GM #2 SP2024

Texas Pre-PA Society!

Welcome to

Sign in here:

Food will be served at the end of the meeting!

http://tinyurl.com/SP24-GM2

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’m a coffee barista!

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

Welcome!

• The PA profession is one of top ranking master’s degrees and best health care jobs (Forbes & AAPA) and is quickly emerging in employment!
• Texas Pre-PA Society wants to get you there!
• 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!

UPCOMING FALL 2023 MEETINGS:

• January 29th
• February 12th
• February 26th
• March 18th
• April 1st
• April 15th

ACTIVE MEMBER POINT REQUIREMENTS

3

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5*

3*

2

8

Meetings

Fundraising

Professional Development

Philanthropy

Volunteering

Social

*Optional certificate

*Optional certificate

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!

• Year: Fall 2023 graduate.
• Hometown: Angleton, TX
• Major: B.S. Human Biology with Spanish Certificate for Medical Professions
• Hobbies: paddle boarding, art, working out, cooking, and thrifting
• Fun fact: I work at Starbucks and I am applying to programs this cycle!

Meet your Secretary!

Carolina Langner

Stay in the loop:

• GM reminders & recaps
• Announcements & upcoming events

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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
• Must email me the night of or the day after!!!

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Spring 2024 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/1V8OvxvL9lC0v430Itj89_Kt8sn7gnldj/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msexcel

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

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https://forms.gle/6tAxMn4vo1X1oQaJA

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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

• $25/ semester
• Due by 3rd GM (2/26)
• Payment Methods:

PayPal

@texasprepa

Cash or Check to

“Pre-Physician Assistant”

Venmo

@Gabriel_Cisneros3

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 :)

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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

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• 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!

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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Look out for…

• Profit Share Opportunities:
• Utea Pho
• February 22nd from 5pm-10pm
• 2222 Rio Grande St b120

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Pre-PA merch

Cost: $30

Cost: $22

Merch Pre-order Form!

• Doing things a bit different this semester! If you’re interested in buying merch, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS PRE-ORDER FORM by the 3RD GENERAL MEETING (February 26th)
• Will purchase merch based off responses, those who don’t fill out the form will be able to buy whatever merch is left over in first-come-first-serve basis.
• Please send merch payment proof to our email or to Jeanelle Kim via slack!

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

Meet your Volunteering Coordinators!

Julianna Davis

• Hometown: Shiner, TX
• Year: Sophomore
• Major: Nutrition
• Hobbies: Running, baking, visiting coffee shops, travelling, reading, basketball & watching UT sports!
• Fun Fact: My high school graduating class consisted of just 28 people

Volunteer Info

• 8 Points/hours
• 4 must be within Pre-PA Society
• other 4 can be within or outside Pre-PA Society
• submit sign in/out documentation for credit

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• We will have a combination of short and long hosted opportunities
• also, we will help you find opportunities outside of Pre-PA Society!

Volunteer Expectations

• Volunteer hours are crucial for PA applications, and we are here to help!

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• 8 hours in the span of the whole semester is easy, but it will be much harder if you leave it to the last month

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• Volunteering is about reaching out and helping those in the community, this means that most of the events will involve leaving your home/campus so this means…
• “I don't have a car” is not an excuse not to volunteer
• We will provide help arranging carpool
• consider uber/rideshare apps, bus, bike, and walk options

Anytime Opportunities

(Outside Pre-PA Points)

• Austin Speech Labs
• St. David’s HealthCare
• People’s Community CLinic
• Hope Medical Clinic
• Ascension / Seton Volunteers
• Project Sunshine
• Habitat for Humanity

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• Neighborhood Longhorns Program
• Sunrise Navigation Center
• Austin Speech Labs
• We are Blood
• American Red Cross
• Austin Public Library
• UT Microfarm

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Upcoming Volunteer Event!!

Spread the Love!

Write notes of positivity & kindness and distribute them to fellow Longhorns on campus

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• When: February 23rd @1:00pm-2:00pm
• Where: Tables outside Gregory Gym & Speedway
• No sign-up needed, just show up if you can!

Upcoming Volunteer Event!!

Austin Marathon!

• February 18th (Sunday)
• Volunteer Hospitality 5am-8:30am
• https://eventdog.com/a/eventpage.php?shorty=regme.io%7Cwx495hbs&eID=58732&refData=PREPA
• Pacer Hospitality: 5am - 8:00am
• https://eventdog.com/a/eventpage.php?shorty=regme.io%7Cp55av20x&eID=59240&refData=TXRoyals

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Meet your Social Chairs!

Nahomi Garcia

• Year: Sophomore
• Major: Biology 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 Children’s

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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 can probably list every Drake song :)

FIRST SOCIAL OF THE SEMESTER…

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Cookie Decorating!

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Date: Friday February 16th

Time: 3-4pm

Location: PCL 4.120A

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FAMILIES INTEREST FORM!

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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: Anything food-related, doing my nails, listening to music, and working out!
• Fun Fact: I’ve met Keshi and Bijan!

Thanh Nguyen

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

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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!

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View the Spring ‘24 Professional Development Opportunities spreadsheet by scanning the QR code or tapping the link in our “pro. dev.” Instagram highlight!

Professional Development Certificate

5 points

Who’s the Next Member of the Month?

• We choose each Member of the Month by…
• Involvement: How active you are in the organization!
• Attitude: How much of a good time you have at our events ☺
• Development: The amount of progress you’ve made in your pre-PA career!
• Prize: TPPAS merch, GRE books, a shoutout on our Instagram, etc…

It could be you!

Longhorn EMS First Aid Workshop Interest Form ↴

Check out our socials!

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INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

SLACK

WEBSITE

Meet your Health Education Chair!

