Student Organizations at UTMB

Cultural Organizations

Pan-African Student Society

American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin - Registration pending.
AAPI brings together South Asian medical students and resident physicians to develop internal networking opportunities within the UTMB medical center and to develop mentoring, research and community service opportunities.

Chinese Studens and Scholars Association
CSSA promotes Chinese culture across campus and the Galveston community by hosting main events such as the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year. We also have social events including, TGIT, Welcome Weekend, road trips, sports and volunteering. We will help American classmates and teachers know Chinese classmates and the culture better.
President: Guang Xu
Vice President: Tianli Du
Vice President: Shukuan Ling
Treasurer: Xianxiu Wan
Public Affairs: Fanping Kong
Risk Management Representative: Guang Xu
Faculty Advisors: Juan Feng and Dorian Coppenhaver
Website: http://goo.gl/sbpiM
Email: cssa.utmb@gmail.com

Gay-Straight Alliance
The GSA provides information about GLBT issues unique to the healthcare professions and is a way to socialize and support other students and faculty: gay, straight and everything in between.
Co-President: Steven Smith
Co-President: Lauren Williams
Co-President: Michael Benbow
Vice President: Julia Hiner
Secretary: Mark Glentzer
Treasurer: Jonathan Nguyen
Risk Management Representative: Stefan Barton
Faculty Advisor: Eric Avery
Website: n/a

Latino Medical Student Association
The purpose of this organization is to unify the Latino medical students into one organization so that we can raise awareness about the Latino lifestyle, culture, and health need. By doing so, we can help increase cultural competency in our campus and in the community overall.
Co-President: Jazmin Gonzalez
Co-President: Humberto Mendoza
Vice President: Karla Alba
Secretary: Lorena Salcedo
Treasurer: Michael Villarreal
Community Chair: Jose Gabriel Rosado
Historian: Vanessa Sanchez
Risk Management Representative: Lorena Salcedo
Faculty Advisor: Norma Perez
Website: www.lmsa.net

Pan-African Student Society
The purpose of this organization is to foster a broad based educational goal that will involve socio-cultural awareness, community service, cohesiveness among members, and increasing academic success among members. Although this is a Pan-African organization, it has no restrictions in regard to memebership. It is open to students of any race, religion, ethnicity, sex, or political views.
President: Victor Jackson
Vice President: Jaisie Stevens
Treasurer: Francis Anamege
Secretary: Tiffany Jones
Publicity Secretary: Simukayi Mutasa
Publicity Secretary: Rose Ngishu
Special Events: Jessica Osizugbo
Special Events: Sade Vallier
Provost: Sherry Igbinigie
Risk Management Representative: Rose Ngishu
Faculty Advisor: Matthew Dacso and Anthony Okorodudu
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223627057725590/?ref=ts

Que Quiere Decir (QQD) Spanish Club
QQD is a student organization dedicated to teach future health professionals medical Spanish to improve their communication with patients.
President: Chelsea Foong
Treasurer: Kambiz Jahanian
Secretary: Violetta Vasquez
Treasurer: Kristyn Guilette
Risk Management Representative: Maranatha Mclean
Faculty Advisor: Norma Perez
Website: http://quequieredecir.wordpress.com/

Fraternity Organizations

Phi Beta Pi

Phi Beta Pi Fraternity
The purpose of Phi Beta Pi is to promote an effective and beneficial learning environment for individuals within health professions.
President: Matt Bunker
Risk Management Representative: Taylor Lewis
Faculty Advisor: Thomas Kimbrough
Website: www.betautmb.com

Phi Chi
Phi Chi provides a foundation for its members to share in those activities of a professional, scholastic and social nature.
President Senior: Matthew Koger
Vice President: Ashkan Zand
Judge Advocate: Oscar Lazcano
Treasurer: Felix Tang
House Manager: Christopher Eisenhauer
Risk Management Representative: Christopher Eisenhauer
Faculty Advisor: William Mileski
Website: n/a

Honorary Organizations

Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society

Lambda Tau CLS Honor Society
Lambda Tau is a national organization honoring Clinical Laboratory Sciences students who have achieved a high level of academic success. The UTMB Gamma Beta Chapter is dedicated to representing the field of medical technology as well as giving back to the community through ongoing service projects.
President: Sarah Burnett
Vice President: Holly Hartt
Treasurer: Quynh Tran
Secretary: An Le
Historian: Mia Parisi
Risk Management Representative: Sarah Burnett
Faculty Advisor: Eddie Salazar
Website: http://shp.utmb.edu/socls/lambdatau/homepage_lambdatau.htm

Professional Organizations

Physical Therapy Class of 2014

Alliance in Internal Medicine
AIM is the internal medicine student interest group on campus dedicated to educating medical students about the broad field of internal medicine and the specialties it encompasses.
President: Austin Lewis
Vice-President: Kershaw Patel
Vice-President: Xinran Li
Treasurer: Haren Patel
Secretary: Victoria Maldonado
Risk Management Representative: Austin Lewis
Faculty Advisor: Karen Szauter
Website: n/a

American Medical Association/Texas Medical Association
AMA/TMA promotes the art and science of the medicine and the letterhead of Public Health.
President: R. Nicholas Burns
Vice President: Alexi Bulloch
Secretary/Treasurer: Sydney Pham
Fundraising Chair: Nikki Polk
Risk Management Representative: Kendra Kaderka
Faculty Advisor: Ben Raimer
Website: www.ama-assn.org and www.texmed.org

American Medical Student Association
Being the largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States, AMSA is committed to improving medical education by exposing its members to the social, moral, and ethical implications of the profession of medicine.
President: Jose Rosado
Vice President: Lorena Salcedo
Secretary: DeKrisha Kyle
Treasurer: Dennis Hu
Fundraising Chair: Anita Shah
Risk Management Representative: Jose Rosado
Faculty Advisor: Victor Sierpina
Website: n/a

American Medical Women’s Association
The purpose of AMWA is networking and support, along with professional development focused on developing a platform for women's issues and promoting women's advancement in medicine through advocacy along with facilitation of personal development.
President: Rita D. Manica Shelby
Social Chair: Chinenye Jennifer Akaluso
Housing Coordinator: Maranatha Mclean
Big Sis/Lil Sis Coordinator: Stephanie Dunlop
Community Service Coordinator: Shamiso Zichawo
Risk Management Representative: Rita D. Manica Shelby
Faculty Advisor: Susan Gerik
Website: www.utmb.edu/amwa

American Physician Scientist Association
APSA Galveston chapter is dedicated to career development and community building among physician-scientists in training. APSA seeks to highlight educational opportunities, advance research and advocate for translational medicine.
President/Institutional Representative: Talha Ijaz
Vice President/ Jr. Institutional Representative: Maryann Mbaka
Secretary/Executive Council: Ben Satterfield
Public Relations/Executive Council: Justin "Mickey" Kuo
Risk Management Representatives: Talha Ijaz and Justin "Mickey" Kuo
Faculty Advisor: Allan Brasier
Website: n/a

