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Medical College of Wisconsin — CALL OUT MEETING: “Second-Look Day” Activities Poster Session

Medical College of Wisconsin Kerrigan Auditorium, WI, United States

Welcome to Medical College of Wisconsin! You made it! BRI-MCW is an active chapter of involved medical students who meet monthly for our "Journal Club," where students present papers and other items of interest to the medical community. BRI-MCW also sponsors lectures, debates and other activities to promote healthcare freedom and preserve the doctor-patient relationship.

Come on out to Second Look Day and stop at our table! We look forward to meeting you!

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Stony Brook School of Medicine — DEBATE: What is the Government’s Role in Health Care?

Stony Brook School of Medicine, Health Sciences Building 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY, United States

Peter Viccellio, MD, Clinical Director of the Emergency Department at Stony Brook, will be debating Francis S. Stellaccio, MD, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, on the proper role of government in health care and on the effects of the ACA.

BRI Francis S. Stellaccio, MD Francis S. Stellaccio, MD

Dartmouth — FILM NIGHT: Screening and discussion of obesity epidemic documentary “Fed Up”

Chilcott Auditorium 37 Dewey Field Road, Hanover, NH, United States

Join us for free refreshments and a screening of the obesity documentary "Fed Up." Filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and journalist Katie Couric examine America's obesity epidemic and question the role of both the industry and government regulators in contributing to sickness. This BRI event is part of Dartmouth's Public Health week celebration.

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Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine — LECTURE: Dr. Timothy Law “Healthcare in the Heartland: Paid to Play” or Medical Fee for Service

Irvine Hall, I194 Grosvenor Hall, Athens, OH, United States

Dr. Timothy Law Lecture: "Healthcare in the Heartland: Paid to Play," or Medical Fee for Service

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic MedicineDr. Timothy Law will be talking about his practice as a rural medical practitioner. He will be discussing his work with the Amish community and how he has formed a very successful rural practice built on a medical fee for service model. Dr. Law is a Assistant Professor and Medical Director for CTRU, & SHAPe as well as a Associate Director of Rural and Urban Scholars Pathway.

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine — MOVIE SCREENING: Poverty, Inc.: “The Business of Doing Good”

Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences Wheeler-Stokely Mansion, 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Poverty, Inc.: The "Business of Doing Good."

The Marian University School of Medicine's BRI chapter is proud to screen Poverty, Inc. to students and faculty. It is a bold look at “the business of doing good.” Please join us for refreshments and lively discussion following the film.

BRI Poverty Inc documentaryy

From the film's website:
"The West has positioned itself as the protagonist of development, giving rise to a vast multi-billion dollar poverty industry — the business of doing good has never been better. Yet the results have been mixed, in some cases even catastrophic, and leaders in the developing world are growing increasingly vocal in calling for change. Drawing from over 200 interviews filmed in 20 countries, Poverty, Inc. unearths an uncomfortable side of charity we can no longer ignore."

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Georgetown University — PANEL DISCUSSION: How to preserve your conscience while practicing medicine

Georgetown University Preclinical Sciences, Room LA-2 3900 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC, United States

How to preserve your conscience while practicing medicine

Please join us for refreshments and a free lecture with two outstanding people in their fields. Dr. Paul Kempen and Matt Bowman, Esq. will be speaking to medical students about how they can strive to maintain their conscience once they are practicing physicians. During the course of a medical career it is inevitable that a physician will be put in a position that may violate their conscience. Understanding how to handle such a situation and understanding how to practice medicine such that you do not violate your conscience is vital for future physicians.

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Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine — LECTURE: Dr. Richard Gunderman “The American Physician Who Made the Biggest Difference”

Michael A Evans Center for Health Sciences Wheeler-Stokely Mansion, 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN, United States

The American Physician Who Made the Biggest Difference

Do you think you know a physician who "made the biggest difference?" Want to know who this is? All are welcome to hear a lecture presentation by the esteemed Richard Gunderman, MD, PhD from Indiana University. BRI-Marian University BRI Marian University Dr. Richard GundermanCollege of Osteopathic Medicine is sponsoring this event. RSVPs are appreciated to ensure sufficient refreshments for all.

Last year, Dr. Gunderson enthralled us with a lecture on "How Freedom Enriches Medicine and Life." He is an engaging and enlightening speaker, and the evening promises to be inspiring!

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Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University — LECTURE: Understanding Insurance & How to Decrease Healthcare Costs

Chicago Medical School @ Rosalind Franklin University Basic Sciences Building, 3333 Green Bay Rd, Chicago, IL, United States

A lecture on medical insurance by Beth Haynes, MD:

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University BRI Chapter is pleased to host a lecture presentation with Dr. Beth Haynes. We will discuss what is & isn't insurance and why we will never control healthcare costs until this is understood. Pizza and sandwiches will be served. Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough food for everyone. Enter through IPEC Morningstar entrance & follow signs for Rhoades Auditorium (turn right at main hallway). West Pod is immediately past the main entrance to Rhoades Auditorium.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine — Operation Leftover Charity Event: Serving Indianapolis homeless

St. John the Evangelist Church St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 126 W Georgia St, Indianapolis, IN, United States

BRI Operation Leftover charity event

NOTE: This event takes place in the eastern time zone.

The Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine - BRI Chapter will be pairing up with the Thomas More Society and Operation Leftover to meet and serve the homeless and impoverished in Indianapolis. We will meet at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church to take canned foods, warm clothing, personal hygiene items, and other appropriate donations to people in need around downtown Indianapolis. Last year we had 50 volunteers join us! Please help us make it an even bigger, better event this year!

ALL are welcome and invited to join us in an evening of service. Donations are also appreciated.

Park in the parking lot at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

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Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth — Dartmouth Open House: Meet Benjamin Rush Institute!

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Auditorium A-D 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH, United States

Dartmouth Open House

 

The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Admissions Office will be hosting prospective students for Visiting Days. Please come to the Dartmouth Open House event and stop at Benjamin Rush Institute's table! Find out how BRI is working to protect the doctor-patient relationship.
Other student clubs and interest groups will also have information tables. The BRI-Dartmouth chapter looks forward to meeting you!
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Medical College of Wisconsin: MOVIE SCREENING — Poverty, Inc., “The Business of Doing Good”

Medical College of Wisconsin Kerrigan Auditorium, WI, United States

Poverty, Inc.: "The Business of Doing Good."

The Medical College of Wisconsin BRI chapter is proud to screen Poverty, Inc. to students and faculty. It is a bold look at “the business of doing good.” Please join us for refreshments and lively discussion following the film.

BRI Poverty Inc documentary
From the film's website:
"The West has positioned itself as the protagonist of development, giving rise to a vast multi-billion dollar poverty industry — the business of doing good has never been better. Yet the results have been mixed, in some cases even catastrophic, and leaders in the developing world are growing increasingly vocal in calling for change. Drawing from over 200 interviews filmed in 20 countries, Poverty, Inc. unearths an uncomfortable side of charity we can no longer ignore."

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