Student Interest Groups

Passionate about the business side of health care? Pursuing the Business of Medicine Scholarly Concentration or MD/MBA combined degree? Business of Medicine (BOM) SIG is aimed at providing an outlet for business-minded medical students through engaging speakers, workshops and networking.

bomsig@iu.edu

The Cardiology SIG’s purpose is to educate the student body about the subspecialty of cardiology. The focus of this group is to promote interest in cardiology, educate it’s members about the residency and fellowship process and requirements, and provide opportunities to shadow and volunteer in events related to cardiology. Furthermore, the members of this group will be able to interact and make connections with current cardiology physicians and be provided with research opportunities.

csig@iu.edu

ctsig@iu.edu

cmasig@iu.edu

CMDA SIG is part of an international organization for Christian health professionals called the Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA). The Indianapolis student chapter at the IU School of Medicine provides a Christian perspective and fellowship on our campus through lunch talks, Bible studies, retreats, social activities and service projects. Everyone is welcome to attend meetings and activities regardless of your beliefs.

cmda@iu.edu

Coffee SIG stands to foster a community of coffee enthusiasts among medical students, thereby delivering to them the social and productivity benefits of coffee brewing and consumption. Coffee SIG will enable medical students to build meaningful relationships with each other through events and shared love for coffee: one of the most consumed and beloved beverages globally. President: saichala@iu.edu

Our organization has developed a relationship with Crispus Attucks High School to address a variety of needs. By teaching additional medical content relevant to their coursework, we aim to supplement their existing lesson plans with resources that a typical high school class may not have access to, such as hands-on activities and medicine-focused demonstrations. This also provides a great opportunity for medical students in the SIG to practice science communication to an audience outside of their peers and practicing physicians. Additionally, CASIG aims to support Crispus Attucks students through mentoring on pursuing higher education and how to get past the roadblocks they may experience if they choose to do so. Altogether, our overarching goal is to increase health-literacy in Indiana and do our best to inspire the next generation of healthcare workers and scientists in the process.

The mission of the Dermatology SIG is to provide a forum for communication and accurate information exchange between students, residents and program directors on topics pertinent to a career in dermatology; to provide a network for collaboration on projects and service activities among dermatology interest groups nationwide; to form productive relationships with our colleagues across all specialty interests, increasing their participation in early detection of critical dermatologic conditions; and to provide a support group for students considering a career in dermatology.

dermsig@iu.edu

This SIG will focus on educating the IU School of Medicine community, including students, faculty, and in curriculum, regarding disability issues, coordinating with other groups and institutions to develop resources and educational opportunities, and providing a safe space for students with disabilities to self-advocate and discuss.

daim@iu.edu

emsig@iu.edu