Anesthesiology Student Club
The Anesthesiology Student Club at UTMB is a conduit for medical students seeking exciting and educational opportunities beyond the scope of the core clerkships. Our goal is to provide an educational and interactive environment for students interested in Anesthesiology to interact directly with faculty and residents, through our lecture series, resident mentoring, airway workshop, and various social events.
President: Luke McCage
Vice President: Renee Swackhammer
Secretary: Robert Martin
Treasurer: Ryan Nye
Risk Management Representative: Robert Martin
Faculty Advisor: Bradley Reid
Website: n/a

Biological Chemistry Student Organization
BCSO fosters the development and growth of graduate students enrolled in the BMB/MBET graduate programs at UTMB.
Chair: Barbara Rolls
Vice-Chair: Arijit Dutta
Treasurer: Alexandre Esadze
Secretary: Pawel Bujalowski
Risk Management Representative: Barbara Rolls
Faculty Advisor: Marc Morais
Website: http://bmb.utmb.edu/graduate_program/BSCO/index.html

Committee for Career Development
The goal is to expose students/postdocs to career opportunities and help them acquire the skills needed to further their professional lives.
Chair: Carla Kantara
Vice-Chair: Mary Ann Manavalan
Secretary: Maithri Krishnamurthy
Web Master: Mridul Kalita
Communication Director: Barsam Mirfattah
Risk Management: Mary Ann Manavalan
Faculty Advisor: Dorian Coppnehaver
Website: www.gsbs.utmb.edu/ccd/

Dermatology Interest Group
DIG at UTMB is a student organization which recognizes dermatology as a broad, interesting and challenging area of medicine. The missions include: encourage medical students interest in dermatology; increase exposure to the field or dermatology; foster a sense of collegiality among students interested in dermatology; help students find mentors among dermatology; provide information for students interested in skin research; inform students about dermatology events at UTMB, locally, regionally, and nationally; to promote attendance at national and regional dermatology conferences; to teach people in the Galveston community about preventative measures to protect against skin diseases; to create and disperse information regarding opportunities in research experience and volunteerism within dermatology; and disperse an electronic newsletter which will form a cohesive link between students, residents, faculty, and alumni.
President: Sheila Jalalat
Risk Management Representative: Sheila Jalalat
Faculty Advisor: Richard Wagner
Website: www.digutmb.blogspot.com 

Emergency Medicine Interest Group
EMIG stimulates interest in the field of Emergency Medicine and to foster the professional development of UTMB students by providing members with opportunities for involvement in organized Emergency Medicine.
Co-President: Gabriel Ortiz
Vice President: Brian Zwern
Secretary: Casey Sharpe
Treasurer: Ben Nguyen
CEC Chair: Chelsea Johnson
CEC: Miakka Smith
Webmaster: Julian Jones
Logistics Coordinator: Chelsea McCoy
Risk Management Representative: Chelsea McCoy
Website: http://www.utmb.edu/EMIG/

Family Medicine Interest Group
FMIG is an organization for students interested in family medicine. Our mission is to promote primary care. We have meetings and various activities to help guide students career goals.
Co-President: Christine Horstmeyer
Co-President: Rachel Marinch
Vice President: Carah Coyne
4th Year Representative: Jonathan Coppin
3rd Year Representative: Yolan Shaw
2nd Year Representative: Esther Robbins
2nd Year Representative: Marcia Newby-Goodman
Risk Management Representative: Esther Robbins
Faculty Advisor: Julie McKee
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/UTMB-Family-Medicine-Interest-Group-FMIG/236036056440427

Graduate Student Organization
The Graduate Student Organization aims to provide a network for graduate students in different disciplines focusing on mentoring, service and fellowship.
President: Matt Huante
Vice President: Brian Mann
Secretary: Serena Clark
Treasurer: Stephan Willias
Scientific Outreach: Christina van Lier
Risk Management Representative: Matt Huante
Faculty Advisor: Dorian Coppenhaver
Website: http://gsbs.utmb.edu/gso/

Military Medical Student Association
We are a professional organization and service organization that seeks to help students with present and future military obligations find their way through the often confusing path to the next step in their careers. In addition, we strive to provide a friendly environment that understand the challenges medical and other health profession schools can place on individual and that is eager to interact with others who have connections to the military.
President: Nick Crain
Vice President: Amy Lowry
Risk Management Representative: Michaela Huynh
Faculty Advisor: Russell Snyder
Website: n/a


MD/PhD Student Organization
The purpose of the MD/PhD Student Organization is to facilitate comradery between MD/PhD students and to serve as a conduit between the students and faculty of the MD/PhD program.
President: Michaela Huynh
Vice President: Rimma Osipov
Treasurer: Sydney Ramirez
Secretary: Alyssa Baker
Risk Management Representative: Michaela Huynh
Faculty Advisor: Lawrence Sowers
Website: n/a

Muscle Biology of Exercise and Nutrition
The Muscle Biology of Exercise and Nutrition student organization promotes research of skeletal muscle metabolism and hypertrophy and apply this research to human health and function. This research will be in the context of exercise and nutrition.
President: Paul Reidy
Vice President: Michael Borack
Treasurer: David Gundermann
Risk Management Representatives: Paul Reidy and Michael Borack
Faculty Advisor: Blake Rasmussen
Website: n/a


Neurosurgery Interest Group
The Neurosurgery Interest Group provides opportunities for medical students to participate in activities and research projects related to the field of Neurosurgery including: discussions and lectures by neurosurgeons, research and laboratory experience, and the opportunity to shadow neurosurgery techniques.
President: David Darrow
Vice President: Andrew Mai
Secretary: Byron Smith
Risk Management Representative: Andrew Mai
Faculty Advisor: Jaime Gasco-Tamarit
Website: n/a


Obstetrics and Gynecology Student Society
OGSS is an educational and non-profit organization implemented to serve as a proactive resource for UTMB medical students interested n the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
President: Carita Winn
Vice President: Stephanie Dunlop
Secretary: Claire Cummins
Treasurer: Page Animadu
ACOG Liaison: Marclea Svojsik
Risk Management Representative: Carita Winn
Faculty Advisor: Sangeeta Jain
Website: www.acog.org


Oncology Society - Registration pending.
The Oncology Society provides information on sub-specialties in oncology such as radiation, heme/onc, gynecologic, surgical, and research. We also encourage participation in extra-curricular and volunteer opportunities.

Ophthalmology Student Society
The purpose of the Ophthalmology Student Society is to encourage interest in ophthalmology, provide opportunities to experience the field of ophthalmology and volunteer in our community.
President: Joshua Hardin
Vice President: Gregory Taroyan
Secretary: Meredith Melton
Treasurer: Jose Gonzalez
Risk Management Representative: Meredith Melton
Faculty Advisor: Bernard Godley
Website: www.utmb.edu/oso/index.html

Organization of Postdoctoral Scientists - Registration pending.
The OPS comprises the entire postdoctoral body at UTMB, and functions to enrich post-doc life on campus both professionally and personally.

