Every now and then a series hits the blockbuster marker that redefines our views on a certain social topic. The Netflix series “Sex Education” was exactly that for our SCORAngels. On a weekly basis, members were screened an episode from the series followed by an open space discussion and a training on a major sexual and reproductive health and rights topic such as safe access to aboriton, masturbation, and safe contraception methods. This event took Read more…
Someone to not only hear us, but to actually listen, is what we all hope to have in our life, and if we can actually speak out knowing the person in front of us won’t judge, then we would’ve hit the jackpot. Well, join us, and speak up, or sit and lend a caring ear. At LeMSIC, this term, we aimed to hold several thematic storytelling nights to provide our members a safe space to Read more…
No one can forget the raging fires that took Lebanon by storm. It showed us how much our emergency response sector is an essential sector to support. Therefore, as LeMSIC, we took charge on a nationwide campaign to raise funds to help the Lebenase FireFighters. In addition, we were able to secure funds to assist in the reforestation of areas harmed by the wildfires. We held awareness booths across all universities, sold bracelets, and organized Read more…
Did you know that there’s a medical condition that mimics a broken heart? Do you want fun mnemonics to memorize the carpal bones? Or do you want random facts like the highest known mortality rate for a surgical operation in all of history? Join us every week on our instagram page for weekly medical facts hosted by SCOME. Would you like to help and create a quiz? Contact our NOME at [email protected] for more information.
“This is not how the story ends…” This was the title of one of the events held for our nationwide mental health awareness campaign. All of our efforts were directed to that one out of four medical students that suffers from a mental health problem. We organized several awareness booths, and open space discussions with psychologists in order to ensure all of our members feel safe. In addition, we started a mental health watch for Read more…
Today, around 2500 Lebanese citizens are living with HIV. However, this number is a gross underestimate. While treatment is provided free of charge by the MoPH, a lot of stigma and discrimination still hover around the topic. This is mainly due to the many myths and false information that circulate around HIV and AIDS.Therefore, it is our mission as future healthcare providers to learn more about the topic and share that knowledge among the Lebanse Read more…
Medical educators have always wondered what is the best methodology to teach aspiring physicians their medical knowledge in an interactive way that ensures retention and proper grasp of the information. Throughout the recent years, there has been a trend to develop all lectures in the form of a case presentation such that ensuring all medical students are involved in the process teaching them proper history taking, physical examination, labs and imaging, differential diagnosis, and proper Read more…