Student Interest Groups
Connect with an Interest Group on your campus
Connect with an Interest Group on your campus
Interest groups are defined as a group of students who want to create a new organization but may not meet the criteria (i.e.: not enough members, does not host and organize 2 events per semester, etc.). Interest groups do not need to be medically focused and can hold meetings, collaborate with other organizations, and fundraise. Review the for more information about student interest groups and student organizations.
Athens
Behind the White Coat
Event Information, 2025-2026
Student: Arun Guduru
Student: Owen Welz
Advisor: Joe Bianco, Ph.D.
Event Details: Join us for an evening of storytelling and hear about the stories from the people "behind the white coat" and experiences that have made them who they are today! Visit our website for more information: /medicine/behind-white-coat
Glow Forward
Contact Information, 2025-2026
Student: Sarah Beach
Mission: Glow Forward is committed to restoring dignity, confidence, and self-worth by providing beauty and personal care products to individuals experiencing homelessness. We believe that access to self-care is a human right, not a luxury, and we aim to glow forward by spreading hope, uplifting spirits, and reminding every person of their inherent beauty and worth.
Donate Products – Contribute new or gently used beauty and personal care items from our accepted products list. Your donations go directly to individuals experiencing homelessness, helping restore dignity and self-worth.
Give Financially – Every dollar goes right back into our mission, supporting outreach efforts and purchasing beauty products for those who need them most.
Glow Forward is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which means your contributions are tax-deductible and directly fuel our mission to spread hope and confidence.
Med Students of the Shelter Dogs
Contact Information, 2025-2026
Student: Rachael Binion
Mission: Med Students of the Shelter Dogs partners with Friends of the Shelter Dogs and Athens County Dog Shelter to raise awareness and donations for our local dog shelter. Activities include dog walking, fundraising, and supporting shelter dog enrichment.
OUHCOM Medical Student Advocacy
Contact Information, 2025-2026
Student: George Papadeas
Mission: Our medical student advocacy interest group is focused on discussing current policy that affects medical students directly on both the state and national level. Our hope is to inform the current students of OUHCOM with important legislative updates as well as keep our own Ohio legislators informed on issues that we as medical students face.
Pathology
Contact Information, 2025-2026
Student: Katelyn Cline
Mission: The goal of this interest group is to give students an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and gain exposure to various principles, topics, and subspecialties within pathology. We want students to understand the integral role pathology has in medical practice and hope to expand awareness and increase interest in the field.
Cleveland
Interest Groups
There are currently no interest groups on the Cleveland campus. Please visit the Cleveland Student Organization webpage to get connected to an established student organization. Reach out to your campus Student Affairs representative to start an interest group!
Dublin
Interest Groups
There are currently no interest groups on the Cleveland campus. Please visit the Dublin Student Organization webpage to get connected to an established student organization. Reach out to your campus Student Affairs representative to start an interest group!
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Cleveland
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Dublin