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WesternU Clubs

Students from ALL Western University programs are involved in the wide variety of clubs available on campus. Use the following links to learn about some of the clubs that you can join!

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Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy SCAMCPclub@westernu.edu
To empower members to provide the best available, patient oriented pharmaceutical care through the use of sound medication management principles and strategies.

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians ACOFPclub@westernu.edu
Promotes the training of osteopathic family physicians and provides a better understanding of the scope of services rendered by the osteopathic family physician.

American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians ACOPclub@westernu.edu
The purpose of this club is to increase awareness and interest in the field of pediatrics within and outside of the WesternU community.

American Medical Student Association/ AMSAclub@westernu.edu
International Federation Medical Student Association IFMSAclub@westernu.edu
To provide students access to a wide range of resources and to work towards medical education reform and provide services to local members. The club also sponsors medical student foreign exchange through the International Federation Medical Student Association (IFMSA).

American Medical Women's Association AMWAclub@westernu.edu
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.

American Optometric Student Association AOSAclub@westernu.edu
To improve visual welfare, promote the profession of optometry and to enhance the education of optometry students.

American Pharmaceutical Association - Academy of Students APhAclub@westernu.edu
APhA exists to serve its members, to enhance pharmacists' abilities to provide pharmaceutical care, and to further the public's recognition of the pharmacists' value as a health resource. As an academy of APhA, ASP promotes the professional practice interests of pharmacy students, establishes programs/activities for members, and provides a means for members to participate in APhA's policy-making process.

American Podiatric Medical Students' Association APMSAclub@westernu.edu

American Student Dental Association ASDAclub@westernu.edu

Anesthesiology Club ANESclub@westernu.edu
To inform and educate WesternU students about the field of Anesthesiology.

Armenian Student Association ASAclub@westernu.edu
To enhance interaction among the Armenian student body at WesternU through cultural, social and recreational activities and to promote awareness of the Armenian culture, history and heritage to all students, faculty and staff.

Asian-American Health Professions Student Association AAHPSAclub@westernu.edu
To increase awareness of the osteopathic profession in the Asian community and to provide services to the university and Asian communities.

Biomedical Research and Literature Club BIOMEDclub@westernu.edu
To review current medical literature and to present reviews and case studies.

California Society of Health System Pharmacists CSHPclub@westernu.edu
To provide students an opportunity to become knowledgeable about pharmacy practices in organized healthcare settings.

Chamber Singers WUCCclub@westernu.edu
To offer students a musical outlet; to provide music for campus and community events.

Christian Fellowship CFCclub@westernu.edu
To encourage and aid Christian students in their spiritual and professional growth through weekly meetings and other special events.

Complementary and Alternative Research and Education CAREclub@westernu.edu
This literature and speaker based club examines alternatives to western medicine in order to better serve patients.

Dermatology Interest Group DIGclub@westernu.edu
Provides resources and guidance to students interested in a career in dermatology as well as outreach to the community concerning issues related to dermatology. This includes, but is not limited to, dermatology lecture series, Melaonoma Research Fund Race for Awareness, community education, list serves for residency and rotation opportunities.

Disaster Preparedness Club DisasterClub@westernu.edu
To educate, train and serve the campus and community with disaster preparedness training and response.

Doctor of Nursing Practice Association DNPclub@westernu.edu
To support each other through the DNP program. We are also concerned with nursing outreach, community service and student teaching of nurses.

DVM Research Club DVMResclub@westernu.edu
To promote interest in the field of biomedical research and laboratory medicine and to promote research opportunities for veterinary students.

Emergency Medicine Interest Group EMclub@westernu.edu
Promotes the interest and education of students in emergency medicine and exposes them to a variety of common emergencies. Students will be exposed to practical procedures they can use in their third and fourth years. Instruction and practice will be provided of invaluable techniques necessary in the field of emergency medicine.

Health Science Education Association HealthEducationClub@westernu.edu
Works with WesternU clubs and associations on the development of community educational material and peer educational material.

Hillel HillelClub@westernu.edu
Provides access on the university campus to Jewish culture. Meets to discuss pertinent aspects of Jewish life through seminars and invited speakers. Also seeks to establish a link between students and the surrounding Jewish community.

Holistic Veterinary Medicine Club HolisticVetclub@westernu.edu
To educate and provide information to the community on holistic approaches to veterinary medicine.

Humor as Medicine HAMclub@westernu.edu
Brings humor into the lives of patients in hospitals, nursing homes and to children at WesternU's annual Santa's Workshop.

International Medicine Club IMCclub@westernu.edu
Promotes cross-cultural experiences and community involvement to better appreciate primary care. Students invite physicians to share their experiences in international health.

International Service Club ISCclub@westernu.edu
To promote and organize student participation in international medical service trips.

Islamic Medical Student Association IMSAclub@westernu.edu
Serves as a religious outlet and meeting place for the growing number of Muslim students on the WesternU campus. Activities include campus celebrations of two holidays, ul'Fitre, Eld, ul'Adha, speakers and a companion program with Pilgrim Place, a convalescent home in Claremont.

Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity KPPFclub@westernu.edu
To function as a fraternal organization promoting personal and professional growth amongst its membership.

Last Updated:11/05/2009

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