WSU-SOM Co-Curricular Credit Programs
Fabric of Society
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The 75 hours are divided into three components: (1) six extracurricular seminars (equivalent to 25 hours), (2) 25hours of outreach projects, and (3) 25 hours of volunteer work.
Seminars and Conferences: The requirements are a total of 6 seminars, with at least three of the 6 being on Saturday morning. One substitute seminar will be allowed with pre approval. You must attend at least four of five noon hour presentations during the “theme” weeks to equal one “seminar”. Over the two year cycle topics may include, but are not limited to:
| *AIDS |
*The Business of Medicine |
*Child Abuse |
| *Teen Pregnancy |
*Politics and Medicine |
*Gay and Lesbian Issues in Medicine |
| *Substance Abuse |
*The Elderly |
*When Weight Becomes a Medical issue |
| *Healthcare for the Homeless |
*Promoting Healthy Communities |
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Recognized Student Organizations:
Outreach: Organizations provide WSU-SOM students with varied opportunities to develop partnerships within the Detroit Metropolitan area. Students involved in these groups will understand that positive change is most effective when there is continued interaction with the community. These programs are designed to promote an in depth, yearlong commitment for medical students. It may be necessary to choose more than one organization in which to be involved to complete the twenty-five hours required per year.
Volunteer Opportunities : Twenty-five hours required for co-curricular credit must be fulfilled by volunteering. These groups listed will have specific activities in which you can become involved. Individuals may also call to set up separate volunteer opportunities. All others must be pre-approved by Georgia Wilder for credit to be granted.
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Sponsored Projects |
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AMA: Laurel Leithauser (MS II) |
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AMWA: Rehab Shabana , Carrie Reynolds, Sophia Rahman
(all MS II's) |
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AMSA: Antonia Jerkins (MS II) |
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BMA/SNMA: Alexandria Conley (MS II) |
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BSO: Faye Zuhairy (MS II) |
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CMA: Kai Palm |
Description/Duties: Projects may include, but are not limited to the Bone Marrow and Blood Drives, “Reach Out To Youth” and community sponsored health fairs.
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