Clubs List
In the immortal words of Dr. Rosenfeld (not Mel) "Adolescents are not big children and they are also not little adults." The field of adolescent medicine is not well recognized and is frequently classified under the umbrella of pediatrics. This is unfortunate as there are several new topics which come in to play when working with adolescents - sexual behavior, the use of illicit drugs, new and confusing anatomical and physiological body changes, social development, etc. With the Adolescent Medicine Club we hope to expose NYU medical students to this field through lectures and outreach programs. We plan to hold talks and discussions both with panels of doctors who deal primarily with this age group as well as with groups of adolescents themselves. Through these dialogues we hope to both increase exposure to this independent field of medicine as well as offer insight into dealing with this group both in a clinical setting and through counseling. Finally, members of this club will be offered the opportunity to participate in outreach programs working with adolescents and observe them in clinical settings. The outreach sessions will focus on various essential topics which come into play when working with this age group, in particular sexual health and drug use.
Contact: Lindsay Ferraro '2011 , Rishi Vohra '2011 , Michael Persky '2011
Alternative or complementary medicine has a longstanding history worldwide as treatment for many ailments. As physicians it behooves us to have an understanding of these alternative therapies (which are widely used, particularly in our diverse patient base at Bellevue) both to understand the medical history of our patients and to offer them treatment options beyond medications and medical intervention. Physicians are often prone to reject such therapies as "voodoo", however this is a serious error on their part for many reasons, including the fact that 1) many of the therapies have proven efficacy, among them hypnosis, massage, acupuncture, dietary changes and herbal remedies and 2) as a medical professional we should strive to understand the cultures beliefs of our patients rather than dismissing them. In the alternative medicine club we hope to cover a wide range of alternative medicines hailing from different techniques and cultures throughout the world. There are many alternatives to conventional medical treatments and we hope to introduce NYU students to as many of them as possible and offer a medical and cultural understanding of which treatments have proven efficacy, how we can use them for acute and chronic medical conditions, and how a patient's use of these therapies may interact with those we will prescribe as medical professionals. Club members are encouraged to plan events and introduce their classmates to new cultures and methods of non-medical treatments with the support of the alternative medicine club.
Contact: Stephen Rawlings '2011 , Lucy Vieira '2011 , Scott Smukalla '2011 , John Zagat '2011
We are the partnership of physicians and their professional associations dedicated to promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. We serve the physicians and their patients by establishing and promoting ethical, educational, and clinical standards for the medical profession and by advocating for the highest principle of all--the integrity of the physician/patient relationship.
Contact: Robert Fakheri '2011 , Anna Natenzon '2011 , David Gutman '2011
The American Medical Student Association is committed to improving health care and healthcare delivery to all people; promoting active improvement in medical education; involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine; assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems; contributing to the welfare of medical student, interns, residents and post-MD/DO trainees; and advancing the profession of medicine.
Contact: John Trahanas '2011 , David Alevi '2011 , Benjamin Keveson '2011 , Vicky Lai '2011 , Navya Nair '2011 , Nikki Noce '2011
The American Medical Women's Association is an organization which functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women's health. We achieve this by providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring, and strategic alliances. At the medical school level, we sponsor mentoring luncheons and dinners on topics in women's health. We also try to build a sense of community among women in medicine at NYU by providing a supportive atmosphere.
Contact: Maura Madou '2010 , Erica Cannell '2010 , Pritha Gupta '2010 , Davida Kornreich '2011 , Tracey Liebman '2011 , Ilena George '2011
The Arts and Entertainment club is devoted to promoting the appreciation of music and performance arts in the medical school community. The club provides students opportunities to attend performance events in the city and also to showcase their own talent at Coffeehouse each semester. In addition, the club manages facilities and equipment for student musicians interested in playing music with other students, and provides an opportunity for musicians at NYU SoM to meet.
Contact: Stephen Armenti '2011 , Jaidip Chakravartti '2011
The Asian Students Union is an organization devoted to cultural, social, and health awareness concerning the Asian American community. Our organization also offers programs such as Medical Chinese, volunteer opportunities with Asian populations, and resources for clinical or research experiences in Asian countries.
Contact: Ken Park '2011
The Basketball Club will represent not only the medical school but also the greater NYU community with responsiblity, professionalism, and integrity. This club, like other athletic clubs here at NYU SOM, will serve as a forum for interested basketball players to be a part of a team and play in a competitive league.
Contact: Andrew Levy '2011 , Rushi Parikh '2010
Bedside Buddies is a student-run organization at the NYU School of Medicine geared towards community service, which provides medical students with the opportunity to spend quality time with patients in a casual setting. This may range from engaging in friendly conversations with your buddy, to reading with them, or even playing music for them. The goal of this organization is not to provide treatment for patients, as that is already being done by the hospital staff, but rather to provide companionship and to show empathy and compassion towards patients who are often lonely and do not receive many visitors. Many students find this experience to be fun and rewarding, as it helps to sharpen their communication skills and leaves them feeling more confident and prepared with regards to developing rapport with patients of various backgrounds.
Contact: Philip Smith '2011 , Giulio Quarta '2011
