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Student OrganizationsThere are two CCCA chartered organizations in which students interested in the Health Professions may participate. Health Professions Club – CCCA organization for and run by students interested in the health professions. Health Professions Club (HPC) provides additional resources, guidance, and advice to students intending to follow a career in the health professions, (Dental, Medical, Optometry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Veterinary). The club sponsors mock interviews with local doctors, workshops in resume and personal statement writing, brings speakers to campus, and provides additional opportunities for involvement through fundraising. Recent speakers brought to campus were representatives from Princeton Review, Kaplan, the Army, the Navy, CU Admissions, various university representatives and current medical students. In conjunction with the Health Professions Advising Office, additional club functions include trips to the CU Medical Days. HPC is committed to hosting benefits for Operation Smile, a nonprofit organization of doctors who travel around the world providing free surgery. In the past, fundraisers have comprised of Run for Smiles. In 2004, an annual benefit concert with dessert/food bar was launched. CC acappella groups have provided the musical entertainment. The club meets once a month, at noon, on the second Thursday of the block. Meetings are open to all students interested in learning more about careers in health professions, becoming a member, helping with club functions. HPC emphasizes making a difference on the Colorado College campus and in Colorado Springs by providing connects to health professionals within the community. MAPS – Minority Association of Pre-Health Students MAPS (Minority Association of Pre-Health Students) is targeted towards undergraduate students interested in the health professions (including Allied Health professions). Through a partnership between local SNMA (Student National Medical Association) chapters and other undergraduate students interested in health related careers, the MAPS program aims to increase the matriculation of underrepresented students into health professions and related programs. This partnership primarily serves as an academic support system that provides information on how undergraduates may establish themselves as competitive candidates for medical school early in their undergraduate career. CU Health Sciences Center has the closest SNMA chapter and the Office of Diversity is the minority student advocate. The main goal of the CC MAPS group is to inform students of what medical schools are looking for by talking with medical school representatives and students who have gone through the medical school selection process. MAPS meets at least once a block and the meetings are open to anyone, but they are especially for underrepresented minority students interested in pursuing a career in health. Health Professions Advising Manager: Jane Byrnes 719/389-6429 FAX 719/389-6929 jane.byrnes@coloradocollege.edu Health Professions Office Coordinator, HPC and MAPS advisor: Kate Cornelius 719/389-6429 FAX 719/389-6929 kcornelius@coloradocollege.edu HPC Co-chairs: Caitlin Mallory c_mallory@coloradocollege.edu , Jessica Olson jessica.olson@coloradocollege.edu and Gregory Harbison gregory.harbison@coloradocollege.edu MAPS
Co-chairs: Alexa Kennedy a_kennedy@coloradocollege.edu |