Alumni Volunteers Apply Here
You understood the final year of medical school.
It was a mixed bag of anxiety and anticipation, of juggling studies,
exams and clinical rotations – all while prepping and traveling
to interviews for residency positions around the country. The IU
School of Medicine Alumni Association has a new program that can
help students during those busy times.
The Medical Alumni-Student Connection is enlisting volunteer alumni
from around the country to assist students conducting their residency
searches. These volunteers serve as points of contact in specific
cities and areas where students are considering residencies. The
association links students with these volunteers via www.iupui.edu/~alumrel
s/masc/index.cgi, a site that can be accessed by both groups.
For example, a student interested in pursuing a program in Orlando,
Fla., can visit the Web site, enter a username and password, and
search for alumni in the Orlando area who are willing to help find
out more about a particular medical institution. Volunteers can
assist simply by discussing the area and residency program by phone
or email. They also are invited to host students to help defray
travel expenses.
The MA-SC is one of several services developed by the association
whose goal is to keep our 15,000 alumni connected to the School
of Medicine. It’s a relationship that seeks to engage and
stimulate your interests by providing you with optimum educational,
charitable and social opportunities.
The association, with the guidance of its elected council which
meets quarterly, is developing and expanding services and programs
that have lasting value. Most of these can be found at specific
links on our newly revamped Web site at www.alumni.iupui.edu/medicine/index.shtml.
Spring Medical Alumni Weekend/ Reunions- Want to renew old friendships
or see how the medical campus has changed? This annual event in
May provides many social and educational opportunities.
Awards- The association presents three awards annually to alumni
who have excelled in their fields. You can make nominations and
find more information on-line.
Merchandise- Looking for something to wear or display with the
distinctive IUSM markings? You can now order quality apparel and
other items at www.alumni.iupui.edu/medicine/merch/.
Alumni Directory- Establish an email account and find out where
your former classmates live and what they’re up to.
Mentoring- IUSM has eight centers of medical education throughout
Indiana and alumni residing near those areas can serve as mentors
to first- and second-year students.
Membership- Discover the benefits and opportunities of membership
in the IU Alumni Association.
Current Events Listing- Peruse a comprehensive list of upcoming
receptions, conferences and other events.
As the IU School of Medicine begins its second century of training
tomorrow’s doctors, your IUSM Alumni Association is committed
to finding new ways to serve your needs and keep you connected to
what might have been the most challenging four years of your life.
Jonathan Barada is director of alumni programs for the IUSM
Alumni Association. That office can be reached by phone at (317)
274-8828 or email at alumni@iupui.edu.
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