Student Government Association (SGA)
The purpose of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to represent and serve the needs and interest of the members of the student body.
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Focus on Health Care
Crimson Care Collaborative (CCC)
In partnership with Harvard Medical School and several neighborhood clinics, the Crimson Care Collaborative (CCC) pairs IHP students from nursing and physician assistant studies with Harvard’s medical students, overseen by faculty clinicians from both schools, linking the allied health and medical worlds. The program operates in seven community-based clinical sites providing care to underserved populations.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
NSSLHA is a nonprofit organization for graduate and undergraduate students interested in the study of human communication and related disabilities (Speech-Language Pathology). Graduate students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) program have an active NSSLHA chapter.
Along with participating in community service projects, the group is active in fundraising in order to reduce the cost for students attending the annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention.
The annual ASHA Convention provides a place for professionals and students involved in speech-language pathology and related fields to present research, listen to speakers, and learn about new remediation techniques. By attending the convention, NSSLHA members gain more knowledge about communication disorders, and observe the leaders of our field.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Institute for Healthcare Improvement: Open School (IHI)
The purpose of the MGH Institute chapter of the IHI Open School is to foster dynamic interprofessional collaboration to empower students to proactively improve the quality of health care. As a member, you will have opportunities to learn about health care quality improvement science through IHI courses and chapter events, build an interprofessional network and grow your collaborative skills through service learning and social activities, and participate in or develop Quality Improvement (QI) research initiatives with other members of the IHI Open School team.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Harvard Medical School: Student Leadership Committee (HMS SLC)
The Student Leadership Committee is an interdisciplinary group of health care students from Harvard Medical School and the IHP. The purpose is to empower and train students to become leaders in primary care practice, education, research, advocacy, and community engagement.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Physical Therapy Club
The purpose of the Physical Therapy Club is to increase awareness of the physical therapy profession to the general public. In addition, the club will seek to improve involvement of MGH Institutes students in the APTA.
Possible ways to become involved are through the Marquette Challenge and attending the Student Conclave. Also, students may get involved by providing health screening, information sessions, community lectures, mentoring, student forums and other community outreach. The club will also mentor new entry-level DPT students.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS)
This group’s mission is to promote activities that enhance the knowledge of the PA profession across the disciplines at the MGH IHP and is affiliated with the AAPA.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
The Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) is a non-profit organization, founded at MGH Institute by the inaugural OTD class of 2017. The purpose of SOTA is to enhance knowledge about occupational therapy as a powerful, widely recognized, science-driven, and evidence-based profession (AOTA, 2006). SOTA is a student-run organization that promotes occupational therapy through community service, public relations, fundraising, and campus activities. Our mission is to serve the community in areas related to occupational therapy, while simultaneously advancing members skills in areas such as professional development. SOTA provides its members the opportunity to connect with each other, faculty and the community at large. SOTA meets once a month.
100% of OTD students are current members of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), earning the Institute Gold Level recognition in the AOTA's Student Membership Circle.
- The Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) IHP Chapter is an active committee of SOTA founded in 2020. The mission of the COTAD Chapter is to empower occupational therapy students to engage in practices that increase justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JEDI) and work toward a more transformative profession. We strive to advocate for student participation in strategic planning for intentional inclusion of equitable curriculum and diversification of student body and faculty both within the OT department and the IHP as a whole. In an effort to build a student body and workforce that reflects our country’s population, we have created an interdisciplinary mentorship program that aims to serve and promote undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in healthcare.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Focus on Service
Best Buddies
Best Buddies IHP is open to all students at the MGH IHP. The purpose of this Best Buddies chapter is to empower individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our initiatives include building one-to-one friendships, as well as promoting leadership development and integrated employment opportunities for this population.
IHP Acts of Service (IHP AOS)
AOS seeks to unite individuals with a passion for serving others by providing them with guided opportunities to positively impact the Greater Boston community and establish meaningful connections. While the umbrella lens of our club is healthcare, our monthly topics are multi-focal, targeting a plethora of subtopics that are relevant to today’s society.
Potential projects include, but are not limited to: mentoring children, planning engaging activities for those in nursing homes or inpatient settings, and serving meals at community kitchens. Examples of populations who would benefit from our efforts include: children, elderly, veterans, those experiencing poverty and homelessness, those underserved, and those with disabilities.
AOS uniquely links its service projects to an advocacy topic that promotes discussion and awareness among its members. It is our hope that this added awareness will inspire AOS members and the community to embrace the rewarding nature of providing service and championing for the greater good.
Contact: ihpaos@mghihp.edu
IHP Cares 4 Kids (ICK)
IHP Cares 4 Kids provides the IHP community with a student organization that promotes interest of pediatric health care and research. Members from all disciplines are welcome. ICK promotes awareness of pediatric healthcare topics through community involvement, as well as educational and professional events. Throughout the academic year the club collaborates or engages with various non-profit organizations dedicated to the research of and care for patients with pediatric illness and/or disability.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
IHP Musicians
The IHP Musicians was founded in 2012 to enrich patients’ experiences and quality of life during recovery through musical entertainment, enhance students’ clinical and professional development and promote interdisciplinary skills. The club is comprised of members from all IHP programs and performs a variety of musical genres with solo, duet and group performances. Each semester the club performs at Spaulding Rehab and will be expanding to other venues. Rehearsals are held weekly on Friday from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Focus on Inclusive Community-Building
KinsIHP (LGBTQ Club)
Formed in 2005, this club provides a forum for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer-identified students and allies. The club is open to any student who has an interest in LGBTQ-related health.
Each academic year, the club invites speakers to address LGBTQ health-related issues. The club also gives presentations on LGBTQ issues for the IHP community. The club is active and has regular meetings and social events. The club also networks with MGH LGBT's Employee Resource Group and has participated in volunteer events at Fenway Community Health in Boston.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Minorities Engaged in Dialogue and Services (MEDS)
Committed to establishing and strengthening relationships between People of Color at the IHP. MEDS provides a space for community building via dialogue, networking, and service.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Students for Racial Justice in Health Care (SRJH)
A group to facilitate dialogue about racial justice, both within the IHP community and beyond.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Focus on Wellness and Advocacy
Mental Health Club
This club is for all disciplines to show mental health support and awareness on campus. It is also an opportunity to network through the mental health community.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Students for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SSRH)
Dedicated to advancing and securing reproductive health and justice for all and is affiliated with the national chapter of Nursing Students for Choice (NSFC).
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
Student Organizations - Inactive/Up for Revitalization
Spanish Club
The Spanish Club provides a venue for Spanish-speaking students to practice and improve their language skills. The club explores cultural and linguistic topics and communication barriers encountered in healthcare settings. Students with all skill levels are encouraged to join, practice speaking Spanish, and participate in community and cultural events.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu
IHP Nursing Club
IHP Nursing Club is open to all student in the School of Nursing. The club's mission is to help students foster professional development and promote growth of the nursing profession. The club aims to encourage high personal and academic standards among nursing students through educational workshops and initiatives as well as volunteering and leadership opportunities. IHP Nursing Club also works to brings together nursing students from different academic and career backgrounds through social and networking events.
Contact: studentlife@mghihp.edu