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The Class Board represents the Class of 2029 by serving as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration. We communicate student concerns, help guide class goals, and advocate for initiatives that improve student life. The board also organizes events that foster unity by strengthening connection, collaboration, and engagement across all students and pathways.

Officers

Emily Wood, President 
Alonye Henry, Vice President 1
Joshua Sun, Vice President 2 
Maygha Chaudhuri, Secretary 
Ian Kurz, Treasurer 

Club Description

ACOS-MSS is the official medical student section of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS), and the local ACOS chapter at LECOM is one among the COM (Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine) that strive to promote the goals of ACOS at local and national levels. Our chapter aims to develop our student members’ knowledge of the field of surgery, develop technical and communication skills to contribute to success in rotations, residency, and beyond, and to deepen the passion for the field. Medical students who obtain membership in LECOM ACOS are encouraged to continue their interest in the surgical specialties, to become proactive in the surgical field, to participate in the ACOS activities and governance, and to promote the fundamental principles:

Stressing the understanding of osteopathic principles in relationship to disease in the practice of surgery;
Helping to promote education in the field of surgery, including gowning and gloving, scrubbing, sterile technique, suturing and tying techniques, operating room behavior, instrumentation, universal precautions, osteopathic manipulative management of the surgical patient, pre and post-operative management of surgical patients, and surgical documentation; and
Providing a forum for discussion amongst students and surgeons.
By becoming an ACOS member, medical students can gain access to national resources, such as research, scholarships, and other learning and professional opportunities.

Officers

President: Emerald Robertson 
Vice President: Megan Lowenguth 
Secretary: Alanna Campo 
Treasurer: Brian Lubimov
National Liaison: Ekaprana Ramesh 

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Brian Risavi

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Club Description

Allies Club is focused on fostering connection and community for all LGBTQIA+ students and allies at LECOM. As a club, we aim to be a safe space that celebrates and affirms all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Allies Club will also work to raise awareness about important LGBTQIA+ issues both within and outside of healthcare. During meetings, we plan on hosting social hours, games, picnics, craft projects, movie nights, trivia, and many more activities!

Officers

President: Jessica Webb
VP: Ari Merkher
Secretary: Joshua Centore
Treasurer: Anna-Maria Marinescu
Social Media Coordinator: Adriana Thompson

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Roma’s Allies Club dinner- April 6th: Allies Club will be hosting a club dinner serving some delicious Italian cuisine. Club members will have a chance to meet the new board and hangout for a little break from school.

Card Drive with SOMA- April 6th-11th: We’ll be partnering with SOMA to host a card drive for seniors that will be passed out at the Senior Center on April 11th. Fill out and decorate cards to brighten a senior’s day and gain community service hours. Five cards will be worth an hour of service and you can get a maximum of two hours for 10 cards!

Senior Center Spa Day and Bingo- April 11th: Come hangout with Seniors to help give them a relaxing Spa day with some chitchat, nail painting, and more. Finish the day off with Bingo to provide and participate in some fun!

The Great Erie Bake Off-April 28th: Calling all bakers! Come compete in our Great Erie Bake off for a chance to win a $15 Lucky bean gift card. For all the dessert lovers, come to our bake off during lunch in the LECOM cafeteria and for just $4, you can judge a category to decide who is the ultimate baker!

Club Description

The American Medical Muslim Student Association (AMMSA) is an organization created to provide a common outlet for LECOM’s Muslim student population. As part of LECOM’s student body, the AMMSA seeks to positively change the surrounding community through service and outreach. The AMMSA places a particular emphasis on using the unique cultural perspective of its members to interact with populations in a way that both complements and enhances the work of other service organizations.

Officers

Co-president – Faisal Naseem
Co-president – Iqra Imran
National liaison – Zenin Sabah
Treasurer – Yousuf Kamal
Secretary – Bisma Haque
Event coordinator – Nayab Khan

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Club Description

The Anesthesiology Club at LECOM offers students interested in anesthesiology opportunities to further explore the field through resident talks, hands-on learning, newsletters, and community service events. Whether you are considering a career in anesthesiology or curious to learn more, we welcome you to join and discover if this specialty may be the right fit for you.

LECOM Anesthesiology Club Executive Board

President: Phlobater Kilada
Vice President: Rahul Shah
Treasurer: Emma Bergonzi
Secretary: Patti Elong
Event Coordinator: Maya Abdallah

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Club Description

The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) is a national organization that brings medical and pre-medical students committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Our local chapter provides opportunities for students to engage in community outreach, health education, advocacy, and cultural events. We aim to promote health equity, cultural competency, and leadership among future healthcare professionals through initiatives such as mental health advocacy and professional development events.

