Houston Campus Groups
The Association of Women Surgeons is a national organization committed to empowering female surgeons at every stage of their careers. The Baylor College of Medicine chapter of AWS provides resources to support, educate and inspire female medical students interested in pursuing a career in surgery. Our organization works closely with Baylor residents and attending physicians, providing unique networking and mentorship opportunities and serves as a forum for open discussion on topics related to professional development and challenges unique to women in surgery.
President: Whitney Jin
The Anesthesiology Interest Group (formerly the Crawford Long Society) is a student-run organization that aims to expose medical students to anesthesiology. We help set up shadowing, volunteer and research opportunities for students and have several events every term where one can learn and interact with peers, residents and attendings. Additionally, we have speaker events and skills labs to better prepare students as they pursue careers in the field of anesthesia.
President: MinSe Cha
The purpose of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Group will be to provide a designated set of recourses to engage and support medical students who are interested in cardiothoracic surgery. Our mission is to introduce students to the field, connect them with mentors and opportunities, and ultimately prepare them for residency applications and a career in CT surgery.
Contact: Alexis Nichols
The Dermatology Interest Group's purpose is to increase awareness of dermatology and dermatological issues within the medical student body and the community at large. We foster relationships between faculty mentors, residents, and medical students to increase exposure to research and involvement in the rewarding field of dermatology. Membership is open to all Baylor College of Medicine students interested in adult and pediatric dermatology.
- Dermatology In Skin of Color Organization is a subgroup within DIG that focuses on equity in skin pathology education and mentorship for students underrepresented in medicine who are interested in dermatology. Contact DIG leaders for more information.
Presidents: Tejas Joshi and Morgan Hammack
The Emergency Medicine Interest Group is an organization that aims to provide resources to students who are interested in emergency medicine or other critical care specialties. We host lecturers from emergency medicine faculty, organize monthly skills workshops, organize ACLS/BLS classes, and work with emergency medicine faculty to provide mentorship and research opportunities for our members!
President: Landry Luker
Are you ENTerested in ENT? This is the perfect organization for you to explore! ENT stands for Ear, Nose, Throat which refers to the specialized field of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. ENTerest group aims to bring together medical students who share a passion for head & neck anatomy as well as a desire for a career blending both surgery and medicine. This is our platform to build a network with colleagues, residents and faculty for volunteering, shadowing, research opportunities and much more! The ENTerest Group's main goals are to teach medical students about otolaryngology as a specialty and to provide resources and hands-on experiences to students who wish to pursue a residency in otolaryngology. We offer the following opportunities and services:
- Host lectures with speakers from the Baylor otolaryngology department
- Organize workshops that teach students skills relevant to otolaryngology, such as flexible laryngoscopy
- Provide students with the communication channels to become more involved in various otolaryngology activities
President: Ruth Mizu
The Family Medicine Interest Group strives to unite students interested in family medicine and primary care, provide service and research opportunities to students. The FMIG also collaborates with local family medicine physicians and practices to teach medical students about the specialty.
President: Charles Walker
The Genetics Interest Group was established to promote awareness of the field of Genetics and Genomics and its application to clinical medicine, research and public health and policy. We offer lectures, student-led events, career building resources and other such opportunities for involvement to medical students at any level of interest in the field.
President: Emily Strouphauer
The Gynecology and Obstetrics Interest Group at Baylor College of Medicine exists to:
- Promote interest in the Ob-Gyn profession among medical students and to facilitate entry into the profession
- Foster connections between Ob-Gyn faculty/trainees and medical student
- Educate and serve the community in regard to women’s health
Presidents: Sarah Bohac and Nandita Ramkumar
The goal of the Infectious Disease Interest Group is to promote the field of infectious disease to the students of Baylor College of Medicine through learning opportunities and mentorship with the goal of advancing the next generation of infectious disease physicians. The group organizes a bimonthly lecture series throughout the year with topics including residency and career planning, emerging issues in the field and infectious disease high-yield review sessions. The group promotes numerous learning opportunities in infectious disease within the Texas Medical Center, including the weekly Citywide Infectious Disease Conference and the weekly Infectious Diseases Journal Club. The Infectious Disease Interest Group aims to provide one-on-one mentorship with Section of Infectious Disease faculty members to students who wish to pursue a career in infectious disease.
