{"id":2753,"date":"2025-08-14T13:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/student-affairs\/?page_id=2753"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:51:14","slug":"organizations-and-groups-q-to-z","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/student-affairs\/student-organizations-and-interest-groups\/organizations-and-groups-q-to-z\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Organizations and Interest Groups Q to Z"},"content":{"rendered":"

Radiology Interest Group<\/div><\/h3>

The Radiology Interest Group aims to introduce UConn School of Medicine students to the many diverse subspecialties in radiology through interactive presentations and speakers. We are lucky enough to have connections to well established and productive research teams associated with radiological research and can provide opportunities for shadowing in many of the fields of radiology as needed. Mentors ranging from student to attending level are readily available to assist all students throughout their medical school career!<\/p>\n

Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
\nDr. Michael Baldwin<\/p>\n

Student Contacts:
\n<\/strong>Renee Taylor, rtaylor@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nSydney Taylor, sytaylor@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Reach Out<\/div><\/h3>

Reach Out is a student organization dedicated to LGBTQIA+ awareness, education, and activism in the UConn medical and dental communities. Reach Out aims to bring\u00a0students of any gender or sexual identity together through group gatherings, and in doing so, functions as a safe and productive meeting space for any student in search of one. Reach Out members aim to engage the student body by\u00a0hosting panels with LGBTQIA+ health care professionals and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, making an impact through service in the greater Hartford community, and providing education amongst ourselves as clinicians who strive for excellence in well-rounded patient care.<\/p>\n

To join the mailing list, from which updates and LGBTQIA+ events and news will be shared, please email\u00a0one of the student contacts\u00a0and check out @reachoutuchc on Instagram for more information.<\/p>\n

Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
\nZita Lazzarini, JD, MPH, lazzarini@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Contacts:<\/strong>
\nRyan Hannon, rhannon@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nPatrick Ryan, patryan@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nFiora Dievenich Braes, divenichbraes@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

SIM Center Interest Group<\/div><\/h3>

SIM Center Interest Group\u2019s objective is to provide students with the opportunity to create and run simulation cases. In addition to cases, SIM Interest Group also holds teaching sessions where students are able to learn about various procedures through the use of simulation models. You can contact us by reaching out to our co-presidents or using uconnsimig@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Faculty Advisors:
\n<\/strong>Dr. Mariann Kelley<\/p>\n

Student Contact:
\n<\/strong><\/strong>Niki Meka, meka@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

South Asian Student Health Association (SASHA)<\/div><\/h3>

The mission of the UConn South Asian Student Health Association (SASHA) is to promote South Asian health, research, mentorship, and culture on UConn Health\u2019s campus. SASHA aspires to be a safe and interactive space where interested UConn community members can learn about and celebrate South Asian health and wellness. As a new organization, we welcome all interested UConn students, faculty, staff, residents, and beyond who are eager to help develop this organization and support its efforts!<\/p>\n

Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
\nDr. Dharamainder Choudhary<\/p>\n

Student Contact:
\n<\/strong>Mehak Sharma, mesharma@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nPoorna Balakumar, balakumar@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

South Park Inn Dental Clinic<\/div><\/h3>

This program is accomplished in conjunction with the medical students. Dental students organize and provide oral health screenings and education for the men, women, and children that reside at the homeless shelter. Patients requiring emergent dental care are referred to School of Dental Medicine clinics. The program is conducted in fall through spring months. The program is coordinated by a third-year dental student.<\/p>\n

Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
\nDr. Sarita Arteaga<\/p>\n

Student Contact:
\n<\/strong>Madeline Porter, maporter@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

South Park Inn Medical Clinic<\/div><\/h3>

The South Park Inn Medical Clinic is a student-managed medical clinic serving the homeless community of Hartford, Connecticut. The clinic was opened in October, 1987 by a group of medical students at the UConn School of Medicine. For the past 20 years, the clinic has served over 750 patients per year, providing primary care, counseling and information for the community of the South Park Inn Shelter, in Hartford's south end. The general medical clinic is open weekly and is staffed by hundreds of student volunteers and supervised by community physicians who donate their time. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, clinic volunteers see 10 to 15 shelter residents ranging in age from 1 to 80 years old, with medical problems, concerns about safety, and hygiene. The primary goal of the clinic is to provide much-needed medical attention to the residents of the South Park Inn, while providing an opportunity for medical students to become familiar with the special needs of a homeless population. The clinic is equipped to diagnose and treat minor medical and psychiatric problems and refer patients to area hospitals and support services when required. In addition to the general medical clinic, specialty clinics include a women\u2019s clinic which meets the second Wednesday of each month, and a dermatology clinic which meets the first Thursday of each month. Also, at South Park Inn once a month there is education provided by medical students to the residents about a general health topic pertinent to that patient population and once a month there is education for the women to address issues such as contraception.<\/p>\n

Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
\nDr. Bruce Gould<\/p>\n

Student Contacts:
\n<\/strong>Sarah Jacobson, sjacobson@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nRohit Makol, romakol@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nHeather McClure, hmcclure@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Special Care Dentistry Interest Group (SCDIG)<\/div><\/h3>

The Special Care Dentistry Interest Group (SCDIG) at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine is an official chapter of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD). The SCDIG seeks to build capability, capacity, and commitment to serving patients who require special care using integrated skills. The group hosts events to further educate our students about patients with a wide range of disabilities and special needs. Another important distinction of the group is to focus on patients who require special care but who are not of pediatric age and thus are not necessarily seen by pediatric dentists. SCDIG\u2019s main initiative is participation in the Special Olympics Connecticut Healthy Athletes Special Smiles program to provide screening and preventive dental services to the adult and children athletes with special needs. The group also holds various panels and seminars. In the past, members have had the opportunity to shadow faculty with hospital privileges on operating room cases at UConn John Dempsey Hospital and\/or Connecticut Children\u2019s.<\/p>\n

We look forward to these opportunities, as well as shadowing activities at the DDS dental clinics. SCDIG also participates in the Spread the Word to End the Word Campaign and the Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s to promote awareness for these two causes.<\/p>\n

Faculty Advisors:<\/strong>
\nDr. Steven M. Lepowsky
\nDr. Steve R. Ruiz<\/p>\n

Student Contacts:
\n<\/strong>Gabriela Furey, gfurey@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nDaniel Kotait, kotait@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Special Program in Medicine Interest Group (SPiM)<\/div><\/h3>

Were you in UConn Special Program of Medicine (SPiM)? Are you interested in maintaining a unique relationship with SPiM alums? Do you enjoy mentoring medicine-bound undergraduates? If so, join our interest group to create a link between undergraduate and medical students in SPiM.<\/p>\n

Note: This group is open to all medical students; you do not need to be a SPiM alum to join.<\/p>\n

The goal of our group is to allow alumni of SPiM to keep in touch after their undergraduate experience, while also improving communication and community once students start medical school. We will provide guidance and experience for the younger SPiM undergraduates through a variety of exclusive program opportunities as well as leadership and mentorship opportunities for the medical students. Specific plans include an undergraduate mentoring program, yearly undergrad \u2018open house\u2019 visits\/tours to the School of Medicine, and maintaining a comprehensive website with resources for undergraduate.<\/p>\n

Please feel free to contact any of the individuals below for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n

Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
\nDr. Thomas Regan<\/p>\n

Student Contacts:
\n<\/strong>Sumeet Kadian, kadian@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nAllison Nemesure, nemesure@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Sports Clubs and Other Areas of Interest<\/div><\/h3>