Officers

President: Agustin (A.J.) Tongson

Vice President: Maila Akiba

Secretary: Grace Lim

Treasurer: Krish Kumar

Diversity Director: Kanishka Kumar

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Club Description

Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA) is a national organization of physicians, dentists, and medical and dental students who strive to integrate their Christian beliefs within the health care that they provide. CMDA educates and equips Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God by serving with professional excellence as witnesses of Christ’s love and compassion to all peoples while advancing biblical principles of healthcare. As a student chapter, LECOM CMDA attempts to achieve this through fellowship, prayer, Bible study, and communication with the local graduate chapter and the national office. With chapters in nearly every U.S. medical and dental school, CMDA provides opportunities for fellowship with other Christian health profession students at LECOM as well as at other schools.

Officers

President: Grace Lim
Vice President: Febo Kilada
Secretary: Natalie Carris
Treasurer: Austin Choi

Club Advisor: Leah Lebranche, PhD

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Club Description

We are a Student-led organization dedicated to introducing medical students to the field of dermatology through clinical exposure, service and mentorship.

Officers

Co-President: Hira Maheen
Co-President: Maninder Kaur
Co-President: Ayisha Patel
Vice President: Akbar Faruki 
Secretary: Jose Perez
Treasurer: Aashka Shah
Public Relations: Kelsey Gengo
Event Coordinator: Peri Dimitriou

Club Advisor: Dr. Fonner

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Club Description

Welcome to DO2 Max Athletics! Our goal is to provide an athletic outlet for students during the week amidst the chaos of classes. We organize and run different events throughout the week to give LECOM students a friendly and supportive environment to compete in. Throughout the year, members organize weekly soccer, basketball, pickleball, and volleyball, along with other extracurricular activities occasionally; however, we are always open to suggestions! All are welcome regardless of ability or previous experience, so let’s have some fun!

Officers

President: Tyler Weber
Vice President: Clins Chacko
Treasurer: Jon Rowen
Secretary: Deme Burns

Advisor: Dr. Randy Kulesza

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Open Gym Volleyball: Mondays 5-7 pm and Saturdays* @ LECOM Wellness Center

Open Gym Pickleball: Thursdays 5-7 pm @ LECOM Wellness Center

Open Gym Basketball: Fridays 5-7 pm and Saturdays* @ LECOM Wellness Center

Weekly Runs- organized throughout the week

Miscellaneous Events- watch out for emails

*Saturday times are variable and dependent on availability and interest

Club Description

The Emergency Medicine Club provides students with an interest in Emergency Medicine with the opportunity to learn, develop and practice skills that are pertinent to EM. The practice of these techniques will benefit students during their rotations and residency. The EM club serves as a centralized source of information to expose students and provide opportunities in EM. The club operates through its commitment to osteopathic medicine and participates in service activities within the Erie community.

Yearly Club activities include:

Airway management
St. Vincents Simulation Lab
CPR certification
Stop the bleed
Fundraising
Community involvement and much more!!

Officers

Gabriella Majka, President
Abigail Chacko, Vice President 
Marina Alex, Secretary
Melanie Mingle, Treasurer
Zenin Sabah, Social Media Liaison

Dr. Brian Risavi, Club Advisor 

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Club Description

The mission of the ENT/Ophthalmology Club is to provide experience and informative resources in both the fields of ENT and Ophthalmology to our students. The purpose of our club is to not only give students an opportunity to learn about ENT/Ophthalmology first hand, but to educate and offer insight to the entire community. Our goal is to expose students to these fields and give them a perspective on these fields!

Officers

President: Ethan Pham
Vice-President: Alex Nguyen-Lopez
Secretary: Rahul Shah
Treasurer: Ria Shah
Events Coordinator: Asil Bascal

Club Advisor: Dr. Chris Buzas 

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Club Description

The Internal Medicine Club is devoted to educating medical students on the various aspects of being an internist. The goals of the club include educating students on the specialties available to internists, what to expect in an Internal Medicine clerkship, and other current issues that may arise in the field of Internal Medicine. Past speakers have included but are not limited to: Cardiology, Hematology, Oncology, Internists, and Pulmonologists.

Officers

President – Shreya Kurella
Vice President – Nick Graeca
Secretary – Angelina Sun
Treasurer – Nabiha Madre

Club Advisor: Dr. Carmine D’Amico

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Club Description

Mentoring Club is a service-based club that allows LECOM students the opportunity to volunteer at the Erie Heights Kids Club, a local nonprofit, on a weekly basis. A TOUCH qualified volunteering opportunity, we aim to bring joy & entertainment to the kids through fun games and holiday celebrations. Through Mentoring Club, LECOM students are able to build connections with the kids and have a positive impact on the local Erie Community.

