PMA First General Meeting Thursday, September 12 Bilger 152

Agenda Welcome from the Officers Ross University- Lori Muramoto Logistics Guest Speakers

ASUH Relay for Life

Medical Student Mentorship Program Events Sign-Ups

Meet Your 2013-2014 Executive Board!

President- Arantxa Medina

Major: Art History Class Standing: Senior Semesters in PMA: 6 Plans After Graduation:

Master’s of Science in Art Conservation, International Medicine

Vice President- Tiffany Tahata

Major: Psychology and Biology Class Standing: Senior Semesters in PMA: 6 Plans After Graduation:

pediatrics or family medicine

Secretary- Daniella Orias

Major: Food Science and Human Nutrition

Class Standing: Senior Semesters in PMA: 6 Plans After Graduation:

family medicine

Treasurer- Kellie Kurasaki

Major: Molecular Cell Biology

Class Standing: Junior Semesters in PMA: 4 Plans After Graduation:

pathology

Director of Community Service- Andrea Orcine

Major: Biology Class Standing: Junior Semesters in PMA: 4 Plans After Graduation: Peace Corps, allopathic

medicine

Director of Medical Education- Teresa Porter

Major: Microbiology Class Standing: Junior Semesters in PMA: 4 Plans After

Graduation: Master’s in Nutrition, osteopathic medicine

Director of Student Relations- Tenny Pan

Major: Microbiology Class Standing: Senior Semesters in PMA: 6 Plans After Graduation:

graduate school in MBBE or microbiology

Webmaster- Shawn Tahata

Major: Biochemistry and Anthropology

Class Standing: Senior Semesters in PMA: 6 Plans After Graduation:

oncology and cancer research

Lori Muramoto Senior  Associate  Director  of  Admissions  from  Ross  

University  Contact  Number:  714-­‐598-­‐9754  

5  Minute  Break  

Logistics

President Pre-Medical Association Membership: •  Open to any student part of the University of

Hawai'i system. •  Open to all pre-health fields. •  All majors welcome! Active Status •  Membership Points (MP): 2500 •  Fundraising Points (FP): 100

PMA Mission •  To provide its members with events and activities

relevant to the field of healthcare, such as community service and medical education opportunities

•  To connect members with professionals in the healthcare community

•  To expose members to underserved areas, academic institutions, and organizations related to healthcare

•  To help members meet other students with similar academic and career goals

Graduation Gifts

o  Must be a paid member o  Must have turned in membership forms o  Must achieve active status for 2 semester with

one of them being the semester that you intend to graduate.

o  We must have record of past active status for it to count as active status.

Kaplan  Test  Prep  

Pua  Pakele  &  Ryan  Mandado  

●  Pathway  to  Graduate  School  -­‐  9/21  9:00am  ●  bit.ly/PathwaytoGrad2013  

●  Free  PracIce  Test  -­‐  10/19  9:00am  ●  bit.ly/KaplanFPT2013  

ASUH- Grad Test Prep Awards Richard Mizusawa, President, 101st Senate

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I AT MANOA

COLLEGES AGAINST CANCER The planning committee for the 2014 RELAY FOR LIFE OF UH

MANOA is accepting applications!

•  Join the fight against cancer! •  Get involved with your campus and community •  Gain valuable volunteer experience with a reputable non-

profit organization •  Positions are available for any age, major, or skill-set!

Committee Interest Meeting Tuesday, September 24th | 6:30pm | Campus Center 309

For questions or to obtain an application: cancer@hawaii.edu | RelayUH.com

Vice President Constitution:

http://www.hawaii.edu/premed/Minutes/PMA_Constitution_Fall_2012.pdf

Vice President (cont.) Upcoming PAC Workshops:

●  Pre-Health Week (5:30-7:00pm) ○  Imi Ho’Ola Post-Baccalaureate Program

■  Tuesday 9/17 at QLC 412 ○  Medicine Panel

■  Wednesday 9/18 at QLC 412 ○  Mastering the MCAT

■  Thursday 9/19 at QLC 208

Vice President (cont.) Upcoming PAC Workshops:

●  Writing Your Personal Statement ○  Tuesday, 9/24 at QLC 412, 5:30-7:00pm

●  Interviewing Skills Workshop ○  Thursday 9/26 at QLC 412, 5:30-7:00pm

Vice President (cont.) Medical Assistant Position ●  Medicine Pediatrics Associates, Private Practice

Pediatrics and Internal Medicine ●  Dr. Nadine Tenn Salle ●  Notes:

○  must be able to work 10-12 hours daily ○  must be able to commit to at least 1.5-2 years from

hiring date (cannot apply to medical school for 2014 matriculation)

