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March 3, 2024 at 1:38 PMApprovedHoli Event Partnering with the Mentoring ClubAPAMSA03/03/202403/28/2024Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colors, Love, and Spring. APAMSA’s wants to spread diversity by celebrating one of the popular and significant holidays of the Hindu community. Holi is a vibrant celebration that involves a lot of dancing, singing, and throwing colored powders. APAMSA is partnering up with the LECOM Mentoring Club to celebrate Holi with the kids at the YMCA. We want to educate the children on what Holi means and to celebrate a joyous and colorful holiday by having them interact with colored powders (paints) that are easily washable and environmentally friendly. Both clubs have gotten approval from YMCA in allowing children to partake in this activity. APAMSA will bring all the materials needed for the event to happen. Both APAMSA and Mentoring Club will be responsible for cleaning the aftermath of the event premises. The event will take place on March 28 at 5:30 – 6:30 PM located at Erie Heights Kids Club. Estimated amount of people attending the event: ~20-30 people All participants will undergo a background check beforehand using the following links: https://epatch.pa.gov/home and https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS/Public/Home No child will be left alone with another participant.
March 4, 2024 at 12:12 PMApprovedCancer Screening Event Sponsored by Allegheny Health NetworkOncology Club03/04/202410/12/2024AHN is sponsoring a cancer screening event at St. Vincent's Cancer Institute, and they asked for help volunteering at the event (such as directing people where they need to go, setting up, and taking down the event).
March 7, 2024 at 8:48 AMApprovedSAAO/SOMA Food DriveSAAO03/07/202404/22/2024SAAO is co-hosting a food drive with SOMA to support the Second Harvest Foodbank. It will be from 4/22-4/26 and is a great way to gain volunteer hours while helping the local foodbank. We will be collecting non-perishables and pantry items for a maximum of 2 hours (0.5 hours per item). The donation bin will be placed in the LECOM Lobby and the items will be collected at the end of the week and delivered to the food bank. This will be a contactless event, and will follow all LECOM COVID guidelines set in place.
March 10, 2024 at 4:18 PMApprovedClass of 2027 Pickleball TournamentClass of 202703/10/202404/27/2024A pickleball tournament for the class of 2027 is a great way to bring our peers together and share friendly competition, take a break from studying while getting some exercise, and build teamwork skills. The event would take place on Saturday, April 27 from 9-3 (depending on how many teams join) at the LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center. Each team must consist of two players, and entry into the tournament is free. Players must know and understand the basic rules of pickleball and it is preferred that they bring their own pickleball rackets, however, some extra rackets will be purchased by the Class Board if needed. Games will be played to 7 win by 2, or 11 straight. Depending on how many teams join, a time constraint of 20 minutes may be placed per game so that all games can be completed. In addition, the tournament will be bracket play only (no pool play) depending on how many teams sign up. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. First place team receives $100, second and third place teams will each get $50.
March 11, 2024 at 12:05 PMApprovedYoga NightLECOM Med Erie - SGA03/11/202404/16/2024Yoga night held at the LECOM Wellness Center on 4/16 from 5-6pm
March 11, 2024 at 1:33 PMApprovedSAAO Nursing Home VolunteeringSAAO03/11/202404/24/2024SAAO is hosting a bingo night at the LECOM Senior Living Center to encourage students to volunteer and interact with the residents at the SLC. The event will be on April 24 from 6:00-7:00 pm. It is open to SAAO members only, but will be promoting the event before hand to try and gain more membership. At the nursing home, there will be various activities including board games, bingo, and arts and crafts. Students volunteering will be in compliance with both LECOM COVID guidelines, as well as the guidelines put in place by the SLC.
