Military Medical Student Association - Texas Tech HSC

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November/December 2007 - "Toys For Tots" drive - Start collecting new, unwrapped toys for our collection boxes!  Toys will be given to the local Marine Reserve Unit for their annual, national toy drive benefiting needy children.  Be on the lookout for collection boxes during the month of November - we will place them in ACB classroom 100 and 150, various nursing classrooms, and Student Affairs offices for the various departments.  More information to follow!

 

May 8th, 2007 - MMSA is hosting a booth at the TMA/AMA Health Fair on May 8th from 4-7pm.  The event will be at the United Supermarket on Parkway Dr.  Our booth will provide education on physical fitness, calculate BMIs, and provide information on age-specific risk factors as well as guidance on making healthy decisions to lead a more active life. 

April 2007 - Join Team MMSA for the March of Dimes "Walk America" event April 28th at 9:30am.  Help us raise money and awareness for infant screening and premature babies.

January 2007 - MMSA Website Launched!  Keep checking for updates...

The Military Medical Student Association is comprised of current and former members of the military medical community at TTUHSC/UMC and staffed by students.  It was revived for several reasons: 

First, to provide a central location of information for contracted students and those interested in the military and/or thinking of joining.  Hopefully, this will minimize frustrations and help answer questions such as HPSP procedures, OBC information/insights, objective program information to equip students before they initiate contact with a recruiter, and current news within the military community.  The ultimate goal is to educate students about the multitude of opportunities available to them within the military medical community and prepare them for their future roles as military doctors.  Use the links to the right for this branch specific information.

Second, to sustain the actions of a core group of students that remain active on the TTUHSC campus.  This group is open to all students regardless of military affiliation.  Our activities include but are not limited to regular morning physical training, community service projects, small group informational dinners hosted by current and former military healthcare workers, fun events (such as paintballing, shooting range, obstacle course) just to name a few.  So if you are interested in having fun, getting into shape, and serving the local community, join us at our next activity!  Use the links to the left for organizational information.

Third, to meet the needs of TTUHSC medical students as opportunities arise.  We pride ourselves on efficiently 'getting things done'.  For example, we are currently working with Student Affairs on making the NBME subjects exams that are not taken within Blocks available to provide students additional feedback and preparation for Step 1.  We are arranging to put a microwave for student use in the library.  Also, we hope to add a pull-up bar to the Synergistic Center exercise room and hope to better organize and add to its equipment.

-MMSA Officers

 

 

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