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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

To be an institution of excellence in the field of podiatric medical education.

Student Government
The New York College of Podiatric Medicine Student Association (NYCPMSA) is a local organization of all students at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Students become members of NYCPMSA upon admission to the College and upon payment of their tuition and fees. Communication is maintained on a national basis with other student governments through the American Podiatric Medical Students?Association (APMSA).

The officers of the NYCPMSA are the Executive Board, comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Each officer/representative of the Student Association and its subordinate organization(s) shall be, both at the time of candidacy and during his/her tenure of office, a full-time student at NYCPM and shall not be on academic or other probation. Each NYCPMSA Executive Board officer shall serve in office for a period of one (1) year, unless otherwise specified. He/she assumes full tenure of office on July 1 and shall continue until June 30 of the following year. The current Constitution of the NYCPMSA can be found at the College web site.

The Student Council is a subset group of the NYCPMSA. The members of the Student Council are comprised of the NYCPMSA Executive Board, the Class Officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Alumni Representative), as well as the APMSA delegates/alternates for each of the four classes, the junior representative to the State Society and the President of the local Student National Podiatric Medical Association (SNPMA) chapter. Each Class Officer? service begins and ends with the respective academic year unless otherwise specified. The APMSA delegates and alternates are elected during the Freshman year and retain the office for the duration of all four years.

The Student Council maintains legislative and administrative authority, consistent with College policy, on matters concerning the students of the College. The Student Council makes every effort to represent the interests of the student body by maintaining a atmosphere of collaboration with the administration and faculty.

Organizations and Clubs
In cooperation with the NYCPMSA, several student organizations help to schedule both academic and social activities. Class barbecues & picnics, Freshman Orientation, Fall ?et Acquainted?Party, Winter Ski Trip, Spring Football Dinner/Dance, and the Senior Class Party are just some of the events scheduled for the upcoming year sponsored by the NYCPMSA and/or one of its organizations. In conjunction with the other schools of podiatric medicine, the Student Association sponsors a Basketball Team to represent the College at an annual national tournament.

American Podiatric Students Medical Association
The American Podiatric Medical Students' Association (APMSA) is the official national organization representing all students enrolled at the eight colleges of podiatric medicine across the U.S. By virtue of their enrollment at a college of podiatric medicine, all students are members of the Association. APMSA functions to provide a forum to discuss problems, to further the profession of podiatry on a national level, and to establish the means for obtaining desired goals.
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    Student National Podiatric Medical Association (SNPMA)
    The Student National Podiatric Medical Association (SNPMA) is a national society working to promote fellowship among all students. The association provides a channel of communication for minority students by working to establish and enhance professional relationships with other minority practitioners. In addition to providing tutorial programs and sources of financial assistance, activities include the Freshman Welcome Packets, Annual Bake Sale, Senior Banquet, and International Day.
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    American Association for Women Podiatrists (AAWP)
    This is a student chapter for female students of podiatric medicine who are interested in advancing recognition of the profession and. It serves as a support group to promote success both at school and in practice, obtains scholarship assistance for members, and promotes volunteer activities. The NYCPM chapter sponsors an annual Spring Luncheon, invited speakers, participation in fundraisers, and a newsletter, the Barefeet Press.

    Surgery Club
    The Surgery Club is a student chapter of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. This organization introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices essential to podiatric surgery. The club stresses the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to care and sponsors a monthly lecture series.
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    Research and Wound Care Club
    The Research and Wound Care Club provides a forum where students learn about research being conducted at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and for students to learn about the design and implementation of clinical research studies. This is accomplished by assigned readings and group discussions, didactic sessions on protocol design and providing information and training on protecting study volunteers in research. Students are encouraged not only to design protocols but also to receive training in good clinical practices in order to serve as sub-investigators on industry and government sponsored studies as well as faculty investigator initiated protocols.

    Sports Medicine Club
    The Sports Medicine Club was created to allow students the chance to become better acquainted with the expanding field of sports medicine. As a student chapter of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, guest speakers and clinics on athletic training are scheduled throughout the year. The Club works in conjunction with other organizations to assist in providing medical services for events such as the FPME Walk-a-thon, the New York and Boston Marathons, and numerous local races affiliated with the New York Road Runners Club.
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    Running Club
    The purpose of the NYCPM Running Club is to form a solid foundation in the basics of running and walking through readings and lectures by guest speakers. There are no prerequisites except the desire to learn the proper techniques of running and walking safely. Members are grouped with team leaders according to their interests, location and abilities. Members interested in competing will be encouraged to join the New York Road Runners, as their events are discounted for their members, including qualifying for the New York Marathon. Upcoming running and walking events, including group runs in Central Park, are posted for all members.

    Diabetes Club
    This group is dedicated to increasing student knowledge about the disease via a monthly lecture series and a Diabetes Club web site. The Club also participates in fundraisers such as the American diabetes Association Walk for Diabetes and in exhibits and foot screenings to educate the public. An annual picnic, sponsored jointly with the Sports medicine Club, is open to all students.
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    Orthopedics Club
    The Orthopedics Club, a student chapter of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine (ACFAOM) is currently experiencing increased interest and activity. Club sponsored lecture series have addressed a number of common orthopedic conditions and their treatment at an introductory level suitable for 1st and 2nd year students. Upcoming topics include gait analysis and plantar pressure assessment modalities.
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    American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management
    The American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM) is devoted to the advancement of the study of podiatric practice management. It promotes success through shared knowledge and skills. The NYCPM student chapter is dedicated to providing its members with these same benefits. A wide variety of subjects are presented, often sponsored by outside organizations, in an effort to enhance the business skills essential for future success.

    Footnotes
    This quarterly student newspaper, sponsored by grants from the Alumni Association, provides a great publishing opportunity for NYCPM students. Its mission is to enhance morale and the sense of community among students and staff. It serves as a conduit for information and upholds standards of excellence, knowledge and professional-ism that exemplify podiatric medicine.

    Podiatric Medical Review
    This student-managed and edited professional journal serves as a channel for medical publication by podiatric students nationwide. The NYCPM chapter of PMR upholds the highest standards of professionalism in podiatric medical publication.

    Student Literary and Arts Magazine
    Student Literary and Arts Magazine (S.L.A.M.) is a student-run publication that exhibits student and faculty art, poems, prose, and short stories. It provides an opportunity for students to reveal another aspect of their personality, allowing for a more three-dimensional character development as well as celebrating the rich diversity of the student body and the surrounding neighborhood.

    Additional Student Publication Opportunities
    In addition to the publications mentioned above, opportunities for students in publishing at either the professional or social level include the Student Alumni Report, a student chapter of the American Podiatric Medical Writer? Association, APMSA? First Step and the NYCPM Yearbook Committee


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