Student Advocate Association

Recent SAA Happenings

2012-01-22T21:12:00.000-06:00

This past Friday we had a playgroup at Miss Ellie Petersen's house to celebrate her 3rd birthday! The fishing game was a hit. Sadly my phone was confiscated for most of playgroup so I have minimal pictures particularly none of the birthday girl, sorry. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLIE!! ************************************************* Saturday the AOOA had their Winter Seminar at the Hard

Spring 2012 Playdate Schedule

2012-01-04T16:49:00.000-06:00

I know you all have been waiting for it and here it is! =) JANUARY 12th (Thursday): Coffee & Play (Woodland Hills Mall Play Area, behind Starbucks) @ 10:30a 20th (Friday): Bekah's House @ 10:30a 26th (Thursday): Aquarium @ 10:30a (2 & under FREE, 3-12: $9.95, Adults: $13.95) FEBRUARY 1st (Wednesday): Schusterman Library Storytime @ 10:30 (All ages) 9th (Thursday): Janelle's

Christmas Tea

2011-12-11T00:29:00.001-06:00

Today was our annual Christmas Tea with the AOOA and ATOMS members. It was a great time of eating and conversation, two of my favorites. Special thanks to: Adair Johnson for opening her home. AOOA & ATOMS for providing all of us with AMAZING giftcards. (Which I left at her house, bummer.) And Beverly's girls for watching the kiddos upstairs so some of us mommies could enjoy "

Happenings

2011-11-10T19:05:00.001-06:00

Today was another great turn out for playgroup. We had a blast catching up and watching the kiddos play. Thanks again Airika for hosting this week! *** Last night we also had our November meeting. If you're planning to donate to Eugene Fields the donations will be picked up Monday, November 14th. (Again we're taking panties, underwear, socks and new tennis shoes.) Also,

Meet Your Members Monday

2011-11-07T08:56:00.001-06:00

BEKAH PETERSEN 1. Where are you from? Amarillo, Texas 2. What's your student's name and what year are they? Jim Petersen MSIII 3. What or who made you join SAA? It looked like a good way to support Jim and make some new friends! 4. Do you have kids and if so how many? 2 1/3 5.

Oktoberfest Fundraiser

2011-10-20T10:30:00.001-05:00

Well, last night we kicked off our annual Oktoberfest fundraiser and we are proud to announce that on night #1 we raised $865!!!! WOOHOO!!! Other than raising money we had a great time just hanging out! (from left: Amber (Treasurer), Amanda (President), Janelle (Secretary) We added Apryl (VP) to this one. Improvising with my old school iphone, which has no flash. Not too bad!

Meet Your Member Monday (on Tuesday)

2011-10-04T13:54:00.000-05:00

Apryl Pritchett, Vice President 1. Where are you from? Tushka, Ok 2. What's your student's name and what year are they? JB Pritchett 1st year 3. What or who made you join SAA? My cousin's wife suggested it to me! 4. Do you have kids and if so how many? 2 girls! Saylor & Addyson 5. If you were a superhero what would you want your superpower to be and why? Lightening

10/3- Meeting Minutes

2011-10-04T13:34:00.001-05:00

1. Oktoberfest Fundraiser 10/19-20 * 6 Volunteers- 10/19 * 4 Volunteers- 10/20 2. Spook-o-ween 10/25 @ 6p * Volunteer sign-ups for set-up, take down and booths. (contact Apryl to sign up) * Candy donations 3. Eugene Fields Charity Drive * Instead of a coat drive we'll be doing a drive for other necessities. * Needs: Tennis Shoes (these are dress code),

Playgroup Madness!

