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Your extracurricular activities will help you gain experience, learn about various
medical fields and become a strong professional school candidate.
At Chapman, there are several
professional organizations
, which can help you learn more about and build connections in your chosen medical
field.
In addition, there are pre-health-related clubs and organizations that are focused
on
community service and civic engagement
. When it comes to applying to professional school, community service can be as important
as clinical practice.
Professional clubs and organizations
These clubs and organizations can help you build connections within your chosen medical
field, further your professional growth and gain valuable experience.
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Committed to providing the educational tools and resources needed for pre-medical
and pre-health students to successfully navigate the path toward the next phase of
their medical education. The opportunities that AMSA provides to students include
research, community service, clinical experience, and more.
Visit Chapman AMSA’s official website
Follow Chapman’s Chapter of the American Medical Student Association on Instagram
Pre-Dental Society
An organization dedicated to helping students on their way to pursuing a career in
dentistry. The club provides opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and insight
into dentistry and establishes a place for pre-dental students to form connections
with one another.
Email:
pds@chapman.edu
Visit the Pre-Dental Society’s official website
Follow the Pre-Dental Society on
and
James Carney
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology major and Pre-Dental Society's Co-Service & Philanthropy
Chair
"Joining Pre-Dental Society has allowed me to gain meaningful experiences and real-world
exposure to the dental field through engaging, community-oriented events. It's a close-knit
community where students on the same path come together to support, learn from, and
grow with one another."
Pre-Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Club
Committed to advancing the educational, clinical, and research experiences of students
passionate about pursuing careers in rehabilitative medicine by providing resources,
implementing programming, and helping students create connections in the field.
Follow Chapman’s Pre-Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Club on Instagram
Community service clubs and organizations
Below is a list of student clubs and organizations geared towards community service
in Orange County and beyond, and can help you gain valuable medical experience alongside
the opportunity to make a positive impact.
Be KYnd to Your Heart Foundation
A non-profit organization that supports the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation as a college
branch to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Organization activities include
helping to provide free heart screenings to local youth athletes, CPR and AED training,
educational seminars, and donations of AED kits.
Email:
bekynd@chapman.edu
Follow Chapman Be KYnd on Instagram
Global Brigades
Provides students with the opportunity to volunteer and work with rural families and
community leaders to improve environmental sustainability and livelihood. This includes
face-to-face discussions to connect with the community members to understand their
environmental needs and work alongside them to implement solutions to reforest, farm
sustainably, and better manage both inorganic and organic wastes.
Visit Chapman’s Global Brigade’s official website
Student First Aid Team
Chapman's student First Aid team supports medical emergency first aid response at
large capacity events such as football games, outdoors concerts, Greek life bus events
and Chapman Celebrates. To be a member, you must be CPR and First Aid certified at
the Basic Life Support level. Some student members can even be trained as Emergency
Medical Technicians (EMTs).
Learn more about the Student First Aid Team and how to apply
Science and Technology Clubs & Organizations
Enhance your Pre-med/Pre-health journey by exploring our Science and Technology Clubs,
featuring student groups focused on research, innovation, and hands-on projects that
can complement your medical studies.
Explore science and technology clubs
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Start your own club!
If you don’t see what you’re looking for, visit Chapman’s club database to see a
complete list of the student groups
You can also
learn about starting a new student club here
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Contact your Pre-Health Advisor
Chapman's dedicated Pre-Health Advisor is Randy Zuniga. Randy is available to all
Chapman students and alumni interested in learning more about medical and professional
school.
Email:
prehealth@chapman.edu
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