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Chapter of the Year
​2020-21

NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State

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Community

Ongoing participation with Delta Care-A-Van that provides basic screenings to members throughout Northeast Arkansas.

Teamed up with ACOP to create COVID informational videos in Spanish that can be used in elementary schools. Included video about how to wash hands, wear a mask and techniques to reduce droplet spread during sneezes.

Members donated blood at the annual NYITCOM blood drive.
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Contra el COVID-19

Joined national effort to create bilingual document outlining available COVID resources in several states.
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​Helped translate The Masked Heroes,
​a children's book about handwashing, mask wearing and COVID. Available on Amazon now!
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Support for URM 

Hosted Lotería for current & new LMSA members to transition into the new school year and learn about volunteer opportunities and upcoming projects.

Created a premed mini series to foster relationship with undergrads at Arkansas State. Episodes included intro to premed, MCAT, application season, and interview season.
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Successfully lobbied for Rapid Rescue Spanish pocketbooks to be purchased for all current medical students at their school

Works with El Centro Hispano 

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Education

​Collaborated with local pediatrician, Dr. Hartford, to teach youth ages 6-13 in El Centro Hispano about the COVID virus and gauge impact through worksheets
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Accessibility for Spanish Speakers

Collaborated with El Centro Hispano to translate for residents throughout the Jonesboro, AR community as they filled out the 2020 census.
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Support for children

Teamed up with ACOP and CMDA to host a Christmas toy drive for 19 children from El Centro Hispano in Jonesboro, AR​.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Our People >
      • Regional Advisors
      • Regional Board
    • Our Chapters >
      • Southwest Chapters
      • Chapter of the Year
    • Membership >
      • Join Here
      • Resources
      • Testimonials
  • Podcast
    • Episode 1 | CATB
    • Episode 2 | SOAP
    • Episode 3 | The Match
    • Episode 4 | Residency Apps
    • Episode 5 | Policy
    • Episode 6 | Research
    • Episode 7 | Conference
  • Regional Conference
    • Tickets >
      • Regular conference admission
      • Conference Gala Tickets
    • High School Day | Feb 3
    • Main Conference | Feb 4 >
      • General Information
      • Agenda
      • Session Types
      • Keynote Speakers
      • Research Symposium >
        • Abstract Submission
        • Past Research Presentations
    • Conference Gala | Feb 4
    • Elections | Feb 5
    • Event Sponsorship >
      • Exhibitor Fair
    • Hotel Accomodations
  • Contact
  • Store
    • Donate
    • Shop