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Basketball Club
\n<\/strong>Student Contacts:
\nEddy Ansari, eansari@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nDaniel Kotait, kotait@uchc.edu<\/a><\/td>\n		Ping-Pong Club
\n<\/strong>Student Contacts:
\nEtem Beskovic,\u00a0beskovic@uchc.edu<\/a>
\n<\/span>Qiyuan Fan,\u00a0qfan@uchc.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dance Club, <\/strong>Syncytium Dance
\n<\/strong>Student Contact:
\n<\/a>Nova Chen, nochen@uchc.edu<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/td>\n		Ski & S<\/strong>nowboard Club<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Student Contacts:<\/span>
\n<\/span>Julia Jenkins, jujenkins@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nEllen Lamm,\u00a0elamm@uchc.edu<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game Hub
\n<\/strong>Student Contact:
\n<\/strong>Qiyuan Fan, qfan@uchc.edu<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n		S<\/strong>o<\/strong>ccer Club
\n<\/strong>Student Contacts:
\nAvni Jain,\u00a0avjain@uchc.edu<\/a>\u00a0(co-ed)
\n<\/span><\/span>Marcell Szabo, mszabo@uchc.edu<\/a> (men's)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Golf Club
\n<\/strong>Student Contact:
\nMatthew Lagana,\u00a0lagana@uchc.edu<\/a><\/td>\n		Squash Club
\n<\/strong>Student Contact:
\nDaniyal Athar, dathar@uchc.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iron Tier Society, Weight Lifting
\n<\/strong>Student Contact:
\n<\/span>Tobechi Nwokeji,\u00a0<\/span>tnwokeji@uchc.edu<\/a><\/td>\n		Tennis Club
\n<\/strong>Student Contacts:
\nShreya Patel,\u00a0shrepatel@uchc.edu<\/a>
\nTaylor Amore,\u00a0amore@uchc.edu<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pickleball Club
\n<\/strong>Student Contact:
\n<\/span>Kelly Kiremidjian,\u00a0kiremidjian@uchc.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n		\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>

Stop the Bleed Club<\/div><\/h3>

A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We've all seen it happen too often\u2014on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness, our goal as the Stop the Bleed Club is to teach our local communities how to take an active role and help save lives. Our main goal with these classes is to teach three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. How to use our hands to apply pressure to a wound;<\/li>\n
  2. How to pack a wound to control bleeding;<\/li>\n
  3. How to correctly apply a tourniquet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
    \nDr. Alfred Croteau<\/p>\n

    Student Contacts:
    \n<\/strong>Awal Jimah, jimah@uchc.edu<\/a>
    \nEsra Eljafarawi,     eljafarawi@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)<\/div><\/h3>

    The Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) and its meetings are open to students who are curious about the brain and its powerful ability to perform complex tasks ranging from emotional processing to coordinating the synchronized rhythm in which we walk. We welcome anyone with even a small interest in opening up discussions. Each year, our events aim to show what neurology and its subspecialties are about and how to get involved in research, shadowing, and volunteering. We host various physicians who speak about their work, lifestyles, and research. Some past events have included: Neuro Jeopardy for 1st and 2nd year students, Stroke Day, \u201chow to succeed in neurology\u201d panels with advice from fourth years who matched in the field, and a 5K to raise awareness for the CT Brain Tumor Alliance. We are also part of the Student Interest Group in Neurology, which offers numerous research and scholarship opportunities for students interested in the field.<\/p>\n

    Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
    \nDr. Marie Eugene-Mbewe<\/p>\n

    Student Contacts:
    \n<\/strong>Qingli Hu,     qhu@uchc.edu<\/a>
    \nJessica MacIntyre,     jmacintyre@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Student National Dental Association-Hispanic Student Dental Association (SNDA-HSDA)<\/div><\/h3>

    The Student National Dental Association and Hispanic Student Dental Association promotes oral health awareness for\u00a0disadvantaged populations through service, mentorship, and camaraderie among\u00a0its members and the community.\u00a0Members help advance the leaders of tomorrow through promoting good fellowship\u00a0and aiding in the advancement of minority students in dentistry. These goals are achieved through local and global service events, publications and public service announcements, attendance at national conventions, and collaboration with other national dental groups.\u200b<\/p>\n

    Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
    \nDr. Sarita Arteaga<\/p>\n

    Student Contacts:
    \n<\/strong>Bryson Christian,     bchristian@uchc.edu<\/a>
    \nLorens Carrasquillo, c    arrasquillo@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Student National Medical Association (SNMA)<\/div><\/h3>

    The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is the nation\u2019s oldest and largest student organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color. Membership includes more than 8,000 medical students, pre-medical students, residents and physicians. The SNMA boasts over 40 years of service and is committed to addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious physicians. UConn's SNMA organizes Culture Shock annually, which is one of the biggest social events of the year. It is a celebration of the diverse and unique heritage of the University of Connecticut student body and is attended by many members of the UConn Health community. In addition to the wonderful festivities, all proceeds are donated to a selected charity. Our UConn chapter is also involved in mentorship, community outreach, and service. National website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
    \nDr. Marja Hurley
    \nDr. Hynes M. Birmingham<\/p>\n