March 18, 2024 at 3:06 PMApprovedRita's FundraiserSOMA03/18/202404/22/2024SOMA is looking to host a fundraiser at Rita's Italian Ice on April 22, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 pm. Rita's has agreed to give SOMA 15% of all sales made within this time window. We chose this day as it will occur after a clinical neuroscience exam allowing first years to get a sweet treat to celebrate, and give the second years an opportunity to take a quick break from studying for some Italian Ice
March 19, 2024 at 8:07 PMApprovedFamily Medicine Meeting with Guest Speaker (John Kalata Jr., D.O.)Family Medicine Club03/19/202404/09/2024Dr. John Kalata is an osteopathic family medicine physician in Erie, Pennsylvania, he is also the current program director of family medicine residency at Millcreek Community Hospital. Dr. Kalata will be speaking to us on Tuesday, April 9th at 5:30 PM in person about the residency application process, to offer us tips on how to better our residency applications (i.e. what to write/not to write, what to do/not to do on interview day, etc.). The speaking event will be followed by a Q&A session. *All SAACOFP members are welcomed to come prepared with questions, or just come ready to listen. This event will help aspiring family medicine medical students to learn more about the field itself as well as the residency application process from a current osteopathic physician that also serves as a program director. Food will be served in this event.
March 27, 2024 at 11:37 AMApprovedBeds for Foster FamiliesChristian Medical and Dental Association03/27/202404/30/2024The Keystone Family Alliance is supporting foster families by having support groups in the local areas to meet the needs of the foster parents. Currently one of the highest requests has been for beds that will allow for the foster kids to feel more at home and welcomed in midst of the big changes they face. As a lot of LECOM students might be moving for rotations or residencies, there might be some beds that could be donated for this cause and create a positive impact in supporting family welfare systems.
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.
April 2, 2024 at 5:39 PMApprovedBreast Cancer T-Shirt FundraiserOncology Club04/02/202408/03/2024We would like to sell breast cancer T-shirts and donate the profits to the Erie Cancer Wellness center. We plan on sending out an order form on August 3, 2024 and sending the order to My Custom T-shirt (an Erie based company) on August 24, 2024 and receive the shirts on September 24, 2024 and distribute them in the cafeteria during that time before October. We plan on selling the shirts for $15/shirt (price subject to change regarding the cost of manufacturing)and having payment through Venmo, then we would write a check to the T-shirt company and Erie Cancer Wellness. I have already been in touch with the Erie Cancer Wellness Center regarding how to donate the money.
April 2, 2024 at 11:25 PMApprovedPOMA's President Visit, Meet Dr. John Kalata. DOLECOM Med Erie - SGA04/02/202404/15/2024Join us for a special event at LECOM campus in the Vora lounge April 15th, 5:30 where we welcome Dr. John Kalata, DO, President of The Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA). Dr. Kalata will share insightful words with our students, offering valuable perspectives on osteopathic medicine. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with a prominent figure in the field. Plus, there will be food served, so come hungry and ready to learn! All students are encouraged to attend and meet Dr. Kalata.
April 3, 2024 at 6:37 AMApprovedIntermural Sports at Presque IsleDO2 Max Club04/03/202405/08/2024The DO2 Max Athletics Club would like to host an intramural sports event at Presque Isle State Park (Beach 6) to promote physical and mental wellbeing for LECOM students during their preparation for finals. Sports available would include volleyball, spikeball, and flag football, and ultimate frisbee.
April 4, 2024 at 8:15 PMApprovedSpecial Lecture Event on the Mesolimbic Pathway by Dr. KuleszaSOMA04/04/202404/24/2024SOMA's Opioid Task Force Director Sanjna Chetan has arranged for Dr. Kulesza to give a special lecture event to the club as well as any other interested LECOM students! He will be giving a talk on the mesolimbic pathway via Zoom. The purpose of this lecture is to help students understand the widespread and important effects of opioids on the brain structure and function in greater detail than typically learned in class. Since the lecture will be held over zoom, students will be able to social distance and follow LECOM's COVID guidelines at that time.
April 8, 2024 at 12:13 PMApprovedVirtual Meeting with Dr. Richard FortunatoACOS-MSS04/08/202404/24/2024Dr. Fortunato is a colorectal surgeon and an associate program director at Allegheny Health Network. The purpose is for him to speak virtually so anyone who would like to hear more about surgery in general can join and have the opportunity to ask him questions.
