EIMIG and WHIG are excited to host another Women's Health talk on PMDD! We will be hearing from Shalene Gupta, author of the book The Cycle, and Dr. Jackie Ross, a clinical psychologist from Chicago who specializes in PMDD. Food will be provided!

If you are interested in Shalene's book, here is the link to her website:

https://shalenegupta.com/the-cycle/

We would appreciate it if people submit questions ahead of time so that our speakers can prepare early. If you have any questions that you'd like to ask, here is the Google Forms link (we ask that you refrain from asking questions about Shalene's children):

https://forms.gle/yNxyvUTUNFZr6Pmg9

Interested in medical education or a career in academic medicine? Join us Tuesday, Nov 12 at 1:00 PM in Leadership Hall for a panel with Dr. Puche, Dr. Shah, and Dr. Patel. Learn about their paths and how students can get involved (research, electives, etc).

The Ophthalmology Interest Group is excited to host a Meet the Mentors event for the M1s to learn more about the ophthalmology department faculty and their research! This virtual event will feature a brief summary by various ophthalmology PIs, and we hope this will give some much-desired background as students prepare for MSRD the following week!

Join us for an orthopedics-based bioskills workshop with Dr. Henn and some of the orthopedic residents! Dinner will be provided.

Come hear from a bone marrow transplant recipient and the National Marrow Donation Program about the impact of donation on our patients!

Lunch will be provided (NOT PIZZA!)

Come spend a day outdoors and learn fire building, splinting, wound care, hypothermia prevention, emergency extraction, and navigation with expert instruction. Food provided!

Join SNMA at UMSOM for a cozy evening of food, fun, and fellowship! Let’s come together to celebrate gratitude and community before the holiday break. Bring your favorite dish to share—homemade or store-bought, all are welcome!

Make sure to fill out the sign up form!: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LzLdrpfJqAEJV6iS3zNWEaSe9ut1oioqtw58QOQun8I/edit?gid=1993925394#gid=1993925394

Hey everyone!

Are you curious about Diagnostic or Interventional Radiology? Come join us for our Intro to Radiology event, where residents and faculty will share their experiences in the field, discuss what drew them to radiology, and offer advice for getting involved as a medical student.

Whether you’re already interested or just exploring your options, this is a great chance to learn more, ask questions, and meet others who share your curiosity!

Lunch will be provided :)

Join us for an engaging session with our club advisor — Dr. Al-Sabban, advanced endoscopist — to explore how art can help explain medical ideas, communicate feelings, and connect with patients in new ways.

We’ll be diving into graphic medicine and how visual storytelling fits into healthcare. Lunch and all materials are included—everyone is welcome!

Hello everyone! If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is just “boobjobs and injections”, you may want to mark your calendars for November 20th, 12-1 PM!  The Plastic Surgery Interest Group is hosting a talk let by Dr. Pan and Dr. Lamaris, Shock Trauma plastic and reconstructive surgery attendings, who will be introducing this creative, vastly variable, and constantly evolving field!

There will be very yummy catering (EKIBEN!!!) on behalf of our wonderful sponsors, Baltimore Depuy Synthes, CMF and Thoracic division, who will also be discussing their work within the field.

Please reach out to Abel Lindley (abel.lindley@som.umaryland.ed) Timothy Jiang (timothy.jiang@som.umaryland.edu), or Cece Rogers (ceciliarogers@som.umaryland.edu) with any questions. Hope to see you all there!

Join the Anesthesiology Interest Group for an anesthesiology skills workshop on Monday, December 1st from 3-5 pm. Students will be divided into 2 groups and get hands-on experience with placing orotracheal tubes for intubation, central lines (with ultrasound), and arterial lines. This will be held in the MASTRI Center of the hospital (7th floor). Instructions to get there will be sent out to those who sign-up. 

Join the Policy Collective Interest Group and the MedChi Medical Student Section for a session with Teresa Healey-Conway, Executive Director of the Anne Arundel & Howard County Medical Society and Prince George's County Medical Society.

Teresa will provide an overview of advocacy and health policy in Maryland—perfect preparation for MedChi's Student Advocacy Day in Annapolis on February 2nd, 2026.

Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make your voice heard at the state level.

Come learn from SMYAL on creating safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ patients, especially children! This is especially useful with service learning in school settings to ensure LGBTQIA+ youth feel safe and included. This will be a lecture/discussion based event - food will be included.

More information about SMYAL on their website: https://smyal.org/about/

Dr. Rubin is Urologist who specializes in Sexual Health

https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/drrubin

You may know her from her many appearances in the news including the New York Times, NPR, and the Washington Post.

She recently spoke at a FDA roundtable about Menopause and HRT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ZRlOivC5M

Unfortunately Dr. Rubin will not be able to be on campus, but we will have her on video to answer any/all questions

Lunch will be provided, so please be sure to sign up if you plan to attend!