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Cardiothoracic Club

Student Organizations Athens

Our Mission

The Cardiothoracic Club serves to promote career exploration and development for medical students who are interested in a field pertaining to the chest (cardiology, pulmonology, and surgeries). The group aims to provide opportunities for academic and practical exposure in the field. Additionally, we strive to help students build connections in the field through opportunities for interaction with current surgeons and specialists.

Officers, 2023-2024

President

Omar Iskandarani

Vice President

Aaron Batke                   

Treasurer

Glennis Pauley

Secretary

Megan Long

Community Chair            

Josie Myers

Advisor

Vipin Koshal, D.O.

Dues: $15 annually

Services Provided

The main service goal of the cardiothoracic club is to volunteer in the annual Athens has Heart tricycle race. A T-shirt fundraiser is also run with the proceeds going to the foundation. Additionally, some volunteering events will be held supporting the local Athens community.

Tentative Schedule for 2023-2024

   Fall: Speakers (cardiac fellows), heart ultrasound, Dodgeball fundraising tournament
   
   Spring: EKG, intubation, and injection lab (joint internal medicine club), Catheter demo, EKG board review, Speakers, Athens has Heart charity race
   
   All will be funded from member dues.