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Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Student Groups

BMEGS-SA (Biomedical Engineering Graduate Society at San Antonio)

Purpose: To represent the interests of biomedical engineering graduate students in the joint graduate program at UTSA/ŗ£½ĒĀ×ĀŅ; Primary goals of the BMEGS-SA are to: Promote professional and personal relationships among graduate students and faculty; Provide an outlet for voicing concerns; Contribute to the professional growth and education regarding research and industry careers and opportunities.

Leadership ā€“ BMEGS-SA Executive Board

Chair ā€“ David Zhang
Assistant (Vice) Chair ā€“ Luis Trabucco

Faculty Advisors ā€“ Dr. Eric Brey and Dr. Jean Jiang

All BME graduate students are members of BMEGS-SA.

GAPS (Graduate Association for Pre-health Students)

Purpose: GAPS is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of providing members with resources to help strengthen their applications for professional schools in the future and establish a sense of community within the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences through social and volunteering services.

Leadership

President ā€“ Edgar Hinostroza
Vice President - Belinda Bernal
Faculty Advisors ā€“ Dr. Chun-Liang Chen & Dr. P. Renee Yew

Graduate Student Association (GSA)

Purpose: Help with career development, organize social events for the graduate student body, and address key issues that have a direct effect on life as a graduate student.

Leadership

  • President  ā€“  Asra Noor
  • Vice President  ā€“ Bria Moore
  • Secretary ā€“ Prerna Sathish
  • Outreach Coordinator ā€“ Gauen Jo
  • Treasurer ā€“ Corbyn Gilmore
  • Faculty Advisors ā€“ Madison Vega and Marcus Webster

Graduate Student International Club (GSIC)

Purpose: To best guide and assist the current and incoming international students by providing resources that allow them to successfully transition to life in the USA with the overall goal of improving and making a productive study atmosphere on campus.

Leadership

  • President ā€“ Hoang Dinh
  • Vice President ā€“ Kayode John
  • Treasurer ā€“ Heetanshi Jain
  • Faculty Advisor ā€“ Jessica Nute

Black Interprofessional Students' Alliance (BISA)

Purpose: To promote diversity and inclusivity among different ethnic, racial, and social groups at UTHSCSA and to organize interprofessional community service events with the intent of increasing access to care for underserved populations in the San Antonio area.

Leadership

  • President - Mbolle Ekane
  • Vice President - Raphaela Y. Tchani
  • Treasurer - Teniade Adetona
  • Secretary - Ediri Metitiri
  • Faculty Advisors ā€“ Dr. Chidinma Aniemeke

SACNAS (The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science)

Purpose: SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of underrepresented scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM.

Leadership

  • President ā€“ Caitlyn Fastenau
  • Vice President ā€“ Marisol Morales
  • Secretary - Juliet Garcia Rogers 
  • Treasurer ā€“ Jycole Bush
  • Faculty Advisors ā€“ Dr. Kristin Cano

WISDOM (Women in Science: Development, Outreach & Mentorship)

Purpose: WISDOM is a non-profit organization for the purpose of providing professional development, mentorship opportunities, and support for women scientists at the University, as well as engaging future women scientists in the community through outreach.

Leadership

  • President - Maria Fernandez
  • Vice President - Francine Nihozeko
  • Secretary - Marium Begum
  • Treasurer - Prerna Sathish
  • Outreach Chair - Ashley Auerbach
  • Historian - Urmi Thaker

     

Student Government Association (SGA)

Purpose: To represent and unite all UT Health SA students; To provide for and enhance communication and interaction between the students of the five schools, the students and faculty, the students and administration, and the students and institutions of higher education throughout Texas; To further communication and relationships between UT Health SA and the community; To advise and assist the administration in reaching decision on policy that concerns the students of UT Health SA; To assist in broadening the intellectual, cultural, and recreational opportunities and capabilities of the student body; To assist the administration in the expenditure of Student Service Activity Fees and all other compulsory fees.

 

Leadership

  • President 24-25 ā€“ Gregory Quiroz, SHP & SON, ABSN 
  • Vice President 24-25 ā€“ TyAnthony Jones, LSOM
  • Secretary 24-25 ā€“ Ediri Metitiri, GSBS
  • Treasurer 24-25 ā€“ Ryan Gallagher, LSOM
  • Director of Communication: Jasmine Bryson, SHP
  • Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Representatives - Jacob Essif, Lacey Sell, Bria Moore, and Jack Prochnau
  • Faculty Advisor ā€“ Analisa Davila and Austin Cervantes