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COMMITTEES




COMMITTEE ON ANTI-RACISM AND ALLYSHIP (CARA)

Mission:
The Committee on Anti-racism and Allyship aims to address structural racism,
promote allyship, and enhance the climate of inclusion within the ZSOM
community, by providing opportunities for professional development and
leadership training in efforts to foster health equity within the communities we
serve as educators, physicians, administrators, and future healthcare providers

Structure:
When the Committee on Anti-racism and Allyship (CARA) was established in June
2020, the Executive Committee collected concerns and suggestions from students,
faculty and staff. Five clear themes emerged; Curriculum, Co-Curricular
Programs, Employee Education & Development, Institutional Culture and Immediate
Concerns.

Committee email: CARAstudentreps@pride.hofstra.edu


COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE

Commemoration Committee is a committee that honors our anatomical donors,
lovingly known to medical students as our ‘first patients.’ At our core, the
Commemoration Committee seeks to encourage reflection, appreciation, and
humility for our journeys and relationships with the human body, which are made
viscerally possible by the spirit and true gift of our anatomical donors.

The cornerstone of our Committee, and our main project, is the planning of an
annual Anatomical Gift Memorial Service, in which students and faculty join
donors' families and friends at the University Club each spring at the end of
the First 100 Weeks. Students often express gratitude for our anatomical donors
through musical and literary performances, and the families and friends of
donors share reflections of their loved ones, in what has traditionally been an
incredibly beautiful and meaningful experience for all.

Though the service may look a little different this year in light of COVID, we
are committed to finding a meaningful way to honor our anatomical donors and
their families, and supplementing the service with other opportunities for
reflection and expression of gratitude, as much as possible.

Committee email: som.commemoration@pride.hofstra.edu

 


COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Community Service Committee organizes service projects and events for our
medical students to give back to our community. This includes everything from
organizing teams and events for charity fundraisers like St. Baldrick's Day,
Relay for Life, and Light the Night, to local projects like running a food drive
for Island Harvest, participating in Solidarity Day, or teaching hand-washing
and heart-healthy lifestyle tips to local elementary school students.

More recently, the Community Service Committee has helped Student Affairs with
many of the volunteer efforts for COVID19 from helping with making and
distributing masks and PPE to helping in the community with vulnerable
populations, and in hospitals as scribes and with serology testing.


Committee email: som.community@pride.hofstra.edu


EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The Emergency Preparedness Committee was founded in 2012 after Hurricane Sandy
hit Long Island and the surrounding areas. The committee’s goal is to certify
medical students in emergency preparedness and planning early in their medical
career to enhance their knowledge and usefulness during disaster relief efforts,
states of emergency, or otherwise heightened demand for medical personnel.

Additionally, the committee strives to collaboratively and continually
investigate the need for medical student volunteer efforts and public health
education by maintaining a pulse on the current state of community health
affairs.


Committee email: som.preparedness@pride.hofstra.edu


NEW & PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

The New & Prospective Students Committee works closely with the Office of
Admissions & Office of Student Affairs to provide support during the transition
to medical school. Committee members are involved in recruiting diverse
applicants, providing student perspectives during interview days and outreach to
make sure all questions are answered. This committee plans Revisit Weekend,
Orientation Week, supports interview days and coordinates a peer mentoring
program.


Committee email: som.prospectivestudents@pride.hofstra.edu


DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee ensures that our student body feels
empowered, valued, respected, supported, and safe. Their goal is to advocate for
all students, assist in the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body,
and promote diversity through educational programs. Such programs include the
annual Diversity Night, in which we explore cultures and customs through
cuisine, the performing arts, and discussions.


Committee email: studentdiversityinclusioncommittee@pride.hofstra.edu


SOCIAL

The Social Committee runs school-wide social events during the year, including
an annual Welcome Party, Halloween Party in NYC, and a Spring Formal. The
committee is made up of a school-wide social chair and social chairs from the
first, second, third and fourth year classes.


Contact: som.social@pride.hofstra.edu


WELLNESS COMMITTEE

The Wellness Committee was formed to address the different dimensions that
contribute to a strong sense of well being, such as emotional, physical, and
occupational wellness. Our programming is aimed towards providing opportunities
for students to work on their own personal health with past events including
therapy dogs, destressing technique workshops, and advice boards.

We also advocate for student wellness in areas such as mental health resources,
counseling, and a curriculum more geared towards student support during some of
the most stressful years of our education.


Committee email: som.wellness@pride.hofstra.edu


STUDENT RUN FREE CLINIC

Run by Zucker medical students with the support of onsite faculty-physicians,
the Zucker Student Run Free Clinic offers annual physicals, sick visits,
vaccines, blood work, electrocardiograms and much more for patients in need,
including referrals at low or no cost.

The goals of the Queen's facility are to provide access to quality health care
while simultaneously establishing a confident, trusting, and open connection
with the highly diverse population it serves. For more information, please visit
the Student-Run Free Clinic's page here.


