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About PPA
Purpose: "To provide an introduction into the skills and knowledge necessary for becoming a successful physician.”
Our Advisor – Dr. Smendik M.D.
B.S in Pharmacy – Ferris State University
Michigan State CHM – Class of 1991
Residency – Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center
Fellow and Diplomate of American Academy of Family Practice – Private practice physician since 1994
Chief Medical Officer of Pennock Hospital in Hastings, MI
Associate Clinical Professor – Family Medicine Dept. – MSU CHM
2014-2015 E-board
Shubhi Kwatra President
Grant Boxey Vice President
Mahboob Adil Treasurer
Sam Thacker Secretary
Ryan Hook Volunteer Coordinator
Shubhi Kwatra - President
Hometown: Okemos, MIClass: SeniorMajor: Biomedical Laboratory Science & Human BiologyMinor: Bioethics, Humanities & SocietyAbout Me: Volunteered at Sparrow Hospital for 6 years Currently volunteering in hospice care at Mother Teresa House Working with Dr. MohanKumar in the Department of
Pharmacology and Toxicology on stress hormone research Dance as part of the cultural program Satrang through CIUS Applying to medical school this year!
Grant Boxey – Vice-President
Hometown: Almont, MIClass: JuniorMajor: NeuroscienceAbout Me: Spent the summer with the Pennock Hospital Pre-Med Program (rotations in OR, ER, Endoscopy, Outpatient, and more)-RA on Ground Floor East Shaw Hall-Puppy Raiser for Leader Dogs for the Blind-Homecoming Court for Lyman Briggs College 2014-2015
Mahboob Adil - Treasurer
Hometown: Warren, MIClass: JuniorMajor: Chemical EngineeringMinor: EconomicsAbout Me: Honors College member Co-President of Honors College Student
Service Council
Sam Thacker - Secretary
Hometown: Dearborn, MIClass: SophomoreMajor: NeuroscienceMinor: SpanishAbout Me: Volunteered at Oakwood Main Hospital
for 3 years. Spent summer working as a dental
assistant. Hobbies are playing tennis, playing
piano, and drawing. Currently works as an East
Neighborhood Dining Host.
Ryan Hook - Volunteer Coordinator
Hometown: Delton, MIClass: JuniorMajor: Human BiologyAbout Me:– Volunteered at Pennock Hospital this
summer in Pre-Med Program (rotations in OR, ER, Endoscopy, and Outpatient Surgery).
-- Current applicant for semester volunteering at Sparrow Hospital (interview pending).
– Wellness Ambassador at Rite Aid Pharmacy (absolutely love my job).
-- Hobbies include athletics, fishing, and supporting our Spartans!
– Will be taking the 2015 MCAT Exam!
Events
CPR Certification Course
Origami Brain Rehabilitation Center
Volunteers of America - Lansing Homeless Shelter
Relay for Life
Food Closet at Olin
Ronald McDonald House
COM Monster 5K
Lansing Hospice
And many more!…
Future Meetings
Medical Student Panel
Suture Clinic
MCAT 2015 – what you need to know
Free Princeton Review MCAT Review Workshops
Free seminars on Medical School Admissions by Ivy Ambitions
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Clinic
COM and CHM tours
Guest Speakers Physicians from Lansing area with various specialties Medical School Admissions Representatives
PPA Membership
Dues: $20 per year, $15 per semester
Includes:
• T-Shirt
• Food at meetings
• 1 entry for every event attended into drawing for FREE Princeton Review MCAT Course (~$2,000 value) and other Princeton Review Prizes
• Access to seminars held by Ivy Ambitions
• Access to all meetings and volunteer events
• And so much more!...
Contact Us!
Webpage: http://msuppa.weebly.com/
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: MSU Pre-Physician Association