The College of Human Medicine supports a variety of medical student organizations, interest groups and honor societies. Involvement in these groups allow students to explore specific interests, engage with peers and grow academically, professionally and personally.
For questions or updates to the directory, please contact Joy Skutt.
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Alpha Omega Alpha is dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all by:
Election to Alpha Omega Alpha is an honor signifying a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research, and community service. A lifelong honor, membership in the society confers recognition for a physician’s dedication to the profession and art of healing.
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: The Gold Foundation infuses the human connection into healthcare. We engage schools, health systems, companies, and individual clinicians in the joy and meaning of humanistic healthcare, so that they have the strength and knowledge to ensure patients and families are partners in collaborative, compassionate, and scientifically excellent care. Healthcare will be dramatically improved by placing human interests, values and dignity at the core of teaching and practice.
Faculty Advisor
Wanda Lipscomb, PhD| lipsom3@msu.edu
Joy Skutt| curtis33@msu.edu
President/Officer
Ariel Johnson | john3219@msu.edu
Secretary
Kyle Silva | Silvakyl@msu.edu
Treasurer
Eric Poole | pooleeri@msu.edu
Events Director
Ashley Seymour | seymou74@msu.edu
Communications Director
Radwa Koujane | koujaner@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The purpose of this organization shall be to increase exposure to the subspecialty. The AMSIG aims to equip medical students with the knowledge needed to provide empathetic care to their patients affected by addiction regardless of the specialty they ultimately pursue. The AMSIG will also provide students with opportunities to learn about the impact of addiction through the eyes of real patients, providers and others working in the field.
Faculty Advisor
Cara Poland, MD, MEd | polandc2@msu.edu
Alan Jamison, PhamD, PhD | alanjami@msu.edu
President/Officer
Brian McAllister | mcallib@msu.edu
Vice President
Keerat Bains | bainskee@msu.edu
Secretary
Nick Raggio | raggioni@msu.edu
Treasurer
Brandon Leung | leungbra@msu.edu
Publicity
Kelsey Bean | beankels@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: To promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.
Faculty Advisor
Wanda Lipscomb, PhD | lipscom3@msu.edu
President/Officer
Sravya Emmadi | emmadisr@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: The goal American Medical Society Sports Medicine Medical Student Interest Group (AMSSM MSIG) is to serve as a national interest group for medical students interested in sports medicine with opportunities to engage in interactive discussions with students and physicians from around the country presented via an online platform.
Faculty Advisor
Jill Moschelli, MD | sadoskij@msu.edu
President/Officer
Jacob Agemy | agemyjac@msu.edu
Jacob Charron | charron8@msu.edu
Vice Presidents
Richard Steffan | steffanr@msu.edu
Mahmoud Awada | awadamah@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), with a half-century history of medical student activism, is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States. Today, AMSA is a student-governed, national organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in-training. AMSA members are medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and practicing physicians. Founded in 1950, AMSA continues its commitment to improving medical training and the nation's health.
Faculty Advisors
Wanda Lipscomb, PhD | lipscom3@msu.edu
Judy Brady, PhD | bradyj@msu.edu
President/Officer
Luke Gingell | gingelll@msu.edu
Vice President
Nadiya Sharif | sharifna@msu.edu
Volunteer Coordinators
Guian Estupigan | estupiga@msu.edu
Shourya Verma | vermasho@msu.edu
Secretary
Aghdas Movassaghi | movassag@msu.edu
Treasurer
Ivana Khreizat | khreizat@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: The American Medical Women's Association is an organization which functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women's health. We achieve this by providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring, and strategic alliances.
Faculty Advisor
Jane Turner, MD| turnerjj@msu.edu
President/Officer
Iris Chiriac | chiriaci@msu.edu
Vice President
Miranda Zeneli | zenelimi@msu.edu
Treasurer
Eliza Burr | burreli1@msu.edu
Secretary
Madison Kemme | kemmemad@msu.edu
Fundraising Chair
Paige Cubberly | chubberl@msu.edu
Community Outreach
Marci Gener | maricel@msu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Katherine Keller, DO| Email kellerk2@msu.edu
President/Officer
Hannah Brown | schwa412@msu.edu
Vice President
Antonia Vrana | vranaant@msu.edu
Secretary
Katie Wilk | wilkkati@msu.edu
Treasurer
Laura Hayse | hayselau@msu.edu
Recruitment Chair
Carina Grain | graincar@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The mission of the Anesthesia Student Interest Group is to allow medical students of all interests further explore the field of anesthesia and the opportunities it presents. We will promote education, communication, advocacy, research, and networking among students and physicians in the field of anesthesiology.
Faculty Advisor
Nicholas Yeldo, MD| nyeldo1@hfhs.org
President/Officer
Ivana Khreizat | khreizat@msu.edu
Vice President
Ben Boudreau | boudre41@msu.edu
Secretary
Danny Bakoz | bakozdan@msu.edu
Treasurer
Hussein Mackie | mackiehu@msu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Ben Stam, MD| benjamin.stam@apcpc.net
Executive Board
Hailey Koh | haileyk@msu.edu
Mckenna Galloway | gallow51@msu.edu
Hannah Brown | schwa412@msu.edu
Jon Giolitti | giolitti@msu.edu
Aakash Dave | daveaaka@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: The Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA) at Michigan State University (MSU) College of Human Medicine (CHM) hopes to promote education and engagement in the unique health challenges of Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) communities, as well as the sociopolitical issues affecting APIA communities and Asian populations abroad. We aspire to accomplish our vision through organizing networking events with physicians and community leaders, interactive documentary screenings, connecting students with active local organizations, and serving the needs of the local APIA community, all with the hopes of training culturally sensitive and socially responsible future physicians.
The College of Human Medicine's APAMSA chapter will be guided by the following motivations:
Website: https://www.apamsa.org/
Email: apamsa@gmail.com
Instagram: @msuchmapamsa
Faculty Advisor
Amanda Yang, MD | Amanda.Yang@spectrumhealth.org
President/Officer
Sarah Buhay | buhaysar@msu.edu
Tien Hua | huatien@msu.edu
Social Media Chair
Claudine Vera Cruz | veracruz@msu.edu
Vice President
Maricel Gener | maricel@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: The mission of the Association of Women Surgeons is to provide opportunities and mentorship for the professional growth of women surgeons. These opportunities are aimed to inspire, encourage, and enable aspiring women surgeons to reach their goals. The goal is to overcome challenges that women surgeons may face including balancing family goals with a surgical career, pay disparities, and lack of women surgeons and women in leadership positions.