Orthopedics Surgical Society
The purpose of the Orthopedics Surgical Society is to further interest and educate students about the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.
President: Jill McAngus
Co-Vice President: Karan Patel
Risk Management Representative: Jill McAngus
Faculty Advisor: William Buford
Website: n/a

Osler Student Societies
The vision/purpose of the Osler Student Societies is to provide developing physicians insight in to “A Way of Life” described by Sir William Osler, not through formal lecture but through the guidance of mentors in contact with students within and outside their academic setting.
Asclepios Representative: Racheal Pellerin
Blackwell Representative: Maria Gonzalez
Blocker Representative: Tyler Bliss
Forssman Representative: Katherine Kerr
Laennec Representative: Aswathi Kumar
Smith Representative: Susan Stafford
Schweitzer Representative: Bejoy Thomas
Vesalius Representative: Rita Manica
Risk Management Representatives: Maria Gonzalez, Aswathi Kumar and Rita Manica
Faculty Advisor: Michael Malloy
Website: www.utmb.edu/osler/societies/default.asp

Otolaryngology Student Association
OIG exists to promote student understanding of careers in otolaryngology.
President: Mckay Moline
Officer: Simukayi Mutasa
Officer: Justin Li
Risk Management Representative: Mckay Moline
Faculty Advisor: Harold Pine
Website: n/a

Pathology Association for Students
The purpose of the Pathology Associations for Students is to further educate students about the profession of pathology and assist students to pursue their interests within the field in a nonprofit manner. Students establish professional contacts with pathologists on staff at UTMB and have an understanding of resources available.
President: Claire Detweiler
Vice President: Michelle Parmley
Secretary: Yamin Sun
Treasurer: Michaela Huynh
Meeting Coordinator: Jeremy Atkinson
Mentor Coordinator: Latoya Nottage
Event Coordinator: Jason Kirk
Second-Year Coordinator: Laura Fonseca
Risk Management Representatives: Michelle Parmley and Michaela Huynh
Faculty Advisor: Judy Aronson
Website: n/a

Pediatric Student Association
The Pediatric Student Association seeks to provide educational and service opportunities to medical students and other students in health professions who are interested in pediatrics, as well as provide an opportunity for professional interaction between pediatric faculty and UTMB students.
President: Brittnay Lyons
Vice President: Nneka Okeke
Volunteer Coordinator: Elizabeth Campos
Vice President for School of Health Professions: Jennifer Wolf
Secretary/Treasurer: Benjamin Mendez
Newborn Nursery/NICU Volunteer Coordinator: Emily Bray
Volunteer Coordinator: Katherine Kerr
Risk Management Representative: Nneka Okeke
Faculty Advisor: Patricia Rogers
Website: n/a

Physical Therapy Class of 2014
This is an educational and non-profit organization that will work together to volunteer our time to the community, take part in continuing education opportunities outside the classroom, represent the physical therapy profession, and act with honor, integrity, and respect in all our endeavors.
President: Kevin Villarreal
Vice President: Lydia Montes
Secretary: Jaisie Stevens
Treasurer: Sarah Hillman
Parliamentarian: Jordan Lemoine
Social Chair: Cesar Garcia
Historian: Kristen Cox
Historian: Jasmin Dipasupil
Fundraising: Lauren Hebert
Fundraising: Brooke Swanson
Community Service/St. Vincent's Rep: Marco Hernandez
Community Service: Hai Pham
St. Vincent's Ambassador: Emily Valdres
St. Vincent's Ambassador: Megan Galloway
SED Representative: Megan Dronet
SED Representative: Alana Clark
Student Organization Leader/Community Service: Jenna Mullen
Student Liasion: Daniel Evers
Student Liasion: Jennifer Boudreaux
Intramurals Officer: Reju Mathews
Intramurals Officer: Thad Thibodeaux
Risk Management Representative: Kevin Villarreal
Faculty Advisor: Carolyn Utsey
Website: n/a

Physical Therapy Class of 2015
This is an educational and non-profit organization that will work together to volunteer our time to the community, take part in continuing education opportunities outside the classroom, represent the physical therapy profession, and act with honor, integrity, and respect in all our endeavors.
President: Joseph Manuel
Vice President:Claire Conroy
Secretary: Emily Ellett
Treasurer: Kamylie Palomino
Historian: Shannon Galligan
Fundraising Chair: Cassie McCully
Fundraising Chair: Amanda Esmond
SED Chair: Meredith Carpenter
SED Chair: Lindsey Nguyen
SED Chair: Amanda Duncan
Social Chair: Alex McCain
Social Chair/ Community Relations & Volunteer Chair: Tim Hu
Community Relations & Volunteer Chair: Allie Rankin
Community Relations & Volunteer Chair: Alicia Danto
IM Chair: Logan Merritt
IM Chair: Jared Hutchens
Student-Teacher Liaison: Melanie Gray
Risk Management Representative: Joseph Manuel
Faculty Advisor: Carolyn Utsey
Website: n/a

Physician Assistant Class of 2012
The purpose of the student society shall be to serve as the official organization for the UTMB-PA program, to promote academic achievement and clinical excellence, and to promote the physician assistant as a member of the health care delivery team.
President: Julie Homuth
Vice President: Shanae Lester Ivey
Secretary: Stephanie Nauert
Treasurer: Samantha Zamir
Historian: Kristen Robinson
Risk Management Representative: Julie Homuth
Faculty Advisor: Holly West
Website: n/a

Physician Assistant Class of 2013
The purpose of the Student Society shall be to serve as the official organization for the students of the UTMB Physician Assistant Program, to promote academic achievement and clinical excellence and to promote the physician assistant as a member of the health care delivery team.
President: Brooklyn Sandvall
Vice President: Elizabeth Charpiot
Secretary: Leslie Bryant
Treasurer: Kelly Fly
Historian: Sarah Rizvi
Risk Management Representative: Brooklyn Sandvall
Faculty Advisor: Camille Loftin
Website: n/a

Physician Assistant Class of 2014
President: Tyler Eschbach
Vice President: Brittany Buckmaster
AOR Representative: Jamie Hinderliter
Alternate TAPA: Haley Shields
Treasurer: Orli Roth
Historian: Thien "Tommy" Nguyen
Risk Management Representative: Tyler Eschbach
Faculty Advisor: Holly West
Website: n/a

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Interest Group
We are a student organization dedicated towards promoting interest in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as providing information to anyone who may be interested.
President: Asher Schusterman
Vice President: Alexander Chase Castillo
Treasurer: Bejoy Thomas
Secretary: Simuvdyi Mutasa
Event Coordinator: Jonathan Stubblefield
Risk Management Representative: Alexander Chase Castillo
Faculty Advisor: Linda G. Phillips
Website: n/a

Preventive Medicine & Community Health GSO
PMCH GSP fosters the development and growth of graduate students enrolled in the Preventive Medicine graduate program.
Chair: Amit Kumar
Vice Chair: Maria Chondronikola
Secretary: Candice Osborne
Treasurer: Lawrence Panas
Web Adminstrator: Joseph Saenz
Risk Management: Lawrence Panas
Faculty Advisor: M. Kristen Peek
Website: n/a

Public Health Organization
PHO educates UTMB students on public health and preventative medicine and apply this knowledge though volunteer service activities.
President: ThuyQuynh Do
Vice President: Karon Wynne
Secretary: Amit Kumar
Treasurer/Community Liaison: Michael Patterson
Risk Management Representative: ThuyQuynh Do
Faculty Advisor: Christine Arcari
Website: n/a

Radiology Interest Group - Registration pending.
RIG raises awareness and interest in the field of Radiology among students; to foster new relationships amongst members and between members and Radiology faculty. To allow students to get hands on experience with some common procedures used in Radiology; and to bring new and updated research discoveries and/or clinical applications to the awareness of students.