●  To apply: submit resume to fax 521-9406, include contact phone

Vice President (cont.) Adopt a School Day ●  State-wide initiative led by Hawaii Jaycees ●  Sunday, October 13th ●  Noelani Elementary School

Vice President (cont.) “Creating a Culture for Interdisciplinary

Collaborative Professional Practice” ●  Wednesday, October 2, 2013 ●  CC Ballroom 3rd Floor ●  6:00-9:00pm ●  Mixer sponsored by the Health Careers Opportunity

Program (HCOP) ●  meet college students in different health professions ●  engage with healthcare professionals ●  learn about UHM support programs and student

organizations geared towards students interested in healthcare

Secretary Vital Signs

Guest Speaker Bio Current Medical News

Calendar

Secretary (cont.) Point System

100 MP per GM, regular events, and fundraisers

200 MP per PAC Workshop 50 MP for wearing PMA shirt 100 Points for heading events

Various points for donating items to events Various FPs awarded depending on

fundraiser Failure to show up at an event without at least 24 hours prior notice (or stated time) will result in a 100 MP deduction

Secretary (cont.) Point Award System:

Platinum Gold Silver Bronze

Leadership Award System: The Christopher E. Chow Distinguished

Leadership Award The Michael J.H. Chan Excellence in Servant

Leadership Award

Secretary (cont.) Opportunities

MARC Program (Minority Access to Research Careers) Stipend in addition to pay Conferences Required courses Restrictions Volunteering

Treasurer Membership Dues

- $25/semester - $45/year - Dues pay for food, Medical Education

events, and socials - Dues can be paid after the meeting or at

PAC

Treasurer (cont.) Car Wash

- Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 - Shifts - 1st Shift: 8:30AM - 12:00PM - 2nd Shift: 11:30AM - 3:00PM - Location: 76 Gas Station on King St.

(Next to McDonald’s)

Treasurer (cont.) Car Wash Point Breakdown

- Fundraising Points - 30 FP for ONE shift - 60 FP for both shifts - 5 FP for each pre-sale ticket sold (Turn in money & tickets to PAC by Friday, Sept. 20)

- Membership Points - 100 MP per hour - 50 MP for large items (buckets, soap) - 25 MP for small items (towels,

sponges, snacks)

Treasurer (cont.) See’s Candies Candy Bar Fundraiser

- Sell 5 bars for 5 FP - 5 FP bonus for every 10 bars sold - Pick Up: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 at CC - Money and extra tickets need to be turned

in to PAC by Thursday, 9/26

5 FP DEDUCTION/ticket if money OR tickets are not turned in

Director of Community Service POINT BREAKDOWN: ●  Attending a service event:

○  100 membership points per hour for any service events

○  100/200 membership points for driving

●  Failure to attend an event ○  - 100 membership points

●  Heading a service event: ○  100 MP points additional

Upcoming Service Events PetWalk ●  DATE: October 6, 2013 (Sunday) ●  TIME: 5:30 AM - 11:00 AM ●  LOCATION: Magic Island

Children and Youth Day ●  DATE: October 6, 2013 (Sunday) ●  TIME: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (first shift)

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (second shift) ●  LOCATION: State Capitol

Deadline to sign-up: September 20, 2013 (Friday) at 10:00

Upcoming Service Events Making Strides Against Breast Cancer ●  DATE: October 12, 2013 (Saturday) ●  TIME: 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM ●  LOCATION: Richardson Field

Deadline to sign-up: September 27, 2013 (Friday) at 10:00 PM

Join the Community Service Committee! •  Limited number of members (4)

o  For entire year

• Tasks o  Arrange transportation o  Attend the event o  Take attendance o  Contact head coordinators o  Plan service events

• 100 membership points per event

Deadline to sign-up: September 20, 2013 (Friday) at 10:00 PM

Director of Medical Education Casting Lab

○  Date: September 23 ○  Time: 4pm - 6pm ○  Location:

Queens University Tower 6th Floor 200 points per event

*Limited Event* Only 20 members

Director of Medical Education (cont.) CPR and AED Workshop

○  Date: September 25 ○  Time: 4:30pm - 6pm ○  Location: CC 308

200 points per event *Limited Event*

Only 30 members If more members sign up we may offer another

CPR and AED workshop.

