Electives

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American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)

The AMWA is a local, national, and international organization committed to empowering women in medicine and bettering female health through education and service. This talk will focus on
communication and leadership skills that are vital for women who are interested in pursuing medicine.

AMWA

Anatomy 101

Ever think about how cool it would be to dissect a cadaver in an anatomy lab? Well now you can get a quick glimpse into the life of a medical student.

Anatomy Lab or Preceptors

Basic Life Support (BLS)

We offer American Red Cross certification for basic life
support (such as CPR and other skills). This session is four hours in length.

BLS Trainers

Bleeding Control (BCON)

The members of the Bleeding Control interest group will teach about the fundamentals of proper bleeding control during urgent and non-urgent situations. You will learn proper bandaging techniques and how to use a tourniquet. This session includes props and interactive tutorials.

BCON Group

Navigating the College Application Process

Applying to college is hard! This workshop is aimed to help students prepare for their future. This workshop is aimed at alleviating some of the stress by providing you with practical advice on how to evaluate and track your activities and accomplishments.

Office for Diversity and Community Engagement

COVID-19

We've been staying at home, social distancing, wearing a mask for six months now, but why? This
elective will teach you the ins and outs about COVID-19, how we got to where we are today, and what
the future may look like

Preceptors

LMIG Presentation

Lifestyle Medicine is the evidence-based practice of helping individuals and families adopt and sustain healthy behaviors that affect health and quality of life. In this workshop, students will learn about healthy behaviors and habits to help positively influence their lifestyle.

LMIG Group

Mock Doctor-Patient Interviews

Students can use this opportunity to take what they've learned and apply it during a mock doctor-patient interview. Students will practice being doctors and interview Standardized Patients.
Note: students sign-up for this elective with their homeroom preceptor.

Preceptors

Technology in Medicine

Technology in medicine interest group members give a presentation about current tech topics relevant to healthcare.

Technology in Medicine Interest Group

Sight Savers

During the Sight Savers workshop, Dr. Ben and the rest of the team will go over the basic of Ophthalmology and show how and teach how to use several machines used at screenings by NJMS. With just a picture of your eye, Dr. Ben can tell you about your current state of health, personality type, and ancestry.

Sight Savers Group

Surgical Knot Tying

Members of the Surgical Interest group will give a presentation and interactive demonstration on surgical knot tying. Have a shoelace ready! This is taught by medical students and is a fun, casual introduction into the world of surgery.

Surgical Interest Group

University Hospital Tour

University Hospital staff members facilitate a guided tour of the hospital, designated Trauma Center, level 1, serving northern New Jersey.

University Hospital

Vital Signs

Students will have the opportunity to learn a "vital" skill in a workshop dedicated to learning how to take Blood Pressure, Pulse, and Respiratory Rate. Even at home, you will be able to practice these skills and gain a competitive advantage as they go through their journey to medicine.

Preceptors