PPAC Student Organizations, University of Cincinnati

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PPAC Student Organizations

Get involved on campus-join a UC student organization

Being active on campus and in the community is essential to student learning and development. Research shows that students who are involved outside the classroom are more likely to stay in college and often see greater success within their studies.

Below are student organizations that many pre-professional students are involved in.

Pre-Pharmacy Student Society

The purpose of the Pre-Pharmacy Student Society is to prepare Pre-Pharmacy students for entrance into the College of Pharmacy by: (1) Connecting Pre-Pharmacy students to Pharmacy students (2) Making Pre-Pharmacy students aware of beneficial opportunities, events, and activities (3) Helping gain knowledge that will assist Pre-Pharmacy students apply to the College of Pharmacy.

Caducea Pre-Medical Society

The purpose of Caducea shall be to provide pertinent and useful information to students interested in medicine, to stimulate an appreciation of the importance of pre-medical education in the study of medicine, to encourage excellence in premedical scholarship, to promote cooperation between medical students, premedical students, students in allied health fields, and educators, and to bind together similarly interested students. This shall be accomplished by means of scholastic, advisory, and educational programs.

MAPS: Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students

MAPS is targeted towards undergraduate pre-medical students. Through a partnership between local SNMA chapters and undergraduate pre-medical students, the MAPS program aims to increase the matriculation of underrepresented students into health related professions and programs through several avenues. The partnership primarily serves as an academic support system in that it provides information on how undergraduates may establish themselves as competitive candidates for medical school early in their undergraduate career. Moreover, the MAPS program gears undergraduates towards the development of skills and thought processes necessary for physicians who are competent intellectually, culturally, and socially.

T.O.O.T.H. The Oral Organization Toward Health

The purpose of T.O.O.T.H is to raise awareness of the importance of oral health and to prepare students for future endeavors in the dental field through speakers, volunteering, and social events.

UC| Pre-Law Club

The Pre-Law Club exists for all University of Cincinnati students who are interested in the legal profession. The Pre-Law Club helps students understand the legal profession, the various duties and responsibilities held by those in the field, the process of applying to law school and preparation for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The Pre-Law Club offers students the ability to tour local law schools, speak with current law students and their professors, law school alumni, meet other students with similar interests, and develop leadership skills that will be an asset in law school and the legal field.

UC Mock Trial Team

The University of Cincinnati Mock Trial Team has been competing on a national level since the 1992-93 season. UC has a proud tradition of excellence which includes having at least one team qualify for a national competition in every year of its existence. While remaining competitive, UC Mock Trial strives to give its students the opportunity to learn firsthand the work of trial attorneys, gain a better understanding of the judicial system, develop critical thinking skills, enhance communication skills, and prepare those who will go on to law school.

To learn more about UC clubs and student organizations, visit Student Activities & Leadership Developement (SALD).