OHSU Student Council

Feb Yoga

2012-01-27T20:45:00.000-08:00

Monday, Feb 6th @ 7pm

2012-01-27T12:05:00.000-08:00

Blazers vs Thunder @ OHSU Student Center
Students & spouses welcome
Food and beverages provided!

Shamrock Run 2012

2012-01-23T21:13:00.000-08:00

Team registration has opened up for the 2012 Shamrock Run! If you would like to participate with Team OHSU / DCH this year, please enter our team number 5520 in the Team Registration Number field when registering on-line at: http://www.shamrockrunportland.com/. Not only will you receive $5 off your individual registration fee, but $6 from each entry will be donated to OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Registration deadline is February 14.

Event information:
Sunday, March 18
Waterfront Park -- Downtown Portland
5k, 8k and 15k Races
5k Fitness Walk and 1k Kids Run/Walk

For information about joining Team OHSU/DCH (even if you’ve already registered individually) please contact Mallory Tyler at tylerma@ohsu.edu. If you are interested in volunteering, register here: http://www.shamrockrunportland.com/help/volunteers

January Meeting Minutes

2012-01-18T21:23:00.000-08:00

SC January Meeting Minutes

December Meeting Minutes

2012-01-18T21:22:00.000-08:00

SC December Meeting Minutes

Blazer OHSU Night Feb 16th

2012-01-14T12:57:00.000-08:00

OHSU NIGHT
-take pictures on the court
-shoot free-throws
-talk to your class representative about helping at the patient education table before the game and during half time

Get tickets ASAP, they will only be held for a week!

OHSU Library All-Hill Student Open House – Wednesday, February 15

2012-01-14T12:56:00.000-08:00

OHSU students! The OHSU Library is having a Mardi Gras party for YOU on Wednesday, February 15 from 4-6 p.m. Please join us in the OHSU Library for free food, beer, prizes and fun getting to know your librarians. We look forward to seeing you there!

Student Health Symposium 1/21/12

2012-01-13T12:31:00.000-08:00

Student Health Policy Symposium
Saturday, January 21, 9-1 pm
OHSU School of Nursing
Please RSVP using Google Docs:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArxNwKnOC_uydDhvcTc2QmFaSkJyaUtZRkRsOUQzUnc&hl=en_US#gid=0

Health Literacy Conference, Friday, 3/9/2012 @ MAC Club

2012-01-12T20:16:00.000-08:00

[HLIB-NW] Health Literacy Conference, Friday, March 9th in Portland Oregon

Low health literacy is an exploding public health crisis and a cause of health disparities in our country. People with low health literacy are not able to read and use basic instructions and information to make healthcare decisions. The National Patient Safety Council states that no other single issue has a greater impact on health status.

Legacy Health, together with community partners, is hosting the first Oregon and SW Washington Health Literacy Conference Making it Clear on Friday, March 9, 2012 in Portland. National and local experts will share research and evidence-based practices to help increase health literacy and improve quality, safety and outcomes for all.

The conference web site is located at www.legacyhealth.org/healthliteracyconference , where you can find the conference brochure and registration information.

Target attendees for the conference include all who interact with patients in the health care environment; representatives from health plans, community-based and social service organizations; literacy educators; librarians; academics and policy makers. CME and CE credits are offered.

Fall 2011 Pulse

2011-12-28T17:02:00.000-08:00

Pulse Fall 2011 Final

Upcoming classes from Student Health Services

2011-12-17T22:27:00.000-08:00

FREE Yoga Class

2011-12-17T22:25:00.000-08:00

Free Yoga Class

2011-12-03T13:53:00.001-08:00

Join Student Health in the food drive

2011-11-30T21:19:00.000-08:00

Come watch the Elf and enjoy FREE food and drinks!

2011-11-28T22:20:00.000-08:00

Ducks vs UCLA

2011-11-28T22:19:00.000-08:00

Yoga Pilot Class

2011-11-23T09:16:00.000-08:00

November Meeting Minutes

2011-11-16T21:29:00.000-08:00

SC November Meeting Minutes

Sunriver Ski Trip

2011-11-11T12:20:00.000-08:00

Please donate your old clothes to the winter clothing drive

2011-11-11T12:10:00.000-08:00

October Meeting Minutes

2011-10-21T12:20:00.000-07:00

SC October Meeting Minutes

Join us at the All Hill Halloween Party!

2011-10-18T02:38:00.000-07:00

Halloween Flyer

Student Health Policy Group Meeting Minutes

2011-10-15T15:45:00.001-07:00

SHSAC Meeting 10.6.11

Student Center Gym Closure

2011-10-14T14:00:00.000-07:00

The Student Center will be closing the gymnasium on Monday, December 5th for the next phase of capital construction. The gym will be closed for approximately 3 1/2 months and the anticipated completion date is March 19, 2012.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause, but are looking forward to the upgrades that will result. Project details includes: seismic and fire safety upgrades as well as a gym floor replacement and energy efficient lighting retrofit.

Please note that the winter intramurals leagues have been cancelled for the 2012 season, but we're looking forward to the return of intramurals in April 2012.

Finally, the Student Center staff is looking into open gym availability in the immediate Portland area to help students shake off the winter blues, and we'll keep you posted on the results.

OUS/OHSU Collaborative Life Sciences Building

2011-10-09T16:45:00.000-07:00

Clsb Fact Sheet 10 6 11

More information can be found at:

http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/vision/clsb.cfm

NATIONAL PRIMARY CARE WEEK (NPCW)

2011-10-04T12:13:00.000-07:00

NATIONAL PRIMARY CARE WEEK (NPCW)

This year’s National Primary Care Week (NPCW) will be held from October 10th to 14th.

The theme for 2011, “Innovations in Primary Care,” will focus on what the future of primary care looks like and the ways pioneer health systems are reinventing their practices to promote continuous, comprehensive, and coordinated healthcare for their patients.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

Mon, Oct 10th
"The State of US Healthcare and the Future Role of Primary Care" with Robert Gluckman, MD
Location: Old Library 217 & the Great Hall
Time: 12-1pm

“Primary Care and Outpatient Internal Medicine” with Joe Hartman, MD, and Katie Iossi, Chief Resident
Location: Old Library 217 & the Great Hall
Time: 1-2pm

Tues, Oct 11th
"Approaches to Alternative Medicine: Integrating Naturopathic, Chiropractic and Oriental Medicine" panel discussion
Location: Richard Jones Hall 4320
Time: 12-1pm

Wed, Oct 12th
"Rebuilding Primary Care in a Broken Health Care System" with John Geyman, MD
Location: University Hospital South 8B60
Time: 12-1pm

Thurs, Oct 13th
"First, Do Some Good: Palliative Care in Primary Practice and Beyond" with Susan Toll, MD and Erik Fromme, MD
Location: OHSU Auditorium
Time: 12-1pm

Fri, Oct 14th
"International Primary Care: Lessons Learned Abroad" with Daisuke Yamashita, MD
Location: Old Library 217 & the Great Hall
Time: 12-1pm

Coming Soon to the Student Center

2011-10-03T09:59:00.000-07:00

Nordstrom has recently made a donation to the OHSU Student Center. They have donated a 7ft. Steinway baby grand piano that was located in their downtown store, and it is being delivered to the Student Center on Wednesday, October 5th. The piano will be located in the Nucleus Lounge and available for use by OHSU students and employees on a first come, first served basis. The piano will be locked when not in use and interested musicians are encouraged to contact the front desk to check out the key.

Oct 7th- Mug of Joe

2011-09-27T20:57:00.000-07:00

Coffeetalk_2011

BBQ for ALL OHSU Students Sept 23rd!

