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Erie College of Medicine - Weekly SGA Newsletter

Week of October 24th, 2022

Announcements

Upcoming Events

Diwali Event

Diwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. The event would be held most likely at Hammocks clubhouse. There will be traditional indian snacks, music, and …

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Zumba Class!

Spanish Club is holding a Zumba class on November 19th from 3-4pm at the local YMCA! It's $5 per person, with a limit of 25 people (due to COVID restrictions). Put on your athletic clothes and tennis shoes and dance the stress away! (Don't fret, if the event goes well, we will try to hold another one next semester!)

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Cardio Intervention and Skills Night

Simulation Club is hosting a Cardio Intervention and Skills Night! Dr. Sabirov and Dr. Coughlin will be presenting a patient case using a high-fidelity training mannequin. This case will be highly interactive from diagnosis all the way through treatment! Following the simulated case, you can rotate through one of several skill stations including CPR/intubation, trans-thoracic echocardiogram, med draw with IV …

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Pediatrics Club Virtual Speaker Event - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pediatric Neurologist

Pediatrics Club will be hosting a virtual speaker event with Dr. Alexis Franks, a pediatric neurologist from Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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MS4 Gives Insight on Dermatology Residency Application

Kent Axcell, an MS4 that is currently doing audition rotations and is undergoing the residency process will be speaking to us about Dermatology. He will also be providing information on the residency process and tips to help us stand out early in our medical school careers to help us match into such a competitive specialty. We will also have a …

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Orthopedics Club Chipotle Fundraiser

Hello Everyone, The Orthopedics Club is holding a Chipotle Fundraiser on November 16 from 5-9pm at the Peach street Chipotle! An email will be sent out with the Fundraiser code as we get closer to the event.  Thank you all for your help in supporting the Orthopedics Club.

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IMS Club Guest Speaker Event - Dr. Robert Bowers' Presentation on Medical Mission Trip/Experiences

Hello everyone! The IMS Club is excited to share with you that we will be hosting Dr. Robert Bowers for our upcoming Guest Speaker Event on Friday, November 11 from 7 pm - 8pm. Dr. Bowers is a retired surgeon whom have been involved with medical missionary trips in Africa and Bangladesh for 40 years. He will give a PowerPoint …

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Residency and Fellowship Application Prep Q+A w/ Dr. Mark Faber

We will be hosting a Q+A session with Dr. Mark Faber over zoom! He will share his knowledge on the application process for residencies and fellowships. Come join us!: Insert zoom link here.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Essential Items Drive for Ukraine

SAACOFP and SAAO will be holding an Essential Items Drive to support medical professionals serving at the front lines in Ukraine from 11/9 – 11/18. Please sign up to donate items in the attached spreadsheet and kindly drop them off in the collection box located outside of the Security Office. Volunteer hours will be given for every donation (1 item = 0.5 hours, 6+ items =3 …

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Wellness

Mind | Body | Spirit

Question of the Week

Resources

Dr. Melanie Dunbar, LECOM Director of Behavioral Health
mdunbar@lecom.edu
(814) 866-8160

Crisis Services
1330 West 26th St.
(814) 456-2014

Crime Victim Center of Erie County
(Rape Crisis)
125 West 18th St.
(814) 455-9414

SafeNET
(Domestic Abuse)
1702 French St.
(814) 454-8161
Drug and Alcohol Services

Millcreek
Community Hospital
5515 Peach St.
(814) 864-4031

Stairways Behavioral Health Gage House
2919 State St.
(814) 464-8438
Mental Health Services

Catholic Charities
329 West 10th St.
(814) 456-2091

Millcreek
Community Hospital
5515 Peach St.
(814) 864-4031

Safe Harbor
Behavioral Health
1330 West 26th St.
(814) 459-9300

Stairways
Behavioral Health
2910 State St.
(814) 453-5806
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