Respiratory Therapy Student Association
The purpose of the RTSA is to provide academic and professional guidance to member, to provide valuable respiratory information to the community, to provide awareness of the professional and to promote school pride.
President: Namrata Jokhaker
Vice President: Julie Nemec
Secretary: Jessica Ramirez
Treasurer: Asha Chacko
Historian: Timi Stephen
Event Planner: Bolanle Akinrinlola
Risk Management Representative: Namrata Jokhaker
Faculty Advisor: Daneen Nastars
Website: n/a

Society for Cell Biology
Society for Cell Biology is a non-profit professional society dedicated to promoting careers and research in cell biology by encouraging interactions between students and senior investigators and sponsing campus educational events.
President: Serena Clark
Vice President: Daniel Jackson
Secretary: Maithri Krishnamurthy
Treasurer: Mary Ann Manavalan
Risk Management Representative: Mary Ann Manavalan
Faculty Advisor: Darren Boehning
Website: n/a

Society for Neuroscience Galveston Chapter
The purpose of the Society for Neuroscience Galveston Chapter shall be to: advance the understanding of the nervous system, including the part of the nervous system that plays in behavior, by bringing together scientists of various backgrounds and by facilitating the integration of research directed at all levels of biological organization; to promote education in neuroscience; and to inform the general public of the result and implications of current research in this area.
President: Sarah Swinford
Treasurer: Karon Wynne
Secretary: David Briley
Risk Management Representative: David Briley
Faculty Advisor: Volker Neugebauer
Website: n/a

Sports Medicine Initiative
This is an education, non-profit organization with the goal of providing educational opportunities to learn more about sports medicine practice and volunteer opportunities at athletic events within the community.
President: Chelsea Hill
Vice President: Bonny Su
Vice President: Maria Martinez
Treasurer: Kurtis Kostan
Risk Management Representative: Bonny Su
Faculty Advisor: Scott Hecox
Website: n/a

Student Interest Group in Neurology
SIGN encourages interest in the field of neurology and related fields. Additionally, to educate students on the profession and scholastic topics related to Neurology.
Co-President: Austin Lewis
Co-President: Hannah Potvin
Risk Management Representative: Austin Lewis
Faculty Advisor: Robert Glenn Smith
Website: n/a

Student National Medical Association
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students addressing the needs of underserved communities and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.
President: Chelsea McCoy
Vice President: Marcia Newby-Goodman
Treasurer: Page Animadu
Treasurer: Michael Villarreal
Secretary: Peace Dike
Academic Chair: MaKenzie Hodge
Community Service: Amara Uzoma-Uzo
Fundraising Chair: Alexandria Harrison
Social Chair: Jasmine Strambler
MAPS Coordinator: Taylor Jenkins
Authorized Officer: Jennifer Msigwa
Risk Management Representative: Chelsea McCoy
Faculty Advisor: Jason Glenn
Website: n/a

Student Nurses Association at UTMB
SNA promotes academic and professional growth for SON students, as well as recreational activities, scholarships and emergency relief fun, and community service.
President: Gopika Ganesh
Treasurer: Lindsey Hill
Secretary: Liz Resnick
Public Relations: Jason Iselt
By-laws: Laura Contreras
Community Service: Carissa York
Fundraising Chair: Anam Virani
Risk Management Representative: Sarah Collins
Faculty Advisor: Betty Douzar
Website: n/a

Student Occupational Therapy Association
SOTA is a student organization run by occupational therapy students. Our mission is to foster personal and professional development of OT students, encourage community service and educational excellence and advocate for students and professional issues. We also promote OT at UTMB and in the Galveston community.
President: Brittney Miles
Vice President: Hannah Cline
Treasurer: Ana Garibay
Secretary: Aubrey Worlow
Social Chair: Jesse Pearcy
Fundraising Chair: Katelyn Fore
Professional Development Chair: Aidee Garza
Community Service Chair: Emily Begnaud
TOTA Representative: Lisa Abrameit
AOTA Representative: Jaclyn Collins
Risk Management Representative: Jared Rasmussen
Faculty Advisor: Kira Beal
Website: n/a

Student Organization of Clinical Laboratory Science
SOCLS advocates clinical laboratory science profession and networking.
President: Domineca Vargas
Social Chair: Amanda Thurman
Treasurer: Brooke Lewis
Secretary: Jeffrey Arriaga
Parliamentarian: Adam Pacetti
Risk Management Representative: Sylvia Blaszczyk
Faculty Advisor: Jane Finley
Website: www.shp.utmb.edu/cls

Student Psychiatry Organization
We are a group of students interested in psychiatry. We host meetings with speakers discussing psychiatry-related topics and do volunteer activities.
President: Sarah Baker
Vice President: Jeja Syeda
Secretary: Peace Dike
Risk Management Representative: Sarah Baker
Faculty Advisor: Ruth Levine
Website: n/a

Student Surgical Society
The purpose of this organization is to increase student interest in surgery as well as provide them with ways to further their knowledge of the different surgical specialties and how to obtain them.
President: Brittany Graham
Vice President: Andrew Mai
Treasurer: Chris Eisenhauer
Secretary: Jill McAgnus
Risk Management Representative: Brittany Graham
Faculty Advisor: Courtney Townsend
Website: n/a

Students for Bioethics and Humanities
This is an organization to promote interest in bioethics and medical humanities. Although the majority of membership is made up of graduate students in the Institute for the Medical Humanities, membership is open to those who are interested.
President: Alina Bennet
Vice-President: Rimma Osipov
Social Chair: Nicole Piemonte
Risk Management Representative: Rimma Osipov
Faculty Advisor: Michele Carter
Website: n/a

Students for Integrative Medicine
Students for Integrative Medicine student organization creates and maintains an interdisciplinary forum that will increase the opportunity for individuals to learn, experience and feel supported in the exploration of integrative medicine.
President: Petra Kelsey
Vice President: Eric Gonzales and Leah Kolar
Secretary: David Lee Valdez
Treasurer: Lauren Langsjoen
Event Coordinator: Kelsey Finke, Victoria Shepard, Shannon Archabal, and Manny Guajardo
Functional Medicine Officer: Nicholas Wilhelm
Humanities Liason: Rimma Osipov
Ayurvedic Officer: Anuron Mandal
Events Planners: Kelsey Finke and Shannon Archabal
Risk Management Representatives: Bryan Barksdale and Michaela Huynh
Faculty Advisor: Victor Sierpina
Website: n/a

