| Group Name |
Group Mission |
| Aerospace and Dive Medicine Interest Group |
Our mission is to introduce students to the possibility of a career in aerospace or dive medicine. We believe these unique specialties offer adventurous, rewarding and fascinating career opportunities largely unknown to medical students. |
| American Medical Association (AMA) |
To promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. |
| Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG) |
The purpose of AIG is to promote education, communication, collaboration, advocacy, research, and networking among students and physicians in the field of anesthesiology. Additionally, the AIG aims to show the Wake Forest student body different perspectives of what the specialty of anesthesiology has to offer. |
| Arts in Medicine |
To highlight the role of the arts in healthcare and to use the arts as a way to promote mental well-being and community engagement amongst patients and students. |
| BrennerHope |
Brenner HOPE is a nonprofit, service organization composed of Wake Forest University School of Medicine students whose mission is to provide trusting, supportive, non-medical relationships with pediatric oncology patients and their families while providing educational opportunities for its members. |
| Cardiology Interest Group |
The purpose of the Cardiology Interest Group is to foster a deep understanding of cardiovascular medicine among our student body by providing educational resources, facilitating discussions with experts, and offering hands-on experiences in the field. |
| Charlotte Food and Ankle Clinic |
To be in community with and provide high-quality care to the women of Shelter Health. |
| Chords of Tympani |
Started by medical students with a shared passion for singing, Chords of Tympani hopes to provide a joyful outlet for students during medical school. Our mission is to create an inclusive acapella group that connects classmates, reduces stress, and enriches the medical school community through music. |
| Clinical Skills Peer Teaching (CSPT) |
To help support the M1s in preparing for their Clinical Skills Exam by allowing them to practice their history-taking and physical exam maneuvers under the supervision of an M3/M4. For the sake of participant numbers and with the guidance of upper-level students, M2 students may also participate. |
| Cost Conscious Care |
The goal of our certificate program is to cultivate a more equitable and affordable health system by training medical students to present financial realities in an informational and empowering way. The goal of cost conversations should be to strengthen the doctor-patient alliance, and clinical decision-making should be cost-considered, but not cost-centric. |
| Culinary Medicine Certificate Program |
Through integration of current research, service, and hands-on training, the Culinary Medicine Certificate will give participants the tools and knowledge to improve patient care. The Culinary Medicine Certificate will use a patient-centered approach to inform participants of strategies to counsel patients on nutrition and diet. |
| Dedicated Deacs |
Dedicated Deacs is a peer-to-peer support group that pairs MS3s with MS2s during the MS2s' Step Dedicated period. |
| Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA) |
The Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA) mission is to foster a supportive and enriching community for students interested in a career in dermatology. |
| Emergency Medicine Interest Group - Charlotte |
The mission of the Charlotte Emergency Medicine Interest Group is to cultivate a community of students and physicians passionate about advancing emergency medicine through education, research, networking, and philanthropy. |
| Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG) |
Wake Forest University School of Medicine EMIG organization's mission is to provide both education and experience in the field of Emergency Medicine and to connect with our community through outreach efforts. |
| ENT Surgery Interest Group |
Our mission is to introduce the field of ENT to medical students early on in their medical school journey. We hope to educate students on the many subspecialties encompassed within ENT and hear from physicians about their experiences. We also aim to prepare med students who are interested in applying to ENT residency programs. |
| Family Medicine Interest Group |
The mission of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Family Medicine Interest Group is to encourage interest in the specialty of Family Medicine, furthering the ideal of longitudinal, patient-centered care. Inspired by the AAFP Family Physicians’ Creed and the Mission Statements of the AAFP and NCAFP, we strive to holistically improve the health of our community while exemplifying professionalism and creativity. |
| Goler Garden |
Our mission has been to provide produce to patients that may not otherwise get access to fresh fruits and vegetables through teaming up with physicians at DHP and fostering a relationship with community members. |
| Health Justice Advocacy Certificate Program |
The mission of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine advocacy certificate is to empower graduates of our medical school to respond to health inequities that impact patients at individual, community, regional, national, and global levels through a flexible, preclinical curriculum that combines theoretical and experiential education. |