Officers

President: Laura Leon, MMS
Vice President: Angelina Sun
Treasurer: Ethan Wallace
Secretary: Nafisa Hasna

Club advisor: Andrej Podlutsky, PhD

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Club Description

The Military Medicine club’s goal is to engage LECOM students currently serving in the military, those interested in serving, as well as significant others or close relatives of those serving. To provide education on the unique challenges associated with such a career. To participate in community engagement centered around past and present military members in the Erie area.

Officers

President: Emma Bergonzi, 2LT, US Army
Vice President: Selma Saleh, 2LT, US Army
Treasurer: Harrison Maurus, ESN, US Navy
Secretary: Daniel Kresnanto, 2LT, US Air Force

Club Advisor: Dr. Regan Shabloski

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Club Description

Our club mission is to connect the LECOM student community with high quality resources to inform and prepare them for a career in either Neurology or Psychiatry. We also strive to promote mental health awareness and support neurological health-based practices.

Officers

President – Jeyashri Rameshbabu
Vice President – Ria Shah
Secretary –  Aashka Shah
Treasurer – Christian Amecangelo
Public Relations/Volunteer Coordinator – Joshua Hoover

Club Advisor: Dr. Thomas Laton

Club Description

The Oncology Club is dedicated to providing LECOM students with comprehensive exposure to the field of oncology and a deeper understanding of the multidisciplinary challenges involved in cancer care. Our mission is to foster a holistic perspective of the patient journey, highlighting the complexities of treatment modalities like chemotherapy and the management of coexisting conditions. Through educational initiatives, expert guest speakers, and community outreach, the club empowers members to gain valuable clinical insight and develop the compassion necessary to provide well-rounded care, regardless of their future medical specialty.

Officers

President: Evan Baldwin
Vice President: Isha Patel
Secretary: Ayisha Patel
Treasurer: Nawal Adil
Event Coordinators: Maria Lee and Harisha Kosana 

Club Faculty Advisor: Dr. David Duriancik

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Club Description

The Pediatrics Club is dedicated to promoting child health and well-being through community outreach, education, and advocacy. We organize fundraising and volunteer events across Erie County and surrounding areas, providing opportunities for members to engage with local pediatric populations. Additionally, we host guest speakers, including pediatricians and specialists, to offer insight into careers in pediatric medicine and current issues in child healthcare. Through these initiatives, we aim to make a meaningful impact while fostering a passion for pediatrics among our members.

Officers

President: Harisha Kosanam
Vice President: Ava Savarino
Treasurer: Divya Kalmady
Secretary: Archicha Kanchan
Social Media Coordinator: Alina Popova

Faculty Advisor is Dr. Colleen Cole Jeffery 

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Club Description

Our mission is to promote the ideals of the Radiology discipline, provide support, guidance, and opportunities for medical students interested in the field of Radiology, and to give back to the Erie/LECOM community.

Officers

President – Nicholas Chiarovano
Vice President – Ava Savarino
Treasurer – Tasfia Anika
Secretary – Bailey Norris
Social Media Liaison – Zackery Szolek

Club Advisor – Randy Kulesza

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Club Description

Our mission statement: to strengthen the relationship between students, faculty members, and other student organizations while promoting excellence in osteopathic family medicine through quality education and responsible advocacy.

Becoming a SAACOFP member is free. The club focuses on community involvement, such as volunteering. The club hosts many volunteer events through the year, the most popular being spas day at LECOM senior living center. 

Officers

President- Kaylee Mulligan
Vice President– Demeter Burns
Treasurer– Joshua Harbison
Secretary– Isabel Hebert
National Liaison– Christina Shreshtha
Volunteer Coordinator– Gabriella Begley

Advisor- Dr. Melodie Chludzinski 

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Club Description

The Student American Academy of Osteopathy has been organized by students of osteopathic medical colleges with 2 goals in mind.

1) To acquire a better understanding of osteopathic principles, theories and practice, which include helping students attain a maximum proficiency in osteopathic structural diagnosis and treatment fostering a clear concept of clinical application of osteopathy in health and disease

2) To improve public awareness of osteopathic medicine so that the community may better take advantage of the benefits provided by the complete health care concept of osteopathic medicine.

