Register a Student Organization
All student organizations must register with the Office of Student Affairs. This not only recognizes that the organization has agreed to abide by the VCU School of Medicine’s guidelines, but also makes the organization eligible to apply for funding through the Medical Student Government.
SIG registration guidelines and procedures can be found in the Student Organization section of the Student Handbook. The handbook is located under Resources on the eCurriculum homepage.
Student Organizations
AANS Medical Student Chapter at VCU
Purpose: To promote the field of neurosurgery and facilitate education and engagement with the specialty
Email: aansvcu@gmail.com
President: Saumya Gupta
Treasurer: Siddarth Venigalla
Faculty Advisor: Jessica Lane, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Adaptive Sports
Purpose: To promote adaptive sports and create student community service volunteer opportunities
Email: adaptivesportsvcu@gmail.com
President: Anna Huang, Colleen Cecil
Treasurer: Robert Chin
Faculty Advisor: Mary Caldwell, D.O.
Updated Fall 2025
American Medical Student Association at VCU SOM (AMSA)
Web site: www.amsa.org
Purpose: To prepare, train and embolden medical students to become leaders and advocates for quality and affordable health care for all
E-mail: amsa.vcu@gmail.com
President: Muzaffar Nazarov
Treasurer: Akhila Kunuthuru
Faculty Advisor: Meera Pahuja, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Anesthesiology Student Interest Group at VCU
Purpose: To promote interest and facilitate early exposure to the field of anesthesia
E-mail: vcuanesthesiasig@gmail.com
President: Edward Choi
Treasurer: Kean Farhani
Faculty advisor: Praveen Prasanna, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Purpose: To provide education on the applications of artificial intelligence in medicine
E-mail: mediaivcu@gmail.com
President: Siddarth Venigalla
Treasurer: Charu Vijayvargiya
Faculty Advisor: Robert Hoyt, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
Purpose: To advocate for and increase awareness of Asian-Pacific Islander (API) American health disparities and engage in initiatives to address those needs.
E-mail: apamsa.vcu@gmail.com
President: Rebecca Doan
Treasurer: Derick Nguyen
Faculty advisor: Ashlie Tseng, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Association of Women Surgeons at MCV
Purpose: To provide support, mentorship and skill building opportunities to female medical students interested in a surgical career
E-mail: aws.mcv@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Taneesha Sardana, Claire Simpson
Treasurer: Taneesha Sardana
Faculty Advisor: Kandace McGuire, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Cardiology Interest Group
Purpose: To provide exposure for students interested in cardiology, clinical cardiology and electrophysiology as well as academic matters in this subspecialty
E-mail: cig.mcv@gmail.com
President: Muhammad Javed
Treasurer: Sejal Murthy
Faculty Advisor: Pranav Mankad, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Group
Purpose: To provide students educational and career development opportunities and resources in cardiothoracic surgery and interventional cardiology
E-mail: ctsig.vcusom@gmail.com
President: Eric Qian
Treasurer: Ye In Christopher Kwan
Faculty Advisor: Josue Chery, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Catholic Student Association at MCV
Purpose: To offer community, service, scholarship and fellowship for students at VCU SOM
E-mail: cgsoatvcusom@gmail.com
President: Mariah Greco
Treasurer: Kevin O’Reilly
Vice President: Fidelma Rigby, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Christian Medical-Dental Association at VCU
Purpose: Foster support and community for health sciences students interested in a Christian fellowship open to all
Email: cmda.rva@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Samuel Boyd, Kezia Thomas
Treasurer: Kezia Thomas
Faculty Advisor: Victoria Kuester, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Creative Learning and Review Student Interest Group
Purpose: To help students review for in-house exams, STEP 1 and other academic challenges through fun, creative and competitive review sessions and study guides
E-mail: vcucreativelearningandreview@gmail.com
President: Nihal Patel
Treasurer: Darian Kaviani
Faculty advisor: Lelia Brinegar, M.Ed., Ed.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Cross Over Clinic
Web site: www.crossoverministry.org
Purpose: To connect medical students with opportunities for clinical volunteering with underserved populations
E-mail: crossoverclinic@gmail.com
President: Krithika Senthil
Treasurer: Roshni Patel
Faculty Advisor: Vivian Bruzzese, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Dancing Docs
Purpose: To provide a safe space for students to explore a new creative medium, experiment through dance and relieve stress through physical movement.