| Infectious Disease Interest Group (IDIG) |
The mission of the Infectious Disease Interest Group (IDIG) is to cultivate a community of medical students who are deeply engaged in understanding infectious diseases through education, mentorship, and collaborative learning. We aim to provide our members with opportunities to explore critical topics such as antimicrobial stewardship, emerging infections, and public health interventions, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex infectious challenges in clinical practice and beyond. |
| Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG) |
The organization's mission is to educate students about internal medicine and its subspecialties. We aim to help facilitate opportunities to connect students, residents, and faculty to support students in pursuit of a career in internal medicine and its subspecialties. We aim to provide opportunities for students to build their CV and to prepare for residency. |
| Interventional Radiology Interest Group |
The Organization is dedicated to promoting the understanding and advancement of interventional radiology among medical students. |
| MD-PhD Student Group |
To create an inclusive environment for MD-PhD students where they feel supported by students on a similar path, can ask for advice unique to this educational journey, and can grow both professionally and personally on their journey to become physician-scientists. |
| MedResource Ambassadors |
Giving resources, guidance, and mentorship that enhance students' understanding of key concepts using third-party tools such as Anki, bootcamp, B&B, Pathoma, Sketchy, Pixorize, USMLE-Rx, etc. |
| Military Medical Student Association |
Our mission is to empower and support future military medical professionals through education, collaboration, and community engagement. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, resilience, and service, while promoting the integration of military values within medical training. Together, we strive to enhance the health and well-being of service members, their families, and the communities we serve, cultivating leaders who are dedicated to advancing military medicine. |
| Navigating Medical School (NMS) |
NMS strives to ease transitional points with formalized mentorship and by-student, for-student attention to concerns that may arise to promote success throughout the medical school process. |
| Neurosurgery Interest Group |
To provide learning opportunities and a sense of community to students interested in pursuing neurosurgery or related fields. |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology Interest Group |
The purpose of this organization is to increase the exposure of students to the field of Ob/Gyn and its various subspecialties as well as educate our members about what is involved in a career as an Ob/Gyn. Additionally, we strive to improve student learning of concepts in women’s health issues and increase women’s health advocacy within the medical school community. |
| Ophthalmology Interest Group |
The Ophthalmology Interest Group provides medical students with exposure to the field of ophthalmology through informational discussions regarding the specialty as well as opportunities for involvement in basic ophthalmology procedure training, research, shadowing, and community outreach. |
| Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group |
The Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group aims to inspire and support medical students pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery. Through panels with attendings, hands-on workshops, mentorship, and shared opportunities, we provide valuable insights, practical skills, and a strong network to help students explore and succeed in this increasingly competitive field. |
| Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA) |
The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance is committed to elevating osteoarthritis (OA) as a national health priority and promoting effective policy [systems and environmental] solutions that address the individual and national toll of OA. |
| Pathology Interest Group |
The mission of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Pathology Interest Group is to provide medical students with opportunities to learn more about Pathology from Pathology faculty and fellow interested students. |
| Pathology Scholars Program |
The mission of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Pathology Scholars Program is to provide medical students with a uniquely immersive and hands-on experience in Anatomical and Clinical Pathology for students interested in any field. |
| Pediatrics Interest Group |
The Pediatrics Interest Group aims to inspire and support medical students interested in pediatric medicine by providing opportunities to explore the field. |
| PHR (Physicians for Human Rights) |
PHR national is an organization that believes that medical ethics are deeply bound to the protection of human rights. PHR uses our core disciplines – science, medicine, forensics, and public health – to inform our research and investigations and to strengthen the skills of frontline human rights defenders. |
| PhysioCamp |
