2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Osteopathic Medicine Program 2021–2022 192 Faculty adviser: Holly Laird, D.O., M.S. Location: Tampa Bay Regional Campus Student Osteopathic Surgical Association (SOSA) SOSA is a national organization that focuses on educating osteopathic students in the field of surgery. Members participate in suture clinics and anatomy sessions with cadavers, as well as attend sessions with speakers from a variety of surgical specialties. In addition, SOSA partners with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to raise awareness and money for the charity. Email: lutfi@nova.edu Faculty adviser: Nicholas Lutfi, M.D., D.P.M., M.S. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Email: rm1903@nova.edu Faculty adviser: Rohit Mehra, D.O., M.P.H., M.S. Location: Tampa Bay Regional Campus Student Otolaryngology, Allergy, Plastic Surgery Society (SOAPSS) SOAPSS members share the goal of exploring specialty fields of plastics, ENT, and allergy. Members are introduced and connected with physicians in the respective fields, along with community service- focused club meetings. Student members gain experience and tools that develop the patient-centered philosophy in any field the member chooses as a specialty. Email: novasoapss@gmail.com Faculty adviser: Gina Foster-Moumoutjis, M.D. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Underserved Medicine Club (UMC) NSU’s Underserved Medicine Club (UMC) is open to all medical students with an interest in serving populations considered underserved and/or rural. The purpose of this club is to provide exposure and to promote experiences among the medically underserved for its members. The club will also support and guide those seeking admission into the NHSC scholarship program and/or placement in rural or underserved residencies. Email: mflorent@nova.edu Faculty adviser: Marie Florent-Carre, D.O., M.P.H. Location: Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Email: jr2323@nova.edu Faculty adviser: Jeannette Rodriguez, D.O. Location: Tampa Bay Regional Campus