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BIMS Prof & Courses Recs Page!
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 Welcome to the Biomedical Sciences Association!
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This is our Spring 2026 Survival Guide with all the information you'll need to succeed in BSA and more! Contact us with any questions or concerns.
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Little Lost? Contact Us!
*Make sure you contact your squad leader FIRST*
They will point you in the right direction for scheduling, general questions, and clarifications. 		Semester Requirements
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Active Membership Requirements: 1) Meetings: 3 points
- 1 meeting = 1 point
2) **Socials: 5 points (categories: Socials, Profit Shares, Squad Socials, etc.)
- At least: 1 point must be a Squad Social
3) Community Service: 10 points
- 1 hour = 1 point (check "Service" tab for specifics)
- At least: 5 BSA Affiliated points
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For Major Issues or Concerns:
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President (Agnes): tamubsapres@gmail.com
Executive Vice President (Skylar): tamubsavp@gmail.com
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For Branch Meetings:
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Human Medicine Vice-President (Sarah H.): tamubsahummed@gmail.com
Veterinary Medicine Vice-President (Catherine): tamubsavetmed@gmail.com
Health Professions (Favor): tamubsahealth@gmail.com
Research Vice-President (Noah): tamubsaresearch@gmail.com
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Distinguished Requirements: 1) Meetings: 5 points
2) **Socials: 6 points (meet ACTIVE status specific requirements FIRST, then can repeat categories)
3) Community Service: 30 points (At least: 10 BSA Affiliated points)		*Distinguished members will receive a Distinguished Member Social invite
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For Point Tracker and Membership:
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Secretary (Aparna): tamubsasec@gmail.com
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Distinguished Gold Requirements: 1) Meetings: 7 points
2) **Socials: 8 points (meet ACTIVE status specific requirements FIRST, then can repeat categories)
3) Community Service: 50 points (At least: 20 BSA Affiliated points) 		*Distinguished gold members will have their award status sent to their graduate school of choice as well as have their certificate tailored towards their career field of interest for a resume boost
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For Financial Information:
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Treasurer (Mikaela): tamubsatreasurer@gmail.com
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For Community Service:For Example: BSA Pharmacy Distinguished Member, Gold Tier Award
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Community Service Co-Chairs (Meghana and Elle): tamubsaservice@gmail.com
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For Socials:LAST DAY TO JOIN AS A NEW MEMBER/PAY DUES (LATEST): TBD
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Social Co-Chairs (Jeffrey and Chris): tamubsasoc@gmail.com
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LAST DAY FOR ALL POINTS: TBD
*No exceptions except in extreme circumstances*
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**DUES LINK: https://sofctamu.estore.flywire.com/products/2023-spring-reactivation-fee-354237?blSandboxId=46535&blIncludeMyChanges=true&blAdminUserId=41475
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**ONLY for members who did NOT reach "Active" membership status in Fall 2025 OR new members starting in Spring 2026
**Socials have INCREASED for EACH type of membership status from previous years
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**NO MORE ECHO MEETINGS!
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