Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Group
The Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Group brings together students hoping to pursue a career in cardiothoracic surgery in conjunction with faculty to facilitate a collegial atmosphere focused on the professional development of the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons.
Cornell ENT Society (cENTS)
The Cornell ENT Society is a group promoting interest in the field of Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat). This also includes Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer, and many other related fields. We offer chances to get to know faculty and residents in the highly ranked ENT program at Cornell, including how to pursue a residency in this competitive field. We also seek to educate medical students about the daily life of an ENT, as well as many other aspects of this fascinating surgical subspecialty.
Dermatology Interest Group (DIG)
The Dermatology Interest Group is an organization for students interested in the field of dermatology. We plan to organize shadowing experiences in dermatology and hold panels where various faculty and residents in the dermatology department at WCM can speak to students about their personal experiences and various hot topics in the field.
Diagnostic/Interventional Radiology Interest Group (DIRIG)
The Diagnostic Radiology Interest Group strives to broaden the exposure of diagnostic radiology to medical students at all levels and provide them with information and resources to apply into the field. Moreover, for those who do not end up choosing to apply into the field, we would like to provide students with the skills and basic expertise regarding interpreting images for use on the wards and whatever specialty they end up going into.
Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)
The mission of the EMIG is to provide exposure to the field of emergency medicine through shadowing opportunities, hands-on skill workshops and informational panels involving residents, attending physicians and recently matched students.
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)
The goals of the FMIG are to foster awareness of the need for more primary care physicians, to educate students about the field of family medicine, to present issues that are commonly faced by primary care doctors, and to attract more students to the field. By hosting speakers, panels, and workshops, we hope to provide exposure to diverse and exciting aspects of family medicine.
Gastroenterology Interest Group
The GI Interest Group (informally, “Butts and Guts“) endeavors to expose students to the wonders of gastroenterology. Students will connect with faculty to learn more about matching, residency, further specialization, and lifestyle. In the past, we’ve held faculty panels and endoscopy workshops!
Geriatric and Palliative Care Interest Group
The Geriatrics and Palliative Care Interest Group is a student-led organization that provides students the opportunity to learn more about the medical specialties of geriatrics and palliative care, connect with faculty, and engage with important topics in these fields. In the past, the group has held panels on dealing with death as a clinician, elder abuse, and fall prevention.
Infectious Disease Interest Group (IDIG)
The main goals of IDIG are to provide information about careers in infectious diseases, present infectious disease talks/discussions, and facilitate interaction between WCMC students and infectious disease services at NYPH, MSK, and HSS. We’d like for the group to be of interest to students pursuing any field. For this reason, we’re planning to have talks/discussions of broad interest (e.g. intersections between infectious diseases and psychiatry, surgery, etc.). Finally, we’re considering the feasibility of community service projects, such as vaccination awareness/myth buster events etc.
Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)
The Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG) is a student organization focused on supporting students interested in going into internal medicine and related specialties. To facilitate this, the IMIG holds panels on the various specialties and practice options stemming from internal medicine, workshops on practicing internal medicine (e.g., reading chest X-rays), and various networking events associated with the 4th years and Internal Medicine faculty.
Medical Humanities
The Medical HumaniCes discussion group meets weekly on Friday acernoons for a student-led discussion of some topic of interest within the medical humaniCes, e.g. topics in medical history, cultures of medicine and different models of health and illness, disability studies, community health, public health, bioethics, the arts, etc. Discussions follow the format of an informal journal club, where the student leading the discussion shares a short text to frame the discussion, and others are encouraged to bring ideas & other sources that interact with the topic.
Neurosurgery Interest Group
The Neurosurgery Interest Group is a WCM chapter of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). The organization seeks to educate students about the field of neurosurgery and create opportunities for students to explore their interests within the field. Events that have been held for students in the past include monthly neurosurgery seminars from faculty, monthly journal clubs, neurosurgery publication group initiative, happy hours with the department, and the Neurosurgery Training Camp hosted here at WCM for medical students across the United States.
