Rice Pre-Medical Society | Clubs Related to Health Professions

College of Medicine Patient Discharge Initiative (BCM PDI)

We aim to empower our patients through intelligent patient discharge. Recent research has shown that a well-executed patient discharge plan by nurses or pharmacy technicians have increased medication compliance and decreased re-hospitalizations. We believe that resourceful and persistent college students will be just as effective, without the extra cost. Our plan is to shape the program to become an important part of patient care at the Ben Taub Emergency Center.

Biotechnology and Healthcare Club (BHC)

To educate about, and incorporate Rice MBA students in, career options in biotech entrepreneurship and healthcare administration. The club is committed to connecting Rice students with the right people to facilitate getting internships and eventual careers through local organizations and panels.

Building Rice Academics in Neuroscience (BRAiN)

BRAiN fosters interdisciplinary community interest in neuroscience by hosting various events concentrating on the clinical, academic, and social significance of contemporary developments in neuroscience.

Colleges Against Cancer (CAC)

Colleges Against Cancer is a peer-led organization on the Rice campus that focuses on cancer prevention, education and advocacy work. CAC is affiliated with a nationwide collaboration of students dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society. The mission of CAC is to enable Rice students and staff to work through multiple channels to help others stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back against the disease.

DAWA Pre-Health Society

To educate and aid students about the road to respective health professions program, and to strengthen/expand their network of peers and health profession mentors.

Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)

The purpose of HOSA is to connect its students to the medical field and develop its members leadership through competition, exposure to medical professionals, conference attendance, and interaction with other university chapters’ members.

Rice Medical Humanities (MedHum)

Medical Humanities is a student organization at Rice University dedicated to exploring the connections and bridging the gap between the humanities, social sciences, and medicine. We are open to undergraduate, graduate, and medical students, as well as professionals in the Texas Medical Center and beyond; we hope to facilitate discussion among these groups.

Rice Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)

The mission of BMES is to build and support the biomedical engineering community at Rice with activities designed to promote professional development by showcasing perspectives in medicine, industry, and academia. Furthermore, we seek to provide students with research opportunities in bioengineering by organizing events which integrate students with research professors. Through the mentoring program and other events, we provide prospective bioengineering students with resources and advice to make informed academic decisions. The BMES chapter at Rice is dedicated to serving the broad interests of bioengineers and promoting their success at Rice.

Rice Pre-Dental Society (RPDS)

The Rice Pre-dental Society is an undergraduate student-based organization aiming to educate all Rice students about dentistry and provide resources for those interested in pursuing dentistry. RPDS helps its members by providing clinical exposure, application process workshops, and dental-related volunteer opportunities.