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March 31, 2024 at 12:39 AMApprovedHelp End HomelessnessChristian Medical and Dental Association03/31/202404/23/2024CMDA is partnering with Bethel Christian Church to support Erie United Methodist Alliance (EUMA) in their mission to end homelessness in Northwest Pennsylvania. In our collaboration, we would like to ask students for donation items and supplies to give to EUMA's program funds to assist those who are homeless. They require different items for everyday use, welcome home kits, and for the Rainbow Connection Thrift Store. These everyday items include, twin size sheet sets, pillowcases, twin-size comforters & blankets, new bath towels, washcloths, laundry detergent, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, Clorox wipes, pillows, diapers, children's clothing, cleaning products, swifters, and especially toilet paper and large kitchen bags. For the "Welcome Home Kit" for those moving from homeless to a home, we would ask for shower curtains & rings, bath mat/rugs, bath towels, small trash can, mop, bucket, broom, dust pan, tall kitchen trash can, kitchen towels, pot holders, dish rack, drying mat, pots, pans, measuring cups/spoons, colander, cooking utensils, small kitchen rug, coffee maker, toaster, cups, plates, silverware, glass wear, and bowls. For the Rainbow Connection Thrift store we will request dressers, sofa, love seat, microwave, toaster, lamp, TV, and an End table. Donations for the Rainbow Connection Thrift Store will need to be donated directly to EUMA. CMDA will be overseeing the donations from April 23-May 1, 2024 and delivering these items to EUMA on 28 West 9th Street, Erie, PA 16502. We will have a bin in the front lobby where students can place their donations in. We will monitor this through a Google spreadsheet where students can sign up for what they would like to donate. We will also have a packing event on May 1st in room 117 from 5:45-6:45 pm, this is an additional opportunity for students to volunteer.
August 27, 2025 at 7:42 PMCompleteHealing with the Elements - 5 Element AcupunctureSOMA08/27/202510/23/2025SOMA will be hosting a "Healing with the Elements" program where Dr. Stephany will share a view of medicine through the five different elements. She will give a presentation on what the five elements are, how they present clinically, and what it may look like if someone's dominant element becomes dysfunctional. She will also explain the treatment of these dysfunctions through lifestyle modification and acupuncture while also demonstrating some of the acupuncture techniques on a select few students. This program gives SOMA students the opportunity to see a more integrative medicine technique that definitely qualifies as treating the body as a whole - mind, body, and spirit.
August 25, 2025 at 2:43 PMExpiredHands of the Future - Vector Release WorkshopSOMA08/25/202509/19/2025SOMA will be hosting an opportunity for student members to gain the "Hands of the Future" by attending a workshop on Dynamic Strain & Vector Release, a technique created by one of our own - Dr. Hendryx. Dr. Hendryx will start by walking through a brief PowerPoint about the history/background of the theory before teaching the approach to students in three steps. Students will learn how to 1) identify a key lesion, 2) remove a trauma vector, and 3) treat a dynamic strain dysfunction utilizing the vector release technique. This is a great opportunity for students to experience an up and coming, integrative technique while extending their toolbox to help future patients.
September 19, 2025 at 9:58 AMRejectedHalloween Pickleball Tournament FundraiserSpanish Medical Club09/19/202510/31/2025We will be hosting a Halloween Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser on October 31st from 5:30-7:30PM. This is a collaborative event with Pediatrics Club. The event will be held at Around the Post. We will be charging students $8 per person to join the tournament. Anyone not actively participating in the tournament can pay $3 to have pizza. Students are welcome to wear appropriate/non-polarizing costumes to the tournament that do not pose a trip/fall/sight hazard. We will be hosting a costume contest for those who choose to dress up. Participants may enter the costume contest as individuals or pairs. Both the winners of the tournament and the best costume will win a prize! We will have injury support for the event.
September 28, 2018 at 12:48 PMApprovedHalloween Gourd PaintingMentoring09/28/201810/31/2018We would like to do a Halloween party for the kids where students would dress up and hand out some candy. We also plan to do gourd painting as a fun activity
November 5, 2019 at 2:28 PMCancelledH&P Practice Practical for MSIClass of 202211/05/201911/16/2019MSII students will host a practice practical for the MSII students. This would take place in the OPP lab where MSII students will be acting graders and SPs. We will have it open to all MSI students, but expect 150 students to come.
