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Erie College of Medicine - Weekly SGA Newsletter

Week of October 23rd, 2023

Announcements

Upcoming Events

CMDA Charity Miles Fundraiser

Hello LECOM! CMDA is doing an event for the entire month of October to raise money for Wounded Warrior Project, which is an organization dedicated to helping veterans recover from physical and mental wounds that they suffer from as a result of service to our country. Charity Miles is an app that you download on your phone, which raises money …

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Transition to Core Advice + Q&A Session

The Internal Medicine Club will be hosting a transition to core Q&A session over zoom for first year students on October 19th at 7pm. Multiple second year representatives from each pathway (LDP, PBL, DSP/PCSP) will be present at the meeting to give advice to first years as they make the transition from anatomy to core classes. This will provide an …

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LECOM Apparel Sale

The Internal Medicine Club will be hosting a LECOM apparel sale as a club fundraiser through Sew Much More Services! Apparel can be ordered online and either shipped directly to you or the you will be able to pick up your order at LECOM at a later date designated by the club. Orders can be placed through this link: https://shop.welogoyou.com/lecom/shop/home

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How to Succeed on Rotations

As part of the Visiting Professor Program, the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) is sending Dr. Annette T. Carron to LECOM to give a presentation about "How to Succeed on Rotations." Dr. Carron graduated from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and completed her fellowship in Geriatrics. She is a former ACOI president, and now works as …

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Come Meet a Family Medicine Osteopath!

Dr. Susan Medalie is a family medicine doctor in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She will be speaking about her experience as an Osteopathic Family Physician on Tuesday, October 24th at 5:45PM over Zoom. She will be sharing general information on her path to become a family medicine physician, her osteopathic training, and offering advice to students. The speaking event will be followed …

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Come Meet a Family Medicine Osteopath!

Trauma Vector Workshop with Dr. Hendryx

If you're curious about trauma vectors (what they are, how to find them, and how to treat them), please join SAAO and Dr. Hendryx on November 2nd in the OPP lab at 5 to learn more.

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Oncology Research Symposium Speaker

Dr. Amanda Przespolewski's, a LECOM graduate in 2011 and will be presenting her current research trials regarding potential treatments for acute Myeloid Leukemia. She will be addressing her experience as a LECOM grad in residency, her path to Hematology Oncology, and a Q&A for students at the end of the session for those interested in the field or in research …

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Volunteer Opportunities

Hunger Helpers

From 11/27 to 12/8 Pathology Club will be working with The Second Harvest Food Bank to collect donations to support those in our community with food insecurity. The sign-up sheet and items requested for donation can be found by following the link below. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jrOMFMU2RlPgLD7TvZykZULO16QzV3VgZh9AYlEtnBg/edit?usp=sharing

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Letters for Veterans

LECOM-SGA is holding a Volunteer Opportunity for students to write letters to veterans for Veterans Day. Students will write letters on their own time; paper can be provided if wanted and can be submitted in a collection box outside the security office. The collection will take place from October 31st to November 10th. Each card donation will count for 0.5 …

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Letters for Veterans

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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