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The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition is a group of volunteer learners, staff, faculty, AAPI organizations and departments within UCSF that aim to help address equity and inclusion for AAPI identified UCSF members and to promote health equity for AAPI identified patients at UCSF.

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The Academy of General Dentistry Chapter at UCSF has information and resources specific to the needs of dental students who are interested in exploring the scope of general dentistry. Other allied dental organizations like the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and Academy of Implant Dentistry look to the AGD for leadership in issues affecting the general dentistry community. The AGD is the primary community of interest invited for input to the ADA on issues affecting the general dentists. The AGD provides dental students with various activities and resources, such as education development, mentor program, career assistance, practice management tools, and award and recognition.

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The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) is a professional association of pharmacists and associates who serve patients and the public by the promotion of wellness and rational drug therapy through the application of managed care principles. The Academy has more than 8,000 members nationally who provide comprehensive coverage and services to the more than 200 million Americans served by managed care. The Student Chapter at UCSF is dedicated to expanding awareness and understanding of managed care on campus. Our events are designed to educate our members about current trends in managed care, offer opportunities to interact with professionals in the field, and obtain hands-on experience through participation in projects such as the P&T Competition. In addition, we organize an annual elective course that exposes students to core concepts and career opportunities in managed care pharmacy.

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The Academy of Sleep Medicine and Dentistry (ASMD) is dedicated to bringing attention and consideration to the science of sleep medicine across the various professional disciplines at UCSF and campuses worldwide. In addition to hearing renowned guest speakers, students will also have the chance to collaborate on the development of a sleep medicine elective, and will additionally share their findings on pertinent sleep research. Above all, ASMD strives to educate students about common sleep disorders through the research and presentation of meta-analyses and to support leaders who can use their academic training and specialties to craft innovative solutions for the future of sleep medicine.

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Aesthetic Dentistry Club is a student-run organization that centers on providing learning opportunities in aesthetics for dental students. At an institution which focuses on minimally invasive dentistry, the club will allow students to delve into topics that may not be provided in standard curriculum. Our goal is to facilitate connections with aesthetic dentists and fellow students through networking events, social events, and webinars. Additionally, we will learn from specialists about aesthetics, complex cases and new techniques and tools.

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All about Teeth (AAT) at UCSF will educate the public about dentistry by various social media platforms. Our mission is to provide accessible information to everyone on both the socioeconomic spectrum and ethnicity. Content we produce includes preventive dentistry, biology of dentistry, routine dental care, dental treatment and cosmetic dentistry.

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“Helping turn our communities into ECO-mmunities - with a pharmacy perspective in mind”
According to the WHO, about 85% of waste generated by healthcare-related activities are general, non-hazardous waste.
The Alliance for Pharmacy Sustainability (APS) is an UCSF School of Pharmacy registered campus organization. Our ultimate mission is to improve quality of life for all through ensuring proper disposal and better sustainability practices for pharmacy-associated medical supplies and medications. We will work towards our goal by searching for and delivering resources to pharmacies to help reduce their waste and to educate members of our communities on proper disposal options for pharmacy-related waste. We aim to foster relationships with pharmacies to help find better solutions to reduce their waste and increase the amount of waste recycled. Additionally, we are committed to actively engaging with our community via outreach to community pharmacies and other outpatient settings to help communities understand the how’s and why’s of safe and ecological pharmacy-related waste disposal.
We will adapt our understanding of the best environmental sustainability practices in the field of pharmacy and healthcare as they evolve, and incorporate these changes into our education and community outreach practices. We aim to ensure the field of pharmacy is actively engaged in reducing pharmacy-related waste while practicing more sustainable habits for our communities.

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The AAPHD Student Chapter represents the specialty of Dental Public Health at UCSF. Our mission is to (i) educate the predoctoral and postdoctoral student population about the specialty and latest oral health policies, and (ii) to advocate and promote oral health in the UCSF and San Francisco communities.

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AAWD at UCSF is formed to foster women in dental careers. Our goal is to connect our members through social events, outreach and community service, lunchtime education, and networking events with established women dental professionals. AAWD inspires students to assume leadership roles in everyday lives and communities.

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The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Student Chapter at the UCSF School of Dentistry strives to promote excellence in all aspects of dental education. We aim to address the need for dental educators, to encourage the pursuit of careers in academia and research, to further post-graduation education /specialty programs, to outreach, mentor and recruit under-represented students into dentistry and to promote oral health.
Local activities include:
1) Seniors Brush Up. ADEA provides dental screenings, oral health care education to the elderly population.
2) Impressions Conference. Pre-dental undergrads come to UCSF for speakers, dental demos, mock-interviews, personal statement reviews and mentorship.
3) High School Outreach Conference (HSOC). Interprofessional health care conference. Over 300 high school students from diverse/ low-income areas come to UCSF. We aim to expose students to careers in health care.
4) "What Matters To Me Most and Why" Lunch and Learn series where dental faculty speak about why they chose to enter into academia
5) Faciltate UCSF's Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program (ADCFP) which provides structured mentoring to dental students as they take on an academia related research project.