2011-09-28T17:01:00.007-05:00

This week we've had 2 playgroups!! One planned and one just spur of the moment. Our first date was at the Bixby Fire Station. We got a tour of their quarters and got to sit in a REAL fire truck!! Look at those sweet babies! This may sound weird but I thought the grill/entire front of the fire truck was beautiful! Our tour group leaders. Group picture before Miss

ATOMS Meeting

2011-09-15T19:51:00.000-05:00

This afternoon some of the officers attended the Auxiliary to the Tulsa Osteopathic Medical Society (ATOMS) luncheon. It was a great time to meet some of the wives of the doctors who will possibly have our spouses in future rounds. (Or current as Amanda found out.) It was also a great time of learning a little more about ATOMS and what they do. Oh and most importantly it was a great time

Story Time Playgroup!

2011-09-14T23:05:00.000-05:00

After story time, with some singing and dancing thrown in there, the kiddos got to play with some BUBBLES! *Story Time Group* Something must have been interesting. The Robins joined up later! Next week we're meeting at Apryl's house, hope you can join! -Janelle

Meet Your Members Monday

2011-09-11T16:59:00.005-05:00

Sasha Big Hair, SAA Vice President1. Where are you from originally?Tishomingo, OK2. What's your student's name and what year are they?Ross Riddle MSII3. What/who made you join SAA?I wanted to support Ross and learn more about the Osteopathic field. Plus, I wanted to meet more people and get more involved.4. What is your #1 survival tip for med school?Plan Plan Plan! I invested in a great planner

9/6- Meeting Minutes

2011-09-07T16:22:00.005-05:00

Not able to make the meeting last night? That's okay, here's what you missed.1. Upcoming Events: A. IRAA Meeting 9/17 @ 2pm, at Uncle Buck's B. VP Luncheon 9/24 from 11a-1p, also at Uncle Buck's C. Social Night 9/30 at Buffalo Wild Wings2. Oktoberfest Fundraiser 10/19-10/21 *10/19 from 5-9p=> 6 Volunteers needed (Contact Amber Wilson) *10/20 from 5-9p=> 4 Volunteers needed (Contact Amber Wilson

Thursday @ the Aquarium

2011-09-05T17:05:00.005-05:00

Thursday's playgroup was spent at the Aquarium only to be followed by a delicious lunch at Merritt's Bakery. Here's a picture of some of the group before heading in! What a crew! *Inside the shark tunnel* *Lunch* What a great day! Can't wait for Friday when we go to Jessica's house to play! -Janelle

Meet Your Members Monday!

2011-08-29T22:10:00.003-05:00

Amanda Lee, SAA President1. Where are you from Calera, OK 2. What's your student's name and what year are they? Brian Lee, MSIII 3. What or who made you join SAA? Spookoween--Holly greeted me with a smile and told me that SAA was not only there for our students but also for us wives! I was having a hard time transitioning and getting used to the idea of Brian being back in school

Back-to-School Playgroup!

2011-08-26T23:44:00.005-05:00

Wow! So I have been so excited for OSUCOM's SAA this upcoming school year and we have really started it off with a bang! Last week we had our first out & about playgroup and a chance to meet a lot of new/interested members at our annual Meet & Greet. I feel like we did our job in getting the new members excited about this upcoming year as well. Today we had our first home playgroup and there

A Busy Thursday for SAA!

2011-08-19T16:54:00.008-05:00

Yesterday morning SAA's playgroup headed to the $1 movie to see Kung Fu Panda 2.Some of the gang that went. Last night we had our annual Meet & Greet.We loved reuniting with old faces and we especially enjoyed seeing some new ones! *The 2011-2012 Officers and Chairs* We are all so excited for this school year.Get ready because its going to be a busy one! Janelle

Playdates: Because You're Worth It =)

2011-08-04T21:03:00.007-05:00

Playdates are such a joy and can turn that frown upside-down for us mommas (or daddies) who stay at home with our kiddos. So for those of you who are in SAA and debating on whether or not to participate in our playgroups hopefully this will push you from maybe to OF COURSE!These are some collages of just a few playgroups we had this past spring semester.*Valentine's @ Janelle's**Marble Slab &

