Student Activities
Fall Hike with Wilderness Med Society
Nov. 26, 2018—by Peety Karampreet Vandy med students enjoyed some fall foliage and wonderful company this November when the Wilderness Med Society hosted a day hike at South Cumberland State Park! They went on a moderate-difficulty 9.6-mile hike on the Fiery Gizzard Trail. The trail featured beautiful waterfalls and red and orange fall hues. Wilderness Med even provided...
College Cup 2018 – Iron Chef Competition
Nov. 19, 2018—“Taking part in the iron chef competition was an amazing experience for me! Cooking as a group can be challenging since every cook has their own preferences and culinary backgrounds, but I loved how we were able to work with each other and create such beautiful dishes.” – Rut Thakkar “Food brings people together like...
College Cup 2018
Nov. 12, 2018—by Alex Tinianow College Cup, the Wellness Committee‘s most famous event of the year, is an Olympics-style competition that pits the four School of Medicine advisory colleges against one another in tests of athleticism, intellect, and team spirit. The weekend opens with a 5k race, capture the flag, and several spirit challenges such as watermelon eating...
Social Rounds
Oct. 29, 2018—by Henry Quach Social Rounds are monthly gatherings for the medical school community in the Medical Student Lounge. This school-wide function serves as a meeting point for students and faculty from across the institution to bond and catch up while enjoying light appetizers and beverages. While the intent for these events is primarily to provide...
VOISCE
Oct. 22, 2018—by Jaims Lim VOISCE (Vanderbilt Organization for Interprofessional Student Community Engagement) provides Vanderbilt professional students a multidisciplinary platform from which innovative healthcare solutions can be launched that focus on community healthcare and outreach. This organization is comprised of the medical, nursing, law, and business schools. Each semester, we aim to come up with a multi-disciplinary community...
Society of Saints Cosmas & Damian
Oct. 15, 2018—by Katy Anthony Vanderbilt’s Society of Saints Cosmas and Damian was joined by Sister Mary Diana Dreger, MD, OP, to discuss Catholic Social Doctrine and how it relates to our work as physicians. We explored the four fundamental tenants of Catholic Social Doctrine – dignity of the human person, the common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity...
Bioinformatics Interest Group Mixer
Oct. 8, 2018—by Chi Li, Evonne McArthur, and Henry Quach The Bioinformatics Interest Group Mixer is an event hosted by the Student Technology Committee (VSTC) and the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) connecting medical students with Biomedical Informatics faculty. Over an informal dinner, faculty offer their personal journey in discovering informatics as well as explore what the future...
Vanderbilt Educational Garden Initiative (VEGI)
Sep. 24, 2018—VEGI aims to promote healthy eating and to encourage ownership over food choices. We build community gardens to provide fresh produce for patients at Vanderbilt’s student-run free clinic, Shade Tree, and for the greater Nashville community. We also host educational sessions and cooking demonstrations for kids, volunteer with Ronald McDonald House and the Nashville Food Project,...
VMS Yoga
Jul. 2, 2018—VMS Yoga was started to help build a community of mindfulness and wellness at VUSM. We provide free yoga classes at the Vanderbilt Recreational Center for medical students and offer yoga workshops in conjunction with larger events and other organizations. If you are interested in getting some exercise, doing some meditation, or just taking a...
Wilderness Medical Society
Jun. 4, 2018—The Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) organized a canoeing adventure over Memorial Day Weekend with funding support by CCO. Twenty med students from all years enjoyed some sunshine (and a little rain) as they paddled down the Harpeth River, located just 30 minutes off campus. The event is just one of many opportunities for outdoor adventures sponsored...