May 10, 2023 at 10:12 PMApprovedGuest Speakers- St. Elizabeth Boardman EM ResidentsEmergency Medicine05/10/202309/08/2023We would like to give our members the opportunity to hear from current residents at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital in Ohio. Dr. Pauline Phung would like to come to talk to EM club members about Emergency Medicine as a career and answer any questions students may have. Dr. Phung will present to us about the field of Emergency Medicine, followed by a short interactive activity for students to participate in. It will give our members the chance to interact with healthcare providers within the community and understand the skills that residents in these programs are learning. All equipment for the interactive activity will be provided by the St. Elizabeth Boardman Residency program. We anticipate an activity for intubation, bleeding control, splinting, etc. A sign-up sheet will be provided for students to participate, and masks will be worn to adhere to COVID Regulations. Our Club Advisor, Dr. Risavi, has approved of the event and will be in attendance. This event will be held on Friday September 8th at the Kearsarge Fire Department from 1800-2100.
September 7, 2021 at 9:26 AMCancelledGuest Speaker: Dr. JungInternal Medicine Club09/07/202109/22/2021Dr. Jung will give a virtual presentation via google-meets. He will discuss his career as a Urologist and how he chose a fellowship in Internal Medicine.
February 10, 2021 at 9:06 AMApprovedGuest Speaker: Dr. Jacob Cukierski, DOSAAO02/10/202102/17/2021Dr. Cukierski is a graduate of LECOM, assistant adjunct professor, and advisor of the Erie SAAO club. The event is planned for February 17, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm. It will be held virtually through Zoom for all participants and is open to members of the Erie SAAO club. He will be discussing how he utilizes OMM and OMT in his clinical practice and how these techniques can be applied to various fields
October 13, 2025 at 7:14 PMApprovedGuest Speaker: A Career in Internal Medicine and PediatricsInternal Medicine Club10/13/202511/12/2025The Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Clubs are excited to host Dr. Dipti Mistry, a board-certified Pediatrician and Internal Medicine Physician at Meritus Health in Maryland. Dr. Mistry will share her journey from medical school to her current role, offering insight into the unique career path of a Med-Peds physician and discussing her current practice. This event, held jointly over Zoom for both clubs, is open to all students interested in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Med-Peds who would like to learn more from the perspective of an attending physician.
August 9, 2023 at 1:21 PMApprovedGuest Speaker- Dr. Queen from Cleveland ClinicEmergency Medicine08/09/202310/20/2023We would like to give our members the opportunity to hear from Dr. John Queen from Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Dr. Queen specializes in Emergency Medicine & Internal medicine. He would like to come to talk to EM Club members about navigating emergency medicine and answer any questions students may have. Dr. Queen will present to us about ultrasound techniques frequently used in the Emergency Department, followed by a short interactive activity for students to participate in. It will give our members the chance to interact with a healthcare provider within the community and understand ultrasound as a skill. All equipment for the interactive ultrasound activity will be provided by Dr. Queen. We will also have Dr. Risavi present to teach students about tourniquets and offer practice with obtaining blood pressure. The EM Club and Dr. Risavi will provide the tourniquets and blood pressure cuffs. Students will bring their own stethoscopes. A sign-up sheet will be provided for students to participate, and students will be asked to fill out COVID screening forms to adhere to COVID Regulations. Our Club Advisor, Dr. Risavi, has approved of the event and will be in attendance. This event will be held on Friday October 20th at the Kearsarge Fire Department from 1700-2100.
September 13, 2023 at 8:17 PMCancelledGuest Speaker- Dr. Nicholas Sala- Pediatric OphthalmologistPediatrics Club09/13/202309/27/2023We would like to have Dr. Sala speak to our club via Zoom to talk to us about his journey to becoming a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and his career experiences, from medical school to residency and onwards. The Pediatrics Club has hosted Dr. Sala in past years and we would love to have him back!
September 21, 2018 at 11:15 AMApprovedGuest Speaker- Dr. Christine Giesa, DO, ACOEP PresidentEmergency Medicine09/21/201810/04/2018Dr. Christine Giesa, DO is the chapter advisor for the LECOM EM Club through the ACOEP-RSO. She is required to meet or Skype in with us once a year to give us information on the ACOEP, the Resident-Student Organization, as well as advice about Emergency Medicine and how to become successful physicians. She is the President of the ACOEP and Director of Osteopathic Medical Education at Crozer Keystone Health System.
