At yesterday's DIG meeting we discussed a variety of topics, including:
Upcoming Community Service Events:
1.) Santa Fe High School Health Fair (Feb 26th): This Saturday from 10 - 1:00 PM
2.) Galveston County Health Fair (March 12th): We need volunteers for the 11 - 1:00 PM shift! Contact Lindsey Hunter (lihunter@utmb.edu) to sign up.
3.) 16th Annual Grandkids Festival (April 2nd), Post Office Street between 20th - 23rd Street: We need volunteers from 10 - 12 PM, 12 - 2:30 PM, and/or the 2:30 - 5 PM shifts. Contact Lindsey (lihunter@utmb.edu) to sign up.
4.) Austin Stay Shady! - Contact Rebecca Philips (rcphilip@utmb.edu) or Melissa Efron (mfefron@utmb.edu) for further information
Psoriasis Walk (1K and 5K):
Date: April 10th
Location: Discovery Green - 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, Texas
Time: Registration at 8:00 AM; walks begin at 9:00 AM
Registration is free! All ages welcome.
Contact Lindsey (lihunter@utmb.edu) to find out how to sign up
AIM for a Cure Melanoma Walk:
Date: Saturday, May 7th
Location: TBD
Want to help plan or set up for the walk? Please contact Auris Huen (aohuen@utmb.edu) or Kenne Ogunmakin (koogunma@utmb.edu) for further information
Upcoming Meetings:
1.) Pig Foot Suturing Session - April DIG meeting. Contact Lindsey (lihunter@utmb.edu) if you are interested in participating in this event!
2.) Officer Elections - April DIG Meeting
Good luck in the match!
The University of Texas Medical Branch Dermatology Interest Group (UTMB DIG) is a resource for medical students interested in Dermatology as well as for dermatologists and residents.
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