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GM #1 F2023

Texas Pre-PA Society!

Welcome to

Food will be served at the end of the meeting!

https://tinyurl.com/56w737tm

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Meet your 2023-2024 Co-Presidents!

Year: Senior, class of ‘24!
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Major: Human Development and Family Sciences., Minor in Sociology
Hobbies: cooking/baking, working out, playing guitar!
Fun fact: I have jetski license in Florida

Lauryn Brown

Aryan Bhakta

Year: Senior, class of ‘24!
Hometown: Wharton, TX
Major: Exercise Science
Hobbies: working out, golfing, cooking
Fun fact: I pour the milk before the cereal

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Welcome!

Perks of becoming an active member include…

access to unique resources from alumni, former members of the society, GM speakers, and more
opportunity to receive certificates in philanthropy or professional development to put on your CASPA
ability to meet other like-minded people and build relationships

We’re happy to see everyone here!

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UPCOMING FALL 2023 MEETINGS:

August 28th
September 11th
September 25th
October 9th
October 23rd
November 6th

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ACTIVE MEMBER POINT REQUIREMENTS

5*`

Meetings

Fundraising

Professional Development

Philanthropy

Volunteering

Social

*Optional certificate

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FLEX POINTS

Extra credit points that can be added to ANY category (except optional categories)
At the end of each semester, your flex points are automatically added to a category that is lacking in required points

Ex: 0.25 points: Show up to a general meeting in your Pre-PA gear!

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Meet your Secretary!

Year: Senior; Fall 2023 graduate.
Hometown: Angleton, TX
Major: B.S. Human Biology with Spanish Certificate for Medical Professions
Hobbies: paddle boarding, art, cooking, and thrifting
Fun fact: I recently went on a medical volunteer trip with GMT to Panama 🇵🇦

Carolina Langner

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Stay in the loop:

GM reminders & recaps
Announcements & upcoming events

How to sign up for emails:

> https://www.texasprepaut.org

> Click on “Join” button on the home page

> Click on “Join the list serve”

> Click on the left tab “Subscribe”

> Enter your email address and full name, FIRST and LAST

Email me at texasprepa@gmail.com for:

Meeting conflicts

Please provide proof & explanation

Attending late/leaving early for GMs regularly

Please provide proof & explanation

Questions regarding membership

Member points
Active status

If you miss the sign in at the start of the meeting, see me after the meeting to sign in
If you have to leave early, please email me after the meeting to sign out

Email me the night of or the day after!!!

New Fall 2023 Event Spreadsheet

Lists all events in order by date
Categorizes events into social, GM, fundraising, philanthropy, professional development, and volunteering
Specifies points given for participating in each event
Lists location and time
Includes sign up and submission links

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1DtAhUFyHLkwAY-an_3Lk9xikeluefXhx/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msexcel

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Make-up Meeting Option

Current Options:

Visit an in-person UGS lecture

Link: https://ugs.utexas.edu/uls

Please send proof via the QR code provided or the link listed below

Virtual HPO career services via Handshake

HP Coaches
HP Peers
Etc.

Please send proof via the QR code provided or the link listed below

https://forms.gle/2xoyWMDEBLHURTWC9

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Gabriel Cisneros

Meet your Treasurer!

Hometown: Laredo, TX
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology with a minor in Media and Entertainment industries.
Hobbies: Photography, watching movies, thrifting and baking!
Fun facts: I work at a psychiatric hospital and Adele gave me $50 dollars!

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Membership Dues

$40/ year or $25/ semester
Due by 3rd GM (9/25)
Payment Methods:

PayPal

@texasprepa

Cash App

$texasprepa

Cash or Check to

“Pre-Physician Assistant”

Venmo

@Gabriel_Cisneros3

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Meet your Fundraising Coordinators!

Alyssa Garza

Year: Senior
Major: Sociology w/ a minor in Health Communication
Hometown: Houston, TX
Hobbies: Reading, trying new coffee shops & going to concerts!
Fun fact: I have a frenchie named Austin :)

Jeanelle Kim

Year: Senior
Major: Human Biology, minoring in Sociology
Hometown: McAllen, TX
Hobbies: Karaoke, playing video games, and watching horror/thriller movies
Fun fact: I can touch my elbows behind my back!

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Fundraising (2 Points)

There are 2 fundraising points required this semester

Profit share point distribution:

0.5 points for attending and making a purchase
0.25 points for posting on social media
0.25 points for bringing a friend
Points will be documented using a Google Form for each event!