Play Dates Fall 2011

2011-08-04T17:44:00.000-05:00

August18th (Thursday)= $1 Movie @ Cinema 8 (Time & Movie to Come) 26th (Friday)= Janelle's House @ 10:30 {Back-to-School}September1st (Thursday)= Aquarium @ 10:30 {2 & under: Free, 3-12: $9.95, Adults: $13.95}9th (Friday)= {Waiting to hear back about a home playgroup.}15th (Thursday)= Tulsa Zoo @ 10:30 {2 & Under: Free, 3-11: $4, Adults: $8} (Possibly free on someone's pass)23rd (Friday)= Apryl's

All That Shines

2011-05-10T08:35:00.002-05:00

The OOA 111th Annual Convention Formal Dinner was amazing! The ladies looked beautiful and elegant in their attire, and the men looked snazzy in their tuxes. It was nice to dress up for the evening and enjoy the events of the night. We enjoyed drinks and a cheese bar at the reception; afterwards we sat down to a lovely decorated table where we feasted on filet mignon with delicious sides and

Bandanas, Bingo and Balloons, Oh Boy!

2011-05-04T09:31:00.003-05:00

The Oklahoma Osteopathic Association had their annual convention in Norman, OK from April 27th -30th. Over 400 doctors attended the convention along with their spouses. The Advocates to the OOA had close to 50 members attend the different events. Four members from OSUCOM SAA attended; Jammi Bailey, Leslie Stair, Lynsie Harmon, and Sasha Big Hair. The Advocates

Eugene Field Health Fair

2011-05-02T12:25:00.005-05:00

Melissa, Charity, Terri, and Jammi volunteered at the Eugene Field Elementary Health Fair on April 15th. They prepared and served food to the kids and parents of the school and surrounding community. Over 150 people benefited from this community project. The students of OSUCOM educated attendees on health and wellness.Thank you for supporting the community and the Osteopathic profession!

NOM Week

2011-05-02T12:18:00.002-05:00

a BIG thank youfor helping with NOM Week goody bag stuffingDespite the crazy weather, we stuffed 200 bags with chips, sunflower seeds, gronola bars, and more treats! These were then given to the 1st and 2nd years at the beginning of National Osteopathic Medicine Week from April 17-23, 2011. I know they appreciate the snacks when studying.

Officer Nominations and Elections

2011-03-16T10:12:00.002-05:00

If you are interested in holding a position such as, President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, let us know! Elections will be at our April 14th meeting! Come and vote for your next leaders.

Valentine's Dinner

2011-02-04T16:54:00.003-06:00

Get together with your friends and student for our annual Valentine's Dinner at Los Cabos on the Riverwalk at 6pm on Thursday, February 10th. Drop your kids off at Jim & Bekah Petersen's house after 5:30 so you can have a night of just you two--plus your 16 closest SAA friends, of course. RSVP to Desiree.

Doctor Wives Blog Giveaway

2010-11-10T10:02:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone, If you're not aware of the Doctor Wives blog, it is a great resource for all of us on the journey to being a medical spouse (there are doctor husbands on there, too!) This blog was started by a recent OSU SAA alum and now includes spouses from all over the country. It is a great forum to learn about our shared experiences and what lies ahead, as well as encourage each other.

Thanksgiving Dinner!

2010-11-09T10:02:00.002-06:00

Spook-O-Ween!

2010-10-21T23:23:00.000-05:00

Don't forget that Spook-o-ween, SAA's annual family and kid friendly carnival, is coming up next week! Dress up your little goblins (and yourselves!) and come join us at 6 p.m. in Founder's Hall on Thursday, October 28th. There will be games, food, costume contests, and more. See you there! *Spookoween is one of the fun things SAA does with money raised from the Oktoberfest fundraiser going on

Free Flu Shots

2010-10-15T12:15:00.000-05:00

I'm sure everyone has a different opinion on whether getting the flu shot is actually necessary. [Insert personal experience: All I know is that before flu shots were developed, I got the flu every year and it developed into a 3-4 month long bout of bronchitis, which triggered temporary asthma. No fun. I don't get sick often, but when I do, it sticks around for a while. Since I've started getting

Clerkships

2010-10-08T09:39:00.000-05:00

The start of third year has brought a lot of uncertainty to our household! While core has not been as bad as I had anticipated (really!), the thought of applying to residency and the preparatory steps it requires is hanging over our heads. I wanted to let you all know what we did together that really helped! As you know, there are contacts at OSU-COM that help students with any questions about

SAA Membership Drive -VP Lunch!

