34th LMSA Annual Midwest Conference!

LMSA+ Suggestion Survey!

What do you need from LMSA PLUS? 

How can we help you in your healthcare journey?

Fill out this form and we will do our best to help you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0lRALv20Xzi_0K15_WuEdebzMHpOpyHcjL4v6hdMYYfd8MA/viewform

VA Volunteering Opportunities!

This semester we will be collaborating with the Cleveland Louis Stokes VA Hospital's Center for Development and Civic Engagement!

Please ensure you have proof of your flu + first 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

6 Volunteer options:

1. Consider volunteering as a Compassionate Contacts Corps!

Duties: 15-60 min weekly check-in with a vet who lacks a social support system to combat loneliness + ensure they're not alone and getting the care they need! 

Pros: you coordinate the hours you can volunteer + don't need to physically go somewhere to volunteer, it can be from the comfort of wherever you desire :)

This over-the-phone program, allows you to engage in a friendly conversation with our Veterans who are lonely or lack a social support system, to let them know that they are not alone.

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/r/d9Zxx5fExq

Links to learn more about the program

Volunteer Training:

Description


2. Patient Escort Program
Push Veteran patients to their appointments inside of the hospital using a wheelchair. 🚗👩‍⚕️

3. Admin work available in the Office of Information & Technology (OI&T) and the Patient Care Administrative Services (PCAS). 

4. They are looking for someone who is certified or willing to complete the training in Reiki, Tai Chi, or something similar to assist Veterans! 🧘

5. We are also looking for someone to drive our golf carts 
🚗🚗🚗 to take our Veteran patients to and from their appointments (this program has not started yet, but it will be soon.) 
 

5. Shadowing Observership Program
Identify, contact, and shadow a VA Physician 👩‍⚕️

6. Assist our nurse managers with direct patient care 👩‍⚕️

If any of these intrigue you, contact the Development & Civic Engagement Office at 216-791-3800, ext. 65110, vhaclevoluntary@va.gov, or reach out directly to:

Ms. Vernell Whipple, vernell.whipple@va.gov
Ms. June Knowlton, june.kwolton@va.gov
Mr. Allen Bray Jr., allen.bray@va.gov

NHMA/NHHF Conference
April 12-13, 2024

You're invited to this breakthrough summit to reimagine the future of Latino health care with bold, innovative strategies that will lead us through the next five years and beyond.

Our annual gathering is a vibrant convergence of practicing physicians, dedicated educators, medical residents, passionate researchers, and seasoned healthcare experts. Together, we'll vigorously advocate for greater inclusion in medical education, expanded professional opportunities, and unparalleled access to top-notch healthcare for the Latino community.

This is an unmissable opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare for years to come.

Take advantage of early registration pricing which ENDS 1/31, exclusive sponsorship opportunities for larger groups, and other group discounts. Join us on this thrilling journey toward a brighter healthcare future! 

Interested?
Fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/6GDWxvo7QayCsJxo7


Also, Check out CWRU SOM's upcoming events for the Spring 2024 semester!

Diabetes Institute Summer Interprofessional Research Experience (DISIRE) Summer Undergraduate Program
 

Deadline: February 23, 2024, at 5 p.m. EST. 
 

The DISIRE curriculum will be interdisciplinary-focused consisting of weekly seminars, journal club didactics, and research with a mentor.

No in-depth background in diabetes is required.
The curriculum is designed to educate undergraduates without significant prior experience, but interest in the field of diabetes research.

The apprentice-based research experience, which will develop research skills and build self-efficacy in the participants, is a critical component of the DISIRE program. Each participant will design a research project with their selected mentor and be involved in all aspects of conducting research from hypothesis generation to dissemination of findings. The final research projects will be presented at a research symposium in conjunction with the other summer undergraduate programs and graduate programs at Ohio University.

Project mentors will maintain a long-term mentoring relationship with participants and provide guidance and encouragement to the participants during the application process to medical and graduate school.

Application link 

Benefits:

1. full-time research opportunity + poster symposium with OUHCOM med students and faculty 
2. long-term research mentoring
3. 4,500 stipend, room and board, up to $350 for transportation to and from Athens, OH

Interested? Contact: elizabeth.beverly@ohio.edu

Stay warm! Never lose sight of the big picture: Doctors loading... 2024 doesn't know what is coming 👀

your lovely presidenta,
Diana 🫂