Cal Biology/Pre-Health Clubs
This list was created for pre-health professional and pre-medical students
by the student leaders at UC Berkeley to help you:
- Connect with others who share your career interest
- Find ways to be engaged in activities in your community
American Medical Student
Association (AMSA) Premedical Chapter
We are interested in community outreach, health care/health policy, and creating
a pre-med community at Cal. Our programs and activities include a pre-med mentoring
program for lower-division students, a wide range of volunteer work, our new
Issues committee that includes speakers and discussions about key issues in
medicine, and variety of social events!
Contact: Karen Fong lildimples2486@berkeley.edu
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross at Cal, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the international red cross movement, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. This organization provides several services that addresses the need for Blood and raises awareness in regards to general health and safety and provides programs that aid countries suffering from natural disasters.
Contact: Shalimar Bulaclac redcrossatcal.pr@gmail.com
Asian American Health Society (AAHS)
The Asian American Health Society was created to help everyone to better understand the health issues in the United States, in particular, diseases in Asian Americans and health issues in Asian countries. Our society is focused on helping new students, i.e. freshmen and transfer students, and pre-health students to find research opportunities and to give advice regarding school and classes. We also provide career guidance by inviting professors, professionals and graduate students to come and talk about their jobs, volunteer experiences, and research experiences.
Contact: Wendy Sun ucb_aahs@yahoo.com
Our goal is to help students achieve their academic aspirations and give these students a sense of belonging within the Psychology major. Special programs are offered to students who are both psychology and pre health or pre law majors with emphasis on networking with admission offices, peer advisement on successful preparation and application process. ASP requires their members to participate in at least one service project per semester by interning through the ASP mental health internship programs.
Berkeley Public Health Alliance (BPHA)
BPHA is a student organization centered on the principles of public health. We host guest speakers, media presentations, health fairs, and panels that expose students to the current issues in the field of public health, the importance of prevention, graduate programs in public health, potential careers in public health, and the growing significance of public health as a discipline.
Contact: berkeleypha@yahoo.com
Berkeley Scientific Journal
Originally developed as a forum in which Berkeley Undergraduates could publish their independent research, it now additionally provides a wealth of scientific information that educates the academic community here at Berkeley. The Subject matter of the Journal is very board and encompasses a variety of subjects ranging from ecology to engineering, and from astronomy to biotechnology. The Berkeley Scientific Journal is always looking for undergraduates to join their staff and to gain experiences in writing and interviewing prominent members of the scientific community.
Contact: Kenneth Ruth kacy@berkeley.edu
Black Students Health Association (BSHA)
Provides guidance and outreach to pre-health students, particularly those of
African descent. Activities highlight opportunities in health education, the
health sciences, and public health. Past activities include medical school visits,
medical students and professional panel discussions, and HIV/AIDS community
outreach.
Contact: Niesha Wortham nwortham@berkeley.edu
Cal Operation smile is a student group that seeks to increase Children's access to adequate medical care around the globe and mostly in California through volunteering, grass-root advocacy, and public health policy reform. They are a subsidiary of Operation Smile, a national, non-profit, medical service organization which provides free reconstructive operations for children with cranio-facial birth defects in developing countries. Anyone with an interest in community service, public health and policy and health care reform are perfect candidates for membership in this club!
Cal Pre-Dental Society (PDS)
Undergraduate student organization for pro-spective and current pre-dental students.
Events include dental hygiene presentations at preschools, DAT info sessions,
guest dentist speakers, and dental school tours.
Contact: Beverly Hong beverly.hong@gmail.com
Cal Pre-Vet Club - email calpre_vetclub@hotmail.com
An organization that provides opportunities for students interested in the field
of Veterinary Medicine. Activities include guest speakers, tours to Vet schools,
and receiving information regarding admissions and undergraduate pre-requisites.
Reorganized as of Spring semester 2004.
Contact: Erica Maulhardt erica84@berkeley.edu
Cal Undergraduate Public
Health Coalition (Cal UPHC)
Cal UPHC is committed to fostering and supporting students dedicated to promoting the health of our
community at the local and international level through mentorship, public service, advocating against
health injustices and prevention of diseases through health education campaigns and communal dialogues.
We are proud of our 4 committees that focus on specific concentrations within the domain of Public
Health mainly, Community Health, International Health,
Health Policy and Advocacy and Environmental Health.
Contact: Lia Marshall lia_marshall@berkeley.edu
Chicanos/Latinos in Health
Education (CHE)
Strives to instill in UC Berkeley students the desire and dedication to serve
humankind and in particular the Chicano/Latino community. Members discover ways
to effectively deliver health care, educate the community in the use of available
health care resources, and assist in the recruitment and retention of diversified
students in the health sciences. Meet Wednesdays 5-6pm.