E-mail: vcudancingdocs@gmail.com
President: Ryan Tran
Treasurer: Shem Kentish-Smith
Faculty Advisor: Jasmine Cheung, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
David Hume Surgical Society
Purpose: To provide students with opportunities to learn about different surgical fields, including lunch lectures, workshops, and resources to prepare students for the requirements of surgical residency programs
E-mail: mcv.dhss@gmail.com
Co-presidents: Gina Tuzzolo, Marissa Yee
Faculty Advisor: Rahul Anand, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Dermatology Interest Group at VCU
Purpose: To raise awareness, foster interest and provide resources for students interested in specializing in dermatology or any related field
Email: vcudig@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Robert Chin, Lena Rafey
Treasurer: Amaya White
Faculty Advisor: Kimberly Salkey, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Doctors Who Bike
Purpose: To create consistent opportunities for exercise and community through group bike rides and promote a safe place for cyclists at all levels of experience
Email: doctorswhobike@gmail.com
President: Cecile Brinkley
Treasurer: Rachel Zimmerle
Faculty Advisor: Sera Erickson
Updated Fall 2025
Early Childhood Special Education at VCUSOM
Purpose: To provide positive experiences in medicine to young children with disabilities
E-mail: ecseatvcusom@gmail.com
President: Annika Suh
Treasurer: Saahith Tupakula
Faculty Advisor: Nicole Mauro, M.Ed.
Updated Fall 2025
Emergency Medicine Student Association (EMSA)
Purpose: To explore emergency medicine as a specialty choice
E-mail: VCU.EMSA@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Carolyn Neves, Hailey Feinzig
Treasurer: Tien Pham
Faculty advisor: Nathan Lewis, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
ENT Student Interest Group
Purpose: To introduce medical students to otolaryngology through educational events, surgical workshops and clinical shadowing opportunities
E-mail: vcuentig@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Morgan Johnson, Jared Stewart
Treasurer: Zachary Whong
Faculty Advisor: Daniel Coelho, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
First Physicians @ VCU
Purpose: To provide a support group for VCU medical students who are the first in their family to attend medical school
E-mail: firstphysicianatvcu@gmail.com
President: Megan Cislo
Treasurer: Annalise Ajmani
Faculty Advisor: Megan Lemay, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Gastroenterology Student Interest Group
Purpose: To cultivate interest in gastroenterology as a subspecialty and provide resources for students to engage in experiences in the field of GI
Email: gsigatvcu@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Nicole Lulkin, Hongkun Joy Lu
Treasurer: Rohit Chayanam
Faculty Advisor: Milan Patel, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Geriatrics Student Interest Group
Purpose: To spread awareness of how aging impacts health care and how health care professionals can best prepare for working with an aging population
E-mail: vcugeriatrics@gmail.com
President: Sonali Chu
Treasurer: Antara Sarkar
Faculty Advisor: Sarah Hobgood, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Global Research Partners
Purpose: To help researchers and physicians abroad who need help translating their research papers, abstracts and posters to English for submission to journals and conferences
Email: vcuglobalsurgerystudents@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Mikayla Cunney, Naomi Ghahrai
Treasurer: Samantha Yoon
Faculty Advisor: Sarwat Hussain, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Global Surgery Student Alliance at VCU
Purpose: To raise awareness, educate, connect and mentor students interested in global surgery, OB/GYN and anesthesiology
Email: globalsurgeryvcusom@gmail.com
President: Samara Shabon
Treasurer: Jewel Ng
Faculty Advisor: Edgar Rodas, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Greater Richmond Orthopaedic Wellness
Purpose: To promote community outreach and engage students with a variety of patient populations, focusing on underserved groups with common orthopaedic issues from neighborhoods with limited access to educational resources
Email: growvcu@gmail.com
President: Veer Choudry
Treasurer: Samuel Joseph
Faculty Advisor: James Engels, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Health Opportunities for People Everywhere
Purpose: To provide free health screenings to individuals in emergency shelter services through partnership with the CARITAS Shelter program
Email: vcucaritas@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Gabriella Hopper, Thomas Walker, Jewel Ng
Treasurer: Amanda Adolfo
Faculty Advisor: Melissa Bradner, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Health Profession Scholarship Program Student Interest Group
Purpose: To provide connections, community and guidance for HPSP students
Email: hpspstudentsatvcu@gmail.com