Faculty Advisor
Amie Hop | amie.hop@spectrumhealth.org
Aryana Sharrak | aryana.sharrak@spectrumhealth.org
President/Officer
Anne Opalikhin | opalikhi@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: This club will serve to help inform medical students of the influence and complexities of business related information on healthcare. As an organization, we will attempt to navigate the administrative aspects of healthcare and how that can be used to further patient health and financial outcomes. The club will serve further to educate future healthcare professionals about personal finance and how and why personal investing is a necessary and useful tool to have in the modern economy.
Faculty Advisor
Deanna Wasson-Wilbanks, EdD, MS, LPC, NCC | deanawil@msu.edu
President/Officer
Shourya Verma | vermasho@msu.edu
Neal Doshi | doshine1@msu.edu
Administrative Officer
Philip Calhoun | calhou67@msu.edu
Financial officer
Danny Bakoz | bakozdan@msu.edu
Outreach Officer
Henry Zou | zouhenry@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The Cardiology Student Interest Group (CSIG) is dedicated to fostering a community of medical students who are interested in the realms of cardiology as a science and as a clinical field. We achieve a united community by providing opportunities to explore cardiology outside of the classroom, connecting students to practicing cardiologists to help them progress their academic portfolios, and providing service to the community at large.
Faculty Advisor
Manel Boumegouas, MD | dr.manelboumegouas@gmail.com
President/Officer
Lloyd Mercier | mercie31@msu.edu
Ahmad Irshaid | irshaid1@msu.edu
Secretary
John Ochieng | ochiengj@msu.edu
Treasurer
Kaminski Michael | kamin151@msu.edu
Service Chair
Jaclyn Calkins | calkin37@msu.edu
Public Relations
Amanda Croft | croftama@msu.edu
Mission: The purpose of the MSU CHM Chess Interest Group is to provide a collaborative space where students can build their confidence and skills in chess. We aim to reduce stigma regarding barriers to entry and to increase exposure to the benefits of practicing chess such as developing pattern recognition and improvements in memory. We also strive to create a friendly, compassionate environment, where students can bond, build relationships with the greater community through outreach, and enjoy a creative outlet outside of the curriculum.
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Helga Toriello, PhD | toriello@msu.edu
President/Officer
Ketan Brodeur | brodeur3@msu.edu
President/Officer
Ayesha Kothari: ayeshako@msu.edu
VP Social Engagement
Aruna Jain | jainaru1@msu.edu
VP Administration
Alyssa Gill | gillalys@msu.edu
VP Community Outreach
Kimberly Sam | ksam@msu.edu
VP Education Coordinator
Seraj Farhat | farhatse@msu.edu
VP Finances
Merrick Bank | bankmerr@msu.edu
VP Recruitment Coordinator
Ken Dada | dadaken@msu.edu
VP Event Coordinator
Justin Tran | tranjust@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: The primary purpose of CHM Serve is to administer the Pharmacy Assist program at the Care Free Clinic at 1100 West Saginaw Street, Suite 5, Lansing, MI, 48915. CHM Serve is responsible for staffing the Pharmacy Assist office on a weekly basis with volunteers, at days and hours determined by the executive board.
Ancillary purposes of CHM Serve are to raise awareness about lack of prescription drug coverage and health insurance coverage generally, as well as healthcare challenges concerning underserved populations.
Additional outreach programs and support will be added as needed and possible with the support of Care Free staff and patients.
Faculty Advisor
Bhatti Farhan, MD| bhattifa@msu.edu
Clinical Coordinator
Richard Pellizzari | pellizz3@msu.edu
Volunteer Coordinator
Katelyn Smiles | smileska@msu.edu
Treasurer
Joe Hostnik | hostnikj@msu.edu
Other
Matt VanHeest | vanhee12@msu.edu
Keshav Lalchandani | lalchan1@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The purpose of this organization shall be to provide educational activities related to the field and study of pathology for medical students in the College of Human Medicine or College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University. Activities include, but are not limited to: presentations about pathology residency programs, discussion of pathology practices, review of pathology cases, and interviews with practicing pathologists.
Faculty Advisor
Paul Kowalski, MD | herman41@msu.edu
President/Officer
Meredith Herman | herman41@msu.edu
Vice President
Arezu Forouzandeh | forouza5@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: CMDA educates, encourages, and equips Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God. Christian healthcare professionals glorify God by following Christ, serving with excellence and compassion, caring for all people, and advancing Biblical principles of healthcare within the Church and throughout the world.
Faculty Advisor
Ken Dudley, | drkdudley@gmail.com
President/Officer
Nick Raggio | raggioni@msu.edu
Mary Benz | benzmary@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: To promote the academic, social, and economic aims of medical students at Michigan State University.
To establish effective communication among medical students and between medical schools; and to create channels of communication that lead to successful collaborations for the improvement of oneself with other student organizations.
To initiate communication and promote cooperation with the academic and administrative departments of the three medical schools (including off-campus) and the University.
Faculty Advisor
Joel Maurer, MD| Joel.maurer@ht.msu.edu
President/Officer
Mitchell Yelton | yeltonmi@msu.edu
Vice President
Annes Kim | anneskim@msu.edu
Treasurer
Regan Castle | castler1@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The Dermatology Interest Group is committed to providing volunteering, networking, mentorship, resources, and research opportunities to medical students interested in a career in dermatology. Our purpose is to provide a support group and community for students considering a career in dermatology through meaningful connections with students, residents, and physicians on topics pertinent to a career in dermatology. It is also the intention of the group to provide a network for collaboration on volunteer and service activities pertaining to dermatology. Through meetings with Dermatology faculty, residents, and other interested medical students, DIG hopes to foster the interest of Dermatology in the medical school classes.
