Organizations

Alpha Omega Phi Honor & Service Society

Alpha Omega Phi is designed to encourage and recognize high standards of education, character, morality and conduct befitting the field of science. Members, who are in the top 25% of their class, are inducted at the beginning of their fifth semester and must exhibit qualities of leadership, excellence and dedication to the community.
Contact: John Lidvall, President at johlidvall@aucmed.edu
Faculty Advisor: Lockie Johnson, Ph.D.

American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

AMSA provides health programs for the community and gives members the opportunity to gain hands-on medical experience. For example, AMSA offers monthly diabetes screenings free of charge and clinical workshops that focus on perfecting basic clinical skills.
Contact: Russell Pierce, President at rssllpierce@hotmail.com
Faculty Advisor: Hans Behrisch, Ph.D.

American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA)

The American Medical Women Association is an organization consisting of over 10,000 physicians and medical students dedicated to improving women's health and advancement of women in medicine. AMWA was founded by Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen in 1915, at a time when women physicians were an under-represented minority. Over the 90 years AMWA has been established, the organization has taken an active role to address unanticipated problems and issues that have risen in regards to women's health. The new AUC chapter of AMWA strives to promote the goal of improving women's health through a variety of activities that will be held throughout the semesters. Upcoming events include the mentorship program, lecture series, and community outreach programs.
Contact: Geneva Lejeune, President at genlejeune@aucmed.edu
Faculty Advisor: Susan Atchley, Ph.D.

Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)

CMDA functions as a network for information, training and fellowship in an effort to integrate faith into the practice of medicine. The national organization offers mission opportunities as well as mentor match programs during residency. The AUC chapter provides ethical and current event symposiums, community service activities and social events.
Contact: Karen Weaver, President at kmweavereos@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor: Vivian Braciale, Ph.D.

Jewish Medical Students Association (JMSA)

JMSA functions to unite all students (of Jewish and other faiths) at AUC by bringing Jewish awareness to campus. We are actively involved in promoting community service on the island by participating in "Let's Talk About AIDS, St. Maarten Cares" with the campus and local community. In addition, JMSA members participate in social gatherings, holiday celebrations and activities that serve to educate AUC students on the integration between medical and Jewish religious values.
Contact: Dina Edrich, President at jmsaauc@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor: Ronald J. Testa, Ph.D.

Muslim Student Association (MSA)

The Muslim Student Association was established to serve the best interests of Islam and students on the AUC campus. The organization strives to meet the needs of Muslim and all interested students by educating them on Islamic customs and values. Additionally, MSA performs community-based projects and programs to enrich Islamic understanding, including informative movie nights and seminars.
Contact: Sami Ali, President at sami.ali@mac.com
Faculty Advisor: Susan Atchley, Ph.D.

Phi Chi Medical Fraternity

With over 100 years of tradition, Phi Chi is regarded as a professional organization that holds academic achievement in high regard. The AUC chapter offers its members forums, community service opportunities and academic resources. Workshops are offered in areas of suturing, intubation, IV’s and venipuncture.
Contact: Greg Conti, President at greconti@aucmed.edu
Faculty Advisor: Susan Atchley, Ph.D.

Student National Medical Association ( SNMA)

SNMA assembles and organizes individuals of multicultural backgrounds for the purpose of bridging healthcare disparities. The goals of this newly founded chapter are to address healthcare issues faced by underrepresented populations, raise awareness of the rapidly evolving world of information in healthcare, and to promote an increase in the levels of minority student recruitment and retention in medical schools.
Faculty Advisor: Susan Atchley, Ph.D.

Dr. Dale Von Wormer Student Judiciary Committee (VWJC)

The VWJC is a student run organization that deals with student-to-student conflicts and infractions of the AUC Honor Code. Relying on the student body to report any unethical or unprofessional behaviors, the committee is entrusted to handle all reports appropriately. The goal of the organization is to promote an environment at AUC that is not only conducive to learning but is also trustworthy, respectable and is in accordance with the ethics and values set forth by the medical community.
Contact: Naveen Bellam, Head of Judiciary Committee at navbellam@aucmed.edu
Faculty Advisor: Richard Garrison, M.D.