Officers

President: Bryce Patterson
Vice President: Caroline Fox
National Liaison: Olivia Adkins
Secretary: Giana Georgiana
Treasurer: Josh Kim
Social Media Manager: Brenna Chuang
Advisor: Dr. Jacob Cukierski

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Club Description

The Simulation Club aims to reinforce classroom material with clinical knowledge that

students otherwise might not otherwise encounter until rotations or residency. We provide opportunities for learning and practicing procedures that are relevant and commonly performed in clinical settings through demonstrations of clinical procedures from clinical providers, opportunities to practice procedures, and opportunities to work in teams and learn from one another.​

Officers

President: Shveta Kalathur
Vice President: Savannah Battleson
Secretary: Aditya Daita
Treasurer: Nawal Adil

Club advisor: Dr. Jennifer Coughlin

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Club Description

SOMA’s mission is to improve the quality of health care delivery to the American people and the world. We plan to do this by contributing to the welfare and education of osteopathic medical students, as well as establishing lines of communication with other health science students and organizations. We strive to familiarize our members with the purpose and ideals of osteopathic medicine to prepare them to meet the social, moral, and ethical obligations of the osteopathic medical profession, and to ultimately promote Osteopathic ideals and unity within our profession.

Officers

Club Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Esper
President: Olivia D’Andrea
Vice President: Sophia Franco
National Liaison Officer: Shannon Klein
Treasurer: Christian Ciecierski
Secretary: Pooja Patel

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Mission

Medical Spanish Club serves to improve students’ understating of Spanish by hosting events with opportunities to learn and practice common phrases used in medical settings, while also bringing about cultural awareness of the various Spanish-speaking countries. Join us for our upcoming event, Voleibol con Vocabulario on April 18th, and the more to come!

Officers

President – Gabriella Begley
Vice President – Abigail Chacko
Treasurer – Deanna Rodrigues
Communications Chair – Nikhil Gangasani
Education Chair – Nithya Chockalingam
Marketing Chair – Demeter Burns

Club Description

The mission of the Sports Medicine Club is to provide education, application and the experience of sports medicine to students. On a regular basis, Sports Med doctors meet with us and train/explain numerous techniques, methods and exercises they use in their practices.

The purpose of our club is to expose students who have an interest in Sports Medicine to the field, as well as educate the community on proper the conditioning necessary to live a long healthy active life.

Officers

President: Ahmar Khan
Vice president: Navraj Singh
Secretary: Aditya Daita
Treasurer: Pantelis Pizanias

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Club Description

Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP) is an honorary osteopathic service fraternity. This society not only requires its members to excel inside the classroom, but also emphasizes service to the community.

Objectives and Purposes:

– To further the science of osteopathic medicine and its standards of practice – To improve the scholastic standing and promote a higher degree of fellowship among its students – To bring about a closer relationship and understanding between the student bodies and the officials and members of the faculties of our colleges – To foster allegiance to the American Osteopathic Association and to perpetuate these principles and the teachings through the maintenance and development of this organization

Our Mission: “To become a pillar of service within our community”

Officers

President: Ekaprana Ramesh
Vice President: Natalie Carrie
Secretary: Francesco Cangialosi
Treasurer: Nicholas Johnson

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Club Description

The mission of the Orthopedic Surgery Club at LECOM is to provide opportunities for students interested in Orthopedic medicine to enhance their preclinical skills and knowledge in aim to prepare them for Orthopedic rotation’s and residency.

Officers

President: Pantelis Pizanias 

Vice President: Dawson Morrow

Secretary: Sajan Ramamoorthy

Treasurer: Brian Lubimov 

National Liaison: Daniel Kresanto

Club Description

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) goal is to serve as a credible and accurate source of information relevant to minority issues in the field of medical education and practice, with a focus on the needs of the LECOM Erie community and the populations it serves. We strive to foster academic excellence, leadership, and cultural awareness while addressing healthcare disparities both locally in Erie and beyond. We aim to encourage and foster the development of minority faculty to increase the presence of minority mentors and biomedical researchers who reflect the diversity of our patient populations. SNMA is committed to evaluating and cultivating the necessary measures to eradicate practices in the field of health profession education that compromise the goal of providing quality education to minorities and women.

Officers

President: Alonyé Henry
Vice President: Gabriella Begley
Secretary & Marketing Chair: Pavit Singh
Treasurer & Community Outreach Chair: Ayisha Patel
Policy Advocate: Malaak Elhage

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Christine Lomiguen

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Club Description

The Women’s Health and Medical Society (WHMS) is dedicated to promoting the principles of osteopathic medicine in the pursuit of excellence in women’s health and wellbeing. We aim to support the local community through service and responsible advocacy, provide professional fellowship for medical students interested in obstetrics and gynecology, and construct a collaborative network connecting students, faculty, and alumni mentors.

We currently have 254 members. WHMS does not require club or national dues.

Officers

President: Christina Shrestha
Vice President: Marine Alex
Secretary: Isabel Hebert
Treasurer: Neha Adda
Marketing Chair: Jeyashri Rameshbabu

Faculty advisor: Dr. Christine Lomiguen

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