Faculty Advisor
Kurt Ashack, MD| ashackku@msu.edu
President/Officer
Deena Abdel-Gadir | abdelgad@msu.edu
Vice President
Dorothea McGowan | mcgowa75@msu.edu
Secretary
Cassidy Gardner | gardn262@msu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Kurt Ashack, MD, FAAD| Kurt.ashack@gmail.com
President/Officer
Christina Druskovich | druskov4@msu.edu
Disha Bhargava | bharga15@msu.edu
Kavya Shivaram | shivara1@msu.edu
Henry Zou | zouhenry@msu.edu
President/Officers
Christina Druskovich, Founder, M2 Lead, druskov4@msu.edu
Kavya Shivaram: M2 Lead, shivara1@msu.edu
Kaylee Gwyn: M1 Lead, gwynkayl@msu.edu
Akash Rau: M1 Lead, rauakash@msu.edu
Sera Sidhom: M1 Lead, sidhomse@msu.edu
Detroit Members
Aldana Garcia: M3 Lead, garci560@msu.edu
Sarah Shareef: M3 Lead, shareef1@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: Our purpose is to foster interest in Emergency Medicine, a specialty for those who want to engage in a variety of procedures and skills to help patients at their most vulnerable. Our goals are to introduce our fellow students to all the amazing things EM physicians do, as well as help develop skills they will need for rotations and beyond. Our purpose is to expose the incoming medical students to the world of emergency medicine and the subspecialties it has to offer in modern healthcare system. We will also provide physicians panels that will go over residency applications, lifestyle, and future of the profession.
Faculty Advisor
Martin Romero, MD FACEP| romerom1@msu.edu
Co-Chair
Brianna Sholte | sholtebr@msu.edu
Nicholas Garnett | garnettn@msu.edu
Carolyn Zichichi | zichich1@msu.edu
Jordan Van Wert | vanwertj@msu.edu
David Agemy | agemyjac@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: We, the Family Medicine Interest Group for the College of Human Medicine, exist to grow the interest and awareness of Family Medicine within our campus and community, while working to provide opportunities for students to explore special topics within the discipline including International Medicine, Research, Sports Medicine, Specialties within Family Medicine, and more correlating experiences with the current clinical based curriculum; We also strive to enhance the student bodies social and cultural awareness by providing community outreach projects to allow the students to contribute to the world around us.
Faculty Advisor
Lauren Snyder, MD | lauren.snyder@spectrumhealth.org
E-board member
Mary Finedore | finedore@msu.edu
Sophie McConkey | mcconk10@msu.edu
Emma Zblewski | zblewski@msu.edu
Tena Baar | baartena@msu.edu
Patricio Ruano | ruanopat@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: Our purpose is to support and cultivate community among the MSU CHM first-generation students in medicine. Our group identifies a student as First Gen in Med if they are a first-generation college graduate, first-generation medical student, and/or low income. Our goal is to support and uplift our first-gen students while building equitable access to resources and mentorship. In doing so, we will encourage our future First Gen in Med physicians to lean on their strengths and perspectives to better the delivery of medicine.
Faculty Advisor
Jennifer J Ekkens, DO | ekkensje@msu.edu
Lisa Lowery, MD | lisa.lowery@helendevoschildrens.org
President/Officer
Ashley Caron | caronash@msu.edu
VP Social Engagement
Marissa Solorzano | solorzam@msu.edu
VP Academic Success
Patricio Ruano | ruanopat@msu.edu
VP Speaker Recruitment
Melanie De La Cruz | delacr65@msu.edu
VP Admissions Liaison
Tien Hua | huatien@msu.edu
VP Finances and Fundraising
Elizabeth Martin | mart2565@msu.edu
VP Professional Development
Sarah Buhay | buhaysar@msu.edu
VP Community Service and Outreach
Laura Hayse | hayselau@msu.edu
VP Undergraduate Outreach
Katie Wilk | wilkkati@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: Our mission is to work with a local FitKids360 healthy lifestyle program to serve as mentors for children ages 5 to 17 and their parents or support partners. Together, we combine basic education about nutrition, behavior, and exercise with a wide range of physical activities to help participants develop healthy habits, eat better and become more active.
Faculty Advisor
Kathleen Howard, MD | kathleenhoward@comcast.net
President/Officer
Michaela Kehoe | kehoemi2@msu.edu
John Ochieng | ochiengj@msu.edu
Christi Druskovich | druskov4@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: The purpose of FMIG of Flint is to develop the family medicine workforce and advance the specialty of family medicine by strengthening current and aspiring medical students to be prepared for and choose to pursue a career in family medicine in the U.S.
Faculty Advisor
Sara Elsayed, MD | Sara.Elsayed@mclaren.org
President
Julie Ngo | ngojulie@msu.edu
Vice President
Berenitze Balladares | balladar@msu.edu
Secretary
Jenna Luth | luthjenn@msu.edu
Treasurer
Rosa Vasquez | vasque88@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: Mission: The purpose of the Gastroenterology Interest Group is to provide CHM students the opportunity to explore the field of Gastroenterology. We hope to create a dialogue between faculty, physicians, and students in order to foster student interest within the field. Additionally, we supply networking opportunities and resources that students can make use of in attaining their goals.
Faculty Advisor
James Mayle, MD | mayle@msu.edu
Michael Madura, MD | madura@msu.edu
President
Anosh Kermani | kermani2@msu.edu
Faculty Advisor
James Mayle, MD | mayle@msu.edu
Michael Madura, MD | madura@msu.edu
President
Lisa Grove | grovelis@msu.edu
Vice President
Riley Costen | costenri@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The purpose of this organization shall be to provide networking, educational and clinical experiences for CHM students interested in pursuing a residency in emergency medicine.
Faculty Advisor
Matthew Emery, MD | emerym@msu.edu
Communications
Emily Hill | hillemi3@msu.edu
Treasurer
Jon Giolitti | giolitti@msu.edu
MCEP Contact
Katie Wilk | wilkkati@msu.edu
Event Coordinator
Paige Sims | simspaig@msu.edu
Newsletter Coordinator
Andrew Hulsman | hulsmana@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: To expose medical students to the field of radiology as well as help connect current medical students to shadowing and research opportunities.
Grand Rapids Members
Faculty Advisor
Andrew Woodrow, MD | awoodrow@advancedrad.com
President/Officer
Bridget Gongol | gongolbr@msu.edu
Cody Lee | leecody@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: Grand Rapids Street Medicine exists as a multidisciplinary outreach partnered with community resources to bring high-quality healthcare to persons experiencing homelessness through a student-run free clinic.
