Student Activities
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...
Couples in Medicine Visit Arrington Vineyards
May. 29, 2018—Couples in Medicine is a student group at VUSM that helps foster healthy relationships and provide guidance on things like couples matching and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This past weekend, Couples in Medicine held an event at Arrington Vineyards where they relaxed and enjoyed some beautiful scenery along with some wine. See the pictures of...
Vanderbilt Chapter of AMA-TMA Hosts Pizza and Politics
Apr. 23, 2018—In February, the Vanderbilt Medical School chapter of the Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) hosted an event for those interested in learning more about the current political landscape in Nashville. In addition to the unprecedented opportunity to speak with three state legislators, a TMA grassroots manager highlighted goals for this current session so that students could...
Physicians for Human Rights Speaks with Otis McGresham of Project Safe
Apr. 18, 2018—Physicians for Human Rights hosted Otis McGresham, a Prevention Educator and Victim Resource Specialist at Project Safe, to discuss how to support survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) as medical professions. During this training session last January, we learned about the cycle of violence and factors that perpetuate this cycle, and we discussed clues that...
Stop the Bleed
Mar. 26, 2018—After the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) formed a working group with the goal of reducing mortality in mass casualty situations. To do this, they created the "Stop the Bleed" course focused on training lay-responders in basic hemorrhage control techniques (tourniquets and pressure dressings) in order to empower bystanders...
Night at the Gallery
Feb. 12, 2018—On February 2, VUSM’s Student Wellness Committee hosted our annual Night at the Gallery, and our medical students once again impressed us with a wide range of talents outside of anatomy and physiology. Students displayed their paintings, drawings, wire sculptures, and ceramic artwork. Student performances included vocal and instrumental performances, dance, and poetry. We loved...