Contact: Maria Magana mariamag@berkeley.edu
Our organization advocates the goals and principles of the American Cancer Society at the college level. It educates the public about ways to control cancer, and promotes activities and programs that aim to increase awareness and survivorship of individuals with Cancer. We are also actively involved in Relay for Life, in grassroots advocacy to support cancer-related policies, and in contacting elected leaders through the American cancer Society Action Network program.
Foresight Pre-Optometry
We are a community of students who help each other prepare for and learn more about the field of optometry. Many times, second and third-year — or even fourth-year — undergraduate students who are "pre-optometry" still aren't very clear about what going to optometry school requires, what skills besides clinical expertise are essential to acquire, and what options are available for employment.
Contact: Lisa Huang lisah@berkeley.edu
Our mission is to provide access to medical care for the millions of underprivileged and medically underserved children around the world. Our activities include holding an informational nutritional fair at a local elementary school, developing pamphlets about various health care issues, participating in a medical goods drive, and fundraising for the national branch.
Initiatives for the Advancement of Global Health
The purpose of the Initiative for the Advancement of Global Health (IAGH) is to create and organize a congregation and forum of Berkeley students, faculty, staff and members of the state, nation, and world global health community to identify and solve issues regarding the betterment of world health. IAGH is not merely a forum to discuss the issues that face global health but an action group that actively is involved in advancing and improving global health. The group will attend guest lectures, special events, and most importantly fundraise and send aid abroad to afflicted areas.
Contact: Runalina Bahar runaliabahar@berkeley.edu
Issues, Berkeley Medical Journal
Student-run journal that publishes once each semester. The staff also teaches
a companion class that introduces students to innovative and unconventional
medical topics, and teaches new writers basic journalistic writing.
Contact: Patrick Tam ptam@berkeley.edu
Kappa Gamma Delta
Kappa Gamma Delta is first and foremost an academic and professional sorority with a strong emphasis on service and academics. Our goal is to assist female college
students in the pre-medical process; to encourage the development in leadership
and communication skills; to provide support academically, socially and emotionally;
and to promote individuality, unity, and diversity. Cal is known for being highly
competitive: academically and socially, and that's what we provide support for.
In the Fall, we put on a philanthropy Dodgeball event and in the Spring, a Women in Medicine Symposium.
We vow to uphold the values of sisterhood and of "Service to Humanity."
Contact: Jessica Hsieh jhsieh@berkeley.edu
Medical Cluster
Med-Cluster is an undergraduate student organization that uses upper division
pre-med students as advisors for lower division students. Each advisor is in
charge of a "cluster" of students (4-6), answering questions and helping
to set up larger events such as our Kip's social event and various panel sessions.
We assist students in finding volunteer positions through our hospital tours,
help with scheduling of classes and hold physician panels where we ask local
physicians to speak to undergraduates concerning life as a physician.
Contact: Vicky Yung vyung@berkeley.edu
Molecular and Cell Biology,
Cell and Developmental, Neurobiology Association (MCBcDNA)
Undergraduate student organization dedicated to helping MCB majors. Events throughout
the school year range from pre-med info sessions to the annual MCB Faculty/Student
Reception to seminars on finding research & volunteer positions.
Contact: Kevin Wu
kwu@berkeley.edu
Molecular and Cell Biology
Undergraduate Students Association (mcbUSA)
Activities include mentorship and outreach programs designed to help younger
students and promote the study of biological sciences; the Faculty Speaker Series
which encourages students to interact with their professors; and opportunities
for community involvement with the Arrowsmith Academy Tutoring program.
Contact: Mark Scott mscott924@berkeley.edu
Pilipino Association for Health Careers (PAHC)
PAHC provides new and continuing pre-health students with support, resources
and opportunities that facilitate the growth of educated and motivated leaders
in the health field. PAHC prides itself on providing students with incredible
student support, the opportunity to learn about invaluable health internships/summer
programs targeted toward minority students, efficient, informative meetings
and our annual Mission Benefit Concert.
Contact: Maricel Dela Cruz maricel7@berkeley.edu
PASAE serves as a close-knit support group for students in the technical fields, providing student members with a space for social interaction, cultural understanding, professional guidance, and academic support. The organization offers workshops on resume writing, career planning and offers internship opportunities. In addition, PASAE has a diversity of majors represented and offers workshops in office productivity and financial planning, among others.
Pre-Medical Honor Society (PMHS)
An organization in which pre-medical students who have achieved academic excellence
can further enhance their understanding of the study and practice of medicine
through open forums, medical school seminars, and research/clinical internships.
Contact: Kiran Mudambi kmudambi@berkeley.edu
Pre-Nursing Society
The purpose of the pre-nursing society is to support all UC Berkeley pre-nursing students both academically and socially. The ultimate goal of this organization is to increase the number of pre-nursing students on campus in order to combat the looming nursing shortage in this country.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employments among RNs will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2008. The pre-nursing society allows UC Berkeley students to take advantage of the country’s demand for nurses by providing opportunities to learn about nursing specialties, academic and career pathways, and nursing schools through guest speakers and special programs. The society participates in volunteer events together and provides shadowing opportunities for students who wish to observe the field of nursing first hand. Pre-Nursing Society offers students a network of peers with shared motivations and provides solutions to pre-nursing challenges through social support and educational interaction. The pre-nursing society also works to increase student awareness and establish nursing as a critical and rewarding occupation in health care.
Contact: Archana Jairam pnsofficers@gmail.com
Pre-Pharmacy Informational Learning & Leadership Society (PILLS)
The goals of PILLS are to help promote awareness of the career options in pharmacy and
to guide pre-pharmacy students through their path towards pharmacy school.
Throughout the year, we have class advising nights, application and out-of-state workshops, socials with other pre-health
organizations and speakers from pharmacy schools and different fields in pharmacy.
Contact:
Julia Zhu zjuliaz@gmail.com
Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association (Pre-SOMA)
The Pre-Student Osteopathic Medical Association is a new pre-med chapter dedicated to promoting the practice of osteopathic medicine and its profession. Osteopathic medical schools account for only 20 schools and produce less doctors by numbers therefore gives the reason why most people do not know about their schools. We hope to increase awareness among, not only pre-med students, but also the general student population about osteopathy and we will provide opportunities to shadow osteopathic physicians so that students can experience osteopathic medicine first hand.
Contact: Daisyca Woe presoma@gmail.com
Premed Perspective
Premed Perspective is in its fifth year of publication at the University of California, Berkeley campus. The publication was founded with the intent of providing free monthly newsletters to those on the Berkeley campus who are interested in medicine, science and health.
We are always on the lookout for new writers to join Premed Perspective staff and gain experience in writing articles, designing layouts, and interviewing doctors and members of the medical community.
Contact: Stephanie Wong stepwong@berkeley.edu
The mission of the Forum is to provide a weekly discussion of overarching interdisciplinary questions that are common among people. In an increasingly fragmented and specialized academic world, the Forum's mission is to emphasize the issues that span academic disciplines and that affect people of all backgrounds. We have a different subject of discussion every semester and our topic this Fall 2005 involves the writings of Pope John Paul II and his successor Pope Benedict XI, and what each had to say about science and religion and the issues that they both bring up.
Sigma Mu Delta Pre-Medical Fraternity
Sigma Mu Delta is the Pre-Medical Fraternity here at Cal. We bring together a strong supportive network of dynamic and excelling individuals through a brotherhood that aggregates our strength to facilitate the challenges we face here at Cal and later in our careers. Our purpose is to further develop the social and professional aspects of our brothers through academic support, career planning, volunteer outreach, social networking, and leadership opportunities.
As a result, our brothers have consistently beaten the national average of acceptance rates to medical and other professional schools since our inception in 1994 at UC Davis.
Contact: Lystander Jim greekliberator@yahoo.com
Student Dietetic Association (SDA)
Hungry for Nutrition? The Student Dietetic Association strives to be at the forefront of Cal's Nutrition Community by setting up events to work with professors and dieticians, developing nutrition awareness and outreach to the Berkeley public, and assisting the Bay Area through volunteering.
Contact: kgshluter@berkeley.edu
Student Society for Stem Cell Research
We are a group of students from science, engineering, public policy, political science, and many other majors who through education, advocacy, and direct action, promote medical research that will lead to treatments and cures.
Contact: Laurel Barchas lbarchas@berkeley.edu
Students for Integrative Medicine (SIM)
Our goal is to reach out to the community to share information about alternative
medical practices and present them in a way that makes them accessible and applicable
to a healthy life. The group serves to debunk common misconceptions of complementary
therapies through personal interaction with alternative and integrative medical
practitioners. We organize conferences, forums and a DE-Cal to offer the community
opportunities to explore these practices first-hand.
Contact: Alida Brandenberg little_etoile@yahoo.com
We are a national undergraduate academic journal with both online and bi-annual print publications that involve hundreds of students across the United States. The journal's content focuses on science and technology, their impact on society, and their interaction with the law.
Undergraduate Scientist Association at Berkeley
At present, there are a multitude of scientific discipline specific student groups at Cal , but no all-discipline encompassing student groups. That's where the UGSA hopes to change things. We believe that a healthy and amicable scientific community is vital to bringing about important scientific advancements, and interdisciplinary research projects can often produce the most profound advances in the science. UGSA would like to extend to you an invitation to join the scientific community of tomorrow and today. We offer our members workshops that faciliate graduate school preparation, opportunities to hear great guest speakers, networking/mentoring programs and career fairs.
Contact: Wenshin Lee wlee23@berkeley.edu
Universities Allied for Essential Medicines
We advocate changing UC Berkeley licensing policies to ensure that medicines and medical technologies developed using Berkeley research are more accessible to people in developing countries.
Contact: Hillary Freudenthal hillaryf@berkeley.edu
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