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Student Organizations

Ohio Podiatric Medical Student Association

The Ohio Podiatric Medical Student Association serves as the governing branch of the student organizations and student body at KSUCPM. It is an affiliate of the American Podiatric Medical Student Association (APMSA) and the Ohio Podiatric Medical Association (OPMA). OPMSA is led by a president, president-elect, and executive board, which coordinates all facets of student activities, including local and national affairs, business administration, clinic management, public information, and extracurricular activities. Each year, OPMSA coordinates presentations by Residency Directors, an annual symposium, social events, and a senior book. On a national level, OPMSA represents the students in all academic and national affairs concerning the profession of podiatric medicine and podiatric medical education.

 

American Association of Women in Podiatry (AAWP)

A Student Chapter of AAWP

  • Organize on-campus blood drives with the American Red Cross
  • Volunteering at Homeless Shelter with Podiatric basic care
  • Co-sponsor the annual symposium
  • Host annual co-ed football tournament
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)

A Student Chapter of ACFAS

  • Cadaveric tendon transfer
  • Saw Bones Workshop
  • Suturing Workshop
  • Injections
  • Gowning and Gloving
  • Guest Lecturers: Surgical Case Presentations
  • Yearly ACFAS Board Liaison visit
  • Annual Scientific Conference for Young Members
  • Research opportunities
American Association of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM)

A Student Chapter of AAPPM

  • Family Night: Annual event for students with spouses, families, or significant others to meet and greet and learn how to be supportive
  • AAPPM Residency Q&A with a panel of fourth-year students
  • Financial Planning for the Future Presentation
American College of Podiatric Medicine (ACPM)

A student chapter of ACPM

  • Cadaveric Nail Avulsion Workshop


 

The American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP)
  • Guest speakers and events throughout the year highlighting podopediatrics
  • Volunteering at community races and events
  • Pumpkin carving and pumpkin decorating with students and  children from the KSUCPM community
     
American Association of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM)
  • Guest lecturers on sports medicine topics
  • Monthly volunteer opportunities to work with faculty at local races and events to provide medical attention to the athlete by taping and improving on clinical skills.
  • Annual Flag Football Tournament
Kappa Tau Epsilon (KTE)
  • KTE is KSUCPM’s fraternity.  All students are welcome to join
  • Host anatomy mock practical for both gross and lower anatomy
  • Annual winter formal held at a Cleveland landmark location
American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS)

Lectures and workshops on wound care and limb preservation

Pi Delta National Honor Society

Pi Delta National Honor Society — Beta Chapter Pi Delta is the National Podiatric Honor Society demonstrating high standards of intellectual and scholarly activity. A student may become a candidate for active membership in the Pi Delta Honor Society and participate in chapter activities and meetings who:

  • Has a grade point average of at least 90 percent (3.6/4.0) or its equivalent.
  • Is in the top 20 percent of his/her class.
  • Has completed a minimum of two years of scholastic work applicable toward the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.
  • Possesses an aptitude for achievement in the art and science of podiatric medicine.
  • Possesses high moral character.
  • Demonstrates leadership ability.

Active membership may be granted after the second year to the podiatric medical student who:

  • Has a grade point average of at least 90 percent (3.6/4.0) or its equivalent.
  • Has completed a suitable scholarly activity as determined by the Pi Delta advisor at the institution in which the student is enrolled. The possibilities include: Preparation of a paper suitable for publication. The format of the paper is to be designated by the individual college.
  • Active involvement in a research project that includes a written description by the student of his/her participation in the project and verification of participation by the principal investigator.
  • Completion of an oral or poster presentation at a national, state, local or institutional meeting.
  • Possesses an aptitude for achievement in the art and science of podiatric medicine.
  • Possesses high moral character.
  • Demonstrates leadership ability.

For questions contact the Office of Student Affairs.

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