Club email: som.clinic@pride.hofstra.edu


NARRATEUR

The Narrateur Committee is comprised of students, faculty, and staff that make
up an editorial board to produce Narrateur : Reflections on Caring, an art &
literary journal that embodies the school’s commitment to self-expression,
compassion and respect for the patient-physician relationship. The art of
storytelling is woven into the curriculum of the Zucker School of Medicine as
part of its mission to strengthen student self-reflection on the road to
becoming critical thinkers and decision makers.

Narrateur serves as a creative outlet for students, faculty and employees of
Northwell Health, Zucker School of Medicine and Hofstra University who wish to
make original works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, photography or art. The
literary journal seeks to nurture the voices of all health practitioners as they
grapple with the care of their patients, the decisions they must make, their
reactions to those decisions, and the outcomes.

Narrateur gives voice to the challenges and the celebrations of patient care. It
reflects the practice of medicine on the printed page and provides a home for
the health practitioner to express, experience, respect and show compassion for
patient-centered care. It is published once a year in the Spring, by the Donald
and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Committee email: som.narrateur@pride.hofstra.edu


PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CHAPTERS




AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY CHAPTER

The mission of the American Association of Neurological Surgery Medical Student
Chapter at the Zucker School of Medicine is to provide early support and
leadership training to medical students exploring a career in neurosurgery. The
Chapter provides a forum for students to organize professional, educational, and
research activities within the Department of Neurosurgery at Northwell, promote
mentorship and facilitate participation at a national level for the next
generation.

Club email: som.AANS@pride.hofstra.edu


AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL GENETICS AND GENOMICS STUDENT INTEREST GROUP

The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine ACMGF is a community of
supporters and contributors who understand the importance of medical genetics
and genomics in healthcare. A nonprofit organization established in 1992, the
Foundation supports the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics ACMG
mission to “translate genes into health”; to foster charitable giving, promote
training opportunities to attract future medical geneticist and genetic
counselors, to share information about medical genetics, to sponsor important
research and much more.

Club email: som.acmg@pride.hofstra.edu


AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

The American Medical Association (AMA) is a national organization of medical
students, residents and physicians across different interests and specialties.
Our organization is aimed at helping medical students with professional
development, advocacy efforts, understanding medicine in politics and
educational efforts. Past events include:

 * Student Parliamentary Debate
 * National biyearly conferences
 * Speaker about medicine in the political landscape

Affiliated organizations: AMA
Club email: som.ama@pride.hofstra.edu


AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (AMSA) CHAPTER

AMSA is a national organization that is entirely student run and focused on
medical student development, advocacy efforts and service. Our chapter is
focused on educating medical students and offering education on topics not
traditionally covered in medical school. Past events include: <

 * HIV Global Health Event
 * Medical Student-Premedical Student Panel

Affiliated organizations: AMSA
Club email: som.amsa@pride.hofstra.edu


AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION CHAPTER AT ZUCKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (AMWA)

The American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) is an organization of women
physicians, medical students and other persons dedicated to serving as the
unique voice for women’s health and the advancement of women in medicine.

Our local chapter of the national organization is focused on empowering and
connecting women in medicine locally at the Zucker School of Medicine and within
Northwell Health, with the hopes of fostering relationships within the larger NY
area and beyond.

Our organization hopes to continue hosting events where we can provide personal
and professional mentorship, discuss the advancement of women in medicine,
advocate for equity, and ensure excellence in health care while creating a warm
atmosphere through social events and camaraderie.

Club email: som.womeninmed@pride.hofstra.edu


ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (APAMSA)

APAMSA is a national organization committed to addressing unique health
challenges of Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) communities. All are
welcome, especially those interested in learning about health-related topics in
Asian/Pacific American communities. Past events include:

 * Lantern Festival
 * Lunar New Year Festival
 * Medical Mandarin (Student-to-Student Course)

Affiliated organizations: The Association of Chinese American Physicians
Club email: som.apamsa@pride.hofstra.edu


ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN SURGEON

The Association of Women Surgeons is a  not-for-profit organization that is
dedicated to empowering female physicians and medical students to realize their
professional and personal goals. The AWS  chapter at ZSOM aims to support the
needs of aspiring women surgeons by increasing access to mentors within the
field, educating students on the unique challenges that female surgeons face,
and offering resources for professional development.

Club email: som.aws@pride.hofstra.edu


CHRISTIANS IN MEDICINE

Christians in Medicine is a Christ-centered community that seeks to navigate the
challenges of medical school together and to engage the broader SOM Community at
the intersection of religion, culture, and health care.

Club email: som.cim@pride.hofstra.edu


DOCTORS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Doctors for the Environment is an organization that seeks to increase student
awareness of environmental issues and inspire the ZSOM community to make
sustainable changes that will positively impact the environment.

Club email: som.environment@pride.hofstra.edu


ETHICS SOCIETY

The Ethics Society is dedicated to exploring the role of ethics in medicine. We
meet on the first Wednesday of every month for our Ethics Café which is a round
table, student-led discussion of a case. Some of our past cases have included
the ethics of quarantine, human challenge trials, and research in vulnerable
populations. As a group, we advocate for medical ethics in the curriculum and
further incorporation of ethics into the practice of medicine.