Faculty Advisor
Beth Makowski, DO | beth.makowski@spectrumhealth.org
President/Officer
Eneka Lamb | lambenek@msu.edu
Jake Bauss | baussjac@msu.edu
VP Community Coordination
Christa Schafer | schaf172@msu.edu
VP Logistics and Operations
Victoria Moaddel | kuiper23@msu.edu
Community Outreach Coordinator
Brian McAllister | mcallib@msu.edu
Nicholas Parliament | parliam4@msu.edu
Volunteer Coordinator
Allison Swider | swideral@msu.edu
Street Medicine Coordinator
Tessa Muench | muenchte@msu.edu
Finance Coordinator
Jon Giolitti | giolitti@msu.edu
Membership Coordinator
Spencer Jessop | Jessopsp@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: We, students at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, establish the Surgery Interest Group, an organization founded on the principles of service, professionalism, humility, collaboration, and critical thinking. The purpose of this organization is to educate students about the fields of surgery, to provide a framework and guidance for students seeking to become competitive surgical residency applicants, to allow future surgeons to network withother medical students and with practicing physicians, allow students to develop skills relevant for surgery, and to encourage MSU CHM students to consider a career in surgery. In accordance with this view, we establish this Constitution to be our guiding document in all organizational affairs.
Faculty Advisor
Elizabeth Steensma, MD | Elizabeth.steensma@spectrumhealth.org
Surgical Elective Officer
Susanna Wang | wangsusa@msu.edu
Surgeon Speaker Officer
Sydney Rechner | rechners@msu.edu
Suture Clinic Officer
Spencer Jessop | jessopsp@msu.edu
Other
Caleb Weissman | weissm27@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The MSU CHM Hematology/Oncology Interest Group is an organized group of medical students who share a common interest in the field of hematology/oncology and meet regularly to learn more about the pathology and patient care involved in this field. Our interest group offers many ways to get involved and learn about this subspecialty.
Faculty Advisor
Chi Braunreiter, MD | braunrei@msu.edu
President/Officer
Matt VanHeest | vanhee12@msu.edu
Vice President
Sarah Seaba | seabasar@msu.edu
President/Officer
Deepthi Devireddy | devired2@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The goal of the MSU CHM Infectious Disease Interest Group (IDIG) is to encourage interest in infectious disease by introducing medical students to the subspecialty. IDIG will work to increase student awareness of the infectious disease topics and guide those who are interested in a future career in infectious disease. IDIG provides an opportunity for MSU CHM students to engage with infectious disease experts and learn from their experiences. The IDIG faculty mentor is Dr. Keith English.
Faculty Advisor
Keith English, MD | englis94@msu.edu
President/Officer
Dorothea McGowan | mcgowa75@msu.edu
Vice President
Anosh Kermani | kermani2@msu.edu
Secretary
Rachel Cameron | camer164@msu.edu
William Nauam | nauamwil@msu.edu
Treasurer
Brian McAllister | mcallib@msu.edu
Social media
Isabella Ndlebe | ndlebeis@msu.edu
Outreach coordinator
Mariam Nasser | nasserm2@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The Internal Medicine Interest Group at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is a student-led organization that exists to provide all interested students with exposure to the specialty of Internal medicine and its' subspecialties through a variety of educational opportunities and practical experiences.
Faculty Advisor
Andrew Jameson, MD | Andrew.Jameson@mercyhealth.com
Sumughda Rayamajhi, MD | rayamaj1@msu.edu
President/Officer
Luke Gingell | gingelll@msu.edu
Vice President
Helina Misikir | misikirh@msu.edu
Social Media Chair
Gaby Brakoniecki | brakoni2@msu.edu
Event Chair
Ngan Nguyen | nguy1032@msu.edu
Community Outreach Chair
Sydney Hudock | hudocksy@msu.edu
Executive Board Member
Tena Baar | baartena@msu.edu
Rebecca Miller | mill3365@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The Interventional Radiology Interest Group will facilitate exposure to and foster intrigue in future careers in Interventional Radiology. The Interventional Radiology Interest Group will achieve its mission through hosting clinical exploration opportunities, research mentorships, guest speakers, and didactic lectures. Participating members will learn about the role of Interventional Radiology in the clinical setting, as well as cooperation within a medical team. Further, members will be assisted in developing the skills necessary for successful application and matching into an Interventional Radiology residency.
Faculty Advisor
Jim Morrison, MD | jmorrison@advancedrad.com
Orrie Close, MD | oclose@advancedrad.com
President/Officer
Norman Beauchamp | beauch59@msu.edu
Vice President
Riley Draper | draperr2@msu.edu
Vice President
Parin Kathari | kothar24@msu.edu
Vice President
David Reid | reiddav2@msu.edu
Treasurer
Alec LaBadie | labadi19@msu.edu
Secretary
Luke Beauchamp | beauch64@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: To provide a hospitable and nurturing environment for students who identify as Native American and/ or Latinx medical students at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU-CHM). LANAMA aims to bring insight to the pressing issue of health disparities and needs of Latino and Native American communities. We are therefore committed to promoting service, increasing responsiveness and developing plans to help raise awareness towards the needs of these communities. As an organization we also aim to increase enrollment, graduation and success of future leaders of Latinx and Native American background through a supportive network providing guidance academically, socially and professionally.
Faculty Advisor
Elizabeth Lyons, MD | guerre21@msu.edu
President/Officer
Jaynlynn Sosa | sosajayn@msu.edu
Vice President
Vivienne Acuña | acunaviv@msu.edu
Secretary
Enrique Romero | romerope@msu.edu
Treasurer
Karla Navarro | navar109@msu.edu
Public Relations Chair
Grecia Nolasco | nolascog@msu.edu
Mentorship Chair
Emily Salazar | salaza66@msu.edu
President
Montserrat Dorantes | dorante5@msu.edu
Vice President
Juan Jimenez | jimen175@msu.edu
Secretary
Ketan Brodeur | brodeur3@msu.edu
Treasurer
Joe Mariscal | marisca1@msu.edu
Public Relations Chair
Mary Ann Medina | medina31@msu.edu
Mentorship Chair
Andrea Ramirez | aramirez@msu.edu
Fundraising Chair
Kimberly Sam | ksam@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine is dedicated toward delivering evidence-based education regarding the benefits of lifestyle modifications and preventative care on public health outcomes. This includes diet, sleep, exercise, stress management, and preventative care measures. This interest group will provide lectures, workshops, and demonstrations to explore the scope of Lifestyle Medicine and to benefit the collective wellness of the medical student body.