2010-09-23T15:50:00.003-05:00

September 25 at 12 P.M. Uncle Bucks located inside the Bass Pro Shop in Broken Arrow You are invited to the Annual Vice President Luncheon at Uncle Bucks Restaurant located inside the Bass Pro Shop. The lunch is free to all spouses/significant others of medical students. Bring another spouse/significant other who is interested in OSUCOM SAA! Come and learn more about the Student Advocate

Settling in - an invitation

2010-09-10T14:31:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone, MSI brought us many changes - new routine, "single parenthood", new place to live, new crazy Tulsa drivers, new job (for me)... so much change in so little time. It took a while to get settled again. One of the hardest things for us to do was find a new church home when we moved to Tulsa. J and I have different denominational backgrounds, and we had attended a Korean church, a

1st Week Pool Party

2010-08-22T17:37:00.000-05:00

The pool party was a big hit! Doctors, their spouses, students, significant others and kids all got in on the summer time fun. Janell and Dr. Cyrus were wonderful hosts at their beautiful home. It was pretty exciting to watch all the students thrown into the pool by one another. Can't wait to do it again next year.

Coupon Swap?

2010-08-14T13:31:00.000-05:00

Living on a budget in med school... fun times! I've been trying to learn from the Money Saving Queen's website, and one of her ideas is a coupon train. Mailing the coupons around sounds like a lot of work, though. Since we meet monthly anyway, I was thinking we could bring extra coupons we don't need and swap? Anyone interested?

One Person's Junk

2010-05-25T18:12:00.000-05:00

So, I have some things that I would like to get rid of, as I am sure most of us do. I was thinking that maybe we could have a large group garage sale. We can either use the money as a fundraiser or just give the money to whoever brought the item. If we have one large sale then we can take out an ad in the newspaper during someone's neighborhood garage sale day. What are your thoughts on this? Do

Letter from (past) President

2010-05-17T13:52:00.000-05:00

Well another year has come and gone! We are all one step closer to our goals. Yea!I just wanted to thank everyone who has helped with SAA and attended the meetings this year. If we keep up the good work and involvement we can make our organization one of the best in the nation. This year has been a fun learning experience for me and I want to thank Holly, Desiree and Amy for being great officers!

Health Fair

2010-05-12T09:41:00.000-05:00

Better late than never!Here is a photo from OSU-COM's Health Fair at Eugene Field's Elementary on April 23. We had a great time interacting with the (elementary) students and their families. Also, it was great to spend time with our own students and learn more about what they do at community events.Thanks to all the volunteers for all their hard work!OSU's Press Release about the event

OOA Convention 2010

2010-05-10T20:43:00.000-05:00

Whew! What an amazing weekend. Four SAA members attended the annual Oklahoma Osteopathic Association Convention in OKC. It was a busy and fun time. All the Oklahoma advocates and the physicians were so nice and helpful. There were so many activities for us to participate in. From running the auction booth with the AOOA, playing carnival games at the family Big Top night, Bunko with great prizes

Housing Options

2010-03-04T01:52:00.000-06:00

In case any new students are interested in renting options (or current students looking to move), there are some great houses for rent here http://www.tulsapm.com/ The site lists three in Jenks (two in our neighborhood, Churchill Park) for $1200 - a great deal considering most houses rent for $1400+ here. The neighborhood is absolutely wonderful - safe and very quiet. It's about 15 minutes from

Spin Results

2010-02-27T10:39:00.001-06:00

Alright, second years! Is everybody happy with how the spin came out yesterday?Spencer got core 1, for which we're really excited! And I think it's just exciting to see where he's going to be on the others. This seems to be a really big step to me in the journey to becoming a doctor. I can't believe how fast it's all going! We'll probably try to plan a trip to Utah to visit family some time

Valentine's Dinner with Friends

2010-02-23T20:36:00.000-06:00

I hope everyone had a great time at the Valentine's Dinner! It was good to catch up with friends and enjoy some great food from Gina and Giuseppe's on the Riverwalk in Jenks. The dessert was my favorite part of the dinner-that may be because I helped Brandon eat his. A big thanks to Amy for organizing the SAA Valentine's Dinner.