2011-08-25T09:58:00.000-07:00

July Meeting Minutes

2011-07-20T19:14:00.001-07:00

SC July Meeting Minutes

June Meeting Minutes

2011-06-16T17:00:00.000-07:00

SC June Meeting Minutes

Volunteer Awards Banquet Program

2011-06-11T14:41:00.000-07:00

Volunteer Awards Banquet Program

May Meeting Minutes

2011-05-26T10:18:00.003-07:00

May Meeting Minutes

2011-05-26T10:18:00.001-07:00

May Meeting Minutes

Aetna Preventive Care Coverage

2011-05-09T17:47:00.000-07:00

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B29Mps6iL_95ZGQ4ZDZjZWQtM2FhZi00YmM4LWE0ZWMtNTZkN2Q1NmFkMWQ1&hl=en&authkey=CIvWxaUB
Preventive Care Coverage - ASH

Summary of Health Insurance Referrals

2011-05-09T17:45:00.000-07:00

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B29Mps6iL_95ZWU0ZjU1NDUtNTBmMS00NDU5LTkwMDQtNDU4MDRiOWNmZTE2&hl=en&authkey=COvLoaUI
Referral Summary Academic Year 2011-12

PA Flyer - KickBall

2011-05-09T16:30:00.000-07:00

Rescheduled Kickball

Volunteer Award Form

2011-04-19T18:43:00.000-07:00

Fellow Students and Faculty,

We need more nominations for students that exemplify the following categories:

Educator Award Nominate

OHSU Student Service Award

Global/International Service Award

Community Outreach and Clinical Service Award Nominate

Forging the Way Award

Faculty Award

Volunteer of the Year

It’s really easy to share their story with us so they can be recognized!

For more details about each award, and to nominate someone, follow the link below:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/N6FTZY7

Thank you for your support,

April Meeting Minutes

2011-04-17T23:01:00.001-07:00

Sc Minutes 4-15-11 Draft(2)

Construction at the Student Center

2011-04-15T14:17:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to announce that this year's construction project at the Student Center is about to begin. We've received the construction permits from the City of Portland, and starting on Monday, April 18th, there will be noticeable signs that the project is underway. Opsis architecture will be providing the center with some renderings of the completed space and also the construction schedule and anticipated completion date. We will post this information in the lounge space for all students and employees to view. At this point, it appears that all amenities within the center will remain open throughout the project; however, in advance, we apologizes if the project requires any closures or adjustments to the hours of operation. Furthermore, we apologizes for the noise and dust that this project will create, but are confident that Inline Construction will be working hard to minimize any disruptions. If you have any questions about the construction project, please feel free to stop by the center and further discuss your concerns with the staff or myself. Finally, if you are interested in serving on next year's Student Center Advisory Committee, please contact Jesse Hollander, hollanje@ohsu.edu, to learn more.

Student Council Meeting Minutes

2011-04-13T20:31:00.000-07:00

SC_Minutes_3-11-11_DRAFT

Mug of Joe

2011-03-24T23:15:00.000-07:00

Coffeetalk_2011

Quiz Bowl RSVP FORM!

2011-03-10T09:39:00.000-08:00

OHSU Student Council Minutes

2011-03-04T10:43:00.000-08:00

SC_Minutes_2-11-11_DRAFT

OHSU Student Center Event

2011-02-28T13:28:00.000-08:00

Inceptionflyer

Jan Meeting Minutes

2011-01-23T23:44:00.001-08:00

SC_Minutes_1-14-11

Student Policy Workshop

2011-01-11T23:06:00.000-08:00

SPW Flyer.pdf

BCS Football Game at Student Center

2011-01-04T22:49:00.000-08:00

BCSbowl.docx e

Dec 2010 Meeting Minutes

2011-01-02T16:34:00.000-08:00

Download
Sc Minutes 12-10-10 Draft

Winter 2011 Registration for Intramurals

2011-01-02T16:12:00.000-08:00

Download
Winter 2011 Flier

Google chrome for a good cause!

2010-12-15T12:20:00.001-08:00

Participate in charitable projects with the rest of the Chrome community. Install the Chrome for a Cause extension and your web browsing will drive donations made to charities around the world. Between December 15 - 19, every tab you open will support a good cause. To find out more about this effort and the organizations we're partnering with, visit http://www.google.com/chrome/intl/en/p/cause/

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bbfammmagchhaohncbhghoohcfoeckdi

Nov 12 2010 Meeting Minutes

2010-12-08T13:10:00.000-08:00

Meeting Minutes (Download)
OHSU Student Council (SC)
11/12/10, 12:00-1:30pm
Location: BRB 381

I. Welcome:
Charlie: Student Council meetings will operate with the goal of finishing by 1:00 the most important issues will be addressed towards the beginning of the meeting.
II. Approval of Past Minutes:
June, September, and October minutes were approved.
III. Services Updates:
Student Newsletter:
Vijay has 15 articles, though he would like more articles from student council members.
The next issue will come out in December.
Student Health Advisory Committee:
The Student Health Center will expanding into a new space; more space is needed for an IV hydration room the area must be vacated by Dec 15th.
AETNA waiver process may be amended to be more user friendly.
At the last meeting, the impacts of the healthcare reform on OHSU student health plan Derek speculates that premium will go up.
Extension of coverage?
Physical therapy, etc.
All preventative care received outside of OHSU will be covered 100% by insurance. Currently, these procedures are only 100% covered when performed by OHSU Student Health.
STI screening, high cholesterol treatment, drug abuse, diabetes, women’s health, etc.
These procedures/treatments are covered on campus, but students will now have the option of obtaining care outside of OHSU.
This policy will take effect August 2011.
Student Center Planning Committee:
Bookstore is moving from the second floor to the first floor (beginning end of February, completed by the end of March).
The space will become a “game space.”
Computer stations will also move to the second floor.
There are plans to replace the gym floor
Acoustic tiling will be added to Nucleus Global to dampen sound.
Open Saturdays 9:00-5:00 pm usage has been limited.
A new artist will be featured until February, at which time a new artist will be featured until July.
If artists are interested in being featured, they can contact Karen Seresun.
11/16/10 SOM “speed dating” session at 6:00 pm.
11/19/10 SOM “speed dating” session at 6:00 pm.
Media room: Copyright infringement concerns. Students can no longer show videos on a “drop-in” basis a licensing procedure must be followed prior to the viewing of a movie.
Licensing fees may be waived if a professor is in attendance.
Dental School ASDA Vendor Fair:
Thursday, November 19th 6:00-8:00 pm. The gym will close at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 19th during set-up.
Trailblazer game on Nov. 4th:
About 60 people attended mostly dental students.
Thursday, December 9th, 7:30
The next meeting is 11/16/10 from 12:00-2:00 pm.
March Wellness: New Classes see handout.
Lecture on VO2 Max and Endurance (see flier).
Mindful Strength Training class has been added to the schedule.
Ski Conditioning Workshop.
Freestyle Swim Clinic improving one’s stroke and swim fitness level (participants must be able to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping).
Register by calling or stopping by the front desk.
Charlie:
Wants to schedule a meeting with March Wellness to discuss the budget for next year.
Library:
Jackie Wirz (new employee; PhD in biochemistry) will facilitate student use of information inside and outside of the library she will teach classes about how students can use library resources when not on campus.
SON: Mondays from 10:00-2:00pm Loriee Hyde (library employee) will host open office hours on the 6th floor of the SON.
The library has liaisons assigned to every school and program at OHSU contact the library to get in touch with your school/program’s liason.
Incidental Fees:
School meetings (GSO, SOM, SOD, SON). Feedback will come in from schools and Student Center/March Wellness over Dec/Jan.
A report needs to be prepared for the OHSU president by February!
All incidental fee meetings must be public.
Two reps are needed from each school to sit on the committee to make incidental fee recommendations reps will be announced.
An online survey may also be put out in January.
Legislative Update:
None
Student Awards Banquet:
The Student of the Month Award is being discontinued (based on unanimous approval upon motion by Jordan Buhr) the funds which were originally allocated for this reward will now be applied to the Student Awards Banquet.
The details are currently vague more information will provided regarding cost allocation.
IV. Activities Updates:
Intramurals: (see Student Center Planning Committee above)
Halloween Party Report:
It was a successful event; Jesse appreciated assistance with set-up/clean-up.
All-Hill Ski Trip:
Fliers will go up next week January 7th-9th, 2011 at Sun River.
A student representative from each school is needed this person will manage sign-ups and payments for their respective school.
Check will be due ($55 for students, $65 for spouses; 40% is subsidized by Student Council) mid-December (date TBA).
Drinks at the party will be subsidized in an effort to limit outside alcohol being brought into the facility (with hopes of limiting the security presence at the event)
V. New Business:
Community Outreach Coordinator
There is a lack of coordination between faculty and students. Ali Christi wants to be the coordinator for all the different groups at OHSU. Ali will provide details of the position at the next meeting.
Funding Request – SOM had a doctor who served in Haiti talk about her experience. SOM is requesting $350 to cover the speaker
Student council approved to cover the SOM cost
Discussion on budgeting funding requests – topic will be talked next time.
Funding Request – SOD wants to support the “Mission of Mercy,” oral health care mission to be held on Nov 22-23 at the Oregon Convention Center. Mission of Mercy helps provide dental procedures for under insured populations. Motion to donate $300.
Student Council approved to cover the event