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The American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is the largest pharmacy student organization at UCSF and is the student branch of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the first established and largest professional association of pharmacists in the United States; the American Pharmacists Association empowers its members to improve medication use and advance patient care.

Our state pharmacy organization, California Pharmacy Association (CPhA) is also the largest of its kind; it is the mission of the California Pharmacists Association to promote the health of the public through the practice of pharmacy.

CPhA and APhA are the only professional organizations that have members in all fields of pharmacy practice. We are the voice of the profession.

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The American Student Dental Association is a national student-run organization that protects and advances the rights, interests, and welfare of students pursuing careers in dentistry. It introduces students to lifelong involvement in organized dentistry and provides services, information, education, representation and advocacy. At the local level, the ASDA at UCSF holds multiple community outreach events each quarter. We invite active professionals to speak on a variety of issues, including how to improve the dental profession from within. Our quarterly publication deals with national issues facing dentists.

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Chapter Benefits:
- Subsidized fees to attend conferences
- Eligibility for raffle prizes at Expo Day and Symposium
- Attendance to networking events with companies
- Free Oral-B electric toothbrush for 1st year membership; Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush for 2nd year

Financial Benefits and Savings:
- Free Disability and Life Insurance through GreatWest Financial
- Geico Automobile Insurance discounts
- Discount on MEDPRO Malpractice Insurance
- Free occurrence policy for externships and board exams
- Up to 80% off at OfficeDepot/OfficeMax + free next-day delivery

Career and Educational Resources:
- Free online CE subscription to Dr. Bicuspid
- Free Doccupations subscription
- 25% off ADA guides
- Free ASDA Publications

Go to ucsfasda.org, fill out the membership application, and pay your annual dues.

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Developed for UCSF medical students interested in learning about the specialty of anesthesia, the AIG helps keep you informed and in contact with the Department. A wide range of resources and activities are designed for those seriously considering anesthesia as a career as well as those just curious about the specialty.

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The Armenian Graduate Society is committed to developing a community for Armenians pursuing careers in the healthcare field, providing mentorship for undergraduates and high school students, and creating networks and opportunities to serve in the Armenian community both locally and abroad.

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Founded in 1975, we are a student-run interprofessional RCO (registered campus organization) and one of the oldest at UCSF.

Our mission is to increase public awareness regarding AAPI health disparities and to improve health literacy in SF’s underserved Asian communities. Our organization works to provide essential information resources to these populations in an effort to improve health outcomes and overall well-being. In addition, we also hold social events on campus to promote mutual understanding and friendship among all members of the UCSF community.

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APAMSA @ UCSF seeks to be a cornerstone in the conversation about Asian-American identity and physicianship, and what it means to understand and address the needs of both the Asian & Pacific Islander (API) community and all communities of color. As API health professionals, we challenge and examine the responsibilities we have towards advocating for and promoting the health of our own communities, while also educating ourselves on the role we play in the broader fight against racial injustice. APAMSA seeks to celebrate our diverse cultures while also working in solidarity and building relationships with other POC organizations on campus (SMNA, LMSA, WC4BL) and locally. We aim to build a soulful, loving community that highlights our unique collective experiences, and provide a space to discuss and explore these meaningful topics.

The Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA) is a national organization of medical and pre-medical students committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) communities. APAMSA serves as a forum for student leaders to engage these health issues and develop initiatives and projects addressing those needs. The local, regional, and national activities of APAMSA aim to promote the health of the APIA community and help healthcare workers understand how to care for APIA patients in a culturally sensitive manner. Finally, APAMSA provides an important venue for medical students to meet, exchange experiences, and develop personally and professionally through leadership and service.

APAMSA’s foundation was laid in 1993 by Asian American students worried about the present and future of the APIA community. Dr. B Li co- founded the e-mail bulletin board ‘AAMSnet’ for Asian American medical students in 1994 and co-formed the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association in 1995.

APAMSA was formed because issues of APIA health were largely ignored by existing organizations. Since its initial formation in 1995, APAMSA chapters have formed at schools across the country to improve the health and well-being of the APIA community and promote understanding of the unique challenges Asian Pacific Americans face in medicine.

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The Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APASA) at UCSF was formed in 1988 to address issues impacting the Asian Pacific community and continues to promote professional and social relations within UCSF, as well as the rich and diverse cultural heritage of all Asian communities. In past years, APASA organized various cultural events including entertainment, speakers and workshops to celebrate, embrace and progress our Asian community at UCSF. APASA works closely with other UCSF minority organizations to address issues of equality, fair labor practices and diversity at UCSF.

