities, build life-long bonds with
colleagues from across the U.S., & leave your mark on the Osteopathic profession!
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SOSA
SOSA aims to establish a strong foundation for its members at Touro University Nevada,
provide community outreach opportunities, and educate students about the surgical
profession.
Sigma Sigma Phi is an Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity.
SSP
TUGLMAA
SNMA
NOMA
TuGLMAA serves as a social, political, and service function within the LGBT community of
Southern Nevada. Our events range from marching in the annual gay pride parade and
lobbying legislatures to drag queen bingo and movie nights.
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and
future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved
communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and
socially conscious physicians.
SNMA chapters based at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools throughout the
nation, and some colleges, implement our programs and activities locally. SNMA programs
are designed to serve the health needs of underserved communities and communities of
color. In addition, SNMA is dedicated both to ensuring that medical education and
services are culturally sensitive to the needs of diverse populations and to increasing the
number of African-American, Latino, and other students of color entering and completing
medical school.
NOMA allows students to be part of the State Osteopathic Association. NOMAs mission is
to promote quality patient care through excellence in osteopathic education.
NOMA encourages active participation in legislative process to advocate for patients and
the profession, and promotes opportunities for fellowship.
NOMA is the state affiliate of the AOA, works closely with a variety of medical associations
and provides leadership development for members.
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