Next Meeting: Friday, Dec 10, 2010, 12:00-1:30pm
BRB381

Changes to Movie Viewing in the Student Center Media Room

2010-11-15T14:35:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately, due to film & video copyright infringement concerns, we will no longer be able to informally show movies or videos at the Student Center on a drop-in basis. Students will still be able to view movies at the center as long as they complete a formal movie request form, which is available from Heather Ennis, Assistant Director of Student Center and Student Activities at ennish@ohsu.edu or (503) 494-4556. The implementation of this formal process is to ensure that we obtain the proper licensing requirements as outlined by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), and comply with the Federal Copyright Act that governs how copyrighted materials, such as movies, may be utilized publicly. The Student Center staff is committed to meeting the students' entertainment needs as well as providng social activities for the student body, and we look forward to working with you on this matter.

Blazer Game Nov 4th at 7:30 PM Show Up Early!

2010-10-29T11:57:00.000-07:00

Monday Night Football Oct. 25th 5:30pm at the Student Center

2010-10-24T11:27:00.000-07:00

Portland Trail Blazers home opener! Tuesday, Oct. 26th @7pm at Student Center

2010-10-24T11:23:00.000-07:00

October Meeting Minutes

2010-10-16T14:17:00.000-07:00

Meeting Minutes (DOWNLOAD)

OHSU Student Council (SC)

10/8/10, 12:10-1:30pm

Location: BRB 381

Attendants:

Kristin Belford (NS) Ilkyu Lee (DS) Jennifer Goodman (NS)

Lauren Moffitt (MS2) Tim Lafolette (GNS) Jason Tee (PharmS)

Jason Deignan (GS6) Laura Masch (PA1) Sarah Wampold (PA1)

Vijay Patel (DS) Nate Risley (DS) Laura Chaney (RTS)

Jordan Buhr (DS) Kirsten Williams (NS) Daniel M. Walsh (DS2)

Derek Musashe (GS4) Rachel Seltzer (MS4) Charlie Muraki (DS3)

Heather Ennis (Assistant Director, Student Center)

Karen Seresun (Assistant Vice Provost, Student Life)

I. Welcome/Food/Drinks (10 minutes)

II. Approval of Past Minutes (5 minutes):

a. *** NOT DONE. PRIORITIZE AT NOVEMBER MEETING

III. Services Updates (30 minutes)

a. Student Newsletter Committee (Vijay Patel):

b. Student Health Advisory Group (Derek Musashe): Students did not notice drop-off in coverage; as Derek says, the goal was “to make the transition from ODS to Aetna as seamless as possible.”

c. Student Center Planning Committee (Karen Seresun, Jesse Hollander (not present)):

i. Global Health Center: Meet & Greet at the Student Center today (10/8/10) from 6-8pm.

ii. The Student Center would like to have monthly social events for students across disciplines and possibly faculty to come together

1. Bring more collegiality and/or camaraderie

2. Food available or for purchase

3. Students may be able to bring own alcohol; maybe Student Council/Student Center can get a permit to allow BYOB for a limited duration of time on such evenings, e.g. one Thursday evening a month

4. The GSO BBQ was a success. There was participation from schools across campus.

d. March Wellness (Joan Feraco):

e. Library (Laura Zeigan (not present), per email):

i. Halloween Party/3rd Annual Library Student Open House, Wed, October 20, 4:30-6pm, in the BICC. Flyer: raffle and prizes, food and beverages, popcorn and movie, candy; Raffle tickets available to collect at the following information stations: Scholarly Communications, After-Hours Study Space, User Survey, Student Scholar Archive, RefWorks, ILL & Summit

ii. She invites students to let her know if anyone has any questions, or how she or the library services can help individual students or student bodies.

iii. The OHSU Library 2010 Open Access Week Seminar (flyer dispersed): Faye Chadwell, MLS, Associate Librarian, Oregon State University. “Rights Well: Resources for Maintaining Your Rights as an Author.” Friday, Oct 22nd, 11am, BICC 429.

f. Community Service Fair Discussion (Charlie Muraki, Katie Yates (not present)):

i. Community Fair was held yesterday evening. Heavy dental student presence, lower pharm presence; iPod nano drawing, one for each school. Many organizations were present to describe their services; most of whom have relationships with OHSU students in some capacity—lots of opportunities to get involved!

g. Incidental Fees (Charlie Muraki):

i. Karen is meeting with the Associate Deans of the schools soon to discuss these funds and figure out how and to whom these funds go and how they are accessible by students.

ii. Karen: will check with SOM to find out who received the funds. Rachel Selzer checked with the Student Senate President, and he knows nothing of it, hasn’t heard of incidental fees, and doesn’t anticipate ever hearing/seeing anything from it.

1. Talk to Kathy Hollosey and/or Dr. Grady-Weliky

2. ADDENDUM: Kathy Hollosy said the SOM has received the rebate, and she and Dr. Molly Osborne (SOM Associate Dean for Student Affairs) need to meet with Brian Garvey (Med Student Senate President) and Ricky Tavangari (also on Student Senate) to discuss it.

iii. Establish Incidental Fee Committee (one member from each representative school?)

1. Recommendation to President Robertson in spring of each year for following year’s budget.

2. $1.5mm annually

3. Where it goes, how it’s spent

4. Next Saturday at 10:30am in the Student Center media room; open to the public

5. SC now receiving a monthly budget through Karen on IFs

6. Volunteers: Derek Musashe (GS4), Ali Chisti (MS2), Jason Tee (PharmS), Rilen Stucke (MS1)

h. Legislative Update (Kirsten Williams, Rae Seltzer):

i. *** NOT DONE. PRIORITIZE AT NEXT MEETING. Prior conversations with Suzy Funkhouser?

ii. *** NOT DONE. PRIORITIZE AT NEXT MEETING. Shall we invite her to join us at a SC meeting?

iii. Student Policy Workshop: January 22nd, 10-4

iv. OHSU Student Day at the legislature: in February

i. Student Awards Banquet

i. *** NOT DONE. PRIORITIZE AT NEXT MEETING.