Wilderness Medicine Society
The Wilderness Medical Society educates students and faculty on the field of wilderness medicine.
President: Jonathan "Adam" Canion
Vice President: Cara Crouch
Risk Management Representative: Cara Crouch
Faculty Advisor: Anil Menon
Website: n/a

Women’s Surgical Society
WSS fosters an environment of learning, mentoring, and growth for female students interested in a surgical career.
President: Summer Sanford
Vice President: Crystal Obiozor
Secretary: Itunu Arojo
Shadowing/Mentorship Coordinator: Michaela Huynh
Risk Management: Maranatha Mclean
Faculty Advisor: Taylor Riall
Website: n/a

Religious Organizations

Baptist Student Ministry
The Baptist Student Ministry exists to create a place of authentic community where students can be spiritually formed, empowered to love and serve the other and bring about true Christ centered restoration.
Co-Leader: Esther Robbins
Co-Leader: Taylor Surles
Co-Leader: Cleavon Covington
Co-Leader: Mitul Saha
Co-Leader: Julian Jones
Risk Management Representatives: Esther Robbins and Julian Jones
Faculty Advisor: Ben Raimer
Website: n/a

Catholic Medical Professionals
Catholic Medical Professionals is an organization seeking to promote spiritual and moral values, foster the development of spiritual life and worship, and provide an opportunity for UTMB students and faculty to congregate and share their experience.
President: Brian Dillon
Vice President: Nneka Okeke
Meeting Coordinator: Rebeca Vendrell-Velez
Social Coordinator: Sarah Perez
Service Coordinator: Kenneth Stupka
Risk Management Representative: Brian Dillon
Faculty Advisor: Volker Neugebauer
Website: www.facebook.com/CMPUTMB

Christian Medical Association
The CMA purpose and hope is to bring students together weekly for prayer and fellowship, to encourage students through study of the Bible and to serve our campus community with the love of Christ.
Co-Leader: Esther Robbins
Co-Leader: Robin Williams
Co-Leader: Julian Jones
Co-Leader: Kevin Melgren
Co-Leader: Matthew Schilling
Risk Management Representative: Esther Robbins
Faculty Advisor: A. Clinton White
Website: n/a

Christians on Campus
Our purpose is to provide all students and faculty members the opportunity to study the Bible and to enjoy Christian fellowship.
President: Freweini Lemma
Vice President: Lillyann Berrones
Officer: Aden Tadelle
Risk Management Representative: Freweini Lemma
Faculty Advisor: Maria F. Camacho
Website: n/a

Muslim Medical Association - Registration pending.
The purpose of the Muslim Medical Association is to provide an avenue for Muslims and non-Muslims to serve the community.

William Temple Episcopal Student Center Group
To provide a place for students to study, relax, and socialize. Free coffee and tea are offered daily, and dinners are served Wednesday evening. All are welcome!
President: Jean Liew
Treasurer: Kameron Lockamy
Secretary: Truc Tran
Risk Management Representative: Truc Tran
Faculty Advisor: Michael Malloy
Website: n/a

Service Organizations

Students Against Depression

American Red Cross Student Association
The American Red Cross Student Organization is an educational organization dedicated to community service, fellowship and volunteerism. This chapter joins with the national American Red Cross non-profit association in disaster awareness and relief.
President: Sarah Stover
Parliamentarian: Cailtin Shoemake
Vice President: Sarah Burnett
Risk Management Representative: Sarah Stover
Faculty Advisor: Rebeka Watson Campbell
Website: n/a

Frontera de Salud
Frontera de Salud is a service organization founded and staffed by medical, nursing, and health professional students committed to bringing primary healthcare to the underserved.
Co-Director: Abel Flores
Co-Director: Katie Israel
Co-Director: Ugo Awa
Treasurer: Michael Do
Risk Management Representative: Katie Israel
Faculty Advisor: Kirk Smith
Website: www.fronteradesalud.org

Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
HPCO is an educational service organization devoted to providing psychological, social, spiritual, and medical care to patients with terminal illnesses. HPCO also provides education to the UTMB community promoting discussions of end of life care and palliative care.
Committee Co-Chair: Danielle Schwartzenburg
Committee Co-Chair: Phillip Hoverstadt
Vice Co-Chair: Sasha Still
Vice- Co-Chair: Diana Torres
Training Coordinator: Brian Dillon
Risk Management Representative: Brian Dillon
Faculty Advisor: Loretta Grumbles
Website: n/a

Hurricane Evacuation Assistance Team
HEAT serves the citizens of Galveston and UTMB by assisting with the evacuation of Galveston residents in the event of a mandatory evacuation due to a hurricane.
President: Jared Brown
Risk Management Representative: Jared Brown
Faculty Advisor: Kate Fiandt
Website: n/a

Netter's Knitters
Netter's Knitters is a charity knitting and crochet organization. We provide free instructions to UTMB students. We make hats for newborns and chemo hats.
President: Tania Eid
Vice President: Shannon Archabal
Secretary/Treasurer: Sonya Saenz
Creative Director: Jose Gonzalez
Fundraising Coordinator: Uzoma Igboagi
Risk Management Representative: Maranatha Mclean
Faculty Advisor: Sue Carlton
Website: nettersknitters.wordpress.com

Pay It Forward Mentoring Program
To assist incoming SON students with the transition from outside learning institutes to the nursing program at UTMB-Galveston.
Co-Coordinator: Megan Riordan
Co-Coordinator: Brett Nicholson
Risk Management Representative: Sarah Collins
Faculty Advisor: Ellen Boyd
Website: n/a

Right to Life Advocates
The purpose of RLA is to unite and support UTMB students, faculty and staff, regardless of difference, in activities that promote and respect the inalienable right to human life.
President: Rose Ngishu
Vice President: Freweini Lemme
Secretary: Alyssa Baker
Risk Management Representative: Rose Ngishu
Faculty Advisor: Volker Neugebauer
Website: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/UTMB-Right-to-Life-Advocates/218556431526800


Scribes Council
The Purpose of the Scribes Council 2015 is to oversee the production and sale of a high quality study resource (Scribes) as a fundraiser for the UTMB School of Medicine Class of 2015.
2015 President: Christopher Zimmermann
2015 Vice President: DeKrisha Kyle
2016 President: Jonathan Lee
2016 Vice President: Alex Chung
Treasurer: Miakka Smith
Webmaster: Julian Jones
Risk Management Representative: Christopher Zimmermann
Faculty Advisor: Pamela O’Callaghan
Website: http://www.scribes2015.com