Club email: som.ethics@pride.hofstra.edu


FACES OF PATHOPHSYIOLOGY

Faces of Pathophysiology organizes events that shed light on the illnesses we
study from the perspectives of the patients and their healthcare providers. Past
events include: lunches with patients and providers.

Contact: som.facesofpathophys@pride.hofstra.edu


GLOBAL HEALTH CLUB

The Global Health Club provides forums for discussion about current events in
global health, inspires students to think about health problems beyond our
borders, and motivates students to seek involvement in health work abroad. As a
club, we aim to expand the global health opportunities for students and we are
currently working with the administration to further expand MS1 involvement in
global health research projects abroad. Past events include:

 * COVID-19 information sessions - discussions on the global pandemic
 * Dinner and Case Presentations with MS4s and Northwell residents who did
   electives in Uganda and Ecuador
 * Events with the Northwell Global Health Department

Club email: som.global@pride.hofstra.edu


HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP

Due to the current evolving climate around medicine, it is essential that
physicians remain aware and involved in the changes taking place around them.

The Healthcare Leadership Club aims to provide future physicians with an
opportunity to learn about the many facets of the Healthcare Industry where
physicians can impact from a leadership role. Some of our topic areas include:
healthcare delivery, physician compensation, insurance developments,
pharmaceutical relations, governmental policy, and entrepreneurship. Past events
include:

 * Prominent Guest Speakers from the Health System
 * Visit to Healthcare Summits
 * Lectures/discussions on relevant current event topics in healthcare

Club email: som.healthlead@pride.hofstra.edu


HEALTHY LIVING LONG ISLAND

Healthy Living Long Island strives to strengthen the Zucker School of Medicine’s
commitment to our community by working with a local elementary school to teach
healthy living techniques and eating habits through a 5-2-1-0 curriculum. The
club travels to the elementary school to teach curriculum that we have developed
for the students, as well as host many other events such as a health fair and
kick-off event at the school of medicine for students and families.

Contact: som.hlli@pride.hofstra.edu


HILLEL

SOM Hillel is a branch of Hofstra's undergraduate Hillel community that was
established to serve the SOM community. We aim to build and strengthen the
school's Jewish community, and broader SOM community, by providing cultural,
religious, educational, social, or social justice-related Jewish programming and
events. Past events include: :

 1. Holiday celebrations
 2. Interfaith panels about some topic in medicine/ethics/social justice

Affiliated organizations: Hillel International
Club email: som.hillel@pride.hofstra.edu


INTERFAITH

The Interfaith Group hopes to be a platform to celebrate all of our unique faith
traditions within the Hofstra SOM community. Past events include:

 * Celebrating and learning about Hanukkah
 * Holi Celebration
 * Learning about Lent

Club email: som.interfaith@pride.hofstra.edu


LATINO MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (LMSA)

The Latino Medical Student Association unites and empowers medical students
through service, mentorship and education to advocate for the health of the
Latino community. Our objectives include to unify all Latino medical students
into one organization, to provide a voice for underrepresented medical students,
to actively promote recruitment and retention of Latino students at all levels,
and to educate medical students on Latino health issues. We also strive as an
organization to advocate for the rights of Latinos in health care, to provide
leadership opportunities for Latinos, and to promote volunteerism in the Latino
community.

Past events include:

 1. Medical Spanish
 2. Guac off
 3. Salsa Night

 * Affiliated organizations: Latino Medical Student Association
   Club email: som.lmsa@pride.hofstra.edu


MEDICAL FRENCH

The Medical French club aims to provide a space for students to explore
different francophone cultures and practice the French language through
discussions of current health care issues and Medical French classes.

Club email: som.medfrench@pride.hofstra.edu


MEDICAL STUDENT FOR CHOICE (MSFC)

To spark discussion and advocacy surrounding abortion and reproductive justice,
and to enrich reproductive health care curricula. Prospective events include:

 1. Dinner and a movie (Roe v. Wade and political atmosphere surrounding
    abortion)
 2. Condom Hunt with contraception facts
 3. Tour of Nassau County Planned Parenthood

Affiliated organizations: Medical Students For Choice
Club email: som.choice@pride.hofstra.edu


MUSLIM MEDICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (MMSA)

The Muslim Medical Students Association aims to provide a space for exploring
illness, treatment, disability, and death through the lens of the Islamic faith.
MMSA also seeks to foster an inclusive and spiritually supportive Muslim
community at the School of Medicine and Northwell Health; to cultivate
discussion around all issues pertaining to the representation of Muslims in
medicine.

