Officer Meetings
Minutes from the class officer meetings
Class Officer Meeting Minutes: January 16, 2007
Class Officers:
President:
- Track selection should be the week of February 12th – we will not entertain any hardship requests – students will be able to switch lottery numbers with peers – the order will be inverted for next year
- Will send out an email discussing track order, number of people per track, etc. in the near future
- Please encourage people to attend the AHEC fair (Anne Loop sent out an email)
- Idea of possibly having a panel about picking tracks?
Vice President:
- Recently had a panel for the first years regarding block testing – went well
- Board Prep is still going well – we will be taking the path and pharm shelf exams, will the personal option of taking the micro shelf and NBME
Treasurer:
- White Coat samples have been ordered – should get them within 3-4 weeks
- We are still doing the Kroger Card fundraiser, so please encourage people to participate
Secretary:
- Currently working on editing the MUSH 2 and Beyond booklet – will send electronically so that everyone has access – suggestions/recommendations welcome
- Raised question regarding BLS training – Holly believed we would all take it on June 18th – she will send out an email with more information
Volunteer Coordinator:
- Due to our busy semester, plus Board Prep, volunteer activities will be kept relatively simple
- Reminded that people are need to help for the Healthcare Classic 5K that will take place in the near future
Academic Officer:
- Reminder that there will be fewer sections for the upcoming Block Exam
- Due to the Path Shelf Exam on Friday, wants to do the Block review on Friday afternoon and Monday
- Thinking about possibly adding more spots to the challenge committee
- Nabeel and Carter wrote an explanation/assessment of the micro course evaluations for Dr. Streips – changes for micro next year include Miller doing all of Bacteria and Fungi
AMA/KMA Representative:
- no new announcements
Admission’s Liaison:
- tours are going well – will be interviewing longer than expected
- Pre-orientation is in the works – please look for email about helping out
PDA Representative:
- We will be using our PDAs more this coming semester
- If you are experiencing any problems, please go downstairs to Brent for help
Technology Representative:
- Continuing to update website – club/organization leaders can have access to their site if needed – just let Chris know
- The link has been restored that allows us to access old Step 1 study materials
- Currently working with Damien about the track selection process
Social Chair:
- Many students attended the Graduate Spring Swing at the Muhammad Ali Center
- Several emails have been sent regarding possible ski trips, etc.
Board Prep. Chair:
- Currently working on lunch time review sessions (e.g. a possible review by Dr. Nettleton to discuss nerve distribution in the hands, etc.)
- Spoke with Douglas New (spelling?) regarding giving a board prep lecture on dermatology
Senate:
Senate President/Vice President:
- Cadaver Ball will be April 13th at the Olmstead ($10 per person) – it will be a formal event – no t-shirts will be sold
- Parking: the Haymarket Lot has been full for the past week – remind people (especially the first year students) that we can park in the Brook Street Lot; in addition, we should have evening access to the Chestnut Street Parking Garage; the Hancock Lot will be closing in March – will be meeting with parking in the near future
- Senate will be participating in Cool Condom Day in association with Planned Parenthood – check email for more details
- Currently in the process of checking with Larry Owsley about security updates – thinking about possibility of appointing a senator to head up a “security committee” (Update: After the meeting, Lauren sent out an email saying that all recommend security changes were agreed upon and they will be put into place soon – read email for more details.)
Senators:
- Ryan suggested that the senate/class could improve recruitment by perhaps having the tour guides give their interviewee a phone call if they are accepted, etc.
- Valerie wanted to remind people to not park in the shuttle parking spot at night or they risk being towed
- Logan has remedied the lack of paper towels in the restrooms during the weekend
Course Representatives:
Pharmacology Representative:
- Please bring PDAs to class on Thursday so that we can download the vPAD program that will be used during class
- Don’t forget to do self-study assignments
- Let Amy know if you have any suggestions, concerns, etc.
Pathology Representative:
- There are no cases assigned for the first Neuropathology TBL
- The hypertension lecture has been rescheduled for January 25th at 3pm
- Still working on having a Forensic Path lunch lecture with Dr. Corey – check email for announcements
ICM Representative:
- Please remember to check the schedule for SP times, preceptorships, etc.