II. School Updates

a. PA:

i. OSPA

1. This weekend, in Newport, OR

2. Silent Auction for Outside In!

ii. Kickball Tournament: have no fear—they’re organizing it.

b. Nursing:

i. Tomorrow undergrad retreat for SNA; there is definitely interest by nursing students in getting more involved, including from Acc-Bacc and incoming sophomores

ii. IOM released report on future of nursing on Tuesday; Dean Bligh sat on the IOM committee that compiled the report; the report highlights some sound recommendations for the future of nursing

iii. School of Nursing centennial is this year!

c. Medical:

i. CTUW and other outreach

ii. MS3 shelf exams today

iii. MS4 residency apps!

d. Dental:

i. Mission of Mercy community outreach: Monday-Tuesday before Thanksgiving, providing free dental care for all comers; provides all dental equipment; providers provide services; this is the first one west of the Rockies; patients line up the night before; for advertising: consider Street Roots

ii. Volunteers needed (Sunday & Wednesday to set up and break down)

1. ADDENDUM: consider volunteers for one of two shifts: either Sun/Mon or Tue/Wed

iii. Pre-Dental Society at PSU could easily be invited to participate as well

e. Pharmacy: Starts up again in two weeks

f. GSO:

i. BBQ a huge success, with a huge turn-out

ii. Social being planned for Fall term in the next couple months

iii. Ski Trip

g. Allied Health:

i. How do we aim to incorporate Allied Health?

ii. ADDENDUM: Laura Chaney (RTS) was present at the meeting. I (Rae) propose we consider splitting meeting business in half every month, so that students from all schools can catch most of the meeting between about 12:10-12:50.

IV. Activities Updates

a. Intramurals (Heather Ennis):

b. Halloween Party (Vijay Patel; Jesse Hollander (not present):

i. Nick Tadros (R3, Urology, OHSU grad) has a band called the Brave Chandeliers. They like to play a free show for Halloween, and offered to play at our Halloween Party this year! Any takers? Or would you prefer a DJ?

ii. Flyer: Friday, October 29th, 7-10pm, CROET Atrium; food and drinks provided; Costume contest $50 Apple gift cards to top four costumes

iii. There is also talk of a Battle of the Bands amongst student vs resident vs physician bands. Thoughts?

c. All-Hill Ski Trip (Kristin Belford; Jesse Hollander (not present):

i. Weekend of 1/7/10-1/9/11

V. New Business (30 minutes)

a. Stand-in Secretary while Rae is away for rotations and interviews?

b. Potential Community Outreach Coordinator position?: Ali Chisti, MS3, has been very active in coordinating collaborative outreach programs amongst multiple medical school groups, including Cover the Uninsured Week and the Diversity group. He is interested in fostering communication with the service-oriented groups in the other schools. He's especially interested in connecting people/groups currently doing outreach. Would there be a role for this at student council? (E.g. rural OHSU nursing students collaborating with med student on Tar Wars.)

i. Post to blog

ii. Link to Sakai (Tom Boudreau?)—Jason Tee

iii. *** NOT DONE. PRIORITIZE AT NEXT MEETING.

c. FUNDING REQUEST (Vijay Patel, DS): ASDA wants to request $75 to purchase toothbrushes, floss, and toothpaste to participate in the Wells Fargo Financial Health Awareness Fair 2010 (10/21/10, 10am-3pm, details in email). The idea is to bring local and national organizations to Wells Fargo employees to enable them to get involved in giving back to the community.

i. APPROVED

d. FUNDING REQUEST: (Miranda Lanning) Global Health Center Student Group: This year we are specifically working towards a student group that is more inclusive of all schools and gives students a chance to interact and learn from each other. As a kick-off event, we are planning a Meet and Greet for this Friday, October 8th from 6-8pm at the Student Center on campus. This will be an opportunity for students to meet doctors, PAs, dentists, nurses, researchers and faculty who are including international work as a part of their practice. So far we have over 25 faculty and 60 students signed up and we will be serving beer, wine and appetizers. Please consider our funding request for $500 to defray the costs.

i. Form

ii. APPROVED

Next Meeting: Friday, Nov 12, 2010, 12:00-1:30pm

BRB381

Monday Night Football at the Student Center

2010-09-29T12:37:00.000-07:00

Watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. NY Jets on Monday, October 11th in the Student Center media room. The game starts at 5:30 pm and popcorn and soda will provided.

The Golden Hour for Providers--Economic Crisis and the Impact of Health Reform - GRAND ROUNDS

2010-09-25T11:17:00.000-07:00

The Golden Hour for Providers--Economic Crisis and the Impact of Health Reform

Healthcare providers are facing an unprecedented set of challenges as 2010 comes to a close. The hangover of economic turbulence in the past 2 years is just beginning to be felt by many providers as employment remains soft, many workers who involuntarily lost their jobs are losing COBRA subsidies and/or COBRA benefits, and consumer sentiment remains uncertain, at the same time that employers continue to shift costs onto employees and the total size of the commercial pool continues to slowly shrink. The environment for the next several years shows no sign of changing course from these difficult trends, until 2014, when the full impact of Health Reform will begin to be felt across the industry. During this talk, we will examine the challenges facing providers both pre- and post- reform, and discuss some of the imperatives it will take for winners to remain ahead of the game and emerge from this "Golden Hour" with a clean bill of health.
Speaker : Dr. Edward Levine, MD, is a Principal in McKinsey & Company's Silicon Valley Office
and a core leader in the West Coast Healthcare and North American Payor Provider Practices

Dates/Times: Wednesday, September 29, 5:30 PM Networking; 6:00 PM Presentation

Location: OHSU Marquam Hill Campus, ( campus map),

School of Nursing Auditorium, Room 144

Aug Meeting Minutes

2010-09-19T01:10:00.000-07:00

Meeting Minutes (Download)
OHSU Student Council
8/10/10, 12:10-1:30pm
Location: BRB 381

Attendants: Rachel Seltzer MS4, Kristin Belford NS3, Derek Musashe GS4, Trevor Frideres DS2, Chris Denton MS3, Jinnell Lewis MS4, Jason Deignan GS6, James McCormach GSO/DMICE, James McKanna GSO/DMICE, Heather Ennis Assistant Director Student Center, Karen Seresun Assistant Vice Provost Student Center, Sarah Wampold PA1, Laura Mason PA1, Laura Zeigan Library Services

Welcome/Food/Drinks (10 minutes)
Updates (30 minutes)

Student Newsletter Committee (Vijay Patel—vacation)
Student Health Advisory Group (Derek Musashe): question of enrolling spouses with Aetna
Student Center Planning Committee (Karen Seresun, Jesse Hollander—vacation):

Campus Services Orientation: Fri, 9/24, 3-4:30pm, at the Student Center, prior to the GSO BBQ; w/ bike commuting safety and information, March Wellness, Welcome to OR table, $5 bike helmets?, flu shots thru health center happening now (check with your program or the student health center for dates, times, and locations); you can get an free OHSU ‘tumbler’; different departments will be present, volunteer opportunities, student health, fin aid, environmental health & safety.

March Wellness (Joan Feraco—not present):
Library (Laura Zeigan):

New comfy chairs upstairs, partly purchased with last year’s fundraiser that Student Council helped out with
They’ve got a new piece of artwork on the wall!
The 4th floor is now all-hours after-hours access with a badge, with entrance on the 4th floor; students must enter through the third floor during the day, and 4th floor after-hours
Student Open House, Wed, 10/20, 4:30-6, Halloween-themed, with food and prizes

Community Service Fair Discussion (Katie Yates—not present)
Intramurals (Heather Ennis):

Registration for intramurals will be in several weeks, with late start of Oct. 11; options include the usual soccer, basketball and volleyball
She’ll be at SON orientation to educate new nursing students about it

Approval of Past Minutes (5 minutes)

Minutes approved for July & August 2010
Minutes from June not accessible for meeting; will be obtained and up for approval at October meeting.