Club email: som.mmsa@pride.hofstra.edu


OUTMED

OUTmed is our school's LGBTQIA and Allies organization. We serve as a safe and
welcoming community for those who identify as with the community and as allies
to foster discussion about LGBTQIA issues, explore the NY LBGTQIA scene, and
enjoy the company of others within the LGBTQIA community. We also have events
with other clubs and groups regarding more general questions about diversity,
its importance in society and healthcare, and other such discussions. Past
events include:

 1. New York City PRIDE march
 2. Tour Lenox Health Greenwich Village
 3. Drag Brunch
 4. LGBTQ Mentoring Program, co-hosted with the Office of Diversity and
    Inclusion

Club email: som.outmed@pride.hofstra.edu


PROJECT TEACH

TEACH (Together Educating All Children in Hospitals) is an international
not-for-profit organization that brings exciting, hands-on, educational
programming to children in hospitals. The mission is to create an outlet for
children of all ages to passionately engage with the sciences through the medium
of fun, interactive experiments.

Zucker SOM's chapter of Project TEACH is committed to spreading the mission of
TEACH to Cohen's Children's Hospital. As a club, we travel to Cohen's once a
month to Teach hospital-bound kids science lessons with Project TEACH! During
the pandemic we started virtual Project TEACH, making videos of us preforming
science experiments to be displayed on TEACH's website. We hope to continue this
project in the future in order to reach children who are placed on isolation
precautions while in the hospital. We aim to bring smiles to children's faces in
the hospital and work to heal through teaching.

Club email: som.projectteach@pride.hofstra.edu


SOUTH ASIAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (SAMOSA)

SAMoSA strives to promote dialogue regarding South Asian health issues by
hosting workshops on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, nutrition, and mental
health, develop an awareness for the diversity in beliefs, customs and values of
various South Asian communities to facilitate the development of intercultural
competence, and provide a sense of community and family for South Asian medical
students at ZSOM.

Club email: som.safe@pride.hofstra.edu


SCRUBS ADDRESSING THE FIREARM EPIDEMIC (SAFE)

ZSOM's SAFE chapter is naming gun violence for what it is - a health threat of
epidemic proportion - in order to rally the medical community to fight for the
interests of our patients. Gun violence threatens personal and public health.
Through research, education, and support of evidence- backed policy, we can
determine how best to arm our patients with facts and information that allow
them to make the most informed decisions surrounding firearms.


Club email: som.safe@pride.hofstra.edu


STUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (SNMA)

The Zucker School of Medicine chapter of SNMA is committed to increasing the
number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious
physicians. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of our underrepresented
minority medical students while increasing campus awareness of social and
cultural issues. We strive to not only address but serve our immediate and
regional communities.
Past event include:

 1. MAPS Day
 2. Diversity Night
 3. Region IX Spring Business Meeting

 * Club email: som.snma@pride.hofstra.edu


STUDENTS FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM (SNAHP)

The purpose of Students for a National Health Program (SNaHP) is to provide
education about and advocate for a single-payer healthcare system. SNaHP is the
student affiliate of the organization PNHP, Physicians for a National Health
Program. Given that an estimated 45,000 Americans die every year due to lack of
health insurance, we feel that constructing a healthcare system that adequately
provides for our patients is an imperative. As future leaders in medicine, it
will be up to us to propose and implement policies that promote the health of
our patients. To that end, we wish to educate students on healthcare systems and
discuss the benefits that a single-payer healthcare system may bring. In
addition, we’d like to provide opportunities for students to advocate for such
policies, such as the New York Health Act currently in the state legislature.

Club email: som.snahp@pride.hofstra.edu  


TRANSLATIONALMED

TranslationalMed is focused on discussing current and emerging developments in
medical science. We aim to integrate basic science research into the clinical
curriculum and facilitate discussion around key issues the medical field will be
facing in the future. Past events include:

 1. Journal Clubs
 2. Guest Speakers
 3. Ethics Collaboration

 * Club email: som.translationalmed@pride.hofstra.edu


VOLUN-TUTORS

Established during the pandemic, toprovide free, online, one-on-one tutoring to
local students struggling with online learning, this program has since expanded
to partner with Lawrence Road Middle School in Uniondale to provide tutoring for
students in need of more academic support.

Club email: zsomvolun-tutors@pride.hofstra.edu


WELL SAID

The Well Said Committee will work in conjunction with the health and well-being
radio show and podcast "Well Said with Dr. Ira Nash" to increase community
healthcare literacy. To promote community engagement, students will help
identify relevant healthcare topics, conduct research, construct discussion
guides, and develop community outreach strategies.

Club email: som.wellsaid@pride.hofstra.edu


WHITE COATS FOR BLACK LIVES (WC4BL)

In alignment with the national chapter, ZSOM WC4BL will work to dismantle racism
in medicine and promote the health, well-being, and self-determination of people
of color by fostering dialogue on racism as a public health concern,striving to
end racial discrimination in medical care, and preparing future physicians to be
advocates for racial justice.

Club email: som.whitecoatsforblacklives@pride.hofstra.edu


SPECIALTY INTEREST GROUPS




ACADEMIC MEDICINE

We strive to explore academic medicine and delve into the depths of curricular
medicine. We examine careers in academic medicine, both alone and in conjunction
with clinical medicine. Past events include:

 1. Discussion about teaching end-of-life care in the first 100 Weeks
 2. Panel of professionals in Academic Medicine
 3. Discussion with a physician author

Club email: som.acadmed@pride.hofstra.edu


ALLERGY, IMMUNOLOGY, AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE

The Allergy, Immunology, and Infectious Disease Interest Group aims to spread
awareness on interesting topics in immunology, microbiology, and global health.
One of our main focuses is to increase medical students' understanding on the
complex, unique relationship between infectious diseases and public health.

