Upstate Medical University Multicultural Affairs & Student Inclusion

🚀 Kickstart Your Healthcare Career at Upstate Medical University! 🚀

Are you passionate about healthcare and ready to take your application to the next level? Join us at the 5th Annual Pre-Admission Workshop (PAW), specifically designed for Native American students pursuing careers in healthcare. 🌟

🗓 Dates: November 14 - 16, 2024

📍 Location: SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
This workshop is your chance to:

✨ Participate in engaging workshops to enhance your application
✨ Network with healthcare professionals and like-minded students
✨ Enjoy fun cultural activities and celebrate our heritage
✨ Connect, learn, and grow in a supportive environment

🔗 Apply by October 18, 2024: Scan the QR code in the flyer or find the application online at: https://engage.upstate.edu/portal/On-campus

📧 Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to supercharge your journey into healthcare! 💪

Look for the Upstate Jeep! SUNY Upstate Medical University is coming to a College Fair near you! Start your pathway to a rewarding future! Learn more about affordable degree programs for high-paying health professions that are in demand.

SUNY Upstate College of Health Profession (CHP) offers programs in Behavior Analysis Studies, Clinical Perfusion, Medical Biotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Physical Therapy, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Radiation Therapy and Ultrasound. CHP graduates have jobs waiting for them even before they graduate.

NYS Residents! SUNY tuition is one-quarter the cost of private institutions, making a degree from SUNY Upstate College of Health Professions one the best values in education!
Learn more: https://www.upstate.edu/chp/index.php
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Celebrate the colors of beautiful relationships and make memories this Holi. Wishing our campus and community a very Happy Holi!

CELEBRATE! EDUCATE! ADVOCATE! CONNECT!
Ramadan Mubarak from the Office of Multicultural Affairs & Student Inclusion (MASI)

March 10 marks the start of Ramadan which continues until April 9. The Multicultural Affairs & Student Inclusion would like to wish our Muslim students, staff, and faculty a Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide through fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
Here are some ways we can be accommodating to our Muslim students and colleagues during this special month:
1. Don’t force students/colleagues to out themselves. Muslim students and colleagues may decline to share their faith for fear of discrimination or simply personal preference. It is best not to ask if someone is observing Ramadan and instead assume you may have a Muslim student in your class or a Muslim colleague in your department. If someone does disclose their religion to you, don’t assume that they want that information shared publicly.
2. Avoid food-centric events and reduce potentially dangerous physical activity. During Ramadan, fasting Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink (even water) between sunrise and sunset. If you are planning events serving food, consider offering a hybrid option. This way, anyone fasting can still participate without being uncomfortable around food. Additionally, students and colleagues may be experiencing low blood sugar, weakness, and other symptoms that make physical activity dangerous. Please avoid planning any activities that may require physical exertion.
3. Offer time and space for prayer. During Ramadan, Muslims believe that their spiritual efforts are especially important and enhanced. Muslims who do not regularly pray will often do so, and those who do pray more regularly may pray even more during this time.
• The Community Meditation Room, located on the 1st floor of the Community Campus, is a serene space for meditation and destressing.
• The Cancer Center Meditation Room, located on the 1st floor of the Cancer Center, is a quiet space for reflection.
• Weiskotten Meditation Room, located on the 2nd floor of the Health Sciences Library, is intended for quiet personal contemplation, prayer, or reflection.
4. Lead with empathy. Remember that Muslims, like every religious community, are not a monolith, and everyone will have a different relationship to their faith. Fasting can have an impact on energy levels, making it difficult to focus as the day progresses. We encourage students to refer to the Student Handbook for guidance on how to request religious observance accommodations.
Additionally, the Upstate Muslim Students Association (MSA) is a USG-affiliated group dedicated to fostering fellowship among Upstate students through the planning, development, and implementation of programmatic initiatives. Interested students can join here.

Attention college students!📣The application for the Summer College Student Volunteer Program closes tomorrow, March 8th at 4 PM.

Stop by the Cayuga Community College fair today until noon to hear more about our program from Lauren, our Student Programs Manager, and Analysa, one of our College Volunteers & a CCC student.

https://www.upstate.edu/volunteers/college-application-all.php

Take a quick break from studying and join our March Movement Challenge - Each study room has a poster with some quick exercises. Try them out and color in a shamrock every time you take a break!

Check out our Women’s History Month display on the first floor!