    Student Contacts:
    \n<\/strong>Bria Slater,     brslater@uchc.edu<\/a>
    \nTrystan Harding,     tharding@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

    Website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Student Professionalism and Ethics Association in Dentistry (SPEA)<\/div><\/h3>

    The Student Professionalism and Ethics Association in Dentistry is a national, student-driven association that was established to promote and support students' lifelong commitment to ethical behavior in order to benefit the patients they serve and to further the dental profession. Our chapter at the UConn School of Dental Medicine hosts several events throughout the year. We discuss legal and ethical issues that face dentists and dental specialists, and invite guest speakers to share their experiences and professional opinions on issues.<\/p>\n

    Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
    \nDr. Jacqueline Duncan<\/p>\n

    Student Contacts:
    \n<\/strong>Claire Koscielski,     koscielski@uchc.edu<\/a>
    \nMarcus Costa,     marcosta@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Surgery Interest Group<\/div><\/h3>

    The Surgery Interest Group provides medical students with events, panels, and resources to explore all medical fields involving a surgical component. The group is a home base for all surgical subspecialties, in addition to general surgery. This 2025-2026 academic year, the group\u2019s four student leaders are planning a wide array of events, including a welcome meeting, a surgical Jeopardy night, a tour of UConn\u2019s operating suites, a surgery night in UConn\u2019s simulation center, a suture class, a specialty panel with residency program directors, and a panel of graduating M4 students with advice on surgical residency applications and acceptances. The SIG also organizes a surgical mentorship program, pairing M1\/2s with M3\/4 mentors. For any questions, please reach out to the group\u2019s leaders listed below.<\/p>\n

    Follow us on Instagram! @uconn_sig<\/p>\n

    Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
    \nDr. Alyson Cunningham<\/p>\n

    Student Contacts:<\/strong>
    \nIsabella Cipollone,     icipollone@uchc.edu<\/a>
    \nDilany Aliaga,     aliaga@uchc.edu<\/a>
    \nEsra Elijafarawi,     eliafarawi@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Sustainability at UConn Health<\/div><\/h3>

    Sustainability at UConn Health is an interprofessional team of students striving to make changes within the greater UConn Health community through advocacy, curriculum building, institutional changes, and engaging events. We recognize the responsibility we have as health professionals to improve the environment for ourselves, our patients, and all future generations. Our mission is to address the health impacts of environmental damage and fight the progression of climate change.<\/p>\n

    Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
    \nDr. Kirsten Ek<\/p>\n

    Student Contacts:<\/strong>
    \nBraeden Sagehorn,     sagehorn@uchc.edu<\/a>
    \nTaylor Radke,     tradke@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    Technology, Innovation, and Dental Entrepreneurship (TIDE)<\/div><\/h3>

    The Husky Technology, Innovation, and Dental Entrepreneurship (TIDE) Society is a student organization dedicated to the pursuit of higher knowledge in dentistry. Our club focuses on how science and technology are advancing in the field of dentistry, and how we can incorporate these advancements into our future practice. Events typically include guest speakers, literature reviews, and an annual Husky Pitch competition.<\/p>\n

    Faculty Advisor:
    \n<\/strong>Dr. Aditya Tadinada<\/p>\n

    Student Contacts:
    \n<\/strong>President: Christina Budzinski,     cbudzinski@uchc.edu<\/a>
    \nVice President: Stephanie Salcines,     salcines@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    UConn Against Gun Violence<\/div><\/h3>

    UConn Against Gun Violence is committed to ending gun violence and building safer communities. In collaboration with other community organizations, this group\u00a0provides a platform for students to discuss the current state of Connecticut and federal gun laws and brainstorm ways to advocate for change. Past activities have included participating in the March for Our Lives, hosting student education forums such as physician panels, creating and delivering gun violence prevention curricula, and organizing voter registration drives.<\/p>\n

    Faculty Advisors:
    \n<\/strong>Dr. Bruce Gould<\/p>\n

    Student Contacts:
    \n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

    UConn American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) Medical Student Chapter<\/div><\/h3>

