2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 183 Anesthesiology Club The Anesthesiology Club is comprised of medical students interested in the field of anesthesia. By joining this club, students get a chance to participate in intubation clinics and anesthesiologist speaker meetings, as well as have several opportunities of shadowing practicing anesthesiologists in the area. It seeks to attract and assist high-quality medical students to learn more about the field of anesthesiology and consider careers as anesthesiologists. Email: nsucomanesthesiology@gmail.com Faculty adviser: Tonni Bacoat-Jones, D.O., M.P.H. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Canadian Osteopathic Medical Student Association (COMSA) COMSA is dedicated to spreading awareness of osteopathic medicine and help Canadians achieve their dream of practicing medicine. As a national organization, it advocates for Canadian regulatory bodies and policy makers to increase practice and training opportunities for osteopathic physicians in Canada. It assists Canadian premeds in the process of applying to D.O. schools. For current medical students, it provides information on Canadian rotations, residency programs, board examinations, provincial licensure, and on planning their transition from the United States to Canada. Members of COMSA share a goal of building a sense of Canadian community at KPCOM. Emails: sp1190@nova.edu and siviter@novaedu Faculty advisers: Stacey Pinnock, D.H.Sc., M.S.W. and Suzette Siviter, M.P.A. Location: KPCOM-wide (one group of officers for both campuses) Catholic Medical Association (CMA) CMA is a national, physician-led community of health care professionals that informs, organizes, and inspires its members in steadfast fidelity to the teachings of the Catholic Church, to uphold the principles of the Catholic faith in the science and practice of medicine. At NSU, it provides the service of linking medical students and professionals with resources and support to actively participate in the Catholic community. It gathers regularly for spiritual events including mass and prayer, as well as volunteer, educational, and social events that are open to all. Come and see! Email: NSU.CatholicMed@gmail.com Faculty adviser: James Howell, M.D., M.P.H. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) FOMA is the state association for osteopathic physicians in Florida. FOMA was organized for the purposes of advancing the science and art of osteopathic medicine; extending the benefits of scientific advancement to the treatment, prevention, and alleviation of human ailments; and promoting closer relationships between the osteopathic profession, FOMA members, and other groups dedicated to improved health care. The FOMA represents the osteopathic profession in Florida’s state government.