
Student Organizations
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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 for the student body a lecture series, annual symposium, social events, sporting 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.
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American Association of Women in Podiatry (AAWP)
• A Student Chapter of AAWP
• Participates weekly at the Cleveland Free Clinic
• Organizes on-campus blood drives with the American Red Cross
• Host annual co-ed football tournament
• Co-sponsors the annual symposium
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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
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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 -
Student National Podiatric Medical Association (SNPMA)
• The student chapter of SNPMA
• Physical Diagnosis Workshop
• Externship Panel
• KSUCPM’s Got Talent (Talent Show)
• KSUCPM/Case Western Reserve University Mixer
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American College of Podiatric Medicine (ACPM)
• A student chapter of ACFAOM
• Orthotic Casting Workshop
• Plaster Casting Workshop
• Examination Workshop
• Cornhole Tournament
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The American College of Foot and Ankle Pediatrics (ACFAP)
• Pediatric based speakers and events throughout the year
• Kinesio taping workshop for toe walkers
• Volunteering at Ronald McDonald House
• Pumpkin carving and pumpkin decorating with students and children from the KSUCPM community
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Podiatric Association of Diabetes (PAD)
• Limb Salvage Lecture & Skin Graft Workshop
• Biggest Loser Weight lost Event
• Diabetic Foot Complications and Wood Care Lecture
• Step Up Walk to Stop Diabetes
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American Association of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM)
• Guest lecturers on sports medicine topics
• Taping workshop
• Suturing workshop with the residents
• 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 Cleveland Browns Tailgate
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American Society of Podiatric Dermatology (ASPD)
• Injection workshops
• Skin Graft Workshop
• Cosmic Bowling
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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
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KSUCPM Soccer Club
• Co-ed Soccer Club is open to any KSUCPM student regardless of skill level
• Indoor soccer league during the fall and winter
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KSUCPM Men's Basketball Club
• The Men’s Basketball club is open to all students regardless of skill level to participate in pickup games and community league for competitive play
• Opportunity to participate in the National Men's Basketball Tournament featuring teams from each podiatry program in the country
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KSUCPM Women's Basketball Club
• The Woman’s Basketball club is open to all students regardless of skill level to participate in pickup games and community league for competitive play
• Opportunity to participate in the National Women’s Basketball Tournament featuring teams from podiatry programs across the country
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KSUCPM Rec and Running Club
• Group hikes in the Cleveland MetroParks
• Tuesday/Thursday morning runs on-campus
• Glow-in-the-dark Capture the Flag
• Participate in local races
• Annual Mud Run
• Mindfulness Sessions
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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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Healthy Minds and Soles Association
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Slogan: Healthy Minds and Soles are the goals.
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Podiatric Medicine and Mental Health Presentation Series
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Develop Healthy Minds and Soles Newsletter
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Podiatric Pathology and Patient Mental Health Research
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Patient Interaction and Mental Health Skills Development Workshops
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KSUCPM Global Brigades Club
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It is a global organization providing students the opportunity to go on medical related service trips and gain hands on experience with Physicians, Pharmacists, Community Health Workers, and more.
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A Telemedicine option where they will provide students with the same experience and hands on opportunities
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Global Podiatry – KSUCPM
Global Podiatry aims to provide an opportunity for KSUCPM students to participate in lectures, extracurricular events with podiatric physicians and aspiring podiatrists on an international level in order to progress forward.
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Podiatric Surgery Studios
Students make videos off surgeries from Western Reserve