Updates (cont’d)

Medical: MS1—just started, no reps present (may not be elected yet); MS2—no reps present, although MS2s present for funding request able to contribute: Specialty Speed Dating on Tuesday, 11/16/10; Talk on 9/21 Tom Kirsch MD, Emergency Medicine physician from Johns Hopkins, sponsored by IMIG, AMSA, speaking on the future of disaster response, primarily about his experiences in Haiti and Chile, noontime, free, OL Auditorium, scouncil@ohsu.edu (Merlin Curry); MS3—on clinical rotations; MS4—residency applications!
Dental: Beach orientation, where they focused on team-building; DS1s have started, and are presently having elections; everyone else starts back up in two weeks
Pharmacy: Start up again in two weeks
GSO:

GSO BBQ! CROET courtyard (at the med school, where the half head (statue) is, 9/24, 5pm, following the campus services orientation from 3-4:30pm
In touch with Susan Sugarman re: community volunteerism
A big priority this year is bringing in West Campus (Hillsboro) and distance learning students in the GSO community
The first GSO meeting is in October (10/6/10?), and there will sushi! Anyone is welcome, not just GSO students.

Nursing:

Orientations coming up 9/16
9/19-21 Global Health Conference in Seattle—for all providers, not just nursing students
AccBaccs are in session, OCNE starts in two weeks (3yr BSN)

PA: PA Week is in the end of November, details to follow at next meeting
Allied Health (not present):

Discussion that they may need to be reinforced of student council as an opportunity. Programs considered are Clinical Lab Master’s students, Radiation Technology, Paramedics
Consider redefining our quorum

New Business (30 minutes)

Pharm funding request--$1500-2000, to run compounding labs (this year, it’s chapstick they’re making!); they plan on visiting six to seven middle schools, teach about careers in health care, and compound chapstick. It was originally funded by Walgreen’s diversity grant, but this year Walgreen’s strongly encouraged them to explore other funding sources. They plan on doing this in the Winter and in June. (June is when OMSI does a science fair.) (Formal funding request to follow.)
Med funding request--$500 to help host Dr. Tom Kirsch, speaking twice on the future of disaster response, and his experiences in Haiti and Chile: 9/21 at OL at noon, 9/22 at CROET. Everyone across the university is invited, and encouraged to attend. He is speaking on He has asked for no compensation in return, only that his trip be provided for. AMSA is covering his airfare, OHSU’s Emergency Medicine Department is helping with part of hotel accomodations cost; they still require funds to cover the difference in hotel cost, as well as transportation, and meals. They are also spending some out-of-pocket expenses to host him. 9/21 attendance!! across the university, some out of pocket funding
GSO funding request—$500 for the GSO-sponsored all-hill BBQ. All students are welcome, and people visiting are welcome to attend too. (Formal funding request to follow.)
Information sharing across OHSU student program—Suggestions to create a link to the blog page on the OHSU homepage vs the Education homepage; Laura spoke with Web Strategies (after the meeting) and the concensus is we will talk about our objectives for the student website and how we want to deliver information to students. At that point we may choose to with Web Strategies; on the blog there is also a forum for housing stuff, bikes, etc.; and the PULSE needs more writers, if anyone you know is interested!
Student Policy Workshop—HPIG 9/22 12-1pm RJH (4329?)
Incidental fees—Charlie is absent; defer till October meeting
Student interest groups need to reregister each year, by 10/1, on Student Center webpage

Next Meeting: Friday, Oct, 2010, 12:00-1:30pm

BRB381

Fall Sports - Reminder to Sign UP!

2010-09-19T01:05:00.000-07:00

Download

Fall2010 Flier.doc

Dr.Kirsch and Emergency Medicine in Haiti and Chile

2010-09-14T08:58:00.000-07:00

Download

Kirsch_Lecture_9-21-2010.pdf

Aug Meeting Minutes

2010-08-29T20:33:00.000-07:00

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Meeting Minutes

OHSU Student Council

8/13/10 12-1pm

Location: Student Center Media Room

Attendants: Jesse Hollander, Kirsten Williams, Jason Deignan, Rachel Seltzer, Ben Kong, Jason Tee, Michael Sparrow, Vijay Patel, Katie Yates, Joan Feraco, Charlie Muraki

Welcome/Food/Drinks (10 minutes)
Updates (30 minutes)

Student Newsletter Committee (Vijay Patel): Student newsletter will be published in fall. Contributions for articles will be solicited beginning in the September.
Student Health Advisory Group (Derek Musashe): During last month’s meetings, it was brought up that there is student loans cover the health care insurance premiums over the summer. The timing of end of the summer term and the beginning of the fall term for almost all schools allows students to have coverage even though there may be a summer break. On a related issue, this may not cover costs of summer break housing and non-tuition related expenses for some schools.
Student Center Planning Committee (Jesse Hollander & Charlie Muraki):

The Student Center is now open on Saturdays from 9am-5pm. We should all try and get more people here during these hours to continue support to keep it open on the weekend. Food service on Saturdays will open on 9/25/10. Hours to be announced.
Jesse and Charlie met with Steve, head of Nutrition Services, regarding serving alcohol at the Student Center, with a permit to serve all the time. This seems less likely for two reasons. 1) OHSU is hesitant with health services and health providers on the same campus and providing the mission of healthcare in a safe and legal setting. 2) It is expensive to have an OLCC permit for a member’s only venue for just a monthly permit. Another option is a monthly event and/or contract with catering company to have a liquor license at certain times. Having a public bar versus a members only venue was discussed. Revenue generation is a potential benefit to serving alcohol at the student center in any capacity. Ideas proposed were kegs, wine tastings, and having it open to families.
One consideration mentioned is to be sure we are using incidental fees for the benefit of a significant portion of the student body. If this only appeals to a small subset of students, it becomes more difficult to justify requiring every student to pay these dollars in required incidental fees.
One concern re: the serving of alcohol is a potential safety issue with the swimming pool. The pool may be closed or a security watch may be placed on it during the hours that alcohol is served.

March Wellness (Joan Feraco):

To ensure students are aware of March Wellness and the services offered, they’ve prepared some paper stuffs for school orientations. Most schools have responded, except the SOM.
Nursing students have been asked to pay community prices over the summer. SOP (pharmacy) still without access during fourth year, although there is talk of allowing them to pay for the months they rotate here. It is unclear if medical students have access through incidental fees during the summer between 1st and 2nd year. UPDATE: Fourth year pharmacy students may pay for the months they are located in Portland. Monthly dues are $65. Nursing students do not pay community prices ($102). If they pay incidental fees, they have full access. I think the issues lie with March membership for nursing students who are on a schedule different from other schools (e.g. not full-time over the summer, not considered to be in school although required to take classes, term dates are scheduled differently, etc.). They are being asked to pay community prices over the summer. (Is this appropriate? Are they paying incidental fees year-round?) Medical students between their first and second years have access if paying incidental fees. If not, monthly dues are $65 for July and $65 for August.
March will now offer residents a reduced-fee membership. UPDATE: Residents will not be charged monthly dues when they are assigned to other locations. Residents must inform March Wellness 1 month prior to a location change. (Given their schedules are likely similar to fourth year pharmacy schedules in the number of on-hill vs. off-hill rotations, what are thoughts on managing them similarly vs. differently?)
Obviously March membership fees are not competitive with community gym membership fees. There is a question of what students’ and/or residents’ needs are in a fitness center. (Not brought up at the meeting: is it possible to offer students, and/or residents, and/or the public at-large the option of paying the price for full-membership versus an alternative lower fee for a limited membership, either just access to gym facilities, vs. facilities + classes, vs. facilities + classes + spa services, etc.?)

Library (Laura Zeigan):

Not present

Community Service Fair Discussion (Katie Yates):

This will be the 5th Annual Community Service Fair
Thursday, October 7th, at the Student Center
She has lots of organizations lined up to invite, and welcomes suggestions for any we left out.