You are cordially invited to join us for our annual Dr. Sarah Loguen Fraser Day event on Friday, March 1st, from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm. The event will be held in the New Academic Building, Room 4414A.This special occasion serves to honor our 2022 and 2023 scholarship recipients: Velisha Guillaume, MS3 (2022) and Samantha Hanley, MS3 (2023). We are excited to celebrate their achievements and contributions to our community. We are also delighted to have Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Class of 2011 graduate, Samantha Jones, MD, as our esteemed speaker. Dr. Jones will lead a conversation on "A Perspective on Pediatric Care in Syracuse," highlighting Dr. Loguen Fraser’s impactful work in pediatrics. This event promises to be both enlightening and inspiring, and we would be honored by your presence. Your participation will contribute to the rich dialogue and celebration of Dr. Loguen Fraser’s legacy. For questions, contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs & Student Inclusion at 464-5433 or email [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!

February is Black History Month! Check out the book display on the library first floor.

On December 6, a panel of 4 General Internal Medicine physicians will share their career paths, experiences and advice. This is an event that you don't want to miss, so mark your calendars for 7pm EST on December 6!

Join the panel on Zoom at: https://shsu.zoom.us/j/86877686981

Meet the Family of 5 Nigerian Sisters Who All Became Medical Doctors Nationwide -- Five siblings from Nigeria — Salamat, Halima, Khadijah, Raliat, and Medinah Aliu — are all medical doctors. These women, each specializing in different fields, truly proved Black excellence and have become an inspiration to many.The Aliu family was blessed with five outstanding dau...

Congratulations to our LMSA member, Samantha, who matched in Family Medicine at Zucker SOM-Northwell Phelps Hosp-NY!

A message from Samantha:
"LMSA allowed me to write policy, utilize artwork as advocacy, mentor premedical students, and most importantly, learn about disparities that impact the health of Latino communities. A highlight of my residency program is that I can continue serving these communities, as our patient population is predominantly Latino. As a member of LMSA, I plan to provide equitable healthcare in my next chapter of life to uphold this organization’s vision."

We wish you all the best as you continue on this journey! 🩺🏥⚕️

Today is National Doctors' Day! Here's a throwback to physicians in a medical class at the Hospital of the Good Shepherd Amphitheater in 1901. A big thank you to all our physicians here at Upstate and beyond!

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As members of the Upstate community who are of the Muslim faith prepare to celebrate Ramadan, we extend our best wishes for a blessed and peaceful commemoration to everyone observing this holy month.
Ramadan represents a time for Muslims worldwide to renew and reinforce beliefs and recommit themselves to their faith through a spiritually reflective month marked by fasting, introspection, and prayer.

It is also a time to serve your neighbors and lend a helping hand to those in need. Ramadan underscores and highlights the aspirational and universally shared values held by those of the Islamic faith—respect for others, generosity, peace, and love for all.

As Ramadan begins, we hope that everyone observing is reinvigorated and renewed by the values of their faith.
Ramadan Mubarak!

All are welcome to the third installment of the "Listen to the Elders" Speaker Series, featuring Onondaga Clanmother (Turtle Clan), Whatwehni:neh, Freida Jacques on MARCH 6 at 6:30Pm. Freida will speak about "Haudenosaunee Principles of Peace and Democracy" and guide a tour of the Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center. The Center is located at 6680 Onondaga Lake Pkwy Liverpool, New York 13088.

Space is limited, please register for this event using the link below. Light refreshments will be provided. A bus is available for transport to and from the SU campus, leaving College Place at 6:10pm. Please contact Heather Law Pezzarossi at [email protected] or Diane Schenandoah at [email protected] for questions or accommodations.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://bewell.ese.syr.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=2c4438e8-b889-49bc-9771-e006de25fc98&semesterId=bac97c67-9fe7-4981-9a6c-538fa3df0abd

Do you identify as underrepresented in medicine (URiM)? Are you interested in away rotations and could you use some extra funds to help with travel and housing? Check out the FARMS (Funded Away Rotations for Minority Medical Students) Database, a directory of visiting electives offering stipends to URiM students. The FARMS Database includes details on opportunities for groups both included and excluded in the traditional definition of URiM. These groups include: racial/ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+, living with a disability, first generation, socioeconomically disadvantaged, educationally disadvantaged, and religious minorities. The FARMS Database was created by students and is maintained through the Medical Student Pride Alliance.

For more information check out: https://www.farmsdatabase.com