Ob/Gyn Interest Group
The Ob/Gyn Interest Group plans events, shadowing opportunities, and panels for students interested in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
Oncology Interest Group
The Oncology Interest Group is a resource for students interested in exploring the many paths possible in fighting cancer, whether as clinicians - including medical, surgical, or radiation oncologists - or as researchers. We host panels with physicians and researchers, as well as discussion groups and research presentations by students.
Ophthalmology Interest Group
The group provides opportunities for medical students to learn about the experience of being a practicing ophthalmologist. We help facilitate meetings with faculty from the Department of Ophthalmology and set up presentations about subspecialties of ophthalmology. We also assist students in obtaining shadowing and research experiences.
Orthopedics Interest Group
The Orthopedics Interest Group aims to introduce both research and clinical opportunities in orthopedics to students at WCM. Events include an orthopedics information session, HSS Summer Research Fellowship information session, and a match panel at the end of the year.
Pediatric Interest Group (PedIG)
The Pediatrics Interest Group (PedIG) promotes exploration of the vast opportunities in Pediatrics. Past events have included informal Coffee Chats with WCM faculty in Pediatrics, a lecture series featuring the careers and specialties of pediatric academics, scientists, and clinicians, and an annual Pediatric Student Research Day to showcase student research in Pediatrics and allow students to meet the pediatric faculty at WCM. Towards the end of the year, PedIG also hosts a Residency Match Panel, during which successful pediatric resident applicants from WCM discuss the Match process.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Interest Group
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group strive to introduce the field of physiatry to medical students of all levels. Students with be provided with exposure to physicians and residents in the field, put on events that introduce hands-on procedural and diagnostic techniques, and present resources and information to create a strong residency application.
Plastic Surgery Interest Group
The goal of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Interest group is to offer students the opportunity to learn more about the field of Plastic surgery, facilitate interactions between students interested in the field, PRS residents, and attendings at WCM. The PRS Interest group will be able to – through the leadership of 3rd and 4th-year medical students – present students at WCM with opportunities to learn skills, get involved in research and, learn more about the path to becoming a Plastic Surgeon.
PreOp
PreOp aims to provide structured exposure to a range of surgical specialties and enhanced clinical experience to students earlier on in their medical education. The program offers an experience beyond strict shadowing, emphasizing as much hands-on exposure as possible, under the supervision and at the discretion of each PreOp mentor. As an adjunct to the core five surgical specialty rotations, skills workshops and lectures are held throughout the year to enhance basic technical competencies.
Psychiatry Interest Group
The Psychiatry Interest Group (PsyIG) is dedicated to the field of psychiatry and its intersection with other medical specialties. We strive both to foster student interest in the field and to create a forum for learning about some of the most relevant mental health topics and pressing challenges of the day. We also aim to strengthen ties between the student body and the WCM Department of Psychiatry.
Sports Medicine Interest Group (SMIG)
The Sports Medicine Interest Group strives to introduce the field of sports medicine to medical students of all levels. Students will be provided with exposure to physicians, residents, and fellows in the field, put on events that introduce hands-on and procedural techniques, and present resources to create a strong residency application.
Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)
The Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN) provides opportunities to participate in clinical, research, and service activities in neurology. Our goals are to increase medical students' neurologic knowledge, foster communication between faculty members, residents, and students, and connect students to a growing number of SIGN chapters around New York.
Urology Interest Group
The purpose of this group is to foster interest in the field of urology at WCM. Students considering a career in urology or students wanting to learn more about the field are encouraged to join.
Women in Plastic Surgery
The Women in Plastic Surgery provides aspiring female plastic surgeons with mentorship and general education sessions. It aims to foster an early interest in female medical students and provide an environment where mentors and current faculty can provide educational sessions on the most up-to-date research and opportunities in this field.