School representative reports (skipped in the interest of time)

Medical:
Dental:
Pharmacy:
GSO:
Nursing:
PA:
Allied Health:

New Business (30 minutes)

Budget review (Charlie Muraki):

Our student council budget comes from incidental fees (IF’s), and we currently don’t spend all the IF’s each year. Charlie met with Dr. Robert Vieira, Interim Provost, to discuss where the rest of this money goes, and if it is still accessible. Evidently, any left-over fees go into a ‘reserve’ fund.
It is still unclear if these funds sit in an account, or if they are spent, and then credited to the Student Council budget. (The implication is: if we choose to spend it all right now, are those funds immediately available?)
The response from Dr. Vieira is they can be used for special expenditures, e.g. funding projects at the Student Center. It does not, however, just roll over to the following year’s student council budget. Dr. Vieira will report back on the status of these funds.
The next issue raised is if there are always leftover funds, how much of them do we want in the reserve fund, and do we want/can we cut IFs for students?
We have already requested and been granted a regular budget report. However, they have recently hired a new person whose job description is appropriate for this, so once he/she gets acclimated to the job, we can expect a regular budget report within the next couple months.
There is also discussion about and preference for the ability to manage an annual budget, as opposed to being given a partial budget per term. This is especially pertinent in light of the prevalence of student body events in the latter half of the academic year. (E.g. Cover The Uninsured Week, Student Policy Workshop, and Volunteer Banquet.)

Voter Registration (not addressed)
Suzy & Sarah (Legislature & OHSU Business & Ops)

Rae is meeting with Sarah on Tuesday, 8/17, to discuss student preferences and priorities for the short-term future of OHSU and business and operations strategies. Please ask your fellow students to share their ideas so she can represent them at this meeting.
Rae is also meeting with Suzy Funkhouser, OHSU’s lobbyist to the State Legislature, on Wednesday, 9/8. If you have issues you would like her to represent at that meeting, please let her know. The purpose of this meeting is three-fold: to form a working relationship with the Student Council, to do the same for the Health Policy Interest Group, and to ask about personal interests about public health. The goal for discussing Student Council with her is to set up what our relationship can be and what resources we can access; essentially, how to bring students and student interests closer to Salem and effecting state policy.

Next Meeting: Friday, Sept 10, 2010, 12:00-1:30pm

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OHSU/PSU Panel

2010-07-23T10:49:00.000-07:00

PSU International Programs

Looking for a Dental or Pharmacy student to be part of a panel and
group breakout lunch with 20 Showa Medical University students from
Tokyo. They are undergrads from Med, RN, Dental, Pharmacy schools and
are here on a summer study program for ESL and an intro to US
healthcare and education.

Wed. Aug. 4th 1-3:30pm
Location: SON Room 358

1pm Panel of OHSU Med, Dental, RN, Pharm students ( each gives
brief autobiog, why you chose your profession, where you are in school
and challenges, goals after graduation) Q & A

1:45pm Break into school specific lunch ( provided by PSU) groups
2:30 Each OHSU student takes their group on brief tour of their
respective school
3:30 all groups meet at Koehler Tram to return to PSU

.... there is a modest honorarium of $50.

Contact: Jeff Baffaro, PSU OIA baffaroj@pdx.edu

New Library Hours

2010-07-14T12:28:00.000-07:00

Study into the night or by the early morning light!

http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/library/about/whats-new/new-library-hours.cfm

Starting Monday, June 21, anyone with OHSU ID may use the 4th floor of the library any hour, any day. Quiet study space, study rooms and wireless access is available. The space has recently been painted, and comfortable new lounge chairs are arriving soon. In response to a patron requests, four new high-backed, ergonomic workstation chairs are also on their way.

Also starting on June 21, the library will change open hours.

Monday-Thursday

7:30am-8:00pm

Friday

7:30am-6:00pm

Saturday

9:00am-5:00pm

Sunday

Noon-8:00pm

Minutes 7-9-10

2010-07-13T16:56:00.001-07:00

Meeting Agenda

OHSU Student Council

7/9/10 12-1:30pm

Location: Student Center Media Room

Meeting started: 12:00pm

Attendants: Charlie Muraki, Rachel Seltzer, Derek Musashe, Jesse Hollander, Violet Lakeland, Dan Walsh, Mike Sparrow, Kirsten Williams, Jason Deignan

I. Welcome/Food/Drinks

II. Approval of June minutes: (postponed: they are posted on blog for interim review; will be up for approval at next meeting)

III. Updates

a. Student Newsletter Committee (?)

b. Student Health Advisory Group (Derek Musashe): Higher charge on bill during Fall and Spring to cover for Summer insurance coverage while not technically paying full-time tuition. Also, there is a concern for low ($350) deductible, with implied higher premiums. Derek notes the primary goal is to 'keep everyone in school,' so if they have an illness or injury, they don't become bankrupt, can continue their education, and are not precluded from graduating.

c. Student Center Planning Committee (Jesse Hollander): Construction progressing with on demand locker room system being installed. First Saturday opening takes place this weekend, with showing of World Cup Soccer match. Discussion of Happy Hour Lounge continues and goes to Bob (last?) for his input. Food services are involved and are looking into the costs associated with liquor license.

Campus Services Orientation at the Student Center on Friday Sept. 24^th from 3:00-4:30 (Add to Google Calendar)

GSO Bbq taking place at the CROET on Friday Sept. 24^th from 5pm-8pm. (Add to Google Calendar)

Cup O Joe Friday October 8^th, 7am at Student Center

d. March Wellness (Joan Feraco): not present; Charlie's update: the current proposal by students is a $25/mo student fee for membership, although students will not be able to opt out. They are considering that students primarily use it for fitness, and less-so for wellness, therefore use fewer services than the scope of services March offers. Also, given that some students apparantly don't even realize that a) they are paying this membership, and b) they are eligible to use it, there is discussion of publicizing it better at student orientation functions. Derek brought up continuing the dialogue on student membership fees annually, as it seems like something we may have to address every year given some of the push-back already. Charlie asked about progress on getting a meeting for the Executive Council with President Robertson.

e. Library (Laura Zeigan): June 21^st was kick-off for 24 hour work space on 4^th floor. Accessible with badges and a badge must be used to exit or alarm will sound. They have Cushy chairs that everyone should check out. Lauras job description has changed as she will be more involved in focus groups to discover what students want out of their library. She will be needing volunteers in Sept. to participate in testing of library services.

Student open house held Wed. Oct. 20^th from 3-6pm, with food, prizes and costumes. (Add to Google Calendar)

f. School representative reports

i. Medical: MS4s getting started with sub-internships and this residency application process; MS3s finished boards, *just* started linical; MS2s FREE!! For the summer; no MS1s till end of August.

ii. Dental: Dive into dentistry this weekend. It gives undergraduates interested in dentistry a chance to work with dental materials. Transition continues for 2^nd and 3^rd year students.

iii. Pharmacy: not present

iv. GSO: "They're busy being nerdy."

v. Nursing: Acc-baccs are in the full swing of things. Last year's are finishing up in 6 weeks. Graduate nursing is just kicking off a new tutoring program so grad students can tutor undergrads in anatomy & physiology, with the aid of the tutoring director of A&P at PSU.

vi. PA: (not present; elections in process)

vii. Allied Health: (not present)

IV. New Business

a. Budget review: We're going to start tracking ourselves as far as how much we spend. We'll have a spreadsheet or checklist amount that we'll manage on our own.

b. Student of the month award discussion: this is a discussion from last time: given that there are very few nominations, and it does not seem to be widely recognized, what should we do with this program? Should we ax it? Make it a quarterly award with a higher monetary prize? Or incorporate these resources into expanding awards at the annual Volunteer Banquet? As Kristin Belford is heading up the Volunteer Banquet this year and is not able to be present today, we will postpone this discussion until September.

c. Potential Legislative Seminar: Kirsten Williams attended an organized nursing Public Policy event in Washington, D.C., re: the process of how legislation is developed, how to present it to your legislators, and other helpful skills in furthering policy change. She has been in touch with faculty with the Oregon Nurses Association and Oregon Medical Association about this. She is thinking of putting ona weekend seminar on how to initiate policy, including how to talk to legislators, have faculty share thoughts, have experienced students ont he panel, etc. Suzy Funkhauser is a great resource, and we are getting in touch with her.

