Portland Premedical Society

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Portland Premedical Society

• Introduction
• Purpose
• Function
• Member Benefits
• Member Responsibilities
• Goals
• Projects and Activities

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Introduction

• The Portland Premedical Society is an independent
  chapter of the American Medical Student
  Association (AMSA)
• A by-product of the OHSU Premedical Chapter
  1996-1998
• Founded in March 1998
• Dedicated to enhancing our premedical education

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Past Projects Activities

• NW Premedical Convention Jan. 98
• THINK FIRST Safety Presentations
• Neighborhood Health Clinic
• Medical Classes
• Mentor Program
• Red Cross Disaster Training

• Childrens Health Fairs
• Menopause Conference
• Emergency Service Fair
• Elementary Education

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Current Projects Activities

• Operation Nightwatch Training Sat. 10/24/98
• Osteopathic Awareness Meeting Dr. Turner, D.O.
  Tuesday 10/27/98 7pm
• Mock MCAT- TBA

• Oregon Special Olympics Fall Sports Classics
  Sat/Sun. 11/7/98-11/8/98
• The Inside Scoop on Medical School Lecture Maria
  Lofftus Wed. 11/18/98 Galleria 6pm

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Purpose

• To provide educational opportunities
• To gain experience in the medical field
• To encourage participation in leadership roles
• To create a network of peer support
• To actively participate in the community
• To address and discuss medical issues

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Board Members Positions
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Board of Directors

• Karen Hanson- Health Sciences Advisor
• Josh Tabor- Student Development Advisor
• Jennifer Wheeler- Alumni Relations
• Doctors- names TBA
• OHSU medical students

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Board of Delegates

• Community Outreach - Michael Lerner
• Fundraising Committee- Open
• Recruitment Committee- Open
• Projects Activities Committee- Open
• Public Relations- Shawn Folley
• Speaker Planning Committee- Open
• Volunteer Committee- Open

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Board of Delegates

• Peer Mentors- Open
• Scheduling Equipment Coord. - Open
• Newsletter- Open
• Web Page- see Brian Zulauf
• Positions will be added as necessary

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Board of Delegates (cont.)

• Peer Mentors
• Scheduling/Equipment Coordinator
• Newsletter
• Web Page - see Brian Zulauf
• Communications

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Member Benefits

• Interaction with students of diverse medical
  interests
• Resource Cubicle Sub-basement SMC
• PPS Newsletter
• Volunteer Experience Exposure
• Medical Student Interaction
• Advising
• Educational Opportunities

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Member Responsibilities

• Attend 75 of meetings
• Participate in 1 fundraising event/month
• Volunteer 4 hours/term
• Participate in 1 project 1 activity/term
• Partake in 1 leadership role/year
• Membership fee 5/term
• Contact an officer if the above guidelines cannot
  be complied with

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Goals

• To provide an educational environment for
  pre-health students of all disciplines
• To enrich pre-medical education of Portland
  Metropolitan Area students.
• To enhance awareness of medical issues
• To provide opportunities for community
  involvement

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Group Activity

• Purpose To meet your colleagues and discuss
  common ideas and interests that would make this
  organization an asset for all pre-health
  students.