Cassi Cruz

Year: Graduated Fall 2023

Major: Public Health

Hometown: Santa Fe, Texas

Fun Fact: I coach club volleyball!

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◦ Have questions about PA school application, pre reqs, or something else?

◦ I am hosting a zoom office hour this Thursday from 8-9 pm answering questions!

◦ I will send the zoom link through slack on Thursday

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Zoom Office Hour

Have Questions About Becoming a PA ?

◦ 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

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Resources

Meet your Philanthropy Chair!

• Year: Junior
• Hometown: Arlington, TX
• Major: B.S.A. Biology with a Minor in Kinesiology and Health Education
• Hobbies: Working out, hiking, sunset-watching, and cooking!
• Fun Fact: I’ve tried almost every coffee shop in Austin!

Michelle Pham

Current Philanthropy Point Opportunity!

Food Drive - Central Texas Food Bank

• Extended until next meeting 2/26
• HEALTHY non-perishable food items (2 items = 1 point, 1 point max)
• peanut butter
• canned low sodium vegetables
• canned fruit in its own juice (no sugar added)
• dry pinto beans
• brown rice
• non-fat dry milk powder
• 100% whole grain cereal
• dry pasta
• tomato sauce
• canned tomatoes
• Bring your items to the next meeting or coordinate a separate drop off time with me via Slack!

Philanthropy Ongoing Opportunities!

Micah 6 Food Pantry

• Located in West Campus (2203 San Antonio St Austin, TX 78705)
• Offers food services to low-income individuals and families
• Shift options include distributing food, checking in clients, pantry assistance, and unloading grocery deliveries
• Each volunteer shift = 1 philanthropy point

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Blood Donation

• 1 Blood Donation = 3 Philanthropy Points = Philanthropy Certificate!
• Email me proof of donation :)
• You can donate blood anywhere, but We Are Blood is super convenient and relatively close to campus!

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Philanthropy Ongoing Opportunities!

Neighborhood Longhorns Program (click for link)

• Tutoring program for college students
• 1 hour shifts available Mon-Thurs at select elementary and middle schools throughout Austin
• Each shift = 1 point (Email me proof!!)

Caritas (click for link)

• 611 Neches St, Austin, TX 78701
• Help to prepare food that will be distributed to homeless populations in Austin
• Each shift = 1 point (Email me proof!!)

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Please welcome our

Guest Speaker,

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Holly Warren, PA-C!

FAMILY QR CODES!

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Prionti’s Family

Lauryn’s Family

Jeanelle’s Family

Thanh’s Family

Alyssa’s Family

Michelle’s Family

Family Reveal! Pt 1 :)

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Aryan Bhakta

Richard Lam

May Tran

Jennifer Juarez

Celine Alatoom

Martha Allbritton

Vicky Tran

Amy Ngo

Bryan Han

Alexy Valle

Morgan Burkhardt

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Lauryn Brown

Vanessa Zon

Esha Idnani

Isabel Serralde

Camila

Ethne Alvarez

Chloe Mari Apurado

Jennifer Elizalde

Carolina

Melanie Rivera

Fatima Bagayan

Carolina Langner

Elizabeth Jacob

Emily Vo

Abryana Hernandez

maya sebastian

Adrienne Krisanto

Emily Han

JP Boonpluengnai

JonCarlo Picazo

Bibi Wahida Taniwal

Kimberly Tan

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Cassi Cruz

Florence Ekpenyong

Janelle Nevarez

Harshini Addepalle

Kristy Reynolds

Vanessa Ortiz

Srikar Yang

Sakshi Bolar

Itza Bravo

Esmeralda Perez

Lauren Torok

Azwa Ali

Christina Hoang

Leslie Dang

Vivian Nguyen

Michael Abney

Madison Buckley

Daina Macias

Gabby Aguilar

Fatim Bagayan

Elizabeth Tran

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Abi Annis

Maygan Nordling

Christina Hoang

Vanessa Zon

Emily Vo

Abryana Hernandez

maya sebastian

Adrienne Krisanto

Emily Partridge

Katharine Boensch

Celine alatoom

hoang

Family Reveal! Pt 2 :)

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Gabriel Cisneros

Itza Bravo

Kimberly Tan

Gracie Lynk

Cade Kordzik

Cade Vickers

Elizabeth Purcell

Alena Le

Melody Huang

Sashi Poudel

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Alyssa Garza

Sofia G. Bucio

Siyu Cao

ashley ochoa

Allison Giral

Ellie Cho

Joyce Xu

Trish Nguyen

My-Hoa Le

Jeanelle Kim

Melissa Faz

Helen Lu

Mugdha Kumar

Ciaira Guyton

Melody Huang

Purvi Hanagud

Horeen Nihal

Suha Ali

Thanh Nguyen

Danae Kostikoglou

Sofia Alla

Erin Luna

Lizbeth Jimenez

Julianna Davis

Jennifer Bejar

Kara Kim

Zachary Thong

Brooklyn Woods

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Nahomi Garcia

Giselle Alejos

Heriberto Martin

Maya sebastian

Sarah Lum

Keaton Slimak

Britney T Bui

Daina Macias

Giannie Cadet

Candace Li

Fariha Ahmedd

Jennifer Solis

Prionti Awal

Nivrithi Kuttuva

Aleiza Belista

Jiselle Salazar

Fariha Hossain

Lawson McLeod

Tatum Tomallo

Gavin Gutierrez

Emily Hear

Cindy Garcia Candelas

Michelle Pham

Argentina Mora

Abigail Duplechin

Diana Tran

Scarlett Garcia

Cori Russell

Feifei Cao

Elizbeth Tran

Ivy le

Jadyn Cortez

Don’t forget to sign out!

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http://tinyurl.com/SP24-GM2-OUT