President: Edward Choi
Treasurer: Sydney Atkinson
Faculty Advisor: Peter Moffett, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Hematology and Oncology Student Interest Group
Purpose: To provide opportunities for medical students to interact with hematology and oncology physicians in an informal setting and promote student interest in the field
Email: mcvhemeonc@gmail.com
President: Esha Mittal
Treasurer: Mariana Fernandes Gragnani
Faculty Advisor: J. Christian Barrett, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Hooked on Medicine
Purpose: To create a space where students can come together to craft projects donated to VCUHealth volunteer services
Email: homatvcu@gmail.com
President: Amanda Sandberg
Treasurer: Allison Pittman
Faculty Advisor: Nicole Deiorio, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Interfaith
Purpose: To promote interfaith dialogue and education and competency in spiritual care across various faith traditions and backgrounds
Email: interfaith@vcu.edu
Co-Presidents: Randolph Maxwell, Lana Sumner-Borema
Treasurer: Krishal Somasundaram
Faculty Advisor: Jason S. Callahan
Updated Fall 2025
Internal Medicine Student Interest Group
Purpose: To provide opportunities for the medical students to learn and explore internal medicine and its subspecialties
Email: clubmed.mcv@gmail.com
President: Megan Hall
Treasurer: Alex Goldman
Faculty Advisor: Danielle Johnson, M.D., Nathaniel Warner, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
International Trauma Systems Development Program
Purpose: To provide education and opportunities for medical students to understand trauma care and existing systems in place to address traumatic injury and illness worldwide
E-mail: vcusom.itsdp@gmail.com
President: Paul Gorka
Treasurer: Saumya Gupta
Faculty advisor: Edgar Rodas, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology Student Interest Group
Purpose: To spread awareness and offer early exposure to radiology through lunch lectures, panel discussions, and special events
E-mail: dxrad.vcu@gmail.com
President: Devi Veeramgari
Treasurer: Ammar Jawad
Faculty Advisor: Christopher Bailey, D.O.
Updated Fall 2025
Jewish Medical Student Association
Purpose: To facilitate community with other Jewish medical students. Our club aims to be a social and fun club where Jewish students can meet to celebrate holidays and gather
E-mail: jsigvcu@gmail.com
President: Beth Wasserman
Treasurer: Chelsea Levi
Faculty Advisor: Aaron Goldberg, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Just Keep Swimming
Purpose: To support students' mental and physical health through stress relief activities
E-mail: justkeepswimmingvcusom@gmail.com
President: Rebecca Eshtiaghpour
Treasurer: Sonali Chu
Vice President: Krishnasree Rao, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Juvenile Justice Initiatives
Purpose: To help provide opportunities for medical students to mentor juveniles leaving detention facilities, encourage preventative measures to encourage employment opportunities and avoid prison reentry, and combat health care disparities
Email: rcscmedstudents@gmail.com
President: Jewel Ng, Thomas Walker
Treasurer: Sruthi Alampally
Faculty Advisor: Robin Foster, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Let’s Go LEGO
Purpose: To provide after school enrichment opportunities for children and strengthen life skills through building, problem-solving and working in groups
E-mail: LEGOfriendclub@gmail.com
President: Vishal Talla
Treasurer: Kaci Jose
Faculty advisor: Tarun Srivastava, D.O.
Updated Fall 2025
Lifestyle Medicine Student Interest Group
Purpose: To empower health professional students with evidence-based education regarding healthy lifestyle habits and explore the emerging field of lifestyle medicine to benefit themselves, their future patients and the greater Richmond community
Email: LMSIGatVCU@gmail.com
President: Julia Mitchell
Treasurer: Lena Rafey
Faculty Advisor: Puneet Puri, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Med Melodies
Purpose: To provide an outlet for students to enjoy and play music together through jam sessions and open mic nights, and host community concerts for Richmond organizations
E-mail: medmelodies.vcu@gmail.com
President: Lanvy Young
Treasurer: Brad Sheffield
Faculty Advisor: Natalia O’Brien
Updated Fall 2025
Med-Peds at VCU
Purpose: To familiarize medical students with med-peds as a specialty and introduce opportunities to interact with med-peds faculty
E-mail: medpedsatvcu@gmail.com
President: Shruthi Muralidaran
Treasurer: Kimmily Phan
Faculty Advisor: David Friedel, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Medical Education and Research Mentorship
Purpose: To pair medical students with research experience with pre-medical student mentees and provide research education, writing skills and professional development
E-mail: mem.vcu@gmail.com
President: Lalita Sabat
Treasurer: Adina Shrestha
Faculty Advisor: Stephen Miller, D.O.