President: Naomi Sequeira
The Internal Medicine Interest Group is a collection of like-minded students who aim to gain exposure to internal medicine, promote interest in the field and discover new ways to educate and mentor fellow students.
President: Saad Ehsan
The Medicine-Pediatrics Interest Group aims to support students interested in training in combined internal medicine/pediatrics and to foster interest in all aspects of the field. MPIG club activities involve community service (Pal's Place, Special Olympics), exploration of research opportunities, journal club, lecture series and collaboration with Baylor Med-Peds residents.
President: Rujman Khan
The Student Interest Group in Neurology is a chapter of the American Academy of Neurology, whose purpose is to increase knowledge and foster interest in Neurology by providing opportunities to participate in clinical, research and service activities in Neurology. SIGN offers research and shadowing opportunities, mentorship including a residency workshop and regular talks on various topics in Neurology. Within the larger Baylor College of Medicine community, SIGN aims to provide a venue for medical students to interact with faculty members and residents through social and educational events to develop valuable contacts and relationships that will help support students’ educational goals. SIGN also provides free AAN/ANA membership, free registration to the AAN Annual Meeting and various scholarship opportunities.
President: Thomas Pecha
The mission of the Neurosurgery Interest Group is to provide a forum for students to explore the field of neurosurgery. This includes making connections with faculty, facilitating shadowing and relationship building with residents and fellows and guiding students toward research opportunities and preparing for a neurosurgical residency.
President: Ethan Devara
The Ophthalmology Club is a student-run ophthalmology interest group at Baylor College of Medicine. Our primary goals are to:
- Explore interests in and appreciation for the field of ophthalmology
- Provide guidance and resources for students interested in pursuing a career in ophthalmology
- Participate in community service projects and volunteer events
- Expose students to the research opportunities and ophthalmologic examine techniques
President: William Xu and Jeel Mehta
Also known as BOSS, the Orthopedic Surgery Society is a student organization at Baylor College of Medicine to support students with an interest Orthopedic Surgery. The group aims to provide information about the field, offer basic clinical skills training and serve as a liaison between students and faculty with regards to both clinical and academic opportunities. BOSS meetings include faculty lectures amongst the various subspecialties in orthopedics, joint injection and physical exam workshops, mixers with upperclassmen going into orthopedics, interaction with statewide and national Orthopedic organizations and collaborative initiatives for women entering the field.
President: Norvin Hernandez
The Pathology Interest Group at Baylor College of Medicine was created to foster interest in and to provide students with opportunities to explore the field of pathology. We work towards this by hosting informational sessions as well as hands-on events such as a frozen section workshop and a fine needle aspiration workshop. PIG’s events may be informational, immersive, and in some cases, both. These events allow medical students to meet and interact with physicians and residents at all levels and in many subspecialties, as well as gain a deeper understanding of the pathology learned in the classroom and on the wards.
President: Joy Hoang
The Baylor Pediatric Student Association is made up of a group of students that love working with kids and seek to gain exposure to pediatrics, promote advocacy and awareness, and strive to educate and mentor fellow students
- Opportunities
- Volunteering
- Community outreach
- Advocacy in partnership with Texas Pediatric Society
- Summer preceptorship with stipend via Texas Pediatric Society
- Annual physical exam workshop at TCH
- Lunch lecture series with faculty speakers
- Subspecialty round table
- Faculty mentor program
- Social events with residents and faculty
- Residency application support with residency directors panel and personal statement workshop
Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies is a subgroup within BPSA that works with local school-aged children to encourage healthy eating habits and lifestyles. For more information, contact BPSA leaders.
President: Melina Corriveau
HMHB Leader: Kelly Martinek
The purpose and goals of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group are to:
- Provide the Baylor undergraduate community with a warm atmosphere and avenue for anyone interested in learning more about physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Provide information regarding PM&R history and learning opportunities, including clinical and research prospects
- Provide a means for medical students to attend meetings with speakers and attend various skills workshops
- Provide a means for medical students to volunteer with organizations that work with rehabilitation services
President: Joann Pan
The Plastic Surgery Interest Group, with the support of the Baylor Department of Plastic Surgery, strives to provide programming and resources for Baylor College of Medicine medical students interested in a career in plastic surgery.
