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SANUS SANUSclub@westernu.edu
The World's Only Osteopathic Theater Troupe - Promotes health through artistic expression. Theatrical production company composed of production staff and cast who will select two plays to be presented annually.

SC - American Animal Hospital Association SCAAHAclub@westernu.edu
To enhance the abilities of veterinarians to provide quality medical care to companion animals, to enable veteriarians to sucessfully conduct their practices and maintain their facilities with high standards of excellence, and to meet the public's needs as they relate to the delivery of small ahimal veterinary medicine.

SC - American Association of Bovine Practitioners SCAABPclub@westernu.edu
To enhance student understanding of bovine medicine as well as companion livestock and production animal management.

SC - American Association of Equine Practitioners AAEPclub@westernu.edu
To improve the health and welfare of the horse. It also serves to further the professional development of its members. Provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.

SC - American Association of Feline Practitioners SCAAFPclub@westernu.edu
To improve the health and well-being of cats by supporting high standards of practice, continuing education and scentific investigation, as well as stimulating veterinary student interest in feline practice.

SC - American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine SCACVIMclub@westernu.edu
To enhance animal and human health by advancing veterinary internal medicine through training, education and discovery.

SC - American College of Veterinary Pathologists SCACVPclub@westernu.edu
To educate veterinary students on both anatomical and clinical pathology career opportunities. Members engage in varioius talks with world-renowned speakers, participate in interactive histopathology presentations and necropsies, and attend the annual emeting of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Our website can be found at http://ws.westernu.edu/cvm/scacvp/scacvpclub.htm.

SC - American Veterinary Medical Association SCAVMAclub@westernu.edu
To promote a spirit of friendly relations among students enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine and to provide an opportunity for members to gain professional knowledge and an understanding of professional ethics and conduct. Members are also able to take advantage of opportunities provided by the AVMA parent organization. Our website can be found at http://ws.westernu.edu/cvm/scavma/index.html.

SC - American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior SCAVSABclub@westernu.edu
To educate veterinary students on current animal behavioral theory as well as the importance of recognizing the human-animal bond in a clinical setting. We also encourage hands-on application of theory in the clinical setting. Our website can be found at http://ws.westernu.edu/cvm/avsab/index.html.

SC - Association of Shelter Veterinarians SCASVclub@westernu.edu
To use veterinary knowledge and skills to work towards decreasing shelter and unwanted pet populations, improving conditions within the shelters, and educating the public and veterinary profession. Our website can be found at http://ws.westernu.edu/cvm/asv/.

SC - Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association SCHSVMAclub@westernu.edu
To engage students in current ethical and political debates that promote the welfare of animals. Members participate in lectures with numerous world-renowned speakers, advance animal welfare through community activities, and volunteer for organizations that promote animal welfare according to SC-HSVMA guidelines.

SC - Christian Veterinary Mission SCCVMclub@westernu.edu
To challenge, empower & facilitate veterinary students (& veterinarians) to serve others through their profession, through missions, living out their Christian faith. We also provide education and encouragement for those who desire to minister through service, prayer, relationship building, and modeling Christ's love.

SC - Society of Veterinary Theriogenology SCSTCclub@westernu.edu
To expand the knowledge of interested students in science behind and techniques used in treatment of and approach to Theriogenology cases, real and proposed.

Sigma Sigma Phi SSPclub@westernu.edu
This fraternity provides service to the university and profession and is the official National Osteopathic Honors Fraternity. We promote educational programs for the entire student body and participation in community projects, health fairs, high school athletic physicals and blood pressure checks.

South Asian Student Association SASAclub@westernu.edu
To bring awareness of the South Asian community to those on campus and also to reach out to the greater Los Angeles community through health clinics and fundraiers for health organizations in South Asian countries.

Sports Medicine Club SMclub@westernu.edu
To provide opportunities for students interested in Sports Medicine. These include sponsoring school/club health checks, assisting at local athletic events, performing sports physical for local high school and college athletic programs. We also offer seminars, speakers, and other educational avenues for students interested in Sports Medicine.

Student Interest Group in Neurology SIGNclub@westernu.edu
To provide opportunities for medical students to participate in activities related to the field of Neurology including; discussions, patient presentations, seminars, and shadowing Neurologists in the workplace.

Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association SOIMAclub@westernu.edu
To represent aspiring internists through an early exposure to the field of internal medicine.

Student Osteopathic Medical Association SOMAclub@westernu.edu
To promote osteopathic ideals and unity within the profession, to educate future osteopathic physicians, and to establish/maintain lines of communication among healthcare professionals in an ongoing effort to improve and quality of patient care.

Student Osteopathic Surgical Association SOSAclub@westernu.edu
Provides opportunities for all students to learn about surgery as a career and helps students develop basic skills for their clinical rotations. Activities include operating room shifts for all interested students and procedure workshops including suturing, casting, central lines, chest tubes and lumbar puncture.

Student Physicians for Social Responsibility SPSRclub@westernu.edu
To increase awareness of environmental and societal topics on campus, how they relate to medicine, and what we as students and physicians can do.

Student Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society SVECCSclub@westernu.edu
To promote the interest and education of WesternU veterinary students in veterinary emergency and critical care. We strive to develop and strengthen a passion for animal emergency medicine through lectures, web labs and guest speakers.

Triathlon and Running Club Triathlonclub@westernu.edu
Our mission is to provide a positive and fun training atmosphere for all WesternU students and faculty, with the intent of instilling a discipline of mind and body to complement our medical professions. We believe in a healthy, exercise-filled lifestyle that will enable us to be an example of health that our future patients can follow. Running, swimming and biking, the three sports of triathlon, are the focus of our efforts, whether it be in a racing, pastime or relaxation capacity.

Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy UAAOclub@westernu.edu
Promotes the instruction and understanding of unique osteopathic principles and technique. Guest lecturers are invited to the campus to speak to members on manipulative therapy and osteopathic philosophy.

Veterinary Business Management Association VBMAclub@westernu.edu
Dedicated to acvancing the profession through increasing business knowledge, creating networking opportunities, and empowering students to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our website can be found at http://ws.westernu.edu/cvm/vbma/index.html

Vietnamese Student Association WVSAclub@westernu.edu
To introduce students and staff to the Vietnamese culture, language and food. The club also reaches out to the Pomona and Orange County communities providing healthcare through health events. We believe that expore to and knowledge of the Vietnamese culture can help future healthcare providers of WesternU understand and better empathize with their Vietnamese patients.

Wellness Club WELLclub@westernu.edu
To promote students of the health care professions, as well as faculty, staff and administration, various opportunities to balance body, mind and spirit. Education children and low income families on the benefit of a healthy lifestyle.

Zoo, Wildlife, Exotic, Aquatic, Conservation Med. Club ZWEACCclub@westernu.edu
To promote the general welfare and conservation of captive and free-ranging wildlife. To enlighten ourselves by sharing in the dissemination of relevant knowledge and increase the awareness of issues that affect these animals.

Last Updated:08/25/2009

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