    As defined by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, \u201cThe Mission of American Association of Neurological Surgery (AANS) Medical Student Chapters is to provide early support and leadership training to medical students exploring a career in neurosurgery. AANS Medical Student Chapters provide a forum for students to organize professional, educational, and research activities within individual programs, promote mentorship, and facilitate participation at a national level for the next generation of neurosurgical leaders.\u201d\u00a0 At the University of Connecticut, we embrace this mission.<\/p>\n

    The University of Connecticut AANS Medical Student Chapter emphasizes three foundational pillars in our approach to cultivating future leaders in neurological surgery:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. \u00a0Clinical Excellence: From bedside to operative theater, clinical excellence in operative technique, medical management, and patient-provider relationships is a defining feature of a successful neurosurgeon. At the University of Connecticut, clinical excellence is continually developed through educational initiatives such as weekly teaching conferences, hands-on experiences\/simulations, and journal club review of evidenced based literature.<\/li>\n
    2. \u00a0Advancing Frontiers of Knowledge: Cutting edge treatment options for neurosurgical patients requires a foundation in basic and clinical research. This is also imperative to advance the field. At the University of Connecticut, we endorse a collaborative approach that includes our affiliated hospitals and regional\/national hospitals incorporating faculty\/staff at all levels of training and experience. Members of our group publish high quality research and present findings at local and national conferences.<\/li>\n
    3. \u00a0Team-Driven Success: Neurosurgery is a highly collaborative discipline - clinical excellence and advances in knowledge rely on the success of the unit as a whole. At the University of Connecticut, we strive for open and honest communication, synergistic learning, and to establish a culture of trust and mutual support.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Faculty Advisors:
      \n<\/strong>Dr. Ketan Bulsara
      \nDr. David Hersh<\/p>\n

      Student Contacts:
      \n<\/strong>Patrick Halloran, phalloran@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nJimin Shin,       jishin@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nMegan Anderson,       meanderson@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nIsabella Cipollone,       icipollone@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nShreya Patel,       shrepatel@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      UConn Health Leaders<\/div><\/h3>

      UConn Health Leaders (UCHL)<\/a><\/u>\u200b is a student-run community health organization that recruits pre-health students to address barriers patients face due to social determinants of health. Operating independently within primary care clinics, our volunteers screen patients for barriers to care and help them overcome any issues identified by connecting them to community resources. Our volunteers currently serve outpatient at UConn Health Farmington, UConn Health\u00a0West Hartford, the Burgdorf Health Center in Hartford, and virtually in collaboration with UConn Population Health. Our program hopes to improve pre-health students' understanding of how to address social determinants of health and inspire them to pursue careers working with underserved populations.<\/p>\n

      You can contact us at uconnhealthleaders@uchc.edu<\/a> or reach out to our medical students.<\/p>\n

      Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
      \nDr. Christopher Steele<\/p>\n

      Student Contacts:
      \n<\/strong>Jake DeFrancesco,       jdefrancesco@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      UConn Immigration Rights Initiative\u00a0(UIRI)<\/div><\/h3>

      UConn Immigration Rights Initiative (UIRI) is an organization that encompasses education, advocacy, and a student run asylum clinic. Education involves resident training, electives for medical students, and monthly meetings. UIRI has partnered with various Connecticut organizations that provide services to refugees and asylees. The asylum clinic is run in conjunction with Physicians for Human Rights to provide free medical and psychiatric evaluations for persons seeking asylum. Students can assist with evaluations and write the legal document after attending a Physicians for Human Rights one-day training course.<\/p>\n

      Prior events include: IRIS Run for Refugees, organizing a showing for documentaries, Human Flow and This Is Home, public charge event. UIRI has now completed six asylum evaluations.<\/p>\n

      Physicians for Human Rights website<\/a><\/p>\n

      Faculty Advisor:
      \n<\/strong>Dr. Susan Levine<\/p>\n

      Student Contacts:
      \n<\/strong>Isha Walawalkar,       walawalkar@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      Ultrasound Interest Group<\/div><\/h3>

      The Ultrasound Interest Group seeks to introduce medical students to the widespread use of ultrasound across many different specialties. We will have a variety of events throughout each year, including lectures on various topics (from hypotension management to musculoskeletal ultrasounds), hands-on practice sessions, and journal clubs to review the latest literature.<\/p>\n

      Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
      \nDr. Meghan Herbst<\/p>\n

      Student Contacts:
      \n<\/strong><\/p>\n

      M4 Representatives:
      \nClaire Surkis,       surkis@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nCatriana Thorne,       cthorne@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nDaniella Carnevale,       carnevale@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

      M3 Representatives:
      \nStephen Baker,       stbaker@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nCaroline Berberian,       berberian@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nStefan Marczuk,       marczuk@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      Urology Interest Group<\/div><\/h3>

      The Urology specialty interest group will help introduce medical students to Urology, providing exposure to a diverse medical and surgical field. The intention of the group is to enhance student academic interests, technical skills, and career planning. We will begin with general events for students of all levels to attend. Ideally we will support opportunities for shadowing, mentoring, and research. The group will also offer the chance to meet and interact with current residents.<\/p>\n

      Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
      \nDr. Jennifer Lindelof<\/p>\n

      Student Contacts:<\/strong>
      \nKelvin Peterson,       kpeterson@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nKatrina Jackson,       katjackson@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nAnthony Zhang,       anzhang@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nAlly Kim,       alkim@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      UV & Me<\/div><\/h3>

      UV & Me is a community-service-based organization whose mission is to reduce the burden of skin cancer by delivering interactive educational presentations on sun safety to children and adolescents in their K-12 school classroom. Members will strive to not only educate but also to motivate youth to protect their skin from sun damage by adopting a sun-safe lifestyle. In reflection, members will discuss and evaluate their service experiences, with the goal of maximizing their communication skills and effectiveness.<\/p>\n

      Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
      \nDr. Mary Chang<\/p>\n

      Student Contact:
      \n<\/strong>Stephanie Humen,       humen@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      Vascular Surgery Interest Group (VSIG)<\/div><\/h3>

      The Vascular Surgery Interest Group (VSIG) introduces medical students to the dynamic and rapidly expanding field of vascular surgery. Through interactive presentations led by attending vascular surgeons and hands-on simulation workshops, students gain exposure to the specialty\u2019s unique procedures, pathology, and patient population. Students are also able to attend vascular surgery didactic sessions featuring case reviews with attendings, residents, and fellows, giving them insight into real-world clinical decision-making and operative planning. Additionally, students have the opportunity to work closely with attending physicians and fellows to learn about their career experiences, explore research opportunities, and understand the various vascular surgery residency training pathways.<\/p>\n

      Faculty Advisor:<\/strong>
      \nDr. Mina Boutrous<\/p>\n

      Student Contact:<\/strong>
      \nDarren Chen,       darchen@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nEmma Triantafyllou,       triantafyllou@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nSailakshmi (Sai) Viswanathan,       sviswanathan@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      Walk With A Doc<\/div><\/h3>

      Walk With A Doc is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging healthy physical activity in people of all ages, and combatting the nationwide epidemic of obesity in order to improve the health and well-being of our country. Our role as a UConn chapter of Walk With a Future Doc is to bring medical students and doctors together with members of the community for a brief 5-minute talk about timely health-related issues before walking together in the park for the remainder of the hour. During the brief address and throughout the walks, we engage members of the community and encourage them to speak with doctors and health care personnel in this non-threatening environment. In essence, we strive to encourage behavioral changes and physical activity within the Greater Hartford community in order to support healthy habits while simultaneously strengthening relationships between community members, future doctors and doctors. Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month from 9 to 10 a.m. at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford, CT.<\/p>\n

      Faculty Advisor:
      \n<\/strong>Dr. Wynee Lou<\/p>\n

      Student Contacts:
      \n<\/strong>Felicia Tanu,       tanu@uchc.edu<\/a>
      \nPriya Gupta,       prgupta@uchc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

      White Coat Network<\/div><\/h3>

      The White Coat Network seeks to improve student\u2019s understanding of the business, finance, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Together, it hopes to explore two different avenues. The first avenue is exploring entrepreneurship, business, and administration, and management within medical and dental careers. The second avenue is personal finance by exploring investing like real estate, cryptocurrency, and other options. Through various activities, we hope to explore a number of topics in business and entrepreneurship ranging from private practice to NFTs.<\/p>\n

      Activities and Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n