Club email: som.id@pride.hofstra.edu


ANESTHESIA

We are dedicated to exploring the specialty of anesthesia. We regularly hold
events where you can gain hands-on experience to multiple skills that
anesthesiologists use on a regular basis. We also hold events for students to
facilitate the process of making connections to anesthesiologists. Past events
include:

 1. Hands-On Workshops
 2. Research and Clinical Panel Discussions

Affiliated organizations: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
Club email: som.anesthesia@pride.hofstra.edu


CARDIOLOGY

The Cardiology Interest group exists to expose students to the vast field of
cardiology. As a group, we hope to introduce fellow classmates to the different
specialties within cardiology and highlight its interdisciplinary nature. We
also invite content experts to speak to us about changes in modern treatment.
Lastly, we host R&R sessions on cardiology-related topics such as EKG readings
and echocardiography.

Club email: som.cardiology@pride.hofstra.edu


CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY INTEREST GROUP

Cardiothoracic surgery is the cutting edge and enduring surgical field that
operates on the contents of the thorax, including the heart, lungs, and
esophagus. We expose students to this evergreen field by connecting them with
residents and attendings, as well as, provide the opportunity to start research
with Northwell's department of surgeons.

Club email: som.ctsurgery@pride.hofstra.edu


CRITICAL CARE

The Critical Care Specialty Interest Group organize events that will provide
information for students who are interested in the critical care subspecialty
and provides means of communication between practicing physicians and students.
Upcoming events include:

 1. How To Read an EKG (Review Led by MS3/MS4s)
 2. COVID-19: Perspective from an Intensivist
 3. Intubation Workshop

Club email: som.critcare@pride.hofstra.edu


DERMATOLOGY

The Dermatology Interest Group is a professional interest group at Zucker School
of Medicine that aims to provide information, education, and experiences to
students interested in pursuing the field of dermatology. The Dermatology
Interest Group also aims to educate the local campus and community about
prevalent dermatologic issues, particularly skin cancer and sun safety. Past
events include:

 1. Annual Miles for Melanoma Walk
 2. Dermatology information session with residents and attendings
 3. How to take a skin biopsy

Affiliated organizations: Dermatology Interest Group Association, Northwell
Department of Dermatology, and Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign
Club email: som.derm@pride.hofstra.edu


EMIG (EMERGENCY MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP)

The purpose of EMIG is to enhance student exposure to emergency medicine and
provide a meeting ground for students, residents, and faculty with a shared
excitement for Emergency Medicine. We work to help students learn more about
their field of interest, network students with similar interests, establish
mutually beneficial relationships with other organizations and other medical
student interest groups for emergency medicine. Past events include:

 1. Northeast Emergency Medicine Interest Group Symposium
 2. Residency Information Panels
 3. Clinical Skills and Diagnostic Reasoning Sessions
 4. Ultrasound Guided peripheral IV placement

Affiliated organizations: Emergency Medicine Residents' and Students'
Association
Club email: som.em@pride.hofstra.edu
Advisers: Dr. Gino Farina


ENDOCRINOLOGY

As a part of the larger Internal Medicine Coalition, the Endocrinology Interest
Group works to bring members of the Endocrinology field to the Zucker School of
Medicine in order to expose students to the field. The Interest Group also works
with other sub-specialty groups to put together interdisciplinary events.

Club email: som.endocrin@pride.hofstra.edu


ENT

The purpose of the ENT club is to expose students to the field of ENT and
provide opportunities to those interested in pursuing a career in ENT.

Club email: som.ent@pride.hofstra.edu


FAMILY MEDICINE

To foster interest in family medicine and promote the agenda of the national
organization. Prospective events include:

 1. Family medicine in different communities panel/discussion
 2. Reproductive health/contraception panel
 3. Depression management panel discussion

Affiliated organizations: American Academy of Family Physicians
Club email: som.familymed@pride.hofstra.edu


GASTROENTEROLOGY

The purpose of the Gastroenterology Specialty Interest Group is to expand
awareness and interest among medical students about the GI field through guest
speakers, publicizing new research opportunities, and exposing students to what
a career as a Gastroenterologist entails through panel discussions and
facilitating contacts with GI faculty and residents/fellows.

Club email: som.gastro@pride.hofstra.edu


GERIATRICS

We explore the subspecialty of geriatric medicine through discussions and
dialogue. We also strive to raise awareness of the geriatric population, and the
importance of their care in medicine. Past and prospective events include a
discussion on healthcare proxies and MOLST forms and a discussion on physiology
of aging.