Faculty Advisor
Carolyn Vollmer, MD | carolyn.vollmer@spectrumhealth.org
President/Officer
Annika Lintvedt | lintvedt@msu.edu
Vice President
Michael Knox | knoxmich@msu.edu
Representative
Tessa Muench | muenchte@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: The Medical Humanities Interest Group (MHIG) serves to highlight the interplay of humanities within medicine and enhance medical education through an interdisciplinary study of the human condition. We encourage the importance of medical narratives, literature, and the arts in creating multifaceted and empathic medical professionals within the CHM community.
Faculty Advisor
John Cavacece, DO | cavacece@msu.edu
President/Officer
Pavitra Attanayake | attanay1@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: MSU-CHM MSPA is established for the expressed purpose of increasing the competency and confidence of medical students, healthcare professionals, and faculty in serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender/Aromantic+ (LGBTQIA+) patient populations. Through campus involvement, workshops, and community outreach, our mission is to improve the health of LGBTQIA+ patient populations and to take steps to acknowledge and address the injustices that contribute to health disparities in marginalized communities, specifically Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) and trans folks. We believe it is important to center BIPOC and trans folks in the work of the organization because of the way that intersectionality impacts people who belong to multiple minority groups.
Faculty Advisor
Kathrin Kelly, MD | kathrine.kelly@spectrumhealth.org
John Duhn, DO | john.Duhn@spectrumhealth.org
President/Officer
Avery Sena | senaaver@msu.edu
Guian Estupigan | estupiga@msu.edu
Vice President
Dennis Boynton | boyntond@msu.edu
Treasurer
Keerat Bains | bainskee@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: The Medical Student Research Journal (MSRJ) is the longest-running international academic journal in the United States authored, reviewed, edited, and published by medical students for medical students. It is dedicated to promoting the scientific achievements of medical students, teaching principles of peer and article review, and providing editorial, publishing and leadership learning experiences. Medical students worldwide are invited to submit manuscripts and serve as trained reviewers. The MSRJ publishes original research, case studies, editorials, research letters, reviews, and reflections that meet required standards, are authored by a medical student, and advance science. It is sponsored by the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Faculty Advisor
Mark Trottier, PhD | trottie1@msu.edu
President/Officer
Julia Pudar | pudarjul@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: Medicine, Film and the Arts seeks to do three things: 1) Offer space for medical students to explore artistic interests of any kind and to explore and engage with difficult or complex subject matter through an arts lens. 2) We aim to build community partnerships in both Grand Rapids and East Lansing to support community endeavors. 3) To give medical students a respite from the rigors of medical school and do fun stuff together, from paint nights to film festivals. The sum of these goals culminates into the idea of adding a dimension of education to our medical training that engages a part of life that typical medical training doesn’t touch: the human experience through art and expression.
Faculty Advisor
Deana Wilbanks, EdD, MS, LPC, NCC | deanawil@msu.edu
Geri Zeldes | alumitge@msu.edu
President/Officer
Mary Finedore | finedore@msu.edu
Vice President
Eliza Burr | burreli1@msu.edu
Katie Wilk | wilkkati@msu.edu
Secretary
Lisa Grove | grovelis@msu.edu
Community Partnership
Carolina Eckertova | eckertov@msu.edu
Event Coordinator (EL)
Bijaya Dhungana | dhungan3@msu.edu (EL)
Sydney Brief | briefsyd@msu.edu (GR)
Communications/Social
Antonia (Nia) Vrana | vranaant@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The Ophthalmology Interest Group (OIG) is dedicated to exploring the field of ophthalmology as a surgical subspecialty and providing students with the opportunity to learn about residency and career options.
Faculty Advisor
Lina Nagia, DO | Email nagialin@msu.edu
President/Officer
Nabiha Habib | habibnab@msu.edu
Vice President
Richard Pellizzari | pellizz3@msu.edu
Secretary
Alex Everts | evertsal@msu.edu
Treasurer
Naomi Pang | pangnaom@msu.edu
Marketing/PR
Sania Farooq | farooqsa@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: There are three main purposes for College of Human Medicine Stu-dent Council: 1) to respond to the needs of the student body at the college, 2) to establish connectedness within the student body that fosters a collaborative learning environment, and 3) to provide re-sources and support to the students of the college.
Faculty Advisor
Wanda Lipscomb, PhD | lipscom3@msu.edu
Co-President/Officer
Sravya Emmadi | emmadisr@msu.edu
Co-Vice President
Neal Doshi | doshine1@msu.edu
Co-Secretary
Anna McDowell | moodyann@msu.edu
Co-Treasurer
Gabrielle Brakoniecki | brakoni2@msu.edu
Representatives:
Mohamad Chamseddine
Joshua Cunningham
Sania Farooq
Hasaan Hayat
Joseph Hostnik
Djordje Jaksic
Allie Ravid
Sara Seaba
Co-President/Officer
Sarah Buhay | buhaysar@msu.edu
Co-Vice President
Deepthi Devireddy | devired4@msu.edu
Co-Secretary
Antonia Vrana | vranaant@msu.edu
Co-Treasurer
Tien Hua | huatien@msu.edu
Representatives
Dennis Boynton
Christi Druskovich
Jon Giolitti
Laura Hayes
Jailyn Kicks
Kristopher Janevski
Spencer Jessop
Benjamin Kowalske
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: Unite Muslim students on campus and offer support and mentoring via connecting with Muslim physicians
East Lansing Members
Faculty Advisor
Farha Abbasi, MD| Email abbasif@msu.edu
President/Officer
Yasser Almansour | almans26@msu.edu
Deena Abdel-Gadir | abdelgad@msu.edu
Secretary
Nabiha Habib | habibnab@msu.edu
Event Planning
Sania Farooq | farooqsa@msu.edu
Marketing
Nadiya Sharif | sharifna@msu.edu
Treasurer
Ahmad Irshaid | irshaid1@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: Create a network of Arab American professionals and pre-professionals in medicine.
East Lansing Members
Faculty Advisor
Hend Azhary | azhary@msu.edu
President/Officer
Yasser Almansour | almans26@msu.edu
Vice President
Deena Abdel-Gadir | abdelgad@msu.edu
Treasurer
Ivana Khreizat | khreizat@msu.edu
Grand Rapids Liaison
Layla Hak | haklayla@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: Encourage, explore and inform about the field of neurosurgery, making the field more approachable and accessible to students, with a focus on research, community service and engagement.