April 9, 2024 at 7:24 PMApprovedClub Meeting with Guest SpeakerFamily Medicine Club04/09/202405/09/2024We want to welcome our guest speaker, Dr. Katherine Lincoln, DO, MHA, for an educational session on the subspecialty field of wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Lincoln completed an AOA approved family medicine residency at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY, and practiced in family medicine for 5 years, she then retrained into a surgical subspecialty field in wound care, which she has been doing for almost 11 years; she is currently the only board certified family physician in the Department of Surgery at Guthrie Medical Group at Sayre, PA. Dr. Lincoln currently serves on the board of POFPS and also holds a degree in Masters of Healthcare Administration.
April 11, 2024 at 9:20 PMApprovedFIGS Scrub FundraiserACOS-MSS04/11/202410/04/2024FIGS Scrub fundraiser with LECOM logo. Orders will be placed in late August and will be open to all students at LECOM. Dispersal of purchased customized apparel will be October 4th in Vora Lounge, pending approval. Colors of scrubs will include navy, black, and light blue.
April 15, 2024 at 10:57 AMApprovedDynamic Minds: A Talk with Dr. StillmanNeuropsych Club04/15/202405/06/2024NeuroPsych Club would like to host a meeting with Dr. Belinda Stillman for an hour of answering questions and sharing her experience as a board certified Psychiatrist. Dr. Stillman received her medical degree and Master of Health Services Administration from LECOM and completed her residency at Millcreek Community Hospital. She is an adjunct clinical assistant professor at LECOM and an attending physician at MCH, working closely with resident physicians in psychiatry. Dr. Stillman currently works through LECOM at: -Millcreek Community Hospital -LECOM Institute for Behavioral Health -Barber Forensic -Erie Homes for Children and Adults -LECOM's 8 long-term care facilities (assisted living, skilled nursing, and secure memory care) -LECOM's Medical Cannabis Research for Generalized Anxiety and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Because of her history as a LECOM alumni and her current work experience in multiple aspects of psychiatry, Dr. Stillman is the ideal speaker as the first year medical students transition into summer. A conversation with her would give students food for thought on how they should invest in their clinical careers in the following months and beyond. Prior to the event we will open up a google document so students can pose questions for Dr. Belinda Stillman D.O. to answer. The event will be hosted over Zoom, with a link to the meeting emailed a week in advance.
April 15, 2024 at 9:49 PMApprovedMS4 Post-Match PanelACOS-MSS04/15/202405/06/2024A group of 4 fourth year medical students at LECOM that have been recently matched into Orthopedic Surgery, OB-GYN, and General Surgery (x2) will discuss their path and the steps they took to become a competitive applicant. This will be an interactive panel discussion with plenty of time for questions from the audience. We plan to open this up to Orthopedics Club and Women's Health Club from Erie campus as well as ACOS clubs at our sister campuses of Bradenton, Seton Hill, and Elmira. Speakers: Ashton Amos- General Surgery (West Virginia University) Maxwell Hansen- Orthopedic Surgery (Cleveland Clinic) Jenna Allen- Categorical General Surgery (UPMC Harrisburg) Samantha Yearwood- OBGYN (West Virginia University)
April 16, 2024 at 12:12 AMApprovedAPAMSA Asian Snacks FundraiserAPAMSA04/16/202405/09/2024APAMSA would like to host a fundraising event for students during the time of exams in May. During May is a time to study for boards and finals and it can be very stressful. This brings an opportunity for students to purchase and try a variety of Asian snacks, either for themselves or friends, and to destress for a bit. It can be tough to find Asian treats around Erie, so APAMSA would like to bring them right to campus. It would provide a great opportunity for students to unwind, explore new flavors, or reminisce. Students will be able to choose from a wide array of Asian snacks which includes Matcha KitKats, Banana Milk, HICHEW, and much more! All the money raised will go towards supporting the club to fund future events. Students will be able to pick and choose what they want and the quantity they would like in a google form which will be sent out to LECOM students upon event approval. The preorder will end at 11:59PM on Wednesday, May 1st. Snacks will be available for pickup from 12PM - 12:45 PM on Thursday, May 9th in the LECOM cafeteria. These are the snacks that students will be able to purchase: Banana Milk Kit Kat Matcha Strawberry Milk Tea HICHEW Pocky: Kopiko Candy Hello Panda Maxim Instant Coffee LECOM does not need to provide anything, APAMSA will be responsible for any clean up after the event.
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