Club email: som.geriatrics@pride.hofstra.edu


HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

The Hematology/Oncology Interest group exists to expose students to the
limitless fields and potential of Hematology and Oncology. As a group, we aim to
demystify this at times intimidating but ultimately thrilling world through
speaker panels, review sessions, and any intersections we can make with the
Humanities in Medicine. Through host speaker panels from specialists in
different fields of Hem/Onc, talks with prominent researchers about novel
treatment options, R&R sessions related to Hem/Onc topics with faculty guidance,
and other humanistic events, we hope that we can help students discover if not a
passion, at least a profound appreciation, for a sector of medicine that has
truly captivated us.

Club email: som.oncology@pride.hofstra.edu


INTERNAL MEDICINE COALITION

We are a group of interest groups within Internal Medicine that organize events
dedicated to the promotion of internal medicine subspecialties, education of
students about the practice of internal medicine, and fostering collaboration
between internal medicine subspecialties.

 1. Subspecialty Speed Dating
 2. StepOne Trivia Night
 3. Auscultation Workshop

Affiliated organizations: American College of Physicians
Club email: som.im@pride.hofstra.edu


INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY INTEREST GROUP

The Interventional Radiology Interest Group (IRIG) at Zucker School of Medicine
aims to be the premier academic and networking resource for students interested
in Interventional Radiology (IR). IR is a new and growing field of medicine
which uses minimally invasive, imaging guided procedures to diagnose and treat
diseases in nearly every organ system. Procedures performed by IR physicians
include angiograms and vascular interventions, CT-guided biopsy and drainage,
ultrasound guided procedures, and many others.

We are excited to be affiliated with the IR department at Northwell Health,
itself home to a combined residency program in IR/Diagnostic Radiology. The IRIG
at Zucker SOM is also affiliated with a larger nationwide network of IRIGs
coordinated by the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). It is our goal to
not only serve as a resource for those interested in IR, but also to inform
others of the services that IR can offer.

Club email: som.irig@pride.hofstra.edu


NEPHROLOGY

Our purpose is to expose interested members to the exciting field of nephrology.
Through seminars and workshops, members learn about the latest advancements in
the field and about the day to day work life of a nephrologist.
Club email: som.nephro@pride.hofstra.edu


NEUROLOGY

We host events centered around topics in neuroscience, including both clinical
and research-based fields. Our goal is to present students interested in
neuroscience with more information about how they can develop this interest into
a medical career. To this end, we host a variety of events ranging from clinical
workshops on neurologic diseases, career panels, and presentations from
neuroscience researchers in our health system. Past events include:

 1. Spinal injury event
 2. Careers in Neuroscience panel
 3. Research-focused event with Feinstein neuroscientists

Affiliated organizations: The American Academy of Neurology's Student Interest
Group in Neurology (SIGN)
Club email: som.neuro@pride.hofstra.edu


OB/GYN (OBSTETRICS/ GYNECOLOGY)

To foster interest and education in OB/GYN and promote the agenda of the
national organization. Past events include: :

Egg Freezing Talk: We learned about the the process of egg freezing and the
science behind the procedure from a reproductive endocrinologist. The
reproductive endocrinologist also discussed the app that she developed that
calculates the likelihood of success using the frozen eggs down the line.

 

Residency Application Panel: Our panel featured OBGYN residency directors,
important Northwell physicians in the field of OBGYN, and OBGYN residents who
recently went through the application process. These physicians discussed their
own experiences in the field and what they look for when reading applications.

 

Hands-On Fetal Ultrasound Event: We organized a hands-on fetal ultrasound
session guided by a maternal fetal specialist and LIJ sonographers. We recruited
pregnant volunteers from LIJ, the neighboring community, and the student body.
Students performed parts of anatomy scans, learned about the utility of
ultrasound during pregnancy, and experienced the challenges of imaging a fetus
compared to an adult.

 

Planned Parenthood Event: This event was held at the Planned Parenthood in
Hempstead. Various staff members spoke about the role Planned Parenthood plays
in the community, from providing low-cost medical care to advocacy efforts. In
addition, we were joined by a Planned Parenthood physician who spoke about her
career. The event concluded with a tour of the facility.

Affiliated organizations: American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Club email: som.obgyn@pride.hofstra.edu


OPHTHALMOLOGY

The ophthalmology interest group functions to provide events for students to
increase exposure to this exciting field, which consists of the medical and
surgical treatment of diseases related to the eye.

Club email: som.ophthalmology@pride.hofstra.edu


ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

The Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group (OSIG) strives to provide stimulating and
interactive events with experts in the field of orthopedics including current
residents, attending physicians, and researchers. Through a wide variety of
events, OSIG aims to promote interest and excitement for orthopedic surgery
within the ZSOM community.

 1. Bioskills event
 2. Orthopedic Subspecialty Panels

Club email: som.ortho@pride.hofstra.edu


PATHOLOGY

The Pathology Interest Group is dedicated to fostering interest in the field of
Pathology. Past events include:

 1. Pathology sub-specialty panel
    
    Club email: som.path@pride.hofstra.edu


PEDIATRICS

We organize networking and volunteer opportunities in the field of pediatrics
for interested students. Through these efforts, we hope to provide students
considering a career in pediatrics with helpful resources within our health
system and beyond.