East Lansing Members
Faculty Advisor
Sutton Williams, PhD | Will3506@msu.edu
President/Officer
Morgan Block | blockmor@msu.edu
Hasaan Hayat | hayathas@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group serves to provide medical students with the opportunity to learn more about the field of orthopaedic surgery and its sub-specialities. Our goal is to provide early exposure to orthopaedics through education from practicing orthopaedic surgeons and through learning about the process of becoming strong residency applicants.
Faculty Advisor
Julie Dodds, MD | doddsj@msu.edu
Karl Roberts, MD | kroberts@wmortho.net
Executive Member
Mitchell Yelton | yeltonmi@msu.edu
Richard Pellizzari | pellizz3@msu.edu
Aghdas Movassaghi | movassag@msu.edu
Other
Mackenzie Taylor | taylo895@msu.edu
Mohamad Chamseddine | chamsed1@msu.edu
President/Officer
Spencer Jessop | Jessopsp@msu.edu
Katrina Elzinga | Elzing22@msu.edu
Riley Costen | Costenri@msu.edu
Sebastian Paz Kitschke | Pazkitsc@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: To introduce, educate, and provide opportunities to medical students interested in Otolaryngology.
Faculty Advisor
Andrew Heaford, MD| Andrew.Heaford@spectrumhealth.org
President/Officer
Hussein Mackie | mackiehu@msu.edu
Vice President
Yasser Almansour | almans26@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The mission of the Pediatric Interest Group is to provide educational opportunities for medical students who may be interested in pursuing a career in pediatrics. We hope to provide opportunities to engage with pediatric professionals, explore what opportunities exists in the pediatric field, and create a positive impact specifically among the pediatric community.
The Pediatric Interest Group at MSUCHM is geared towards providing opportunities for medical students to become introduced to the specialty of pediatrics and the care of children and young adults. Students will have the chance to attend lectures on topics of special concern to the pediatric population, to network with pediatricians, and to volunteer at events to serve children and their families in the community.
Faculty Advisor
Jonathan Gold, MD| goldj@msu.edu
President/Officer
Sravya Emmadi | emmadisr@msu.edu
Alexis Cohen | cohena15@msu.edu
Vice President/Treasurer
William Nauam | nauamwil@msu.edu
Secretary
Nadiya Sharif | sharifna@msu.edu
Event Coordinator/Outreach Chair
Megan Yatooma | yatoomam@msu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Abeba Berhane, MD | Abeba.Berhane@helendevoschildrens.org
Executive Board Member
Anjali Chandra | chandr57@msu.edu
Marrisa Cox | coxmarri@msu.edu
Mckenna Galloway | gallow51@msu.edu
Carina Grain | graincar@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: To provide educational opportunities and practical experiences within the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to increase exposure to the medical student community.
Faculty Advisor
Kyle Josephson, MD | Kyle.Josephson@maryfreebed.com
Kelly Amrstrong, MD | conleyk7@msu.edu
President/Officer
Sarah Kim | kimsara5@msu.edu
Sydney Brief | briefsyd@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: Our mission is to provide students with educational and mentorship opportunities in the field of plastic surgery. We aim to involve students in the community and provide them with research opportunities along with a platform to interact with faculty, residents, and alumni who have successfully matched into plastic surgery. Our ultimate goal is to equip students with the tools necessary to become competitive applicants.
Faculty Advisor
Terri Zomerlei, MD | tzomerlei@gmail.com
Deana Wilbanks, PhD | deanawil@msu.edu
President/Officer
Elizabeth Bushong | bushonge@msu.edu
Viswanath Swamy | swamyvis@msu.edu
Noah Elagamy | noahelag@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The mission of this organization aims to further education about preventive medicine, how it can be implemented into practice, and current healthcare problems and solutions related to preventative medicine and public health. This comes through the means of lectures, panels, and events with medical professionals in the field of preventative medicine and public health to enhance that understanding. The ultimate goal is to provide further awareness of reducing healthcare disparities, preventing disease and injury, and advancing initiatives for public health.
Faculty Advisor
Cynthia Boynton, MD | boynton@msu.edu
Co-President
Kelsey Bean | beankels@msu.edu
Co-President
Neal Doshi | doshine1@msu.edu
Chibuzor Nwachukwu | nwachuk6@msu.edu
Ivana Khreizat | khreizat@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network serves as a platform for the exchange of ideas, information, and resources for students interested in psychiatry. It promotes the discourse for psychiatric education in the medical school community and for advocacy and justice in mental health as an integral part of health overall.
Faculty Advisor
Zakia Alavi, MD| alavizak@msu.edu
President/Officer
Bijaya Dhungana | dhungan3@msu.edu
President/Officer
Adrian Maglaqui | maglaqui@msu.edu
Treasurer
Anthony Bonilla-Salmeron | bonill21@msu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Samuel Lin, MD| samuel.lin@pinerest.org
President/Officer
Michaela Kehoe | kehoemi2@msu.edu
President/Officer
Hailey Koh | haileyk@msu.edu
Vice President
Rebecca Miller | mill3365@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The mission of the Radiology Interest Group is to inspire, increase exposure, and connect students who have an interest in radiology to faculty, resources and like-minded students to learn more about the field and ultimately determine if this is the right career path for them. This includes all radiology sub-specialties as well as radiology related specialties such as interventional cardiology, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine. Additionally, RIG seeks to help fellow classmates deepen their understanding of radiological concepts and become more well-rounded doctors. The goals are to plan, host, and facilitate events that allow for genuine learning experiences in hands-on applications or discussions with professionals in the field.
Faculty Advisor
Kevin Robinson, MD | robin280@msu.edu
President/Officer
Nicholas Piner | pinernic@msu.edu
Vice President
Syed Raza | razasye3@msu.edu
Secretary
Anna McDowell | moodyann@msu.edu
Other
Guian Estupigan | estupiga@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: ROC amplifies diverse narratives of migrant and displaced communities through alliance and relationship building. We work to make the US a more welcoming place to resettling communities and to eradicate refugee camps as a normative concept.
The MSU CHM ROC chapter is centered around three pillars: education, service, and advocacy. ROC strives to foster a culturally conscious care community by educating the greater Grand Rapids community about the health disparities caused by the global migration crisis. Furthermore, we aspire to serve local families through a network of medical students and physicians by providing resources for the recently resettled. Lastly, we advocate to help eliminate prejudice and create discussion amongst our community.
