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112.5 Medical and Dental Society Memberships

    The Medical Students' Association (MSA) is the officially recognized organization of medical students. It provides social, informative, and cultural activities for medical students, and sponsors several important community projects. It is authorized to collect a membership fee from each student. The Association provides the following annual awards: the Outstanding Teacher Awards presented to one teacher for excellence as an educator in each year of the program; the Shaner Award presented to a graduating student for exceptional contributions to the work of the Association; the Mackenzie Award presented to a graduating student judged most proficient in clinical skills; and the Fried Award presented to the student intern who has demonstrated exceptional clinical aptitudes in Paediatrics. Some projects sponsored by the MSA and run by medical students are the University of Alberta branch of Shinerama, a program dedicated to raising money for Cystic Fibrosis research; a medical student choir; and IATROS, a student medical journal dedicated to publishing student articles and increasing communication between current students and alumni. Many social activities and sports events are also planned through the year.

    The Medical Alumni Association is an organization of all graduates in Medicine from the University of Alberta. The Association takes an active interest in the Faculty and provides a limited loan fund for undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, the Association participates in a number of awards to students and, from time to time, finances specific projects in the Faculty. The Association meets annually in conjunction with the Alberta Medical Association meeting.

    The Dental Students' Association (DSA) is registered with the Students' Union Student Groups. The DSA represents all Dentistry and Dental Hygiene students at the University. It is the DSA's responsibility to organize and communicate involvement in a number of activities by students in the Department of Dentistry. Involvement in activities of a social and professional nature include participation in activities with the greater student body on campus, inter/intra-departmental activities, and community involvement. The DSA fosters professional relations with the greater community through involvement in fund raising for a number of charitable organizations, and by providing resources and information to the community. Annual involvement in health awareness initiatives allows students to provide information and dental products to various groups, including students on campus during Health Awareness Week.

    The DSA coordinates a number of formal events welcoming students to their respective professions and encouraging involvement in their professional associations. A number of less formal social events and sporting activities, including the Dentistry-Pharmacy Hockey Challenge, are also scheduled throughout the year. The DSA works with the Faculty to present concerns and facilitate change, and together, provide students the ability to make contributions to create an enjoyable and successful program.

    The Dental Alumni Association is an organization of all graduates in Dentistry from the University of Alberta. The Association takes an active interest in the Department of Dentistry of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and participates in a number of awards to dental students. In addition, the Association provides limited funds to finance specific projects in the Department and honors convocating students and graduates of the silver anniversary class.

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