Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Plexus Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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The Family Practice Student Association strives to expose students to the specialty of family medicine and to increase their awareness of the activities of the family physician. In addition to monthly meetings, the FPSA sponsored a CPR course for medical students, established family practice ‘'mini-libraries’’ in Amarillo, El Paso, and Lubbock, and sponsored a party during orientation week. Many students took advantage of the preciinical preceptorshio program, spending a month with private family physicians around Texas. CTICE STUDENT ASSOCIATION The annual Family Practice Residency Day was one of the most popular yet with 17 residencies from across the state coming to recruit students. The FPSA sent four representatives to the National Conference of Student Members in Kansas City where they gathered information to share with the rest of the organization. Two members attended the Texas Academy of Family Physicians Interim Session where Tech was elected to represent all the Texas medical schools at the next National Conference. 143

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CHRISTIAN MEDICAL SOCIETY Within an interdenominational framework and without strong religious organizational affiliations, the Christian Medical Society seeks to provide support and encouragement to persons in all areas of the medical profession. Our membership includes students, residents and practicing physicians all dedicated to serving God in their practice of medicine. A spin-off of the organization geared toward meeting the needs of spouses was started this year in an effort to provide extra support to the families of our members. The 1985-86 school year was a very exciting and growing year for the CMS. Our meetings were moved from the Health Sciences Center Building to physicians’ homes providing students with the opportunity to become acquainted with practicing M.D.’s. With this move our group grew to as many as 45 members. We also had various speakers throughout the year adaressing such topics as abortion and medical missions, as well as leading in bible studies and personal testimonies. We were also able to send five first year medical students to the annual Student Leadership Conference in Dallas where they met with students from other Texas medical schools. By building on the success of the past year and with new ideas of leadership for next year, the CMS promises to offer exciting opportunities for students looking for growth and support in medical and spiritual lives. Christian Medical Society 1985-86 Officers: Jim Higgins Mike Edwards President: Vice President:

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9 PEDIATRIC CLUB 144 Pediatric Club was organized last year to provide an opportunity for students to become more familiar with the specialty of pediatrics and opportunities in the field. Guest speakers present current pediatric issues and topics at semimonthly luncheons hosted for the students by the Department of Pediatrics. Students can gain first-hand professional experience by interacting with physicians in various areas and work situations, such as work rounds and on-call duties. Students have the opportunity to serve as counselors for a summer diabetic camp. Pediatric Club provides information and recommendations for preceptorships in pediatrics, and also helps prepare students for pediatric residencies. This year the Pediatric Club completed a special Valentine’s Day project for the children on Lubbock General Hospital's pediatric ward. Club members entertained these children with Valentines and gifts of red Texas Tech Basketballs Faculty Sponsors: Michael J. Bourgeois, M.D. Surenara K. Varma, M.D. Gail Ditmore Jon Love President: Vice-President: