MSTP Student Council

Advice: The MSTP SC compiles and consolidates advice, resources, and wisdom of senior students and hosts events to help all students navigate MD/PhD transitions and milestones. Events are planned and implemented by MSTP SC.

• Associated events: Meals & Mentorship (M&M) Series:  Welcome to Medical School, Navigating Clerkships, How to Study for Step 1 & 2, How to Apply to Residency

Communication: The MSTP SC is a conduit for reciprocal communication between the MSTP student body and the MSTP administration. MSTP SC also serves to promote program cohesion, community building, vertical integration between classes, and peer mentorship through social events. The Communication Committee is responsible for overseeing the social, interactive, and messaging program of MSTP SC.

• Initiatives: MSTP-Pods
• Resources: MSTP Intranet (repository of MSTP resources), Twitter
• Associated events: MSTP Park-Day, Social Hours, Coffee Hours, Second Look Weekend

Policy: The MSTP SC studies issues related to the current program structure and makes recommendations for programmatic change to the MSTP administration. Policy changes are recommended only after careful consideration and consultation by the MSTP student body and all relevant stakeholders.

• Current Topics for Study: New Curriculum, Return to Clinic Refresher Course
• Associated events: Quarterly MSTP SC Business Meetings

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Advocacy (IDEA): The MSTP SC serves to facilitate a broad awareness of how and why diversity is unequivocally linked to all MSTP areas of concern such as intellectual freedom, education and continual learning, literacy and fairness of access; to support our current and future students in all aspects of equity and justice; and to foster the development of a diverse MSTP student community.

• Studies diversity issues affecting MSTP students, recommends policy changes, advocates for students facing discrimination and/or harassment, collaborates with other campus advocacy groups, and interfaces with Community Outreach
• Associated events: Student IDEA grants

Community Outreach

As a branch of the MSTP SC, the MSTP Community Outreach Group has the mission to connect with and provide community to people regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic status. The Community Outreach Group coordinates community service and engagement opportunities for MSTP students. This includes emailing existing volunteer opportunities on campus, supporting MSTP student-led outreach initiatives, and building new outreach programs.

• Associated events: AMC Pre-doc Mentoring Program, MD-PhD Panel Informational Session, annual Student Outreach grants, and community volunteer projects
  

Past Outreach Projects/Initiatives

Summer Research Training Program (SRTP), Westminster High School Scientific Advisory Board and Outreach, STEM Scholars, monthly Outreach Interest Group meetings, and more!