One of the founding missions is to promote interest in the healthcare field, especially within underserved populations. In doing so, the hope is to increase the healthcare workforce, and empower these communities by increasing representation within the field. This goal applies to rural communities, minority communities, and underserved populations in general. Though the camp is designed to reach underserved students in particular, any student can attend the Physiology Camp. The events will cater to the middle school population in Winston-Salem in order to address the need for service in this age range. |
| Preserving Quality and Meaning in Life Scholars Program |
This program provides opportunities to explore Hospice and Palliative Care medical specialties, learn about communication with patients and families in end-of-life care, and develop coping mechanisms and strategies for processing grief/bereavement both personally and professionally. |
| Psychiatry Interest Group |
Our mission is to advance the field of psychiatry by giving students the opportunity to explore the field, get involved in research and learn about new discoveries. |
| Psychiatry Interest Group - Charlotte Chapter |
To expand knowledge of the field and subspecialties to medical students and to promote the discourse for psychiatric education and advocacy in mental health. |
| Radiology Interest Group |
Our organization’s purpose is to educate medical students about radiology as a career and as a subject matter as it pertains to all fields of medicine. |
| Radiology Scholars Certificate Program (RSCP) |
The Radiology Scholars Certificate Program (RSCP) is an innovative experiential learning module designed to enhance the pre-clinical curriculum at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Recognizing the pivotal role radiology plays across various medical specialties, RSCP aims to prepare medical students for their future careers, regardless of their specialty interests. |
| Respectacle |
Respectacle is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that uses the power of the Internet to facilitate redistribution of quality, used eyeglasses to underserved communities worldwide. |
| Sideline Care |
Sideline Care is dedicated to bridging the gap in healthcare access at rural sporting events by providing timely, on-site medical coverage from medical students (while still emphasizing intellectual humility and medical limitations.) We aim to enhance community health and safety while offering medical students invaluable experience in sports medicine and trauma care. Through service, collaboration, and education, we strive to make a lasting impact on both the communities we serve and the students we prepare for the challenges of tomorrow's medical field. |
| Sports Medicine Interest Group |
Our mission is to cultivate a passionate and knowledgeable community of future healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing the field of sports medicine. |
| Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) |
To introduce medical students to the field of neurology. |
| Student Sight Savers (SSS) |
At Student Sight Savers for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, we are dedicated to improving the eye health of underserved local communities through compassionate service and dedication. Our mission is to recruit and empower medical student volunteers to provide free, high-quality vision screenings and educational resources to those who need it most in our community. By fostering an environment of collaboration and volunteerism, we aim to bridge the gap in access to essential eye care, raise awareness about preventable vision issues, and inspire future healthcare leaders to commit to service and advocacy for health equity. |
| Surgery Interest Group |
Our mission is to inspire and empower students by providing early exposure to the field of surgery, specifically general surgery and its diverse specializations. Through hosting experienced speakers and offering hands-on workshops, we aim to enhance surgical skills and confidence. This makes surgery accessible to all students, regardless of prior experience. We strive to create an inclusive learning environment where students can explore surgery as a potential career and develop the foundational skills necessary for success. |
| Teen, MD |
To spark an interest and excitement for careers in healthcare by organizing high quality medicine-related educational experiences and programming provided by medical students to underserved teens at Winston-Salem community sites. |
| TL;DR |
Peer tutors for M1 students during CAP anatomy course. |
| Ultrasound Interest Group |
To promote and progress the integration of ultrasound education into the medical school experience for the benefit of future practice. |
| Vascular Surgery Interest Group |
Provide a yearlong forum for students interested in vascular surgery to seek mentorship opportunities, research experience, and surgical subspecialty exploration. |
| Wilderness Medicine |
We seek to provide wilderness medical education, outdoor learning opportunities, and inter-program collaboration to all students in the Wake Forest University School of Medicine community. We define wilderness medicine as the provision of care and the application of evidence-based medical knowledge in any situation where resources are limited. We believe that the principles of wilderness medicine can be applied in a broad range of situations ranging from short-staffed clinics to global health initiatives to backcountry expeditions. |
