October 25th, 2010

=General Notes=


 * Dean's Adviser
 * From the issues that were brought up to the Dean's Advisers through email, not a lot of them can be addressed right now.
 * At meeting, Dr. O directed issues to PCM committee, Dr. Ciment, etc.
 * Suggestions: making the text of the powerpoints legible (most likely not going to happen), taking pictures of tags so they can be reviewed (possible).
 * Advisers will send out emails to class summarizing what happens next.
 * Dean's Adviser's will take suggestions for PCM until we have PCM representatives.
 * Issue: paper syllabus (with weekly schedule, PE objectives, checklist, powerpoints, and evaluation criteria. Alternative - streamline the website and compile everything.
 * Ryan Palmer - maybe a lunchtime review of how to use the website? Ryan is very dedicated to making medical education more effective with technology and linking audio with lecture outline. *Problem - administrators are concerned about posted on-line notes causing less students to attend lecture.*
 * Release of Board Scores - Dr. GW is administrator in charge of this. OHSU does not teach to the USMLE and students typically score lower than average. There has been pushing for exam questions that are more like those on the USMLE - and three years later, our class is seeing the results. In the coming years, Dr. GW will be sitting in on all the classes and will eventually be overhauling the entire curriculum.
 * Should we be tested on clinical correlates? Would it improve attendance?
 * Currently, students get 5 weeks to study for the USMLE. We should start pushing for 6 weeks of review - which is more typical among medical schools.


 * GIE Memorial
 * DECEMBER 3rd, OLD LIBRARY AUDITORIUM, 3:00-4:30PM, reception afterwards until 6PM
 * Committees are put together including Performance, Invitation/Program, Set-up/Clean-up, Decor, Floral, and Video (pictures submitted by families of donors).
 * "At Peace" theme.
 * Good turn-out. Reminder Emails. It is preferable to attend assembly even if you are not appropriately dressed rather than not attend at all.
 * Financed by Dean's Office.
 * Color theme = blue, white, and gold.
 * Ben will give speech but he would like it to be the compilation of thoughts from different people.
 * Send out names of committee heads so more people can get involved.
 * Shanley will meet with committee heads sometime next week to check in.


 * Posters/Decoration
 * Kassi will organize a big box to collect pictures/posters/etc.
 * Making big posters/prints of our class - Shanley's contacts can print.
 * Can also offer to print pictures that people email in.
 * TUESDAY NOVEMBER 9TH, 12-1PM
 * Bring a digital camera if you have one.


 * Fundraising
 * Jason (Med13 Treasurer) and Nancy will collaborate to make a OHSU SoM sweatshirt.
 * Selling a generic t-shirt that has the OHSU logo and simple design. This generic t-shirt will help us get started before developing something a little more creative for possibly next year.
 * Idea: Caricature of Dr. Copenhaver and his "white little lies."
 * Social - post GIE party LOCATION? $45/key. Charge per cup. Weekend after GIE final. Moon will investigate and contact Shanley.
 * People want a centralized place to meet after every test.
 * Email the class for suggestions of venues.


 * Admissions
 * MD/PhD on Wednesday. Tour is at 1:30PM but second years are finding it tough to make the 1:30-2:30 time slot. Cameron will be talking with admissions office.
 * Only complaint: haven't had a chance to host/interview yet.


 * All-Hill Council. (aka "The Student Council")
 * Next meeting - November 12th BRB 381.

=To Do=
 * GIE Memorial committee chair names to the whole class. (Shanley)
 * Picture day Tuesday after GIE @ noon 11/9 annoucement. (Shanley)
 * Email for suggestions for Monday night after test venues. (Kassi)
 * Friday after GIE Exam 4 Fundraiser (Moon)
 * Box of pictures (Kassi)
 * Dean's Advisor Follow up email.

=Next Meeting= NOVEMBER 15th, 5PM

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