There are a number of service opportunities throughout the year sponsored by COM 俱乐部及组织. These events provide educational opportunities to the public 和, 反过来, help UNE COM students become better physicians 和 people. The holistic approach of osteopathic medicine lends itself to a culture of giving that is reciprocally beneficial. Part of what defines UNE COM is the commitment to provide high-touch community service to underserved populations of people both within our own community 和 abroad. Because of this, the number of community events is infinite 和 changes from year to year. Below are some st和ard commitments in which UNE COM students are involved 和 which demonstrate the level of dedication 和 compassion that exudes from these future physicians.
血压和疫苗接种诊所
UNE COM students benefit from being part of an urban environment 和 having access to a community that is able 和 willing to engage in community outreach events, 比如血压门诊. 有了这个程序, you have the ability to practice critical clinical skills while providing services to the greater Biddeford community. Blood pressure screenings open up dialogue around finding 和 utilizing a PCP, 行为矫正, 以及其他与健康相关的话题. These clinics enable you to gain real-world experience by applying what you have learned in the classroom 和 using those skills to benefit the community.
机械园清洁工作
Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP) hosts the Mechanics Park Clean-Up during the peak outdoor season in Maine where COM students are encouraged to join SSP in l和scaping 和 other necessary maintenance activities. These local projects are a great way to serve the Biddeford community while getting some time outside on the beautiful coast of Maine.
本科医学预科指导计划
The mentoring program is designed to motivate UNE’s Pre-Med undergraduate population into realizing their own potential. COM students introduce the principles of osteopathic medicine 和 lead their mentees in role-playing taking heart rate, 呼吸速率, 以及其他基本的医疗技术, 包括整骨疗法. In collaboration with the Student National Medical Association 和 the Office of 跨文化学生参与, the program incorporates key initiatives that also recognize 和 celebrate our differences to better support our students of color through mentorship 和 by creating a positive, 支持所有人茁壮成长的环境.
医疗服务旅行
The 全球 健康 Club offers medical students the opportunity to participate in a number of fundraising events to sponsor a service trip to a global community in need of free medical care. In 2017, 28 students 和 10 doctors participated in a service trip to Nicaragua. Past years have included trips to Peru 和 Panama. The students not only gain valuable knowledge from the h和s-on experience, 但它们也影响了数百人, 如果不是一千, suffering people by providing treatments that are considered in the U.S. 基本医疗保障. The experience also teaches students to practice their ingenuity 和 ability to problem solve given limited resources.
The medical service trips provide opportunities for you to put the osteopathic principles into practice 和 to give of yourself in drastically underserved areas in need of your services 和 expertise. In addition to practicing your medical Spanish, you expose more people to the value of osteopathic manipulative medicine 和 can teach them how to better their personal health for the future.
缅因州的马拉松
每年, you have the opportunity to provide osteopathic manipulative treatment for Maine Marathon participants. 在OMM教员的支持下, you will practice osteopathic manipulative medicine (through a real-life application of your classroom experience. The h和s-on experience allows you to fine-tune your technical skills, 锻炼你的专业精神, 和, 同时, 与当地社区建立融洽的关系.
俱乐部和组织筹款
Many UNE COM 俱乐部及组织 raise money for local 和 national non-profits 和 charities in order to give back to our community 和 positively impact our world. 其中包括:巴吞鲁日洪水, 手拉手(学生应急基金), 全国子宫颈癌联盟, 营的阳光, 国际神经异常, 多发性硬化症基金会, 儿童奇迹网络, 约的房子, 儿童玩具, 戈斯内尔纪念临终关怀之家, 约克县无家可归者收容所, 八字胡基金会, 善意, 美国心脏协会, 自闭症协会, 麦当劳之家, 食品储藏室, 和更多的.
The Student Government Association (SGA) sends out weekly announcements regarding upcoming service opportunities. Individual clubs 和 organizations will also advertise 和 provide sign-ups for any upcoming events.