Updated Fall 2025
Medical Education Student Interest Group
Purpose: To prepare medical students for a career in academic medicine through early exposure to the bases of medical education, instructional methods, teaching opportunities and research in medical education
E-mail: mcvmeded@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Esha Mittal, Sonali Chu
Treasurer: Vandanaa Jayaprakash
Faculty Advisor: Kelly Harrell, Ph.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Medical Ethics Student Interest Group
Purpose: To raise awareness and knowledge about the field of medical ethics and bioethics
E-mail: Med.Ethics.vcu@gmail.com
President: Joshua Vo
Treasurer: Jasmine Choi
Faculty Advisor: James Levenson, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Medical Students for a Sustainable Future
Purpose: To promote sustainability among VCU medical students and VCU Health
E-mail: ms4sfvcu@gmail.com
President: Eleanor Dalsass
Treasurer: Randolph Maxwell
Faculty Advisor: Michael Donnenberg, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Medical Students for Maternal Health Equity
Purpose: To advocate, spread awareness and educate medical students on the importance of equity in terms of maternal health, especially in medical underserved populations
E-mail: vcu.msmhe@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Meredith Beaver, Vaishnavi Nemani
Treasurer: Sofiya Blat
Faculty advisor: Tashima Lambert-Giles, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Medical Students for Violence Prevention
Purpose: To raise awareness, provide education and create advocacy opportunities for medical students regarding different forms of violence, as well as prepare future physicians to recognize, support and advocate for survivors
E-mail: msvp.outreach@gmail.com
President: Ruhika Aguru
Treasurer: Sara Gamchi
Faculty Advisor: Alhussain Yasin, D.O.
Updated Fall 2025
Medicine is the Muse
Purpose: To build a connection between medicine and the arts and humanities
E-mail: medicineisthemuse@gmail.co
Co-Presidents: Mahija Nukala, Tess Cunningham
Treasurer: Calvin Nguyen
Faculty Advisor: Megan Lemay, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Medicine with Pride
Purpose: To empower sexual and gender minority medical students and allies, increase the number of physicians trained in LGBTQ+ inclusive health care and address the unique needs of LGBTQ+ communities through research, advocacy and service
Email: medpridevcu@gmail.com
President: Benjamin Angeles, Leah Vines
Treasurer: Morrigan McKernan
Faculty Advisor: Christopher Woleben, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
MedMentors
Purpose: To pair current medical students with VCU upperclass undergraduate students interested in medicine
President: Joshua Thibeault
Treasurer: Rishi Raghavan
Faculty Advisor: Tashima Lambert-Giles, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Muslim Health Professionals
Purpose: To connect Muslim health professionals and students across VCU and host service events and mentoring opportunities that impact the greater Richmond community
Email: mhp.vcu@gmail.com
President: Zainab Aziz
Treasurer: Sarah Baig
Faculty Advisor: Imad Damaj, Ph.D.
Updated Fall 2025
N2Path
Purpose: To expose medical students to the field of pathology through educational events, workshops and networking opportunities
E-mail: N2PATHMCV@gmail.com
President: Charu Vijayvargiya
Treasurer: Dalia Allaw
Faculty advisor: Sadia Sayeed, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
No One Dies Alone at VCU
Purpose: To work with the palliative care unit at VCU and pair patients with a medical student volunteer
E-mail: noda.vcu@gmail.com
President: Kush Savsani
Treasurer: Morrigan McKernan
Faculty advisor: Sudeep Pandey, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
NourishMD at VCU
Purpose: To empower VCU medical students with the knowledge and skills to guide patients on diet and the role of nutrition in health and disease
E-mail: nourishmdatvcu@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Elise Coberly, Rachael Holp
Treasurer: Lucy Volino
Faculty advisor: Edmond Wickham, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
OB/GYN Student Interest Group at VCU
Purpose: To provide resources, clinical volunteering and learning opportunities for VCU medical students to explore the field of OB/GYN
E-mail: vcu.obgyn@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Ishika Singh, Meredith Beaver, Morgan Johnson
Faculty advisor: Fidelma Rigby, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Ophthalmology Student Interest Group
Purpose: To promote interest, awareness and student opportunities in ophthalmology
E-mail: vcu.ophthalmology@gmail.com
President: Chelsie Poffenberger
Treasurer: Kush Savsani
Faculty Advisor: Jessica Randolph, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Interest Group