Meeting adjourned: 13:15

Next Meeting: August 13, 2010, 12:00-1:30pm (Add to Google Calendar)

Minutes from 6/12

2010-06-27T12:48:00.000-07:00

Minutes 2010 06 11

OHSU Student Health Insurance Policy

2010-06-13T10:28:00.001-07:00

OHSU Student Health Plan 2010

End of the Year Party

2010-06-13T09:59:00.001-07:00

Saim.poster.final

Housing - Seeking Roommate

2010-06-06T12:45:00.001-07:00

$440/month for a bedroom in modern two bedroom/one bath apt by OHSU!

My name is Migdalia Ordonez.
I am a second going on third year medical student.
I live in a two bedroom apt a couple of blocks from school.
Looking for someone to rent the second bedroom.

About the Apt:
Marquam Trail apartment located at 1129 SW Gaines Street (can google
map it if you'd like).
Two bedrooms, One bathroom, Kitchen (w/ dishwasher, washer and
dryer), living room, dining room, and Balcony!
Perks: Washer and dryer in the kitchen!, great neighbors,
convenient location, great landlord!
Room will be available July 1st. Rent is $440/month. + Utilities:
$7 for internet, $35-$45 electricity

About me:
I am a nontraditional med student. Low key, no drama. I moved from
San Francisco to start med school at OHSU.
I will be a third year student starting July.

If interested, please email me at ordonezm@ohsu.edu.

What's the climate for diversity at OHSU?

2010-05-24T15:10:00.000-07:00

Are you able to express different points of view?
Are you treated with dignity and respect?
Are you interested in gaining knowlege that enhances your ability to function in a culturally diverse workplace?

Student Survey Open May 21 - June 4

Take 10 minutes to complete the Diversity Climate Survey at:
http://surveys.envisialearning.net/OHSUsurvey/

Follow the link at the end of the survey to enter a drawing for Amazon gift certificates, and a choice of an iPad or HDTV.

The survey is anonymous. No answer can be linked to you. Data will be evaluated by a third party retained by the Diversity Advisory Council to assess OHSU's climate for diversity and inclusion.

Questions? Call 494-5657

Housing

2010-05-24T12:42:00.000-07:00

Revamped KD Ad

Place near the Hill

2010-05-18T11:34:00.001-07:00

Housing Listing

Housing- Roommate Wanted

2010-05-15T11:54:00.000-07:00

Roommate Wanted

Google voice numbers for students

2010-05-15T11:51:00.000-07:00

Here's the link. I've been using this for about a year now and it's been great!

5th Annual Student Volunteer Awards Banquet

2010-05-14T00:31:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone,

We would like to invite you to the 5th Annual Student Volunteer Awards
Banquet to honor those outstanding individuals among us who have given
back to their local, academic and international communities.

This is traditionally a well-attended, deliciously-catered, open-invitation
event celebrating the service of individual students at OHSU.
This year, approximately 100 people were nominated in the 6 award
categories; all will be honored at the event.
Winners, decided by a voting committee, will be named and awarded
cash prizes ranging from $300-$500, runners up $100.

When: this coming Thursday, May 20th, 5-6:30pm.

Where: Student Center gymnasium, 2nd floor (enter through the book-store)

Program: appetizers/light dinner, wine, cheering

All are welcome!

Thanks for all of your hard work and nominations.

OHSU Student council

Office of Academic and Student Affairs
Baird Hall 1028
Mail code L349
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239-3098

Volunteer Opportunity

2010-05-14T00:18:00.000-07:00

We need volunteer students for two hours, Thursday, 7/15, 1-3:00!
AHEC (Area Health Education Centers) puts on an annual camp called MedStars each July for rural Oregon high school seniors to learn about health care careers. Our “Clinical Skills” activity is run by OHSU students and we need volunteers. All materials and instructions are provided, and we gladly give letters of volunteer time recognition. Please help inspire our students by demonstrating simple skills. Contact Shera Felde, feldes@ohsu.edu or x45867 if you are interested.

Housing - Available to Rent

2010-05-12T23:32:00.000-07:00

Sorry to spam. Posting for my preceptor: Matthew Moravec

House Ad

Housing - Available to Rent

2010-05-12T23:29:00.001-07:00

Hi,

I am a first dental student and am looking for a roommate. The room is available in June.
$325/month plus half of the utilities per month
Utilities average about $25-$50/month (per person).
About 2 blocks from the OHSU campus.
Large walk-in closet.
Shared bathroom and kitchen
Street parking available through the city
No pets or smoking allowed

Please e-mail me if you are interested or have questions. My e-mail is hayes@ohsu.edu.

Thanks.
Melissa Hayes

Housing - Available to Rent

2010-05-12T23:26:00.001-07:00

Rent: $450 + utilities

1124 SW Gibbs ST. one block up from plaid pantry

I am a dental student that will have four rooms open for rent in my house starting in July. It is a five bedroom house with two full bathrooms, two fridges, laundry, nice backyard (trampoline), everything needed besides what you need for your room or if you want to spice up the living room be my guest. . Parking available through the city, I think it is like $35/year or something cheap like that. Rent is $450/month plus utilities. Utilities plus internet and tv usually comes to 90-100/person each month. It is a great deal for being so close to the hospital and actually having a house instead of being stuck in an apartment.

Let me know if interested,

Bryce (reiserb@ohsu.edu)

Housing - Sublet Available

2010-05-12T23:24:00.000-07:00

I'm looking for someone to sublet my Portland studio from August 1st- August 28th, No parking option, no pets. Perfect for visiting students doing rotations at OHSU. It's on Marquam hill, 3 minute walk to OHSU, 10 minute ride to downtown Portland/PSU rent + utilities is $710. If interested, email me at samad@ohsu.edu from your .edu account and I'll reply with pictures. etc.

Tahmina

Housing - Available to Rent

2010-05-12T23:20:00.000-07:00

Charming Duplex 2 Blocks From OHSU

Housing - Sublet Available

2010-05-12T23:18:00.001-07:00

My roommate and I will both be traveling abroad this summer and are looking to sublet our apartment during the months of July and August. It is a spacious 2 bed/2 bath apartment located at the corner of 11th and Gibbs, just up from the Plaid Pantry. It is about a 5 minute walk from the OHSU campus, so would be very convenient for anyone working there. Rent is $1105 a month, and includes 2 parking spaces. If you are interested, please contact me at friend@ohsu.edu.

Attention Students:

2010-04-27T11:00:00.000-07:00

The Student Center is currently undergoing a construction project that includes replacing the existing hot water tank that provides hot water for both of the locker rooms.

As a result, the showers in both of the locker rooms will be closed for approximately one week to allow for the removal of the existing tank and the installation of an on-demand system.

We apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause and will be providing you with more detailed information including the dates of the shower closure in the near future.

Please note that all of the other amenities will remain open and the shower in the pool area will be available for individuals to take a quick shower; however, this is a limited space, so please consider other shower alternatives during this closure period.

Watch the NBA Playoffs at the Student Center

2010-04-16T09:27:00.000-07:00

The Portland Trail Blazers will be playing the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, April 22 at 7:00 pm. This game will be televised at the Student Center. Pizza and pop will be provided!
Half-time trivia questions and prizes!!

Cover The Uninsured Week - Check it Out

2010-04-15T19:47:00.001-07:00

We are very excited to invite you to the Cover the Uninsured Week Keynote Lectures tomorrow (Friday, April 16) in the Main Hospital Auditorium (8B60 – 8th Floor):

1-2 PM — “The Evolution of a Free Clinic and How it Fits Into the Greater Portland Safety Net,” James Reuler, M.D., founder and director of the Wallace Medical Concern and OHSU professor of internal medicine.

