2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 186 Email: mash.nsu@gmail.com Faculty adviser: Arif Rana, Ph.D. Location: KPCOM-wide (one group of officers for both campuses) Neuro-Psych Club The Neuro-Psych Club is a combination of all interests contained under the medical branches of neurology and psychiatry. Just as the brain has millions of connections, the club focuses on the similarities and differences between the two disciplines through meetings, movies, guest speakers, and public outreach events. The club often has joint events with the College of Pharmacy’s corresponding club to further broaden the practical knowledge contained within each specialty. Email: lorib@nova.edu Faculty adviser: Lori Dribin, Ph.D., M.S. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus NSU Photography Club (NPC) Although small, NPC is a very a unique and an ambitious club. It is unique because it offers the enjoyable leisure pursuit of photography and helps balance the burnout of medical school. The club takes pride in working jointly with other clubs to help them highlight their events. Whether capturing emotional moments at a memorial service, thanking cadaver donors, or documenting international medical outreach programs, it enjoys collaboration and teamwork. In addition, the club also helps students with taking portrait pictures for their residency application, and the money generated is donated. Email: lutfi@nova.edu Faculty adviser: Nicholas Lutfi, M.D., D.P.M., M.S. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Ophthalmology Club The Ophthalmology Club’s purpose is to provide NSU students with the opportunity to learn more about the field of ophthalmology as an osteopathic physician. The club allows students to explore the specialty and learn about the process by exposing them to current and former ophthalmologists during informational meetings with speakers, as well as by offering networking. The club also places a great emphasis on volunteerism by frequently partnering with Project Downtown Ft. Lauderdale to provide food to the local homeless population. It also participates in various activities such as health fairs, eyeglass drives, and academic reviews for students. Email: nsuophthalmology@gmail.com Faculty adviser: Bindu Mayi, Ph.D., M.Sc. Location: KPCOM-wide (one group of officers for both campuses)