CHSU Medical Students organize Med Student for a Day Event

Written by Ahana Chakraborty, CHSU-COM Medical Student

On February 1st, 2025, premed students from Fresno State and UC Merced were invited to the CHSU-COM to experience ‘Med Student for a Day,’ as part of the national Pre-SOMA ShaDO Week.

This all-day event was organized by second-year medical students at CHSU, including board members from our school’s OPSC and Pre-SOMA chapters, and the Radiology Interest Group, including: Ynez Nguyen, Felicia Hung, Ariana Kaxon-Rupp, Gigi Thao, Shyenna Wongsavanh, Ahana Chakraborty, Lynn Fadel, Alex Nguyen, Josh Pham, and Austin Jones 

The goal of this event was to provide these students with an introduction to osteopathic medicine, the life of an osteopathic medical student, and the medical school application process.

Students were able to attend a clinical skills workshop, which included stations with a complete neurological exam, auscultations, and ultrasound. They also practiced osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) techniques, participated in whiteboard case discussions, networked with medical students and fellow premeds, and received numerous resources to be successful medical school applicants.

The Med Student for a Day team, which also included numerous student volunteers and CHSU faculty, was happy to create an engaging and supportive environment for these students as they prepare to embark on their respective healthcare journeys. We are excited to see them continue pursuing their dreams in medicine!

The student organizers were also invited to do a Social Media Takeover of the AACOM Instagram account to share the event live throughout the day with the national osteopathic medical community!