 1. Careers in Pediatrics panel
 2. Teddy Bear Clinic (demonstrating preventive care procedures on teddy bears
    for pediatric patients)

Affiliated organizations: American Academy of Pediatrics Medical Student
Subcommittee
Club email: som.peds@pride.hofstra.edu


PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

We explore the field of plastic surgery. We promote interest in the field by
hosting events and inviting guest speakers, connecting students with mentors,
and fostering professionalism. Prospective events include:

 1. Resident meet day
 2. Suture session

Club email: som.plastics@pride.hofstra.edu


PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION (PM&R)

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Rehabilitation Medicine, and
Rehabilitative Medicine are all terms used to describe what a physiatrist does.
We are a branch of medicine emphasizing the prevention, diagnosis, treatment,
and rehabilitation of disorders that produce temporary or permanent functional
impairment.

Past events include:

 1. NYS PM&R Fair/Regional Conference

Club email: som.pmr@pride.hofstra.edu


PRIMARY CARE PROGRESS

To advocate for primary care, to develop leaders for primary care, and to
promote collaboration between internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics,
and OB/GYN. Prospective events include:

 1. Annual Primary Care Panel
 2. Gregg Stracks Leadership Summit (Annual primary care conference)

Affiliated organizations: Primary Care Progress (PCP)
Club email: som.im@pride.hofstra.edu


PSYCHIATRY

The purpose of the Psychiatry interest group is to raise awareness and interest
about the specialty and to expose students to the vast number of opportunities
in the field. With research, new frontiers in technology, and novel medications
and therapeutics being discovered today, the field of Psychiatry has much to
explore and the group is aimed at facilitating this exploration. Past events
include:

 1. Stress Busters
 2. Autism Awareness Month/speaker
 3. Subspecialist panels

Affiliated organizations: PsychSIGN
Club email: som.psych@pride.hofstra.edu


PULMONARY

To introduce the pulmonary sub-specialty to Hofstra Northwell SOM students,
provide education and information on pulmonary medicine, and to foster
connections with the pulmonary sub-specialty physicians of the Northwell
healthcare system.
Club email: som.pulm@pride.hofstra.edu


RADIOLOGY

We organize events in the field of radiology for interested students. Through
these efforts, we hope to develop and maintain interest in the specialty. Events
may include speakers, networking events, and volunteer opportunities among
others.
Club email: som.radiology@pride.hofstra.edu


RADIATION ONCOLOGY INTEREST GROUP

The Radiation Oncology Interest Group at the Zucker School of Medicine aims at
further exposing medical students to the field of Radiation Oncology as well as
affording students the opportunity to become more involved with shadowing and
research within the field. Through information sessions, attending/resident run
panels and in-person activities, we hope to increase exposure and interest to
the field of Radiation Oncology.

Club email: som.radonc@pride.hofstra.edu


RHEUMATOLOGY

To explore the field of rheumatology, which deals with pain and disorders of the
joints, muscles, tendons, bones and other connective tissues. Amazing
advancements have been made over the past several decades in understanding
auto-immune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE), as well as developing novel treatments, including targeted
therapies. There still remains much to be understood, providing many exciting
clinical and basic science research opportunities within rheumatology. The
interest group will aim to provide hands-on workshops, guest lectures, and
networking events with physicians and researchers of the Northwell Health
Division of Rheumatology/Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.

Club email: som.rheum@pride.hofstra.edu


SPORTS MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP

The goal of the Sports Medicine Interest Group is to foster a growing interest
in sports medicine among the student body. Sports medicine is a field dedicated
to treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise. Events
will include guest speakers, physician and resident run interactive panels, film
screenings, and networking opportunities with various physicians in the sports
medicine department at Northwell.

Club email: som.sportsmedicine@pride.hofstra.edu


SURGERY COALITION

Surgery and Sub-specialties Coalition aims to expose students to the field of
surgery, as well as the subspecialties that one may enter.  We also hope to help
build a community between current surgeons and students from all four years to
foster interest in surgery and help aspiring surgeons build relationships with
mentors.

 1. Panels with surgeons from different specialties
 2. Suture Workshop

Club email: som.surgery@pride.hofstra.edu


ULTRASOUND

The goal of the Ultrasound Interest Group is to provide hands-on ultrasound
experience to medical students. The USIG not only provides opportunities to
practice ultrasound skills in small groups but also participates in annual
SonoSlam to compete against medical students from other schools. Since
point-of-care ultrasound is becoming a valuable part of every specialty, all
students can benefit from the skills they learn as part of this group.


UROLOGY

The Urology Club explores the many facets of urology, including medical diseases
of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs as well as their corresponding
surgeries or procedures. One noteworthy event was a presentation by a urologist
on robotic radical cystectomy. We have also simulated vasectomies on models and
have had Q and A sessions with practicing urologists.
Club email: som.urology@pride.hofstra.edu


VASCULAR SURGERY INTEREST GROUP

The goal of the Vascular Surgery Interest Group (VSIG) is to increase early
exposure to this exciting and evolving field at ZSOM, and to support passionate
students with educational events, mentorship, research opportunities, community
service and outreach opportunities.