President: Austin Williams
PsychMinded is a student-run psychiatry interest group. One important goal of PsychMinded is to increase interest and appreciation of psychiatry. Another key function of PsychMinded is to provide guidance and resources for the BCM students interested in pursuing a career in psychiatry. We have many events throughout the year including socials, Q&A panels, speaker events and movie discussions.
President: Ifeoma Ezenwabachili
The Radiology Interest Group at Baylor College of Medicine is dedicated to fostering interest in both interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology within the medical student body by providing guidance to medical students through mentorship and opportunities for pre-clinical and clinical growth via various educational sessions. We continuously work to provide educational programming and research opportunities for students and to advocate for and improve radiology instruction during undergraduate medical training.
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The mission of RJOS is primarily focused on promoting gender diversity and inclusivity within the field of orthopedics. This involves encouraging and supporting female medical students who are interested in pursuing a career in this traditionally male-dominated specialty. The chapter aims to provide mentorship, networking opportunities and educational resources to foster the professional growth and development of future orthopedic surgeons. Additionally, it seeks to raise awareness about the challenges women face in this field and works towards creating a more equitable and inclusive environment in orthopedics.
President: Tiffany Lee
SCSS is an organization with a mission to provide student's with more opportunities to practice their clinical skills. With clinical electives and away rotations becoming increasingly important to medical student's applications, we wanted students to feel confident in their practical skills so they can excel in their clinicals and be incredibly competitive applicants. SCSS offers workshops ranging from surgical suturing to medicine note-writing, and everything in between. The vision for SCSS is to integrate into the BCM curriculum and be an official resource recommended for all students to participate in.
Contact: Jeffrey Hauck
The Student Surgical Society, along with the support of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, strives to provide programming and resources for Baylor College of Medicine medical students interested in a career in surgery.
Presidents: Pablo Coello and Bhavesh Sayal
The Baylor Urology Network is a community of students interested in the field of urology. The club helps students find shadowing and research opportunities, advises students on the urology application process and holds events to help students have more exposure to the field.
Presidents: Alex Iacobucci and Jeffrey Song
The BCM Vascular Surgery Interest Group is a diverse community of students, residents, fellows and faculty who are dedicated to exposing more students to the world of vascular surgery, providing students with resources to foster their interest and connecting trainees with mentors as well as clinical and research experiences in vascular surgery.
President: XinYee Ooi
Temple Campus Groups
Provide opportunities, such as speaker events, workshops, case studies for classmates to be immersed in and to learn further about internal medicine and its subspecialties. Internal Medicine Interest Group will offer benefits to those who believe they want to pursue a career within this field and for those who are curious to explore the profession.
Contact: David Alvarez
The mission of our medical school's OB/GYN Interest Group is to promote awareness and understanding of women's health issues among medical students. We aim to provide educational opportunities and hands-on experiences related to obstetrics and gynecology, fostering a lifelong interest in this field. Our group is dedicated to equipping future healthcare professionals with the knowledge and empathy needed to provide excellent care to women throughout their reproductive health journey.
Contact: Isabella Hardej
The purpose of the Emergency Medicine Interest Group is to provide resources to students who are interested in Emergency Medicine or other critical care specialties and to facilitate a collaborative environment that promotes cooperation between students who are interested in these specialties.
Contact: Megan Lopez-Lin
The purpose of Student Surgical Society is to increase student interest in all fields within general surgery and surgical subspecialties and ensure their success should they chose to pursue a residency in surgery.
Contact: Sahi Puvvala
The purpose of Baylor Orthopedic Surgical Society is to be the premier orthopedic surgery interest group at Baylor College of Medicine. Intrinsically connecting faculty and residents to students interested in the pursuit of orthopedic surgery, this organization both represents and potentiates the individual and group efforts of its constituents.
Contact: Manu Nair
The Dermatology Interest Group's purpose is to increase awareness of dermatology and dermatological issues within the medical student body and the community at large. We aim to foster relationships between faculty mentors, residents and medical students to increase exposure and involvement in the rewarding field of dermatology. Membership is open to all Baylor College of Medicine students interested in adult and pediatric dermatology.
Contact: Asad Danka
