{"id":16869,"date":"2025-06-23T21:58:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T01:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/prehealth\/?page_id=16869"},"modified":"2025-06-23T21:58:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T01:58:50","slug":"clubs-and-organizations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/prehealth\/clubs-and-organizations\/","title":{"rendered":"Clubs and Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The University of Rhode Island offers a vibrant and diverse array of student organizations, clubs, and societies that allow students to engage deeply with the campus community. Whether you&#8217;re passionate about healthcare, education, advocacy, or the arts, there\u2019s a place for you to connect, grow, and lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our office encourages you to explore involvement opportunities that reflect your personal interests and values. Your on campus involvement should be meaningful to you, whether that means volunteering with underserved populations, mentoring peers, participating in health equity initiatives, or joining a cultural or recreational club. These experiences not only enrich your time at URI but also help shape your identity and future goals as a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your involvement doesn\u2019t need to be strictly medical to be impactful.<\/strong> In fact, admissions committees value non-clinical volunteering because it demonstrates your commitment to community, empathy, and service. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/studentinvolvement\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/prehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1746\/31555616143_07f0c9a7da_c.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Beyond Healthcare: \nThe Value of Diverse Involvement<\/h2><p>Whether you\u2019re tutoring local students, organizing sustainability events, or leading a campus initiative, these experiences show what matters to you\u2014and how you give back.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore student involvement<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of all &nbsp;health-related student organizations at URI. Did we miss one? Email prehealth group to let us know and we\u2019ll get you added!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Active Minds&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CELS Seeds of Success&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delta Epsilon Mu&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DocOpp&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise is Medicine On Campus&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kinesiology Club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Laboratory Science Club&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NMDP Chapter of URI&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NORD Students for Rare&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neuroscience Club&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Dental Club&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-PA Club&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Physical Therapy Club&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Health Club&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Nurses Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timmy Global Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>URI Red Cross Club&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women in Pre-Med<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start Something New<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Already involved in campus life? That\u2019s fantastic. If you\u2019re looking to expand your impact or don\u2019t see a club that fits your interests, consider starting your own! URI\u2019s Student Activities Office provides resources and guidance to help you launch new organizations and bring your ideas to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reflection: Making Meaning of Your Experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you engage in volunteer and community activities, take time to reflect on what you\u2019re learning. Every experience can help you develop the <a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/real-stories-demonstrating-premed-competencies\/premed-competencies-entering-medical-students\">AAMC Core Competencies<\/a> for entering medical students. We encourage you to use the competency framework to guide your thinking and deepen your understanding of your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use reflection as a tool to connect your actions with your growth\u2014academically, personally, and professionally. We suggest tracking your experiences using <a href=\"https:\/\/mappd.com\/\">Mapp\u2019d<\/a> or in your <a href=\"http:\/\/uri.joinhandshake.com\">Handshake<\/a> profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/mappd.com\/\" title=\"\">Mapp&#8217;d<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"http:\/\/uri.joinhandshake.com\" title=\"\">handshake<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leadership: Big and Small<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership can take many forms. Whether you\u2019re organizing a campus event, mentoring a peer, or serving as an officer in a student organization, these roles help you develop essential skills for your future in healthcare. Leadership is one of the core competencies and demonstrates your ability to guide, support, and collaborate &#8211; skills that are vital in clinical settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a title to be a leader. What matters is your initiative, your impact, and your ability to inspire others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Rhode Island offers a vibrant and diverse array of student organizations, clubs, and societies that allow students to engage deeply with the campus community. Whether you&#8217;re passionate about healthcare, education, advocacy, or the arts, there\u2019s a place for you to connect, grow, and lead. 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