Events during the Month
UPCOMING EVENTS:
PAST EVENTS:
FAll '08- Spring '09
OMA sponsored trip to Midwestern University.
At the Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, speakers of the different programs talked about their careers and the wonderful opportunity that Midwestern University offered as a graduate school. The different degrees discussed at the open house were: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant, Master of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Master of Cardiovascular Science, Doctor of Dental Medicine, and Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia.
UMC playroom:
Come join the officers at the UMC children's center to engage in a Valentine's Day celebration consisting of arts and crafts, music, and pure fun on January 31st at 10 am. For more information contact Donia or Natalie.
Bake Sale:
First fundraising event of the semester will take place on Friday the 13th at the UMC in front of the Medical Library. We will be asking members to participate in helping sell baked goods or donating some for the event as a fundraising point. We ask you to email Natalie or Mona if you'd like donate some baked goods. Please also state what baked goods you will be bringing to prevent too many of the same items. We will also ask that people bring no more than a dozen per person and wrap two or three items per bag (colored saram wrap or such for Valentine's setting) depending on the size. Please RSVP by Wednesday the 11th if you'd like to help out. Keep in mind this will also be a good way to become familiar with the College of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and the UMC hospital in case you've never been there.
Physical Exam Workshop
On Tuesday April 14th we will be having a Physical exam workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 sponsored by the OMA and led by LMSA med students. We will meet in room 3117 in the college of medicine where the FACES officers will lead the group into the examination rooms. In each of these rooms different exams will take place and the LMSA med students will demonstrate their knowledge on you. The different types of exams include topics in: Eyes, nose, and throat, lungs, heart, and vitals. This activity is very educating and rewarding as you will also be able to ask the med students any questions you have. Food will be provided and transportation can be accomodated from the Cat Tran. Please sign up as soon as possible as seating is limited.
Relay for Life
On Friday April 17th we will be having a Relay for Life event where wew will represent the FACES club and their support in the fight against cancer. Admission is paid for and T-shirts will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Priority given to active FACES members. If interested please contact Lauren.
ASTEC lab on May 5th in the College of Medicine
We will be having another opportunity for you guys to participate in the Arizona Simulation Technology and Education Center (ASTEC) inside the College of Medicine on May 5th from 3 to 4pm. What exactly is the ASTEC lab you ask? It is a wonderful opportunity for you and nine other students to be instructed by an informed professional about the new technologies being developed to help train: “physicians, nurses, biomedical engineers and other professionals locally, nationally and internationally.” Not only will you be able to see the new developments within this practice, but you will be able to perform hands-on with some of these new developments.
One of the favorite new technologies that will be available to you will be an actual human robotic simulation which has a heartbeat, veins, and some internal organ replications. On this human replica you will be able to practice your skills on performing a tracheotomy. There will also be a full range of “virtual reality simulation equipment that will provide extensive real-time exposure to the anatomy and physiology of the human body, as well as manifestations of diseases, disorders and dysfunctions.”
Overall, this tour located in the College of Medicine, and will be a great way for students to become familiar with the college and actually get to meet professionals whom are willing to spend time teaching and discussing the new developments progressing in the health field. The number of participants is limited so first come first served and priority will be given to FACES members. Email Andrew with your information if you are interested. His contact information is located on the Executive board page.
The Pascua-Yaqui Tribe Fire Department:
The Pascua-Yaqui Tribe Fire Departmen has graciously given us the opportunity
to ride with them as they answer calls in their district. This is a great
opportunity to have a first-hand experience with emergency response and care.
The sign-ups are available for medical students and undergraduates.
The first day is this upcoming Friday, February 6, 2009 and Saturday, February
7, 2009 from 5pm to 10pm through May 2, 2009. If you are interested in these days, please email Andrew Hinojos (FACES Secretary) with your name, phone number, and email address. You must be a member of FACES to sign up. You must have a valid CatCard ID. Maroon scrubs and close toed shoes are required. The Fire Department is located at:
Pascua Pueblo Fire Department
4631 W. Calle Torim
Tucson, AZ 85757
Sign up as soon as possible because spots will fill up fast. Undergraduates will
be given priority. Two documents have been attached, one is a sign up sheet and
the other is a checklist of rules to be followed. Please look at these
attachments before signing up. If you have any questions please contact by
email.