Join our blog!

2010-02-22T19:53:00.000-06:00

After receiving some great input about our blog, we realized other SAA members did not have the privileges to post! I have sent invitations to all our members but please feel free to email me if you never received one or are new to SAA and want to share your thoughts. We don't mean to exclude anyone, it's just Google's way of keeping things straight.Also, it was great meeting so many new people

Don't forget - Meeting tonight!

2010-02-15T15:30:00.000-06:00

We have a great meeting scheduled for 5:30 tonight - check your email for the location as it will be at one of our member's homes. Pizza will be served - bring a dessert or salad if you can - and children are welcome (there will be a playroom for them to hang out in while we learn all about what to expect in 3rd and 4th year). Looking forward to seeing you all there! Anyway questions? Leave a

12 Types of Med Students

2010-01-28T07:59:00.000-06:00

Desiree found this and passed it on. Is your student any of these? Can you think of other classmates that are? Have fun! Comic courtesy of Michelle Au, doctor blogger of theunderweardrawer.blogspot.com Just wanted to invite everyone to the Vice President's Luncheon on the 12th. Please find the invitation attached and let me know if you will be attending. The AOOA is hosting and will be having door prizes for those who have signed-up and paid their dues. For directions, please click here. Also, we will have a meeting on Tuesday the 8th at 6:00 pm

Student Schedules

2009-08-24T12:54:00.001-05:00

I have posted the MSI and MSII exam schedules on our calendar. Hopefully, this will help us plan our events so they are (or aren't) when our students are super busy.If any of the MSIIIs or MSIVs can add anything for their years, please post them in the comments section.If anyone would like to see the original exam schedule, along with the course or final exam schedule, you can find them listed

Meet & Greet TONIGHT!

2009-08-18T10:17:00.000-05:00

Don't forget SAA's annual Meet & Greet, TONIGHT at 6:30 PM in OSUCOM's main hall.We will be providing pizza and treats while everyone gets to know each other and learns more about SAA. Plus, your student will be busy studying anyway, right?Current members (attendance for prospective members is optional but definitely welcomed), please arrive at 6 PM for a short meeting. We will vote on the design

Congratulations!

2009-08-14T09:51:00.001-05:00

After this summer, there are definitely some congratulations in order--both Darrica Reeves and Faith Cotterell had little girls!Katelyn Grace was born to Darrica and Brent (MSIV) Reeves on August 7th at 5 lbs. 14 oz. and 18 inches.Lila Cotterell was born to Faith and Spencer (MSII) Cotterell on June 15 at 8 lbs. 5 oz. and 19 in.

Dessert Social

2009-08-13T17:27:00.000-05:00

From Tulsa to Korea

2009-08-13T16:58:00.000-05:00

Desiree Jang shares memories from her summer vacation in South KoreaA big dilemma on [James’ (MSII) and my] minds was how to spend the summer between MSI and MSII - the first summer of medical school and the last real summer break for the rest of our lives. We ended up spending a month in Seoul, South Korea.It was a return journey for me – James is Korean, and five summers ago we traveled there

Letter from the President

2009-08-13T16:54:00.000-05:00

The summer has come and gone. I hope that everyone has had a great time with their family and students. I want to welcome everyone back as we get ready to start the school year! The officers and I have been active this summer trying to prepare for the new year ─ we had a planning meeting for ideas to keep us all busy, we contacted the new first years and their families about SAA, we had an Ice