Eighth Newsletter
Hey there, SMPeeps! 🤠
Welcome back to Sunday(I know it’s Monday 😔) Snippets, your weekly source of updates, events, and the occasional chuckle.
We hope everyone had a great halloween and used the the time we had off this week to recharge. Now let’s get back to the grind!
Weekly Recap 🚀
Biomedical Career Pathways: Big thanks to the VCOM representatives for taking the time to join us and share information about their program and experiences. Not only did I learn about Osteopathic Medicine but I also got a lesson in the correct pronunciation of 'Appalachian.' ⛰️
Daylight Savings: Spring forward, fall back – it's that time of year again when we adjust our clocks for Daylight Saving Time. As we set our clocks back an hour, we gain a little extra sleep and also say hello to those earlier sunsets.
Deadlines and Events 🗓️
Election day: November 7th, 2023
Nutrition Exam 2: December 4th, 2023
SFII Exam 1: December 8th, 2023
PGA Exam: December 15th, 2023
Take me to Georgetown event: Link to the event page for more exciting happenings!
Topic of the week 🧠
Why is being scared so fun: I know a lot of us have been spending our recent breaks indulging in thrilling horror movies, and I stumbled upon this Ted Talk by Margee Kerr where she explains the overlap in Fear and Fun. If you have ever wondered why people willingly choose to be scared this is the Ted Talk for you!
Messages from the E-board 📣
Mark Cordell
Hey Physios! I hope everyone had a more relaxing week last week and is ready to finish SFII strong this week! Thanksgiving is right around the corner so keep working hard on this material so that you will have it mastered come exams. Get excited as we start anatomy this week and in this vein (pun intended) SMP MNTS will be kicking off! Please reach out to John if you are interested in writing or editing. This is a great way to serve your class and ensure we all succeed in this block! As always please reach out to me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Go Physios!
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle
John Schaefer
Hey everyone, hope all is well and this week is off to a great start. I am putting together the group for potential SMP MNTS writers. It is fully volunteer based and the time commitment is as much or as little as you want it to be, you can even sign up for a single lecture if you think you would make a great note set and want to share it for a given lecture. Please reach out to me by email or text if you would like to be added to the group. Great opportunity to get involved in the SMP and keep yourself accountable for SFII. Good luck with the rest of this week’s studies.
Lily Dwyer
Hey everyone! Hope you are all enjoying the Fall weather, next two weeks we’ve got a lot coming up so make sure you alot time for your studies and if you can volunteer. A couple things to put on your radar:
a.) Saturday 12/16 Goalball Practice Volunteer (1 spot available)
b.) Saturday 12/16 Kids in Action Santa’s Workshop (5 spots available)
–Sign up using this link above!! And be sure if you sign up for a slot you need to be there! These partners rely on us to be present and excited!
Additionally there is a GREAT opportunity this Friday night, Best Buddies One Purpose Gala happening this Friday, this is a great way to get a lot of hours either setting up or attending the event. Sign up ASAP-orientation will be on Zoom Wednesday night! Sign up using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7nAVIfqheUC3FcYO9u7eCOEFK5oS2nNFjukBOw9KbR5UQzNMS0hLUkxHU1ZOSVFIMDQ2UzVaWlJaMyQlQCN0PWcu
Parsa Salehi
Hey everyone! Can’t believe that we are slowly approaching thanksgiving break! With the end of SFII this week, I want to remind everyone that just because it is out of sight, does not mean out of mind, and that by chipping away at understanding this content a little bit at a time, we will all CRUSH our SFII exam!!!
Anyways, in terms of this week's wellness update, we have a few events coming up that will leave you all warm in the hearts and full in the belly! On Monday, November 13th at 6PM we are doing a SMP Friendsgiving Potluck to celebrate the little family we have created in our short time together. Details are included in the graphic made by Clarisa (s/o her graphic design skills). Please sign up to bring food/drink in the google sheet linked here! Also, make sure you pay your dues, as it will help you get access to this event and several others that we are planning for the remainder of this semester and into the spring!
As it was so popular at the last block exams, I am looking forward to bringing back the pups for another puppy therapy session before block exams! All dogs will be welcome! Date is TBD at this moment, but will likely be the week of our first block exam (December 4-8).
Look for me around DML come exam season for various wellness goodies, including snacks, coffee, breakfast, etc!
Finally, because I know you have all been dying to meet him, here is a picture of my new miniature dachshund, Alfie :)