Director of Student Relations Social Event Update: ●  PMA Camping Trip ○  Kualoa Beach Park ○  Date: September 27-29 ○  Time: 6pm - 11am ○  $10 fee, meals will be provided

*Transportation & Liability waivers need to be signed*

Webmaster ●  Website ○  Members → Point System ○  Events → Calendar and event sign-ups ○  Records

Webmaster (cont.) ●  Facebook ○  Join us! ○  Post photos from events ■  5 MP’s per photo, max 25 photo points

per event ■  restrictions

Webmaster (cont.) ●  Undergraduate Research

Opportunities Program (UROP) ○  for students interested in pursuing faculty-

mentored independent research ○  funding: up to $5000 for stipends,

equipment, travel ○  application on UROP website:

http://manoa.hawaii.edu/urop/ ○  application deadline: October 10, 2013

Question Time!

PRIZES: Old PMA T-shirts

Question Time! Rules:

1. If you think you know the answer to a question, politely raise your hand and hope that you are called upon

2. Please do not shout out answers, doing so will result in severe retribution

Question 1

What are the five fields of human medicine?

Question 1

What are the five fields of human medicine?

allopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic, osteopathic, podiatric

Question 2

What are the three scored sections of the current MCAT?

Question 2

What are the three scored sections of the current MCAT?

Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Verbal Reasoning

Question 3

What does the acronym AAMC stand for?

Question 3

What does the acronym AAMC stand for?

Association of American Medical Colleges

Question 4

How many accredited schools of osteopathic medicine are there in the United States?

Question 4

How many accredited schools of osteopathic medicine are there in the United States?

29

Question 5

What are the three steps of the application process for medical school?

Question 5

What are the three steps of the application process for medical school?

Primary application, secondary application, interview

Question 6

For which field is the DDS an entry-level degree?

Question 6

For which field is the DDS an entry-level degree?

Dentistry

Question 7

What is currently the entry-level degree for pharmacists?

Question 7

What is currently the entry-level degree for pharmacists?

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Question 8

What is the name of the three-step exam required for allopathic medical licensure in the United States?

Question 8

What is the name of the three-step exam required for allopathic medical licensure in the United States?

United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE)

Question 9

Which medical specialist would you see if you had a renal condition?

Question 9

Which medical specialist would you see if you had a renal condition?

Nephrologist

Question 10

After medical school, what is the next step in the training to become a physician?

Question 10

After medical school, what is the next step in the training to become a physician?

Internship/Residency

OVERVIEW

•  Background •  Previous Events •  Interested Mentee •  Benefits •  Application Process •  Questions/Concerns

JABSOM John A. Burns School of Medicine

BACKGROUND •  Founded in 2002

•  Current MS at JABSOM is paired with an undergraduate student interested in pursuing a career in medicine

•  Supports students applying to medical school

•  Various activities throughout the year

PREVIOUS EVENTS

Mixers Mock Interviews Pre-Med Panel

JABSOM Tour PBL Demo Community Health Fair

PREVIOUS EVENTS

VS and PE Workshops

Application Workshop Medical Specialties Seminars

PS Workshop

Gross Anatomy Lab Community Service Events

MENTEES

•  Undergraduate student not currently in med school •  Interested in medicine •  Have a positive attitude •  Seeking guidance from a MS to guide you to med

school

BENEFITS •  Be paired with a medical

student mentor!

•  Receive guidance and advice

•  Attend various workshops lead by MS and MD

•  Receive regular updates on resource page and monthly email

BENEFITS

•  Develop and enhance your communication skills

•  Expand your professional network

•  Have a companion and a mentor along your journey to medical school

RESPONSIBILTIES

•  Contact mentor at least once per month

•  Have at least one face-to-face meeting during the academic year

•  Ask questions of your mentor

•  Do not lose contact with your mentor

CONTACT •  Communication with your mentor via email, phone, or

face-to-face.

•  Email response to your mentor must be within seven (7) days of the date that the email was received in your mailbox.

•  Please check your email often (at least once a week)

HOW TO APPLY •  Go to MSMP website

•  Visit Mentee Page

1.  Submit a mentee application

2.  $15 dollars (non-refundable)

3.  Submit a signed MSMP Contract

All applications due by October 1, 2013

SENDING IN APPLICATION

•  Mail: Medical Student Mentorship Program Attn: Gloria Hong 651 Ilalo St Honolulu, HI 96813-5534

or •  Drop off:

Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center in labeled envelope

MIXER and JABSOM Tour •  When: Sept 29, 2013 •  Where: JABSOM Medical Education Building room

314 •  What: A mixer with other pre-medical students and

current medical students. You will have a chance to meet potential mentors. After the mixer, you can request any mentors that you met at the mixer. Part of the event will be a JABSOM tour.

QUESTION/CONCERNS

•  Email us at msmp.jabsom@gmail.com

•  Visit our website at http://www2.hawaii.edu/~msmp/index.html

Thank you!

Please sign-up for events! *Short meeting for those interested in joining the

community service committee