2-3 PM — “Update on Health Reform in Salem From the Author of House Bills 2009 and 2116,” Rep. Mitch Greenlick, Ph.D., Oregon State Representative and OHSU professor emeritus of public health and preventive medicine.

These are both remarkable leaders who are tirelessly working to expand health care access in the state of Oregon.

There will also be a hygiene kit assembly (to be distributed in the Sunday Health Fair) and screening of the VACUUM Project (The Voices And Concerns of the Uninsured & Underinsured Millions) tomorrow from 12-1 PM in 4329 Richard Jones Hall.

Thank you,

John Heineman, Anuj Khattar, Ashely Tran, & Jade Koide
School of Medicine

Quiz Bowl Results

2010-04-10T17:38:00.001-07:00

Hey All
I wanted to thank everyone who showed up for the quiz bowl, I was impressed by the turn out and everyone said they had a lot of fun. The Mighty Mighty SOMites (Med Students were the only group stoke enough to make a team name) manage to win only because Mark Munoz and Adam Blanchard were able to prevent the rest of their team from going negative. The dentist had a valiant effort, in one round, recovering from -1200 to 200 points shy from beating the winning team. Of course, nursing was the life of the party – I remember one nursing student schooling everyone when she answered this question: “This foot bone has been used historically as dice in gambling games. - What is the cuboid?” – Whoever you were miss nursing student that was pretty awesome.

Great Job everyone. I would like to thank the sponsor – OHSU student council, OSU College of Pharmacy Executive Council, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society.

If you would like to make this event annually, contact your OHSU student council representative to try host the event again@ ohsustudent.blogspot.com

PA Kick Ball

2010-04-10T11:38:00.002-07:00

Hey Guys
If you want to make a free agent pool. Just leave your name or e-mail below and we will get you signed up.

Thanks
Jason

OHSU Hill For Humanity Run-April 17 from 9:30 AM - Sign up Sheet

2010-04-10T11:38:00.001-07:00

Dear classmates and colleagues,

If you participated in the Hills for Humanity run last year, we raised over $1500 for the Cascadia Garlington Behavioral Health Clinic, which serves 500 people with addiction and mental health issues.

This year, we are back on Saturday, April 17th with a new route through Marquam Nature Park that spends almost the entire time on the trails and will be much more clearly marked than last year's.

We are dedicating the Sixth Annual Hills for Humanity Trail Run & Hike to the late Dr. William "Bill" Connor, who was instrumental in expanding the trails on which we'll be running and hiking in order to connect OHSU to the larger Marquam Nature Park/Council Crest/Forest Park system of woodlands. We will donate all proceeds to the Wallace Medical Concern and the Southwest Community Health Clinic, two resources for local low-income uninsured patients. Dr. Connor volunteered tirelessly at the former clinic, and OHSU medical students continue to help patients at both clinics to this day.

Please consider signing up to run, hike, or volunteer again this year! To register, either send in the attached form or go to our online registration site, which also has more information. Got questions? Email me back at moorkath@ohsu.edu for some answers.

Just like last year, we will have awards for the winners and a prize drawing after the race. We'll also have free massages, coffee, and snacks on site, not to mention a great t-shirt and lots of appreciation for your help.

We know that this is the same day as the PA Kickball tournament

Thanks again,

Alicia Friend
Anuj Khattar
Chris Denton
Dawn Pruett
Kate Moore Wolpert

Info session about new Healthcare Bill

2010-04-08T22:53:00.001-07:00

Hello classmates,

You've probably heard about the new health care bill passed by congress. Maybe you haven't had a chance to look over the lengthy articles that explain it, but you still want to be informed about the legislation that will affect your practice in the future.

For those who are interested in learning more about the bill and what it will mean for us (now and in the future), please come to this info session hosted by the PNHP OHSU student chapter. Dr Huntington of Corvallis will be giving an informational talk followed by a question and answer session.

Pizza will be provided.

Time: 12 noon, Friday, April 23
Place: Richard Jones Hall 4359

Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to order!

Hope to see you all there,
-Mali

Maliheh Nakhai
PNHP Education Chair
OHSU SOM '13

School Wide Kick Ball - April 17 3pm to 7pm . Team Reg!!!

2010-03-22T13:49:00.000-07:00

OHSU Kickball Tourney 2010

OHSU Hill For Humanity Run-April 17 from 9:30 AM - Sign up Sheet

2010-03-22T13:47:00.000-07:00

h4h_2010

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - SIGN UP NOW!!!

2010-03-19T12:52:00.000-07:00

The SOM Class of 2013 is hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament for Haiti Relief.

The tournament is Friday, April 9th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the Student Center.

The first 32 teams to sign up will make the draw.

All levels, all genders are welcome.

$15/team

To register, please email Erin Chamberlain at chambeer@ohsu.edu

Intramural Registration Begins March 22

2010-03-12T10:01:00.000-08:00

Quiz Bowl - April 9 from 5:30 to 6 pm.

2010-03-01T14:08:00.000-08:00

Quiz Bowl Flyer

MUG O' JOE - CANCELLED

2010-02-25T11:07:00.000-08:00

The Mug O’ Joe event scheduled for Friday, March 5th at 7:00 am in the Student Center has been cancelled. Dr. Robertson apologizes for any inconveniences that this may cause. We are working to schedule another coffee talk with the President for the spring term.

Please feel free to contact Karen Seresun, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Life at seresunk@ohsu.edu with questions.

First annual OHSU Quiz Bowl sponsored by the OHSU Student Council and Rho Chi (Pharmacy Honor Society).

2010-02-22T12:26:00.000-08:00

Location: Student Center on Fri., April 9, from 5:00 until 6:30.

There will be prizes, food and street credit.

Rules: Jeopardy Format: Suggested Topics Physiology, Anatomy, Drugs, Clinical Observations, Potpourri. Professors from all major schools have written questions.

Groups will be in teams of 3. Teams can have members from other schools. If you want to participate but do not have a team, there will be a pool for draft picks.

If interested in participating please e-mail me (tee@ohsu.edu) with the given information below. In addition, if really interested in spectating, just send me an e-mail me - so I can order enough food

Requested info for participants:

Team Name:
Names of Members (Schools/ Year in School):
E-mail:
Or just e-mail me if you wanted to be in the pool.

Nurse/Medicial Scholarship

2010-02-22T12:04:00.000-08:00

From - Adam Courtney - adamc@verticalmeasures.com
Source: http://www.usmedicalsupplies.com/scholarship

The US Medical Supplies Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to full-time college students who are pursuing a course of study in a medical field. Those studying to become a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, anesthesiologist, radiologist, etc. are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to contribute to the future of the medical field by offering you financial assistance to help cover the expenses of tuition and books.

The $1,000 scholarship is being offered for the Fall 2010 semester. We look forward to reading your applications and essays and we are excited to be able to contribute to your future as well as the future of the medical industry.

Requirements

You must be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year school
You must be enrolled as a full-time student
You must be in an educational program that is related to the medical field
This program is available to entering freshmen provided you have been accepted into a degree program
You must be a legal resident of the United States
You must complete the application and submit your response to the essay question by July 31, 2010
Your response to the essay question should be approximately 500 words in length.

How to Apply

Have your essay prepared prior to completing the online application.
Fill out our online application by clicking here. Copy and paste your essay into the field provided. Please note that we do not accept email attachments.
Online applications and essays must be completed by July 31, 2010.

The Essay Question

Describe a person or persons that have influenced your decision to enter your medical profession. What impact did they have, and why did you decide to enter the medical field? Please describe any other events or experiences from your past that have inspired you to become a medical professional.

Fill out our online Scholarship Application or email us if you have any questions.

2010-02-16T11:45:00.000-08:00

Health Screening Fair

2010-02-12T14:28:00.001-08:00

Health Screening Fair Flyers 2010