Faculty Advisor
John Cavacece, DO | cavacece@msu.edu
President/Officer
Gloria McGurn | mcgurng@msu.edu
Alyssa Abdelnour | abdeln10@msu.edu
Vice President
Djordje Jaksic | jaksicdj@msu.edu
Volunteer Coordinator
Patricio Ruano | ruanopat@msu.edu
Outreach Coordinator
Layla Hak | haklayla@msu.edu
Social Media
Nabiha Habib | habibnab@msu.edu
Secretary
Nader Rayyan | rayyann1@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: The mission of the rural health interest group is to educate, facilitate, promote, advocate, and support current and future rural physicians.
Faculty Advisor
Andrea Wendling, MD, FAAFP | wendli14@msu.edu
President (GR)
Sydney Brief | briefsyd@msu.edu
President (EL)
Gabe Meriwether | meriwet9@msu.edu
Vice President
Caleb Wendt | wendtcal@msu.edu
Secretary
Megan Sweeney | sween192@msu.edu
Treasurer
Kaleb Ramon | ramonkal@msu.edu
Community Outreach
Lindsay Sandell | sandell5@msu.edu
Event Coordinator
Sydney Rechner | rechners@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The purpose of the Rural Pediatric Interest Group (RPIG) is to promote the health and wellbeing of children in rural Michigan. Our group is aimed to advocate for better rural pediatric care, increase exposure to pediatrics for medical students, network with local pediatricians, and offer community outreach opportunities with local organizations and MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, Michigan.
Faculty Advisor
Shannon Bowen, MD | shannon.bowen@mymichigan.org
President/Officer
Lane Salvage | savagela@msu.edu
Co-president
Meagan Nguyen | nguye545@msu.edu
Vice President
Max Brummel | brumme19@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic (SAFE) is a national organization of doctors, medical students, and healthcare providers in the United States committed to protecting the health and well-being of our patient's through the elimination the US firearm epidemic through education, research, and policy reform.
Faculty Advisor
Meridith Sprince, MD | sprincem@msu.edu
Joshua Reynolds, MD | reyno406@msu.edu
President/Officer
Jasma Kaur | kaurjasm@msu.edu
Amanda Schoonover | schoon17@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: This club will serve to explore the intricacies of social media and its influence on medicine and healthcare literacy. By analyzing peer-reviewed literature, we hope to learn more about the complexities of social media usage from both the physician and patient perspective. We aim to explore how medical students can be effective advocates on social media and connect students with leaders in all areas of medicine.
Faculty Advisor
Kurt Ashack, MD| kurt.ashack@gmail.com
President/Officer
Seraphima Sidhom | sidhomse@msu.edu
VP of Networking
Akash Rau | rauakash@msu.edu
VP of Marketing
Joeita Macfield | macfiel1@msu.edu
VP of Research
Luke Laconi | laconilu@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: We provide support and guidance to medical students of South Asian descent as they enter Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. We hope to collaborate with other med student groups in hosting community-building events including health fairs, health education, and volunteer opportunities as well as organizing various social events.
Faculty Advisor
Sath Sudhanthar, MD | sudhanth@msu.edu
President/Officer
Keerat Bains | bainskee@msu.edu
Marketing/Social Media Chair
Shourya Verma | vermasho@msu.edu
Community Engagement/Event Planning Co-Chair
Preetha Pamidighantam | pamidig1@msu.edu
Sania Farooq | farooqsa@msu.edu
Logistics Chair
Nabiha Habib | habibnab@msu.edu
President/Officer
Disha Bhargava | bharga15@msu.edua
Patricio Ruano | ruanopat@msu.edu
Kavya Shivaram | shivara1@msu.edu
Rima Patel | patelr50@msu.edu
Leo Romero-Barajas | romeroba@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: This Organization shall be guided by the following general principles:
Faculty Advisor
Judith Brady, PhD | Email bradyj@msu.edu
President/Officer
Gloria McGurn | mcgurng@msu.edu
Joseph Hostnik | hostnikj@msu.edu
Medical Community Outreach
Leira Lew | lewleira@msu.edu
Treasurer
Bijaya Dhungana | dhugan3@msu.edu
Secretary
Paige Cubberly-Decker | chubberl@msu.edu
Research Officer
Armando Lambaria | lambaria@msu.edu
Officer
Michaela Kehoe | kehoemi2@msu.edu
Rebecca Miller | mill3365@msu.edu
Alexandra Charron | charro13@msu.edu
Abigail Christmas | chris692@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: Spartans for Service was created with four goals in mind: to serve as a resource for connecting students with community organizations, to bring students together through volunteer opportunities, to support the volunteer needs of local organizations, and to promote excitement in students for recognizing the impact they can have in their communities. This will be achieved through monthly organized volunteer outings, as well as a platform for sharing information about volunteer opportunities.
Faculty Advisor
Judith Brady, PhD | bradyj@msu.edu
President/Officer
Madison Mangione | goenmadi@msu.edu
Co-Officer
Emily Hill | hillemi3@msu.edu
Avery Sena | senaavery@msu.edu
Disha Bhargava | bharga15@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: Mission: Spartan Street Medicine is dedicated to bridging the gap in healthcare for our homeless community members in Lansing, Michigan. We battle the epidemic of indifference by going to the streets and shelters to meet people on their terms. Through regular and direct outreach, we aim to overcome barriers to health by fostering relationships with our patients and community partners. By striving to convey trust, empathy, and respect to all involved in our program, we hope to instill these values throughout our healthcare system.
Faculty Advisor
Michelle Loubert, DO | maloubert@gmail.com
Chief Coordinator
Preetha Pamidighantam | pamidig1@msu.edu
Physician Recruitment Coordinator
Keerat Bains | bainskee@msu.edu
Volunteer Coordinator
Ben Boudreau | boudre41@msu.edu
Supply Coordinator/Treasurer
William Nauam | nauamwil@msu.edu
Communications Coordinator
Mitchell Yelton | yeltonmi@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The mission of the Sports Medicine Interest Group is to provide information and education to medical students about the world of sports medicine from experts in the field. Our aim is to offer opportunities to learn about the depths of the profession and its connections across a range of other specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, orthopaedics, emergency medicine, PM&R, and beyond. This group operates with the intention of nurturing intrigue in the sports medicine specialty, illustrating the avenues through which one could pursue a career in the field, and connecting interested medical students with resources to build an optimal residency application for their chosen path.