Purpose: To give medical students the opportunity to learn more about orthopaedics and sports medicine as a specialty and how to be a competitive applicant
Email: mcvossmig@gmail.com
President: Andrew Chow
Treasurer: Sashrik Sribhashyam
Faculty Advisor: Jibanananda Satpathy, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Palliative Care Interest Group
Purpose: To promote awareness and education about the field of palliative medicine
E-mail: palliativecareinterestmcv@gmail.com
Presidents: James Testerman
Treasurer: Joshua Vo
Faculty advisor: Meera Pahuja, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Pediatric Interest Group
Purpose: To introduce medical students to the field of pediatrics through educational events, clinical experiences and community outreach
E-mail: vcusompig@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Morgan Johnson, Rishi Raghavan, Kelly Tran, Miriam Barsoum
Faculty advisor: Clifton Lee, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Physicians for Culinary Medicine
Purpose: To increase awareness of the integral relationship between diet and health
E-mail: culinarymedicine.vcu@gmail.com
President: Esha Mittal
Treasurer: Charita Valipireddy
Faculty Advisor: Trang Le, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Pickleball at MCV
Purpose: To promote student wellness, interclass socialization and teamwork/teambuilding activities through pickleball
E-mail: pickleballatmcv@gmail.com
President: Ryan Tran
Treasurer: Tyler Hyun
Faculty Advisor: Clifton Lee, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
PM&R Student Interest Group at VCU
Purpose: To foster and promote interest in physical medicine and rehabilitation at VCU SOM
Email: vcu.pmrig@gmail.com
President: Alexander Cigularov
Treasurer: Hasaan Abbasi
Faculty Advisor: Jessica Hupe, M.D.
Pulse 120 K-pop Dance Club
Purpose: To create a welcoming and inclusive space for individuals of all dance backgrounds who share an interest in K-pop choreography and performance
E-mail: kpopulse120@gmail.com
President: Joshua Daniel
Treasurer: Sashrik Sribhashyam
Faculty Advisor: Dara Azuma, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Queer POC community
Purpose: To engage in community outreach volunteering focused in LGBTQ and POC communities and create safe space centered on intersectionality.
Email: qpocc.vcu@gmail.com
President: Sonia Fung
Treasurer: Anjelica Alfonso
Faculty Advisor: Christopher Woleben, M.D.
Radiation Oncology Interest Group
Purpose: To introduce students to radiation oncology, and provide opportunities for education, clinical experience and mentorship
Email: RadOncSIG@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Jacob Hallesy, Lilly Nelson
Faculty Advisor: Emma Fields, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Refugee Connect
Purpose: To educate medical students on the health needs of refugees and to regularly connect students with opportunities to help refugees in a clinical setting
Email: refugeeconnect.vcu@gmail.com
President: Jessica Yin
Treasurer: Sara Garmchi
Faculty Advisor: Jacqueline Britz, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Remote Area Medical at VCU
Purpose: To give students opportunities to provide free services to those unable to afford medical care and those who do not have access to hospitals or health care facilities in their area
E-mail: remoteareamedical.vcu@gmail.com
President: Sydney Williams
Treasurer: Belinda Vu
Faculty advisor: Denée Moore, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Research Student Interest Group
Purpose: To equip students with the necessary skills needed to produce research grants, presentations, posters and papers. To provide an environment for students to showcase the research they have done to peers, potential mentors and fellow members of the community
E-mail: rsig.vcu@gmail.com
President: Kush Savsani
Treasurer: Vandanaa Jayaprakash
Faculty Advisor: Michael Donnenberg, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
SMILE
Purpose: To pair medical students with pediatric patients undergoing cancer treatment at Children's Hospital of Richmond
Email: smile.mcv@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Brianna Din, Ivanna Dudala
Treasurer: Julia Mitchell
Faculty Advisor: Katie Barber
Updated Fall 2025
SonoRAMS
Purpose: To introduce future physicians to ultrasound techniques, research and skills that will be invaluable for their careers
Email: vcusonorams@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Ammar Jawad, Rumsha Javed
Treasurer: Rueshil Fadia
Faculty Advisor: Michael Jones, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Student Family Medicine Association (SFMA)
Purpose: To increase interest in family medicine and promote awareness of the broad scope of the field.
Email: vcusfma@gmail.com
President: Lana Sumner-Borema, Krishal Somasundaram
Treasurer: Chanel Vuong
Faculty Advisor: Rosellen Roche, M.D., Ph.D.