St. Vincent’s House Free Clinic
St. Vincent’s Student Clinic is dedicated to providing quality care to unfunded and under-funded patients while providing excellent educational opportunities for UTMB students.
Co-Director: Stefan Gilthorpe
Co-Director: John Dryden
Co-Director: Sarah Struthers
Co-Director: Tamra Warner
Co-Director: Shefali Gajjar
Co-Director: Alison Lowe
Co-Director: Htin Aung
Co-Director: Linda Yang
Co-Director: Matthew Shieh
Co-Director: Seth Clark
Lab Director: Holly Hartt
Risk Management Representative: Stefan Gilthorpe
Faculty Advisor: Robert Beach
Website: www.stvsc.org

Student Caring Clowns
This organization was created to put smiles on the faces of the community with balloon animals and face paint at community events and with Clown Rounds in the hospital.
President: Sarah Perez
Vice President: Meredith Melton
Treasurer: David Vu
Historian: Chelsea McCoy
Events Coordinator: Tyler Bliss
Risk Management Representative: Meredith Melton and Tyler Bliss
Faculty Advisor: Susan Gerik
Website: n/a

Students Against Depression
Student Against Depression aims to raise mental health awareness, promote fun, friendship, and better work-life balance, and reduce the stigma of depression, burnout, and mental health illnesses.
Co-President: Samir Hasan
Co-President: Tanu Garg
Vice President: Sonam Jaggi
Social Chair: Bonny Su
Treasurer: Jody Gonzalez
Risk Management Representative: Tanu Garg
Faculty Advisor: Gary Kesling
Website: n/a

Students Improving Global Health Together
To address the medical needs of the global community by creating awareness of health disparities in underserved populations, by supporting the development of solutions for health issues facing society, and by promoting clinical and research opportunities to students concerned with the development of health care on a local, national, and international level.
Co-President: Carlos Garcia-Jasso
Co-President: Monica Noori
Secretary: Chelsea Springer
Community Chair: Esther Robbins
Events Coordinator: Mary Ghobrial
Risk Management Representatives: Carlos Garcia-Jasso and Monica Noori
Faculty Advisor: Matthew Dacso
Website: www.sightutmb.wordpress.com

Students Together for Service
To promote and facilitate the student service culture at UTMB while optimizing opportunities for students to put their service ideals into practice.
Chair: Phillip Hoverstadt
Vice Chair: Abel Flores
Treasurer: ThuyQuynh Do
Historian: Yolan Shaw
Risk Management Representative: ThuyQuynh Do
Faculty Advisor: Kirk Smith and Norma Perez
Website: http://studentstogetherforservice.org

The Butterfly Project
We at the University of Texas Medical Branch represent The Butterfly Project, by practicing interprofessional student care though volunteer effort aimed towards infant, pediatric, labor and delivery, ante partum, postpartum and bereavement population of UTMB and Galveston community. We hold the highest integrity to represent our organization academically and professionally in order to grow into strong advocates for health care professional.
President: Megan McCue
Vice President: Hanna Lockhart
Secretary: Annie Nguyen
Treasurer: Marisela Moreno
Risk Management Representative: Megan McCue
Faculty Advisor: Jessica Peck
Website: www.thebutterflyproject@live.com

Social Organizations

Syncope

Syncope
Syncope is an a canella groups that comes together and shares their love of music and performing at different events.
President/Director: Cleavon Covington
Risk Management Representative: Cleavon Covington
Faculty Advisor: Matt Dacso
Website: n/a

Sports Organizations

Triathlon Club

Table Tennis Club
The Table Tennis Club is a way for all students and employees and those affiliated with UTMB to participate in table tennis with others who have a similar interest in the game.
President: Kershaw Patel
Vice President: Sudhir Shenoy
Treasurer: Nam Nguyen
Historian: Nikunj Rana
Risk Management Representative: Kershaw Patel
Faculty Advisor: Barkat Hooda
Website: n/a

Triathlon Club
The triathlon/running club at UTMB is a casual athletic, social organization that gets together to run, bike, and swim. There is no set meeting time, but you can fan us on Facebook for updates or to suggest a time. Occasionally, we will grab food and drinks after workouts.
President: Jason Burrows
President: Mark Clee
President: Kathryn Benvegnu
Vice President: Laura La Rue
Risk Management Representative: Laura La Rue
Faculty Advisor: Simon Lewis
Website: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/TriathlonRunning-Club-at-UTMB/108759495896926

Ultimate Frisbee Organization
The purpose of the Ultimate Frisbee Organizations is to play ultimate frisbee and socialize.
President: Paul Reidy
Vice President: Mike Borack
Risk Management Representative: Paul Reidy
Faculty Advisor: Matthew Dacso
Website: n/a

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Inactive Organizations

Aids Education Council
Disseminates information concerning AIDS and AIDS prevention to area adolescents; abolish misconceptions concerning AIDS through open discussion with the adolescents in a non-stressful environment; have an impact on adolescents such that they change their behavior and decrease the risk on acquiring AIDS; serve as a resource for AIDS information.

Alpha Eta Organization
Promotes scholarship and friendship and to recognize leadership and high attainment in the Allied Health Professions.

Alpha Kappa Kappa
Promotes camaraderie, ethics, and academic excellence among UTMB students.

Alpha Omega Alpha
We are dedicated to the belief that in the profession of medicine we will improve care for all by recognizing educational achievement, honoring gifted teaching, encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community, supporting the ideals of humanism, and promoting service to others.

Alpha Sigma Pi Medical Sorority
The sorority is based upon the precepts of scholarship, leadership, friendship and community service. With these ideals and the challenges that medical school and subsequent practice present, we hope to provide a sanctuary in which members may explore and shape the role they will be taking in the medical community.

American College of Health Care Executives
To promote an environment conducive to educational and ethical development of personal and social skills in a manner that will enhance the attainment of effective leadership in health service organizations; To provide a vehicle for constructive student involvement, recognition, and representation in the profession of health services administration; to develop an association with local and regional health services executives groups to enhance academic and career opportunities; to establish congruence between graduate and professional continuing educational activities to foster a skillful and sensitive approach to health services administration; to inform members, potential members, and others in the community of the purposes of the American College of Healthcare Executives its goals, programs, and benefits, and reasons for advancing in status within the college; to provide faculty and students in health services administration a forum for professional dialogue.

Asian Student Association
Established for people who enjoy or are interested in learning more about Asian cultures. The scope of ASA is all encompass as the organization exists to be a combination of a cultural, social, service and sports group.

Asian American Students Organization
To provide a means by which Asian Americans will always be able to maintain a voice at UTMB; to provide a means through which members may socially, culturally, and academically share their interests and interact with Asian Americans, as well as others who have similar concerns and interests; to provide a means through which student members are able to interact with their peers and the UTMB faculty in order to promote the formation of strong support groups; to provide social support for incoming students while they are making an often difficult adjustment to life in Galveston; to provide opportunities for members to become active in the community by participating in local community service projects; to foster increased association, interaction, and cooperation between the School of Medicine, Health Professions, and Graduate School;  to foster increased association, interaction, and cooperation with other medical campuses and organizations in the Houston/Galveston area; to promote an understanding of Asian health issues; and to educate the UTMB campus and surrounding Houston/Galveston area on the Asian culture in order to establish a sense of Asian awareness in the community.

