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The American Medical Women's Association – UICOM (AMWA – UICOM) 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. The organization was founded by Dr. Bertha VanHoosen in 1915 in Chicago, at a time when women physicians were an under-represented minority. As women in medicine increase in numbers, so have new issues that were not anticipated, and AMWA has been working to address these issues as they arise.

The mission of AMWA is to empower women, promote equality, and raise awareness about women's health and women in medicine. AMWA is the oldest multispecialty organization dedicated to advancing women in medicine and improving women's health. The American Medical Women's Association empowers women to lead in improving health for all within a model that reflects the unique perspective of women.

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Opportunities for mentorship and leadership, access to networking and educational events and panels.

Note: This group is for the medical school chapter of AMWA, there is another chapter for undergraduates that we partner with as well!

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The mission of the Anesthesiology Interest Group is to create a space for students who are interested in anesthesiology to gather and learn from each other. We will host multiple events each semester such as lecture series, discussion panels, and workshops.

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APAMSA is a national organization of medical and pre-medical students committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

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Our mission is for UIC medical students interested in oncology to have a platform to collaborate and find resources. CCS will provide research, networking, and learning opportunities to medical students. CCS will also focus its efforts on community service opportunities.

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Christian Medical and Dental Associations exist to glorify God - by educating, encouraging, and equipping Christian healthcare professionals and students:
- to serve with professional excellence as witnesses of Christ's love and compassion, and
- by advancing biblical principles of healthcare within the Church and to our culture.

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The purpose of this organization shall be to learn about, work with, and confront Infectious Diseases at the community, state, country, and global level, while integrating new approaches for members and faculty co-involvement. Through this interdisciplinary approach, this organization will enrich interested students by improving skills and working collaboratively with a diverse group of specialities related specifically to infectious diseases. Connect Students interested in ID experiences including, but not limited to, relevant clinics, research (both lab basic science and public health), and other resources. Physicians email us when they have a relevant case to see or when they know someone of interest is coming to town, sit in on ID department case meetings.

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The Dermatology Interest Group works to connect students with dermatology residents and opportunities for exposure to this field. Our mission is to educate students about the various subspecialties within dermatology and host events with specialists about their research or academic careers. We hope to promote community service within dermatology and education to the surrounding community.

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The Ear, Nose, and Throat Student Interest Group (ENT SIG) is dedicated to exposing medical students to the field of otolaryngology, which is not extensively covered throughout medical school. Our mission is to facilitate educational opportunities through panel discussions with otolaryngology attendings and residents, as well as with newly matched medical students in the field of ENT. ENT SIG also aims to help students navigate research and shadowing opportunities, and connect with mentors in the field. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures a welcoming environment for all UICOM students interested in otolaryngology.

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Our mission is to provide free vision screenings to Chicago's underserved while also providing students with valuable exposure to ophthalmology.

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The mission of First Generation in Medicine is to offer community, mentorship, and resources for first-generation medical students. We host panels to demystify various processes and milestones in medical school, provide advice from both peer and faculty mentors, and organize social events to help grow the community.

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Geriatrics Interest Group is an interprofessional student organization that seeks to
equip students with a skill set for providing care to older adults.

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HeartBeats is a UIC medical student volunteer group that aims to use live and virtual music performances to spread joy within vulnerable communities. After performing, interact with the communities - for example, teaching short lessons at the children's home or just building relationships and spending time with patients over zoom.

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Our goals are to raise awareness about the unique set of challenges international students (on temporary student visas) face as well as provide current students insight on how to surmount such obstacles during medical school.

We believe that addressing such concerns as well as fostering a community for international students is of paramount importance at UICOM given the large number of international students at UICOM.

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The mission of this organization shall be the following: 1) Inspire members of this organization to achieve academic excellence. 2) Attain and maintain a professional attitude. 3) Act as role models. 4) Become a lobbying force for Latinx/Hispanic medical students. 5) Become a liaison between the University of Illinois complex, the Latinx/Hispanic community, and the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Midwest formerly known as the National Network of Latin American Medical Students (NNLAMS) Midwest Region. 6) Render emotional and academic support to our peers. 7) Promote the Latinx culture in the field of medicine. 8) Assist UIC's College of Medicine in the recruitment and retention of medical students. 9) Render a safe space for Latinx/Hispanic students to express their heritage fully.

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The OBGYN Interest Group provides a space for students to come together and learn from OBGYN faculty, specialists, patients, and other experts that provide insight into the field. The organization also provides opportunities for interested students to gain more hands-on exposure to OBGYN through shadowing and mentorship. OBGYN Interest Group has collaborated with other student organizations to hold panels and interactive events, and are always open further opportunities for collaboration.

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The mission of the UICOM's PAMSS (Polish American Medical Student Society) is to foster a culture of health education and awareness within the Polish community and its neighboring areas in Chicago and to create a community where students of Polish descent, alongside their peers, collaborate, innovate, and advocate for excellence in healthcare. With Chicago being the second most populated Polish city in the world, we are committed to promoting the significance of health management, preventive care, and the vital roles played by various healthcare professionals in patient well-being to this population.

Through organized events and community-tied initiatives, we strive to raise awareness about health education and screening, advocating for early detection and prevention of diseases. We hope to actively engage in fundraising activities to support other Polish organizations dedicated to health-related causes, working closely with the Junior Division of the Polish American Medical Society (PAMS) in Chicago at large.

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Sports Medicine Interest Group aims to expose students to the field of sports medicine and its various career routes via workshops, panels, and on-field experiences. Sports Medicine Interest Group offers sports medicine shadowing opportunities under Family Medicine, PM&R, and Orthopedic Surgery physicians. Sports Medicine Interest Group also aims to introduce students to interprofessional athlete care with athletic trainers during practice and competition in partnership with UIC athletics. Sports Medicine Interest Group hosts an annual physical exam workshop as well as various opportunities to work with UIC athletics throughout the various athletic seasons.

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"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."

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SNMA membership benefits include mentorship, volunteering, scholarship, and professional development opportunities. As a member of SNMA, students are also granted free Block Practice Exams that are representative of real Block Exams. Another benefit is the opportunity to be housed with full coverage by UHP at RMEC and AMEC.