Student Interest Group in Neurology at MCV
Purpose: To foster interest in and provide opportunities for medical students to develop a career in neurology
E-mail: mcvsign@gmail.com
President: Sukriti Dhingra
Treasurer: Roshni Patel
Faculty advisor: Pearce Korb, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Purpose: To support current and future underrepresented minority medical students, address the needs of underserved communities and increase the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.
Email: snmaatvcusom@gmail.com
President: Naomi Carter
Treasurer: Angelica Johnson
Faculty Advisor: J.C. Wiggins, M.D.
Student Psychiatric Society
Purpose: To enhance knowledge of psychiatry as a specialty choice and improve mental health outcomes among medical students
E-mail: mcv.sps@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Frank Thornton, Vaishnavi Nemani
Treasurer: Rumsha Javed
Faculty advisor: Susan Kornstein, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Student-Parents at MCV
Purpose: To create and foster community among students who are parents/caregivers
Email: sheffieldb2@vcu.edu
President: Bradley Sheffield
Treasurer: Sameen Yusuf
Faculty Advisor: Meera Pahuja, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Studio Art Interest Group
Purpose: To provide a space for medical students to practice or develop skills in studio art including drawing, sketching and painting
Email: studioartsigvcu@gmail.com
President: Mahima Desai
Treasurer: Ruhika Aguru
Faculty Advisor: Jessie Oldham, Ph.D.
Updated Fall 2025
The Period Education Project at VCU
Purpose: To equip future physicians through education and hands-on experience leading menstrual health workshops and initiate informed, judgment-free discussions about menstrual health
E-mail: pepatvcu@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Emily Bassett, Cecelia Hembrough
Faculty Advisor: Nicole Karjane, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
The Simple Sunflower
Purpose: To brighten and comfort each patient’s stay with sustainably repurposed bouquets
Email: pepatvcu@gmail.com
President: Allison Pittman
Vice President: Katherine Yu
Treasurer:
Faculty Advisor: Robin Foster, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Trauma Survivors Network at VCU
Purpose: To empower students with skills to connect emotionally with patients who have undergone a recent traumatic incident and support them and their loved ones
Email: tsnrounds@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Madeline Chiang, Shavaiz Manzoor, Frank Thornton
Treasurer: Calvin Nguyen
Faculty Advisor: Kira Shifflett, R.N.
Updated Fall 2025
Urology Student Interest Group
Purpose: To provide opportunities for students to explore their interest in the field of urology
E-mail: urologysigatvcu@gmail.com
President: Vandanaa Jayaprakash
Treasurer: Derick Nguyen
Faculty advisors: Rebecca Zee, M.D., Ph.D. and Sarah Krzastek, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
UV&Me at VCU
Purpose: To prevent skin cancer by delivering interactive presentations to public schools with the goal to educate and motivate them to adopt a sun-safe lifestyle
Email: uvandme.vcu@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Anvita Anumolu, Tanvir Dhaliwal
Treasurer: Neha Shah
Faculty Advisor: Kim Salkey, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Vascular Society Interest Group at MCV
Purpose: To educate medical students about the field of vascular surgery through a variety of engaging and hands-on experiences
Email: vsigatvcu@gmail.com
President: Taneesha Sardana
Treasurer: Marissa Yee
Faculty Advisor: Michael Amendola, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Vietnamese American Medical Student Association
Purpose: To provide community and mentorship for students interested in Vietnamese health and advances culturally responsive care through education, service and advocacy
E-mail: vamsa.vcu@gmail.com
President: Joshua Vo
Treasurer: Derick Nguyen
Faculty Advisor: An Pham, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025
White Coat Wellness
Purpose: To promote the health and wellness of VCU students, faculty and staff
E-mail: whitecoatwellness@gmail.com
President: Gabriel Moxey
Treasurer: Paul Gorka
Vice President: Kelly Harrell, Ph.D.
Updated Fall 2025
Wilderness Medicine Student Interest Group
Purpose: To educate medical students about opportunities and careers in wilderness medicine, low-resource settings, first-responder skills and outdoor ethics in medicine
E-mail: wildmedmcv@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Andrew Kisin, Sarah Barringer
Treasurer: Kellen Nani
Faculty advisor: TBD
Updated Fall 2025
Women in Medicine Student Organization
Purpose: To offer opportunities that showcase and discuss the unique perspectives and challenges of women in medicine
E-mail: mcvwimso@gmail.com
Co-Presidents: Taneesha Sardana, Sruthi Alampally
Treasurer: Roshni Patel
Faculty Advisor: Trang Le, M.D.
Updated Fall 2025