Association of Indian Medical Students
To address issues of concern to medical students and the Indian community in general; to strive towards improving the delivery of health care service to the Indian community.

Association Working on Social Issues
AWSM equips student volunteers with clinical skills and community resources to address social issues among their patients.

Austin Student Activities Council
To facilitate interaction, support and community among Austin-based UTMB medical students and integration of students into the Austin medical community.

Bowtie Social Club
To provide a casual setting for the discussion of medical history, traditions, and culture. The name stems from the tradition of horse and buggy doctors who were routinely attired in bowler hats and bowties around the turn of the century.

Call to Protect Branch
To collect and clear old cell phones which are then redistributed by National Wireless Foundation/Call to Protect to victims of domestic violence who will be connected with a help-line.

Children's Healthcare Coalition
The organization aims to bridge healthcare disparities, provide children access to healthcare programs, educate healthcare workers, and increase UTMB community involvement.

Collegiate Cancer Council
The UTMB Collegiate Cancer Council aims to educate the public about cancer prevention and the additional risks associated with health disparities, advocate for increased education on health disparities at UTMB and promotes careers in cancer among all students.

Committee for Career Development
Our goal is to expose graduate students and postdocs to career opportunities and help them acquire the skills needed to further their professional lives that they cannot get in the classroom.

Committee on Public Policy
Exposes students and post-docs to career opportunities in the field of public policy where science, technology and policy intersect.

Creative Expressions
Our organization's purpose is to foster an artistic and literary outlet in the UTMB community through the publication of a journal.

Dance Troupe at UTMB
Exposes students and faculty to various dance styles.

Doctoral Nursing Student Organization
Provides camaraderie and support to students seeking their doctorate in the field of nursing. DSNO provides a forum for students to work together in preparation for comprehensive exams and dissertation defense.

Egyptian Student Association
We help new students arriving from Egypt to establish their stay in the USA; to provide support for the new students and try to improve teir language skills; try to resolve problems that may arise due to culture changes; help teaching the Arabic language for those who are interested in learning it; introduce the students and faculty in UTMB to the Egyptian culture in particular and provide them with a better understanding of the Middle Eastern culture in general; provide those who are interested in the Ancient Egyptian history with the information required; and establish a liaison between UTMB administration and Egyptian students who are on campus or upcoming.

Ethnic Council

Experimental Pathology Graduate Student Organization
We unite students in the Experimental Pathology program and give students a voice when approaching the administration.

Fishing Club at UTMB
Promotes the sport of angling; to enhance student/faculty/staff interaction; and to offer a pleasant social outlet from the pressures of academic life.

Fit-N-Fun Student Volunteer Group
Promotes exercise and healthy lifestyles amongst Galveston youth.

Galveston County Health Fair
GCHF committee is responsible for the fundraising, publicity, entertainment, and vendor/volunteer recruitment needed to plan the annual, free health fair for Galveston County.

Geriatric Student Interest Group
Provides mentored opportunities for multidisciplinary students from all four schools to explore multiple aspects of aging and health while gaining additional knowledge and skill in the area of gerontology and geriatric healthcare.

Gold Humanism Honor Society
Promotes humanism on campus and in the community.

Honor Education Council
The Honor Education Council is made up of medical students who are elected by their peers for a four year term to uphold the honor code of the School of Medicine, organize the White Coat Ceremony for incoming students and sponsor the Issues in Healthcare lecture series.

Interfraternity Council
Fosters an environment at the university that encourages growth and development of fraternity life.

International Student Organization
Promotes cultural exchange between members of the ISO and UTMB community and to motivate student participation in university activities.

Island Cycling Club
Provides cycling activities for the students, faculty, staff, and friends of UTMB.

Jewish Student & Faculty Organization
Promotes Jewish awareness and connect the Jewish community across the UTMB campus.

Jolly Bones Jugglers
Originally started in 1897, the purpose is to recognize the historical significance of UTMB's history, and to offer the opportunity for medical students of all levels to associate with faculty and each other in a relaxed social atmosphere.

Korean Medical Association
Fosters a mutual understanding between Koreans and the UTMB community.

Latter-Day Saints Student Association

Martial Art Society
Provides continuing education and support for students interested in the martial arts; to inform an instrument of communication and interchange of ideas among our members; and to encourage and support high standards of education in our program.

Med-Peds Student Interest Group
The mission of the UTMB Med-Ped Student Interest Group is to promote and encourage awareness of the med-peds specialty among the medical student community.

Medical Business Association
As an educational and non-profit service-based organization, we plan to provide our members with guest speakers to foster financially sound decisions for the present and future.

Medical Humanities Journal Club
Educational, non-profit student group formed to assist students in increasing their knowledge of the current literature on biomedical ethics and medical humanities. Shall also serve as a forum for those students interested in research and/or publishing in these areas.

Medical Students for Choice
Increases awareness of reproductive healthcare topics including, abortion, contraception options, and to expand education and training opportunities for medical students in reproductive health.

Medical Student Oncology Society
The Medical Student Oncology Society is an organization dedicated to heightening medical student awareness of cancer-related issues through the sponsorship of oncology lecture series; facilitation of student cancer research; promotion of education and volunteer initiative and establishment of clinical observation programs for students considering a career in the field of oncology.

Microbiology & Immunology Student Organization
Provides a network of guidance and support for the students of the Microbiology and Immunology department, as well as to serve as a bridge between faculty and students.

Minstrels at UTMB
To provide music entertainment for patients in UTMB - affiliated healthcare facilities.

Mu Delta Honorary Medical Service Society
Promotion of honesty, sincerity and fraternity among members of the medical and it's related professions; to advocate the promotion of constantly improving standards for students of medicine, intern physicians and resident physicians; to encourage the highest ideals in scholarship, professional practice and scientific research, and strive constantly to ennoble and exalt the medical profession.

Multicultural Awareness Council
Promotes cultural awareness and tolerance among all members of the UTMB community with the specific goal of applying such insight to quality health care.

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
The purpose of NORML is to raise awareness of the effect of marijuana use on individuals and society from evidence-based viewpoint.

Neurology Club
Generates, encourage, and maintain student interest in neurology and neurosurgery through lectures, case presentations, and being a resource for research and clinical opportunities especially for the non-clinical students.

Nu Sigma Nu
Mission statement unavailable.

Nurse Midwifery
Provides opportunities for contributing to the nurse midwifery and women's health education; to provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interest and concerns; to aid in the development of the whole person and her/his responsibility for the health care of women across the lifespan and their infants; and membership is open to all nurse midwifery/women's health students regardless of race, color, creed, sex, lifestyle national origin, age or economic status.

The Oncology Society
Promotes awareness of the different fields of oncology and give students a chance to serve the community.

