Student Committees

MSTP Student Committee Chairs (2 students, G2+)

Liaison between MSTP students and MSTP administration. Advocate on behalf of students to address/resolve problems and maintain interaction with committee chairs to facilitate the successful execution of program events and services. Attend monthly meetings with the program directors and administration to discuss current events and issues brought up by students. Peripherally involved in the planning and execution of most MSTP activities and events.

Alumni & Residency Relations (1+ students)

Facilitate post-program career path mentorship with alumni (or soon-to-be alumni). Work with Dr. Steinman to define this role based on the needs and goals of the program each year. The role may include:

1. Writing an alumni profile for the newsletter
2. Assisting in planning any alumni panels or talks for the retreat or workshops
3. Making alumni information available to MS4s as necessary during interviewing

Curriculum Committee (2+ students)

Chairs involved in the School of Medicine (SOM) and MSTP curriculum. SOM curriculum: attend monthly SOM Curriculum Committee meetings as an MSTP representative to discuss changes/improvements to the medical school curriculum and report any developments or policies that would be relevant to MSTP at the committee meetings. MSTP curriculum: work with students and the MSTP administration to develop and improve MSTP courses based on student feedback.

Hosting Committee (2+ students)

Organize events for the MSTP applicants who visit our campus for interviews. Organize the happy hour the day before the interview and the dinner the day after the interview, including recruiting current students to attend these events.  Recruit a contact person for each accepted applicant who should email the accepted applicant with congratulations on their acceptance and offer to answer questions about the MSTP, their graduate program (if applicable), the city of Pittsburgh, etc.

Interviewing Committee Chair (1 student)

Group liaison at committee meetings. Attend every post-interview meeting to discuss applicants.

Interview Committee (10+ students)

Composed of students in their graduate years from various departments and stages of training. Interview applicants on interview days (2x/week) from August to December. Rate and summarize the applicants after the half-hour interview on a number of attributes, including research background/knowledge, clinical experience, and interest in Pitt. Meet with the other interviewers afterward and decide on the final rating for the applicants.

Retreat Committee (2 students)

Work with the MSTP administration to plan, organize, and delegate tasks for the annual retreat. Tasks include: choosing a venue, finding keynote and student speakers, designing the t-shirt, organizing the poster session, planning social activities, collecting abstracts, formatting the rooming list, collecting meal choices, etc. Begin organizing the retreat around November.

Second Look Committee (3+ students)

Work with MSTP administration to facilitate/coordinate activities with the MSTP and graduate schools for prospective MSTP students. Responsibilities include: contacting prospective students, arranging housing for them during Second Look, setting up faculty meetings, choosing venues and meals, planning social activities, informing current students about the Second Look, organizing the Graduation Recognition Dinner, recruiting speakers, and a student panel, etc. Because the MS1 class just went through Second Look themselves, they can be called upon each year by the chairs to serve as the second look committee.

Tech Committee (1 student)

Keep apprised of the evolving technology aspects of both the medical school and MSTP. Be a member of the SEC Tech Committee and attend those meetings at the medical school each month. Help maintain the MSTP list serves (especially the Official MSTP Student email): help members post items, set up surveys, etc. May play an integral role in making suggestions to the administration on the main Pitt MSTP site. 

Welcoming Committee (2+ students)

Hold events for the incoming MS1 class over the first summer. Be involved in planning any needed orientation activities. Serve as a resource as the incoming class begins their first year of medical school.

Workshop Committee 

Set up workshop dates for the year upon election with the help of the MSTP administration. Facilitate planning of each workshop by scheduling an initial planning meeting with the faculty preceptor immediately following the previous month’s workshop. Submit the final seating chart and A/V needs to MSTP administration at least one week prior to the workshop. After each workshop, distribute and collect student evaluations for the session. Arrange a yearly planning session for the upcoming year’s workshops.

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