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Look out for…

Tabling opportunities

1 point for 1 hour tabling
1 point for bringing supplies
0.5 points for making a purchase
0.25 points for posting on social media

Merchandise points

1 point for purchasing a shirt or crewneck
0.5 points for purchasing a sticker

Profit Share opportunities

We will keep you updated on upcoming dates!

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Tabling event coming soon: Party on the Plaza

We will be tabling for Party on the Plaza

This Wednesday, August 30th, 11am - 4pm

You do not have to table the whole time!

Link: https://tinyurl.com/357zm3yf

We will have a trifold poster and merch on display

🤠

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Meet your Volunteering Coordinators!

Abi Annis

Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Year: Senior
Major: Kinesiology: Health Promotion & Behavioral Science
Hobbies: Kayaking, Tennis, Singing, Travel
Fun Fact: I sing as part of an a cappella group! 🎵

Year: Senior
Hometown: Rosenberg, TX
Major: Psychology
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, hiking, swimming
Fun fact: I work at a derm clinic!

Azwa Ali

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Volunteer Info

8 Points/hours
4 must be within Pre-PA Society
other 4 can be within or outside Pre-PA Society

We will have a combination of short 1 hour and long 4(ish) hour hosted opportunities
also, info for anytime opportunities will be provided at the next meeting

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First Volunteer Event!!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12iMsu7t9rzae_IvGVI5AuUcvTHIA5C_tNnoo5DYpxJM/edit?usp=sharing ttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12iMsu7t9rzae_IvGVI5AuUcvTHIA5C_tNnoo5DYpxJM/edit?usp=sharing

When: Sept 8 (Friday) @4-7
What: prepare and serve a “Meal From the Heart” for the residents of the Ronald McDonald House of Central Texas
visit the link for more details!

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Meet your Social Chairs!

Nahomi Garcia

Year: Sophomore
Major: Public Health Honors minoring in Health Communications & Spanish for Medical Professionals
Hometown: Brazoria, TX
Hobbies: Playing tennis, volunteering and trying new coffee shops!
Fun fact: I work at Dell Childrens

Prionti Awal

Year: Sophomore
Major: Public Health minoring in Business Hometown: Houston, TX
Hobbies: Traveling, weightlifting, exploring the city with my friends!
Fun fact: I’ve been to at least one country in every continent except Antarctica

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IDEAS FOR SOCIALS? WHAT IS YOUR AVAILABILITY? PLEASE SCAN!!

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Meet your Internal Relations Chair!

Year: Senior
Hometown: Houston, TX
Major: Public Health B.S.A. with a certificate in Health Professions
Hobbies: Cooking/Baking, doing my nails, listening to music, and watching movies/shows!
Fun Fact: I’ve met Keshi!

Thanh Nguyen

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This certificate is optional! But if you complete the certificate, you can include it in the awards section of CASPA!

Activities to get points:

Healthcare-related seminars or workshops– 1 point per hour
Visiting Health Professions Office– 2 points max, 1 for resume, 1 for personal statement
Gaining certifications (BLS, CPR, Medical Assistant, etc.)– 1 point each
TAPA Membership/Conference– 2 points
Shadowing– 1 point per hour
Anything that shows you are working towards the PA profession!

Professional Development Certificate

5 points

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Meet your Health Education Chair!

Cassi Cruz

Year: Senior Graduating this Fall Major: Public Health

Hometown: Santa Fe, Texas

Fun Fact: I thrift everything!

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Have Questions About Becoming a PA ?

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◦ Health Professions Office: https://healthprofessions.utexas.edu/

◦ University Writing Center: https://uwc.utexas.edu/

◦ CASPA: https://caspa.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login

◦ GregMat: https://www.gregmat.com/

◦ Hearts for Health: https://www.hearts4health.org/

◦ PAEA: https://paeaonline.org/

◦ UT handshake: https://utaustin.joinhandshake.com/login

Resources

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@ Round Rock this year!
Registration Fees
Weekend Non-Member = $799
Single Day Non-Member = $399

Become a TAPA Pre-PA Member = $55
Weekend TAPA Pre-PA Member = $199
Tickets must be purchased before 9/12

prices increase after…

This is the cheapest option!

$254

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The position for Philanthropy Chair is open!

Requirements:

Must already be a member
Must be able to attend both general meetings AND officer meetings every Monday 6-7:15 PM
Coordinate philanthropy events for members
Maintain philanthropy points for the OPTIONAL certificate

DUE BY END OF GM 2 (9/11)

https://tinyurl.com/3sfv8b3e