Student Interest Groups

Anesthesiology Interest Group (AIG)

The Anesthesiology Interest Group is an affiliate of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which is an organization with a mission to raise and maintain the standards of practice in the field of anesthesiology. AIG at Brody was formed to educate interested students in the field of anesthesia and provide opportunities to network with anesthesiologists in the region. Group activities include shadowing, physician lectures, and anesthesia-specific simulation labs. All health professional students are welcome.
President: Syed Jaffery
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Robert Carroll

Brody Ambassadors

President:  Yousef Mohsin
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Jim Peden

Cardiovascular Interest Group (CVIG)

President: Zachary Blom
Faculty Advisor: Dr. John Rose

Dermatology Interest Group (DIG)

President:  Jacob Subash
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Charles Phillips

Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)

ECU-BSOM has much to offer within the field of emergency medicine. Advanced Trauma and Advance Cardiac Life Support certification is offered to all medical students. A nationally recognized residency program in emergency medicine is headed by department chairman, Dr. Nick Benson. Many faculty members are involved in emergency medicine research, and student involvement is encouraged. The Emergency Medicine Interest Group was formed to stimulate interest in the field of emergency medicine. Monthly meetings usually consist of lectures on current topics within the field.
President:  Wooten Jones
Faculty Advisors: Dr. Kori Brewer, Dr. Kraigher O’Keefe

Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)

The Family Medicine Interest Group is an affiliate organization of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians, which aids its members in the understanding of the multidimensional health care system, especially at the primary care level. The ECU group emphasizes community service and participation in projects such as community health fairs. Students are active at the state and national level in family medicine.
President:  Allyson Mentock
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Richard Barker

Greenville Community Shelter Clinic (GCSC)

In January 1989, ECU medical students became involved with the Greenville Community Shelter, a non-profit organization, by offering free medical care to the homeless and indigent. All students are encouraged to volunteer their services each Monday from 7:00pm to 10:00pm and alternate Wednesday and Thursday evenings, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for special clinics. First and second year students help by obtaining an extended history, taking vital signs, and learning the chief medical complaint. They may also observe and assist with the physical diagnosis and participate in constructing a medical plan for the final approval of the attending physician. This past year, a “Women’s Clinic” opened to address the specific needs of female medical care. Most recently, a Pediatrics Clinic was added on Wednesday evenings to further extend the services offered by the Greenville Community Clinic. The Operations Committee of the clinic is exclusively run by students.
Co-Directors: Drew Crenshaw and Zach Williams
Faculty Advisor – Dr. Gary Levine

Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School Chapter at East Carolina University (IHI Open School)

President:  Shalina Patel
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Elizabeth Baxley

Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)

The Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG) is a group organized by students and faculty to provide information about the field of internal medicine, both the primary care aspects and the various subspecialties. IMIG is open to all students regardless of their chosen specialty. Monthly lunch meetings feature guest speaker clinicians. Students who want to learn more about all branches of internal medicine are invited.
President:  Drew Crenshaw
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Harry Adams

LGBT/Ally Organization

President:  Katie Goulah
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Karen Kelly

Med-Peds Interest Group (MPIG)

Presidents:  Anthony Mayen and Rachel Jonas
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Mary Brake

OBGYN Interest Group (or Leopold Society) (OBIG)

President: Shelby Powers
Faculty Advisors:  Dr. Keith Nelson and Dr. Edward Apetz

Oncology Interest Group (OIG)

President:  Dan-Thanh Nguyen
Faculty Advisors:  Dr. Darla Liles and Dr. Ann Schreier

Partners in Integrative Medicine (PIM)

President:  Ryan McLaughlin
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Janice Daugherty

Pediatric Interest Group (PIG)

The Pediatrics Interest Group was formed so that students interested in the field could meet informally with pediatricians from the community. The group meets every month, either at lunch or in the evening at a physician’s house in order to hear a speaker affiliated with Pediatric Medicine. Topics discussed in the past include the future of pediatrics, ADHD, child abuse detection and child advocacy, anticipatory guidance, and child development. The organization also works on a variety of community projects that include hands-on interactions at the Pediatric Clinic of the community shelter as well as volunteer work on the hospital pediatric units.
President:  Paige Driver
Faculty Advisors:  Dr. Dave Eldridge and Dr. Coral Steffey

Pitt County Care Clinic (PCCC)

Co-Presidents:  Brandon Winfrey and Talia Horwitz
Faculty Advisors:  Dr. Harry Adams and Dr. Tom Irons

Radiological Sciences Interest Group (RIG)

President:  Asem Rahman

Rotaract

Co-Presidents:  Nikki Hadley and Matheson Williams
Faculty Advisors:  Dr. James Coleman and Dr. Harry Adams

Serve Greenville

President:  Matheson Williams
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Kelly Harrell

Spanish in Medicine

President: Drew Gardner
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Harry Adams

Sports Medicine Interest Group (SMIG)

President: Kody Pratson
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Brock Niceler

Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)

Co-Presidents:  Jim Eubanks and Zachary Sutton
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Richard Ray

Students Interested in Pathology

Students Interested in Pathology (SIP) is a group organized by students and faculty to provide information about the field of pathology in general. Lunch meetings feature talks which are chosen to (1) discuss topics of general interest to students, (2) illustrate the role of the pathologist in various clinical settings, and (3) provide information about potential career niches. SIP meetings are open to all students: students who want to learn more about the topic being discussed or/and career options in pathology are invited to attend.
President: Caroline Early
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Philip Boyer

Surgery Interest Group (Charles G. Robb Student Surgical Society) (CGRSSS)

The Surgery Interest Group is composed of students who are interested in the art and science of surgery. Meetings are held four to five times per year. Speakers from various departments of surgery are invited to discuss a variety of topics such as career opportunities, surgical residency programs, and surgical sub-specialties.
President: Jonathan Dvorak
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Danielle Walsh and Dr. Pories

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President:  Tamoore Arshad
Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Todd Savitt