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While the degree of commitment depends upon each individual, whichever club you join, you should try to take an active part. You may be asked about the club and your participation in an interview at a professional school. Obviously, it is more impressive to hold an office rather than just have your name on the roster. On the other hand, your grades are of paramount importance. Do not allow yourself to become so bogged down in social activities that your grades suffer. The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development oversees many of Rutgers Prehealth Clubs; for more information, call their office at 732/932-6978 or the Health Professions Office at 732/445-5667. Many of the clubs are listed below: Alpha Epsilon Delta AMSA Association of Undergraduate Geneticists The Biochemistry Club The Biology Club The Chemistry Club Children’s AIDS Network Cook Pre-Med/Pre-Dent Society Diabetes Association of Rutgers University The Examiner, Rutgers Premedical Newsletter Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children Health Professions United Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Society Minority Association of Pre-Health Students Operation Smile Phi Delta Epsilon Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Association Premedical Society Pre-Optometry Professions Society Pre-SOMA (Student Osteopathic Medical Association) Reach Out and Read Rutgers Neuroscience Association (RNA) Rutgers Pre-Dental Society Rutgers University Community Cares Rutgers University Public Health Association Student Society for Stem Cell Research Students for Organ Donation Unite for Sight Women in the Health Sciences Alpha Epsilon Delta AED functions both as an Honor Society and service organization. The mission of the Society is to encourage and recognize excellence in premedical scholarship; to stimulate an appreciation of the importance of premedical education; to promote communication between medical and premedical students and educators; to provide a forum for students with common interests; and to use its resources to benefit health organizations, charities and the community. Students who wish to be considered for membership must meet all of the following requirements:
The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) This club, chartered on campus in 1994, is for students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. The group has two missions. The first is to create a network of information and support through sponsorship of seminars and panel presentations throughout the semester. The second is to facilitate service to the University and surrounding community on a variety of health-related concerns. Students from all colleges are invited to join. Check the The Daily Targum for the date, time and location of meetings. Contact: http://eden.rutgers.edu/~amsa The purpose of the biochemistry society is to aid undergraduate students in the pursuit of science and non-science majors. The club provides a forum to the Rutgers community in science and health-related areas, while providing an atmosphere in which students can discuss their related interests and problems with people involved in science research and the related fields. The club raises awareness of the opportunities and importance of academic and industrial fields of science. The Cook/Douglass PreMed/PreDent Society The organization provides members with information concerning premed/dental curricula and related issues pertaining to medical/dental schools and different career specialties. The club offers its services to the Rutgers community in health-related areas and provides a social atmosphere in which members can discuss their related interests and problems with people involved with medicine and related fields. Health Professions United The purpose of Health Professions United is to stress the importance of the interactions between the various health professions. They can be reached at health_professions@yahoo.com
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Society The purpose of the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Society is to support students interested in studying biochemistry through introducing them to the opportunities on campus and providing a social and intellectual forum to discuss their interest in molecular biology and biochemistry. We also provide opportunities to explore different career paths in graduate school, industry, and medical school. The society aims to help students find outlets for their interest in biochemistry and increase interest in younger students through outreach programs.
Operation Smile The purpose of Operation Smile is to broaden student awareness of the international medical needs in developing countries.
Premedical Society The purpose of The Premedical Society is to help students decide whether they wish to pursue a career in medicine, to increase their knowledge of and preparation for medical school, and to expose them to current issues in medicine. These objectives are accomplished through lectures, community service and activities, and student counseling. Check The Daily Targum for the date, time and location of meetings.
Pre-SOMA Pre-Soma, Gamma Chapter is the undergraduate division of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association. Our goals are to promote and inform the public about osteopathic medical education as well as to increase the number of applicants to osteopathic medical schools. Pre-SOMA is part of a larger, national organization (Student Osteopathic Medical Association) which is recognized by the AOA (American Osteopathic Association) and the AMA as the national professional society of osteopathic medical students. We are currently the seventh undergraduate chapter, thus it is incredibly important that student awareness of this club, and osteopathic medicine in general, increases. Members of Pre-SOMA will have access to our SOMA newsletter, have the opportunity to be a registered user on our website, and are invited to attend our National SOMA conventions. Membership is offered on a one-year basis or you can choose to join for your entire undergraduate career.
The Reach Out and Read Program ruroar@eden.rutgers.edu
Rutgers Predental Society Our organizations mission is to inform the Rutgers Student population about the options of Dentistry as a health profession and all that is needed to be a competitive and successful applicant. We do so by visiting Dental Schools and by having general meetings where important topics are presented by us, or by guest speakers ranging from local faculty to Admissions Directors from local Dental Schools. Active members of our organization also receive a 10% discount off a Kaplan DAT prep Course which has been arranged by our local Kaplan representative. To get involved contact us at rudental@eden.rutgers.edu, Or Check out our website: www.eden.rutgers.edu/~rudental
Rutgers University Community Cares As part of the recently-formed NSCS-Rutgers Community Cares program, we are planning to work with St. Peters' Hospital in order to reach out to the Rutgers Community. As volunteers, we will be working with the St. Peters' Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Transitional Care departments in helping to better serve patient needs. Our activities will include playing and reading with children, keeping patients company, and mentoring high school volunteers at the hospital. While the degree of commitment is dependent upon each individual, those interested must meet the following requirements: fill out an application form for St. Peters' Volunteer Services (provided upon request); have a TB test done (free to St. Peters' volunteers), and attend St. Peters' Volunteer Orientation (times will be announced at a general meeting).
The RU Public Health Association Their mission is to educate students, faculty and staff at Rutgers University about public health issues within the University Community.
Unite for Sight This organization is a nonprofit organization that works nationally and internationally to develop sustainable solutions to reduce health disparities.
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three semesters (at least 36 credit hours) completed and officially
acknowledged by Rutgers University (additionally, transfer students must
have completed at least one semester at Rutgers University);