SIGnature

CONTENTS

This Issue:

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS MEMBERSHIPS

LSU KOOZIES

SIG MEMBERSHIP

SIG OFFICERS

Welcome to SIGnature the online newsletter of The Surgery Interest Group at the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans.

Last Updated June 2007

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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS

OPENS DOORS TO MEDICAL STUDENT MEMBERS

The American College of Surgeons has recently opened membership to medical students with its new Medical Student Membership Category.  A one time application fee of $20 covers membership for the duration of medical school and includes free attendance at the annual ACS Clinical Congress and free online access to the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.  In addition, getting involved in the nation's top surgery organization can have numerous benefits for students throughout medical school and when applying for surgical  residencies. For more information visit the ACS website at:

www.facs.org/memberservices/benefits2.html

Applications can be downloaded at:

www.facs.org/dept/fellowship/documents.html#application or e-mail:

ikulyk@facs.org

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LSU “KOOZIES” AVAILABLE FOR SALE

LSU MEDICINE soft drink koozies (foam drink insulators) are being sold by SIG.  There is very limited supply so make sure to get yours before they’re all gone.  Officers will be on hand with koozies after the monthly meeting or contact Josh Sibille―but only while supplies last.  Remember: first come, first serve. 

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ARE YOU A SIG MEMBER?

 IF NOT, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Those L1’s that did not join the S.I.G. at orientation will still a chance to receive a FREE S.I.G. T-shirt when they pay their dues.  Also, upperclassmen who renew their memberships will also receive a free T-shirt.  Remember annual membership is only $20 and it pays for it self in benefits, which include:

            - Monthly lunchtime lecture series (including FREE lunch)

            - Surgery observation at University and other hospitals

            - Research opportunities

            - FREE admissions to our suture clinics

            - Tips on applying for residency and acing the USMLE

JOIN SIG NOW!!!

            SIG is an organization for all LSU medical students.  Everyone should be a member.  You don’t have to be sold on surgery to be interested, and learning more about this unique specialty can be a great benefit to any student!  And remember, S.I.G. can be listed on your resume or C.V. and certified letters are available to confirm your volunteer hours when applying for residency programs!

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SIG ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

New officers of The Surgery Interest Group for the academic year 2007-2008 have been elected and installed.  Congratulations to:

JOSH SIBILLE, L2 – PRESIDENT

FRANCOIS TRAPPY, L2 – VICE PRESIDENT

MARCO LOAYZA, L2 – TREASURER

BRANDI SAKAI, L3 – SECRETARY

, L2 - L2 REPRESENTATIVE

, L1 - L1 REPRESENTATIVE

The new officers are making this SIG’s strongest year yet.  They look forward to continuing to provide the impressive membership benefits that make The Surgery Interest Group one of the most innovative and fasting growing organizations on campus!