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Nashville Bar-B-Que
Apr. 17, 2017—Nestled in the hills of Nashville, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is situated in a prime location for some of the best barbecue Tennessee has to offer, located within a 10-minute drive from the medical center. Here are two popular picks that are definitely worth checking out during your visit – these are some of...
Senior Send-Off: Courtney Baker
Apr. 10, 2017—Name: Courtney Baker Hometown: Bethesda, MD Intended Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery What made you decide to become a doctor? I wanted to use applied science to directly help people with their problems How did you decide on your specialty? I like mechanical problems and using my hands fix things. There is amazing immediate satisfaction with solving...
APAMSA
Apr. 3, 2017—APAMSA stands for Asian-Pacific American Medical Student Association. We host a variety of events throughout the year that are open to students of all ethnicities. 1. Mentoring and socializing with older students As an incoming first year, I found it incredibly helpful to have an upper year's perspective on exploring Nashville and going into big exams....
Senior Send-Off: Kelly Wu
Mar. 27, 2017—Name: Kelly Wu Hometown: Toronto, Canada Intended Specialty: General Surgery What made you decide to become a doctor? Patients. The responsibility and privilege of having your mission be to mend the wounded, heal the sick, and comfort the dying. Not just a job, but a calling that motivates you to get out of bed and...
Student National Medical Association
Mar. 13, 2017—The Vanderbilt chapter of Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is a student organization at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, dedicated to the eradication of health care disparities by bolstering the pipeline, empowering through education on these disparities, and serving the community. We are committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing...
Free Food at Vandy
Mar. 6, 2017—When you’re busy studying for exams or just feel too lazy to cook, there are many options for free food- even gourmet options around the medical center and the Vanderbilt undergraduate campus. In fact, there was a guy who once lived of free food on campus for a week (and didn’t die). I don’t think...
The Business of Mentoring Future Surgeons
Feb. 27, 2017—The Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) is a chapter of the national organization of the same name, which per their website, is “committed to supporting women surgeons at various stages in their career – from medical school through retirement.” Our Vanderbilt chapter is a co-ed group of Vanderbilt medical students interested in surgical specialties, led...
Shade Tree Trot Committee
Feb. 20, 2017—The Shade Tree Trot 5k and associated Benefit Dinner is an annual event that serves as the main fundraiser for our beloved Shade Tree Clinic. You get to work with med students of all years to plan an event that routinely brings in $40,000+ and has nearly 1,000 people in attendance. The Shade Tree Trot...
The Big / Little Program
Feb. 13, 2017—There will be days when you feel like summer sunlight, and there will be days when you feel like your future is an empty room with only closed doors. At Vanderbilt, all first-year medical students are paired with a second-year student for that very reason – regardless of your circumstances, there will always be someone...
Society of Saints Cosmas and Damian
Feb. 6, 2017—The Society of Saints Cosmas and Damian (SSCD) is a student group that exists to provide support and community to Christian, particularly Catholic, medical students at Vanderbilt, so that they can grow in their faith throughout the course of their medical training. Through small group discussions, lectures, worship, and informal gatherings, we hope to address...