 

Club email: som.vsig@pride.hofstra.edu


WILDERNESS MEDICINE

The Wilderness Medicine Interest Group is designed to provide information and
access to Hofstra medical students who are interested in learning about
providing medical care in low resource environments. The group's focus is to
provide hands-on experiences to students who are interested in working in low
esource environments including global health, emergency medicine, and outdoor
adventures. The Wilderness Medicine Interest Group stresses hands-on
experiences, and preparedness, and access to diverse perspectives on medical
care. Past events include:

 1. Mid-Atlantic Wilderness Medicine Conference in Philadelphia
 2. Hiking Trips
 3. Labor Day Weekend Camping Trip


Club email: som.wilderness@pride.hofstra.edu


RECREATIONAL CLUBS




ART AND MEDICINE


The purpose of this club is to expand understanding of how art may be used in
the practice of medicine. It is also to promote art and passion for the arts at
Hofstra and the surrounding communities. Past events include:

 1. Paint Night
 2. Pumpkin Carving
 3. Trips to art exhibitions

Club email: som.art@pride.hofstra.edu


BOOK CLUB

The book club is an opportunity for students to take a break from studying and
enjoy reading and discussing books of various genres. Each month, a different
book is recommended and discussed, allowing all members to contribute their
thoughts or comments. We also encourage members to share any of their other
great reads to keep us all reading!

Club email: som.bookclub@pride.hofstra.edu


COOKING CLUB

The Cooking Club is an organization that provides an avenue to share culture and
experience through food. Together, we will learn how easy it can be to make a
healthy meal from different cultures and diets, explore basic and advanced
techniques, and practice safe kitchen habits. You can look forward to putting
your new skills to the test with a mystery basket competition.

Club email: som.cooking@pride.hofstra.edu


CYCLING CLUB

A place for people who love cycling, in place or in the road. We host spin
classes and provide a community for cyclists of all skill levels to get out and
explore Long Island.

Club email: som.cycling@pride.hofstra.edu


DANCE IN MEDICINE

Dance in Medicine is an organization dedicated to blending music and dance with
medicine as a way to heal, relieve stress, build connections, and just learn new
and cool dance styles! We have workshops to teach different styles of dance for
all levels (especially beginners) and hold a Salsa/Bachata Night at local
eateries to encourage social dancing. Events include:

 1. Latin Night at K Pacho
 2. Workshops for Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Hip Hop, Jazz and more

Club email: som.dance@pride.hofstra.edu


GAMING

We aim to join people together for video games and board games. Past events
include:

 1. Board game night
 2. Super Smash Brothers tournament

Club email: som.gaming@pride.hofstra.edu


GOLF CLUB

The Zucker School of Medicine Golf Club provides opportunities for comradery,
networking, and character building through the game of golf. We are dedicated to
forwarding the enjoyment of the members of the SOM community who already play,
as well as teaching those who wish to learn the sport. Events will be held at
many of the beautiful courses and practice facilities throughout the New York
City metropolitan area. We offer opportunities to practice and learn at the
driving range, as well as formal and informal meet-ups at indoor simulators and
outdoor courses. Golf has long been seen as the preferred sport of physicians
due to the unique nature of play. A round on the golf course is possible at any
age, and the pace of play encourages interpersonal exchange in the great
outdoors. The relationships formed and solidified on the golf course can forward
careers and bring a lifetime of enjoyment in a challenging sport where you can
compete against yourself, the course, or your colleagues. Golf is more than a
sport; it teaches tenacity and humility that is valuable to the person and
physician. Hall of Fame Golfer Bobby Jones put it best, "Golf is the closest
game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good
breaks from bad shots - but you have to play the ball where it lies."

Club email: som.golf@pride.hofstra.edu


MUSICIANS IN MEDICINE

We coordinate music events, especially open mic nights and the annual Variety
Show. Hofstra SOM is home to so much incredible talent we love to showcase! Past
events include:

 1. Variety Show
 2. Open Mic Nights

Club email: som.music@pride.hofstra.edu


RUNNING

We love running and we love Hofstra Northwell SOM! We hope to bring people
together through the joy of running. Whether you are a lifetime runner or just
getting started, we would love to see you! Past events include:

 1. Ocean to Sound Relay
 2. Local races throughout the year

Club email: som.run@pride.hofstra.edu


ROCK CLIMBING CLUB

The Rock Climbing Club goes on regular group trips to local rock climbing gyms.
Rock climbing is a great form of exercise, but can also be a way to blow off
steam, build great friendships, and get in touch with nature and yourself. We
are a supportive and welcoming community, for beginners and more advanced
climbers. We are also interested in supporting other forms of physical and
mental well being, including meditation, yoga, hiking, and climbing.

Club email: som.rockclimbing@pride.hofstra.edu 


SWIM / ZWIMMERS CLUB

Swim Club is all about bringing people together and providing another outlet for
SOM students. Every week we have workouts for all swimming levels. As a new
club, we are continuing to look for new events for everyone to participate with
swim clinics and swim competitions making up the majority of events in the past
and to come. 

Club email: som.swim@pride.hofstra.edu 

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