Faculty Advisor
Jason Lazor, DO | jason.lazor@spectrumhealth.org
President/Officer
Jacob Charron | charron8@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: The purpose of SIGN is to introduce medical students to the field of neurology by bringing them together with fellow students with similar interests through discussions by neurologists, patient presentations, seminars, journal clubs, learning materials, and arranged shadowing of neurologists in the workplace. Medical students become aware of opportunities, and participate in activities, related to the field of neurology, including opportunities for research, creating a new generation of neurologists and AAN members.
Faculty Advisor
Tyson Burghardt, MD | burghar8@msu.edu
Executive Board Member
Lukila Witthoeft | witthoe1@msu.edu
Marissa Cox | coxmarri@msu.edu
Morgan Block | blockmor@msu.edu
Laura Hayse | hayselau@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: 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.
Faculty Advisor
Wanda Lipscomb, PhD | lipscomb3@msu.edu
President/Officer
Gabrielle Ezell | ezellga@msu.edu
President/Officer
Jada Nelson | nelso911@msu.edu
Vice President
Mackenzie Taylor | taylo895@msu.edu
Paige Sims | simspaig@msu.edu
Treasurer
Jailyn Hicks | hicksjai@msu.edu
Ehita Oboh | obohehit@msu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Wanda Lipscomb, PhD | lipscomb3@msu.edu
President
Gabrielle Ezell | ezellga1@msu.edu
Vice President
Paige Sims | simspaig@msu.edu
Secretary
Jocelyn Gaona | gaonajoc@msu.edu
Treasurer
Jailyn Hicks | hicksjai@msu.edu
Public Relations
Isabella Ndlebe | ndlebeis@msu.edu
Mid-Michigan Medical Liaison
Ashley Caron | caronash@msu.edu
Pipeline Chair
Chase Smitterberg | smitterb@msu.edu
Community Service Chair
John Ochieng | ochiengj@msu.edu
Health Policy and Legislation Advocate
Surya Adams | adamssur@msu.edu
Fundraising Chair
Jailyn Hicks | hicksjai@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The surgery interest group is aimed at providing medical students the opportunity to get exposure to surgery and its sub-specialties. Our goal is to facilitate interactions between students as well as faculty in various surgical specialties. We hope to provide learning opportunities to develop and practice skills relevant to surgical specialties. Our goal is for students to interact and learn from surgeons within our Flint community. We hope to facilitate and develop interests in surgery through direct interaction with various practicing physicians and residents with the hope of informing upcoming students of what a future in surgery may look like.
Faculty Advisor
Matthew Sardelli, MD | sardelli33@hotmail.com
Board Member
Siddhu Dandamudi | dandamu7@msu.edu
Abdulmalik Saleem | saleemab@msu.edu
Dobra Ogeh | ogehtama@msu.edu
Muyiwa Ifabiyi | ifabiyim@msu.edu
National Organization (organization that is affiliated with a national membership organization)
Mission: SAMS is a global medical relief organization that is working on the frontlines of crisis relief in Syria and beyond to save lives and alleviate suffering. SAMS proudly provides dignified medical care to every patient in need. Our org hopes to expose interested students to the work that SAMS does and get involved by attending medical mission trips and SAMS conferences.
Faculty Advisor
Hend Azhary, MD | azhary@msu.edu
President/Officer
Yasser Almansour | almans26@msu.edu
Vice President
Deena Abdel-gadir | abdelgad@msu.edu
Secretary
Hussein Mackie | mackiehu@msu.edu
Treasurer
Ivana Khreizat | khreizat@msu.edu
GR Liason
Layla Hak | haklayla@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The MSU CHM Urology Student Interest Group (USIG) aims to provide its members ample, collaborative opportunities to learn about the diverse array of clinical, surgical, and research opportunities that one can experience in pursuing a career as a Urologist. We aim to engage with a multitude of local Urologists and through other learning opportunities outside of the classroom to help MSU CHM students to better understand the daily obligations of this field. USIG aspires to foster interest and excitement toward Urology amongst CHM students.
Faculty Advisor
Brian Lane, MD, PhD| brian.lane@spectrumhealth.org
Executive Board Member
Dennis Boynton | boyntond@msu.edu
Merrick Bank | bankmerr@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: To promote vascular-related research and service activities to students earlier in their medical career, provide students with early exposure to surgery, and assist students as they seek valuable career mentorship.
Faculty Advisor
Judith Lin, MD, MBA, RVT, RPVI, FACS, FSVS | linjudit@msu.edu
President/Officer
Shourya Verma | vermasho@msu.edu
Matthew VanHeest | vanhee12@msu.edu
Medical Specialty Interest Group (organization that aligns with a specific medical specialty)
Mission: The mission of the Wilderness Medicine Interest Group is to encourage, foster, support, and conduct activities to improve the medical knowledge and skills of its members in a wilderness environment. WMIG is affiliated and aligned with the mission of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS).
Goals:
Faculty Advisor
Jennifer Ekkens, MD | ekkensje@msu.edu
Abigail Prentice, MD | abbyohess@gmail.com
President/Officer
Sydney Brief | briefsyd@msu.edu
Vice President
Spencer Jessop | jessopsp@msu.edu
Secretary
Mitchell Yelton | yeltonmi@msu.edu
Peer Advisor
Jonathan Thompson | thom2010@msu.edu
Member at large
Jordan Van Wert | vanwertj@msu.edu
Kaleb Ramon | ramonkal@msu.edu
Marissa Solorzano | solorzam@msu.edu
College of Human Medicine only Organization/Group (organization that only exists in the college)
Mission: Women's Health Interest Group connects students who have an interest in OB/GYN, reproductive and fertility medicine, pelvic surgery or any other related field with resources and events that allow them to explore these fields. We aim to provide exposure and to educate students on issues pertaining to women's health, including but not limited to reproductive and sexual health.
Faculty Advisor
Anita Avery, MD | averyani@msu.edu
Lindsay Snyder, MD | Lindsay.Snyder@spectrumhealth.org
President/Officer
Eliza Burr | burreli1@msu.edu
Vice President
Keerat Bains | bainskee@msu.edu
Community Outreach
Paige Cubberly-Decker | chubberl@msu.edu
Social Outreach
Maddy Kemme | kemmemad@msu.edu
Executive Board Member
Elizabeth Martin | mart2565@msu.edu
Gabrielle Ezell | ezellga1@msu.edu
Elena Lafata | lafatael@msu.edu
Morgan McCririe-Balcom | mccriri1@msu.edu
Megan Sweeney | sween192@msu.edu