October 9, 2018 at 9:15 PMApprovedGuest Speaker November MeetingNeuropsych Club10/09/201811/13/2018We will have Dr. Tammy Kordes, a neuropsychologist, joining us at our November monthly meeting to discuss concussions and traumatic brain injuries. As described below, the speaker has a powerpoint and has requested powerpoint capabilities. We are not sure whether that is possible in Vora lounge but will also be having food at the event and are not sure if that is allowed in the case room.
September 21, 2024 at 1:43 PMApprovedGuest Speaker Event: Dr. Sud and Dr. HartAnesthesiology Club09/21/202410/28/2024The Anesthesiology Club at LECOM Erie is delighted to announce a guest speaker series event with Dr. Neilesh Sud, DO and Dr. Alexandra Hart, DO. Both are alumni of LECOM and are currently resident Anesthesiologists and have agreed to share their insights in what they had to do to get their current residencies. We will also send out a form for LECOM Students to write out questions that we will present on the zoom to the current residents.
January 11, 2026 at 11:31 AMApprovedGuest Speaker Event: Dr. Bernice Duesler, MDPediatrics Club01/11/202602/09/2026The Pediatrics Club will be hosting a virtual guest speaker event featuring neonatologist Dr. Bernice Duesler, MD. Educational Purpose: This event will highlight the physician's journey through medical school, residency, and fellowship, offering insight into her pathway to a career in neonatology. Following her talk, the physician will answer student questions about her field and experiences. The event will be held over Zoom on February 9th at 6:00pm
October 6, 2022 at 12:03 AMApprovedGuest Speaker Event - Dr. Robert Bowers' Presentation on Medical Mission Trip/ExperiencesInternational Medical Society10/06/202211/11/2022The IMS Club will be hosting a Guest Speaker Event on Friday, November 11 from 7 pm - 8 pm. Our Guest Speaker is Dr. Robert Bowers, who is a retired surgeon and have been involved with medical missionary trips in Africa and Bangladesh for 40 years. For this Guest Speaker Event, Dr. Bowers will give a PowerPoint presentation via Zoom to share with us his medical experiences overseas. This will be a great opportunity for medical students to gain insight of healthcare outside of the U.S as well as becoming more well-rounded in regards to patient care. In addition, students will have the opportunity to ask Dr. Bowers any questions they may have regarding international healthcare.
September 1, 2025 at 11:19 PMCompleteGuest Speaker EventPediatrics Club09/01/202510/04/2025The Pediatrics club is hosting Dr. Nicole Fox, MD, trauma surgeon and Medical Director of the Pediatric Trauma Center at Cooper University Hospital. The event will be held on Saturday October 4th at 12:00pm over Zoom. It will be approximately one hour and will be open to the first and second year students.
July 20, 2024 at 8:59 PMApprovedGuest Speaker Dr Shauna Berry, DO Ophthalmologist, Speaking on Ophthalmology and Medical SpanishSpanish Medical Club07/20/202408/30/2024This event will be a dual event with the both the ENT/Ophthalmology Club and Medical Spanish Club where Dr Shauna Berry, DO Ophthalmologist, will be answering questions pertaining to both clubs. Dr Berry is a pediatric ophthalmologist who graduated from NOVA Southeastern University and practices at Florida Lions Eye Clinic in Naples, Florida. This clinic does outreach work in Immigrant communities in southwest Florida where they see primarily Cuban and Puerto Rican Patients. She will be speaking on the challenges and experiences she's had providing care in Spanish speaking outreach settings and as well as how we can get involved in this line of work as physicians in our future. She will also be discussing her career path in Ophthalmology, her fellowships, and recommendations of how to to best pursue ophthalmology as a medical student. We will open it up for questions at the end. The event will be held over Zoom. I have created the meeting link and attached in the announcement below.
March 15, 2025 at 7:52 PMCompleteGroup Workouts at LECOM Wellness CenterDO2 Max Club03/15/202504/25/2025We are working with the LECOM wellness center to provide recurring free group workouts led by Lauren and the other fitness trainers for any LECOM students/faculty that are interested. We can accommodate around 15 people per event. Fitness/nutrition is a huge passion of mine which led me to become a NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition coach during undergrad. I hope to instill this passion onto everyone at LECOM and make fitness fun for all.
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