Orthopaedic Student Research Society
Provides awareness of research in the orthopedic field; to enhance and provide research opportunities of students and for students at UTMB.

Pediatric Journal Club
Enhances clinical decision making by reviewing pediatric articles; to improve communication skills by discussing the articles with fellow peers and physicians.

Peer Support Team
A student-run organization designed to provide support and assistance to UTMB students in all four schools. ; and to be available to fellow students to share concerns with and help solve problems and serve as "natural helpers."

Pharmaceutical Awareness Group
Provides a forum for the open exchange of experiences, opinions, evidence-based facts and thoughts on the relationship between the pharmaceutical industry and health care professionals.

Pharmacology and Toxicology Student Organization
The purpose of the PTSO is to host social activities for students to get to know each other and enjoy themselves outside the lab.

Phi Delta Epsilon
Works to promote a supportive, relaxing environment for medical students. Fraternity includes medical students, microbiology graduate students, and visiting doctors from other countries.

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
The primary purpose of this organization are to promote the pursuit of excellence in all fields of higher education and to recognize outstanding achievement by student, faculty, and others through election to membership, and to sponsor projects that support and recognize scholarship.

Phi Rho Sigma
Promotes good fellowship among students, alumni, and faculty of the medical schools and the medical community.

Physician Assistant Student Society(formerly SAAPA)
In all aspects of its function, this society will pursue integrity, equality, dignity and competence for the physician assistant as a health practitioner.

Pi Theta Epsilon, Nu Chapter
Recognizes and encourage scholastic excellence in occupational therapy students; contribute to advancement of the field of OT through scholarly activities; to provide a vehicle for students to exchange information and to collaborate regarding scholarly activities.

Pork Bellies - An Investment Club
Educates students about personal financial management.

Radiation Oncology Society
Provides information, advices, and guidance for students interested in radiation oncology.

Respiratory Therapy Student Association
Brings awareness and recognition to the respiratory care profession by promoting education, community, and knowledge to the general public.

Running Club at UTMB
Encourages and supports running as a healthy means to increase the well-being of the individual and the community.

Sailing Club
The purpose of this organization is to foster interest and education pertaining to sailing. The goal is for every member to be competent and safe sailors.

School of Health Professions Student Ambassador Society
The School of Health Professions Student Ambassador Society is an educational and non-profit program of student volunteers committed to providing service to the alumni, current students, and incoming students.

School of Health Professions Student Organization
School of Health Professions Student Organization umbrellas voice and governance for all SHP students.

Semmelweis Society
We promote academic interest in the historical aspects of medical treatment and the evolution of therapy goals.

Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing)
To recognize superior achievement; recognize the development of leadership qualities; foster high professional standards; encourage creative work; and strengthen commitment to the ideas and purposes of the profession.

Sin Nombre
We practice soccer on a recreational basis.

Social Dance Club at UTMB
The goal of the SDC is to spread the enjoyment of social dance as well as encourage friendship and camaraderie among the UTMB community through dance instruction, community service, and social outings’.

Sociomedical Sciences Journal Club
Facilitates discussion between students and faculty regarding scientific research.

South Asian Student Association
Promotes cultural awareness about the South Asian community through cultural programs and social events.

Student Aids Task Force
Mission Statement: Unavailable

Student Ambassadors for International Nursing Organization
Serves as a student liaison in introducing and orienting international nursing students and faculty to the University and community.

Student Association of Health Information Administrators
Serves as a unifying mechanism for Health Information Management (HIM) student to provide a common meeting environment to orderly conduct its matters of business.

Student Chapter in Anesthesiology
Established for the benefit of all students who are interested in a career in Anesthesiology; to provide an opportunity to gain clinical experience in anesthesiology while working with faculty, schedule seminars associated with anesthesiology and provide community service.

Student Cycling Association
For all UTMB students who share an interest in cycling for a variety of reason: recreation, fitness, competition, etc; to encourage interaction between student cyclists and participation in events that suit the interests of the group at large.

Student Donors for Texas
Encourages, monitor and reward those who donate blood on a regular basis.

Student Orthopaedic Surgery Journal Club
Encourages interested students to learn more about orthopedic surgery and its associated research.

Student Physical Therapy Association
Promotes interest of PT on campus and in the community among members and non-members and at the same time maintain communication with other PT students in the state.

Students With a Kid
Provides support and fellowship for UTMB students who have children, and thus enhance their educational success; provide information to student-parents regarding effective techniques in managing multiple roles and responsibilities as students and parents; and serve as a clearinghouse for information about community resources.

Surf Club
Provides members of the UTMB community opportunities to learn, practice and perfect surfing while enjoying time with others.

Teen, Kids and Youth
Educates and promote healthcare to community youth through the Teen Health Camp and Team Medical Academy.

Telemedicine Interest Group
Informs and educate students and faculty about uses of telemedicine in health care.

Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
The mission of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants is to support the PA-Physician team in the delivery of quality, accessible healthcare, to promote the development of physician assistant to advance the profession throughout Texas.

Texas Triathletes
Promotes health, fitness, and comradery among UTMB students, staff, and faculty through friendly competition in swimming, running, and cycling.

The Bahai Club
To acquaint those interested with the tenets of the Baha'i Faith, by sponsoring such things as lectures, information tables, service projects, discussions, informal gatherings, social activities and public meetings. This association shall not endorse any partisan or political group, on a campus level or otherwise.

Telemedicine Interest Group
Informs and educate students and faculty about uses of telemedicine in health care.

Texas Academy of Physician Assistants
The mission of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants is to support the PA-Physician team in the delivery of quality, accessible healthcare, to promote the development of physician assistant to advance the profession throughout Texas.

Texas Triathletes
Promotes health, fitness, and comradery among UTMB students, staff, and faculty through friendly competition in swimming, running, and cycling.

The Bahai Club
Aquaints those interested with the tenets of the Baha'i Faith, by sponsoring such things as lectures, information tables, service projects, discussions, informal gatherings, social activities and public meetings. This association shall not endorse any partisan or political group, on a campus level or otherwise.

The Omega Society
Increases knowledge and awareness of health issues affecting the Galveston County minority community.

The Osler Project
Brings UTMB students to the bedside to exercise their minds andspirits in humanistic efforts.

University Republicans
Fosters and encourage the activities of the Republican Party, assist in the election of Republican candidates to local, state, and national office, and formulate and administer programs aimed at involving college students in the Republican party.

Urology Student Association
Encourages medical student interest in urology and increase their exposure to the field of urology.

Vietnamese Students in Health Professions 
To provide opportunities for the Vietnamese students to socialize with each other along with students who are interested in Vietnamese culture.

Wesley Campus Ministry
The Wesley Campus ministry is a Christian ministry with the men and women of Galveston's colleges, universities, and Coast Guard.


Wine Appreciation Club
Registration pending completion of annual requirements.
Mission Statement: This club will focus on the history and geography of multiculture of viniculture as well as wine etiquette, proper degustation techniques, food pairing, nomenclature and appreciation of world wines.