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We, the ADS council, envision the upcoming academic year as an opportunity to promote the goals of our organization, which are as follows:
1) Serve as a liaison between the University, the School of Dentistry, and its students
2) Provide equitable distribution of acquired funds to ADS-sanctioned student organizations
3) Provide opportunities for the development of leadership and responsibility through student government participation
4) Encourage professionalism and uphold the Student Honor Code

Furthermore, we support the activities of ADS-sanctioned organizations as far as they accomplish the following:

1) Encourage academic and clinical enrichment for the student body
2) Promote community service and diversity outreach
3) Facilitate camaraderie among the student body, faculty, staff, and alumni
4) Advance the excellent reputation of the UCSF School of Dentistry at local, state, and national conferences and events of dental organizations

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To serve all UCSF/SFSU students equally and fairly, and to further promote the physical therapy profession.

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The purpose of the ASGD shall be to create community for graduate students, to represent the needs of the diverse body of graduate students, to advocate for student rights and interests and to promote career and professional development for students.

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We are a group of medical students elected by our peers to represent the student body and act as liaisons to the School of Medicine faculty and administration. We are your student government!

To ensure that medical students have the best possible experience during their years at UCSF, we organize social events to promote inter-class mentorship, we distribute funding to student groups, and we communicate your concerns to the deans and faculty.

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The Associated Students of the School of Nursing (ASSN) is the official organization representing students of the School of Nursing at UCSF. We aim to enhance the experience of the student body by serving as a liaison between students, the School of Nursing, and the University. We organize community-building events to bring students together, and offer student support in the form of travel grants. If you have concerns or need our support on an issue, please email us at assn@ucsf.edu, join our community slack (https://ucsfsonworkspace.slack.com/) or leave mail in our mailbox in the Dean's Office lobby (#N-319Y).

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The Associated Students of the School of Pharmacy (ASSP) is the student government of the School of Pharmacy. Our mission is to serve as the voice of the student body; to represent the School of Pharmacy to the over-arching UCSF campus; to promote participation in and enhance collaboration among pharmacy organizations in order to foster professional growth and leadership development; and to bring our community of faculty, staff, alumni, and students together by sponsoring an array of academic, professional, and social events throughout the year.

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Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at University of California San Francisco(ACSS at UCSF ) was founded in 1992. It's a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization. The members of ACSS are primarily students and scholars of UCSF of Chinese origin. But any UCSF personnel who are interested in Chinese culture, opportunity in China, or interaction with Chinese community at UCSF are welcome to join. The main purpose of ACSS is to organize professional, social and cultural events to promote interactions among our members and increase the exposure and involvement of the Chinese community within the entire UCSF family.

We cherish the continued support from all of our members and the UCSF family. We look forward to sustained community service to our members and the UCSF family.

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ANAMS at UCSF is an organization of health professions students who self-identify as Native American, or allies, who are working together to advance representation of Native Americans on campus. ANAMS at UCSF also promotes cultural understanding and an awareness of the health disparities affecting Native American/Alaskan Native peoples through educational programs and campus events.

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Sling Health is a student-run group that facilitates biomedical design and entrepreneurship on campus. This incubator brings together student teams from various backgrounds to address medical issues and improve healthcare. Teams are made up of health focused students, such as medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and graduate students to bring their expertise to the problems facing healthcare today. Our four objectives for what students will attain as a part of Sling Health at the Bay Area are as follows:
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1. To learn about medical entrepreneurship in a multidisciplinary context, with engineering, medical business, and legal perspectives, while gaining team leadership and technical experience.
2. To join a fast-growing national network that has produced many prototypes, patents, and startups.
3. To work with other bright students and faculty on a problem of interest with the supporting resources.
4. Develop novel devices and software applications targeting unmet clinical needs.

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Benchtop Gamers is a University of California - San Francisco based organization dedicated to providing accessible, no-cost environments for board gaming enthusiasts at all skill and ability levels. We aim to create spaces to bolster camaraderie amongst peers and the joys associated with playing board games together such that participants can immerse themselves fully and without any stresses. The foundation of our RCO is established on mutual kindness and respect and we hope you will join us for lots of refreshments, dice rolling, and card shuffling!

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The Black Caucus is a forum open to all Black
identified individuals and allies on this campus.

Here they may openly express themselves regarding matters of race as they
affect life on the campus and in the community. The Black Caucus will serve
as an instrument for the formation of a Black consensus on those racial
matters that affect every person on this campus. This consensus will then be
presented to the Administration for appropriate action.

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The overall goal of BE-STEM is to increase Black representation in STEM and to mentor the next generation of Black scientists.
The specific purpose of BE-STEM shall be:
-To create a safe and welcoming community,
-To represent the needs,
-To advocate for the rights and interests,
-To promote and facilitate the recruitment and retention, and
-To support professional development,
of Black graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

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Even with efforts to increase the number of minority ethnic groups in science and medicine, the proportion of black men pursuing and obtaining degrees in these fields has reached a historic low. In 1986, 57% of black medical school graduates were men — but by 2015 that number had dropped to just 35%, even as the total number of black graduates in all fields had increased.1 By providing opportunities for networking, community-building, and mentorship, Black Men in Medicine at UCSF strives to dismantle the barriers that have perpetuated the dearth of black men in the field and act as a resource for those currently pursuing careers in medicine to find success.

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