Officers Present: Holly Cummings, Brandon Kellie, Jennifer Criscola, Stephanie Grant, Hannah Ryan, Carter Gerard, Emily Wasser, Mike McClintock, Chris Clasby, John Judd, Lauren Jackson, Valerie Moss, Kali Svarczkopf, Ryan Duvall, Amy Yancey, Logan Mast, Stewart Carter
Class Officer Meeting Minutes: 3/29/07
(Attended by all officers.)
President:
- The past year has gone very well – please make sure to apply for elections if you want to continue your class office
- Track Captain Election: position is similar to a course rep. (he/she will attend a monthly meeting with the class officers and fill out a formal report every two weeks); each track has one and elects their own captain (i.e. “A” nominated “A” and only “A” votes); Elections are April 9th – will send out an email soon
- Pagers: everyone is required to have one – we are still waiting on the exact dates that the representative will come to school – will send out and email as soon as the dates are confirmed
- 2nd Year Schedule Change: there have been several proposals – for instance, possibly expanding micro to 4 blocks and path to 5 blocks (while keeping pharm the same) – there will be no increase in lecture hours, they will just be spread out over a longer timeframe -- Several people made suggestions to give extra time for studying for shelf exams.
- 1st Year Schedule Change: embryo and histo will most likely be split into two classes; biochem could also be moved around
- Professionalism Peer Evaluation: the school is trying to figure out a way to evaluate professionalism because it will eventually be part of the dean’s letter, not to mention, it can help seek out those individuals who may need some assistance and spotlight those people who are excellent students, but don’t run for office, etc. – class attendance is not factored in – there will be questions from various arenas – there is a pilot project in the works for three ICC groups (they will evaluate themselves, then two random people will anonymously evaluate them as well – this will hopefully provide feedback to both the students and the administration)
- Don’t forget that we will have a week of orientation prior to third year (orientation begins on June 18th).
- If you have any questions about specific rotations, you can contact the coordinator for each department through student affairs.
Vice- President:
- Boards: many people have joined the 4th-year led study groups and have had successful meetings; lunch reviews for high-yield topics will be held in the upcoming weeks; an email suggesting possible study plans will be sent soon
- PDAs: took a survey about when we should receive PDAs and how helpful they were during the first two years – most people voted that we should get them in December of our 2nd year and that they were neutral in helping us during our first two years
- Thank you to everyone for a great year!
Treasurer:
- White Coats are in – hopefully all of them will be correct this time; they will be passed out soon (please check your email for dates/times)
- Continue to use your Kroger Card
Secretary:
- Revisions have been completed for the MUSH 2 Booklet
- The Track Selection Surveys have been analyzed – most people were satisfied
Academic Officer:
- The Path report has been completed – several people added input
Volunteer Coordinator:
- Will keep us up-to-date on upcoming volunteer opportunities
AMA/KMA Rep.:
- Turned in an application to have Trover recognized as a satellite campus – will get more votes!
Admission’s Liaison:
- Tours are over – thanks to everyone for helping!
PDA Rep.:
- Don’t forget that the PDA people are in the basement if you have any questions
Technology Rep.:
- Health Care Classic 5K results have been posted on the website
Social Chair:
- Fundraiser at Molly Malone’s on Friday (March 30th) to support the Ecuador trip
Board Prep.Chair:
- Dr. Ellis will be holding a lunch review session covering carbohydrate, lipid, and heme synthesis – he will be using the audience response system
Course Representatives:
- Pharm: no new announcements – don’t forget to complete self-study quizzes
- CNS: no new announcements
- ICM: we were complimented on our well-written humanism papers
Senate President/Vice-President:
- Cadaver Ball tickets will be sold next week (since they need an approximate head-count before the event) – they are $10 per person; Cadaver Ball is Friday, April 13th
- There will be a Humanitarian speaker on Thursday in Kornhauser with lunch provided
- HSC cookouts will be held March 29th, April 2nd, and April 10th -- $2 donation
- Senators are working on a Health Services survey – comment boxes will be available for both Health Services and Parking
- Parking: no new announcements
- No one applied for facilities committee – will try to fill that position
- Elections are next week – Applications due today (March 29th), paragraphs due to Eileen by 5pm on April 2nd, and speeches will be held on Tuesday (April 3rd), voting will begin after the speeches and continue to Friday (April 6th)
Senators:
- The next Plexus is currently in the works
- Thanks to Logan for getting the new paper towel dispensers installed and getting the aluminum can recycling problem solved (along with Emily W. and Chris B.)
