1. UTSA Pre-Physician Assistant Society 2 nd Spring Semester Meeting 8th General Meeting of ’12-’13 Februrary 12 th, 2013 Welcome! The mission of the Pre-PA Society is to encourage, recognize and promote the personal and professional development of those students who have expressed an interest in becoming reputable health care providers. Furthermore, the organization will serve to promote awareness of the Physician Assistant (PA) profession as a viable career choice, to provide each member with a thorough understanding of the role of the PA profession, and to support each member through the PA school application process.

2. Spring 2013 Officers Aisha Ayad Volunteer Coordinator Rainie Grimes Treasurer Kaitlin Gill Historian Akash Gopal Public Relations Jenna Andel Vice-President Andrea P Guevara President

3. Membership We will only be accepting semester membership dues ($20), and will keep track of all points regardless of if dues have been paid yet. Deadline to become Spring member: April 25 th, 2012 $20/semester $30/year T-Shirt included NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS See Rainie- Treasurer (325) 370-2533 rainiegrimes@utexas.edu

4. Point System Participating in the points system allows for Active, Recognized, or Distinguished members to highlight their level of involvement in the society on applications and resumes. Distinguished = 30 points Recognized = 20 points Active = 10 points Meetings: 1 point Donations: $1/1point Meeting with shirt: 2 points Various Events: 2 points Fundraising Event: 3 points Volunteer Event: 4 points

5. Featured Event Health Professions Day 2013 - March 7 th 10:00am to 2:00pm UC Galleria Do not miss this opportunity to meet with representatives of 60+ health professions programs from within and outside of the state of Texas and attend various informational seminar. The Roles of Physical and Occupational Therapists 11:00 – 11:50 am Exploring Nursing Pathways 11:00 – 11:50 am Becoming a Competitive Medical School Applicant 12:00 – 12:50 pm Becoming a Competitive Dental School Applicant 12:00 – 12:50 pm Life as a Healthcare Professional 1:00 – 1:50 pm Preparing for a Career in Pharmacy 1:00 - 1:50 am

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7. Volunteering Contact Aisha, Volunteer Coordinator Sunday Fundays at Corazon Med Clinic 315 East Travis St. Basement of Travis Park United Methodist Church Every Sunday 7:45 - 11:00 AM 2 Members only may sign up Coming Soon! (210)367-6790 ayadaisha@gmail.com

8. Open House Spring Dates UTHSCSAOther Universities March 23 April 13 May 11 Register ASAP by contacting (210)-567-4240 Carpool with us! Sign up with Jenna (361)781-4680 jenna_andel@yahoo.com Out of town trips will be partially compensated by the Pre-PA Society if carpooling and hotel costs are shared. UTMB ▫March 15 Friday ▫http://shp.utmb.edu/pas UTSW ▫April 13 Saturday ▫(214) 648-1700 Baylor ▫May 15 Wednesday ▫(713) 798-3663

9. Contact Aisha, Volunteer Coordinator (210)367-6790 ayadaisha@gmail.com Run or Volunteer with Team Pre-PA Society! $ 10/person Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 7:00 am Race day registration 8:00 am The Race Begins! Register by 2-15-2013

10. Scholarship Raffle! $200 Scholarship $2/ticket Final day to buy tickets, drawing and award date: April 25 th, 2013 See Rainie- Treasurer (325) 370-2533 rainiegrimes@utexas.edu

11. Guest Speaker Charles A. Moxin, PA

12. Thank you for coming! See you at our Next Meeting: Tuesday February 27 th, 2013 7:00 pm BB 2.06.12 Check us out online: Pasocietyutsa.webs.com Facebook.com/pre.pasocietyutsa pasocietyutsa@gmail.com