Medical Student Ambassador Program The Ohio State University Medical Center Megan Couling Development Internship for Career Exploration (DICE) Intern September 11, 2011

Agenda Brief overview of DICE Goals of Medical Student Ambassador Program Benchmarking Program Basics Benefits of Program Promotional Plan Goals for Future The Ohio State University Medical Center

DICE Internship Created for students interested in pursuing a career in development Total of 8 interns placed all over campus including the Medical Center, College of Law, Office of Student Life, OSU Foundation, etc. Medical Center Development and Alumni Affairs submitted a project proposal for the creation of the Medical Student Ambassador Program The Ohio State University Medical Center

Goals of Medical Student Ambassador Program Promote professional and/or personal relationships between current medical students and OSU medical alumni Include more students at Medical Center events Educate students about opportunities Medical Center Alumni Affairs has to offer after graduation The Ohio State University Medical Center

Benchmarking Development, Alumni Affairs, and Student Life offices Big Ten schools – Program in place at Iowa University of Cincinnati, Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia – Program in place at UVA The Ohio State University Medical Center

Program Basics Student electronic database Open to all ranks Part of the Medical Student Alumni Council, a registered student organization Students apply through the College of Medicine Alumni websiteCollege of Medicine Alumni website Attend informational meeting Aim to attend 2-3 events per year based on students’ availability and interest The Ohio State University Medical Center

Benefits of Program Students Build network of professional contacts Enhance and strengthen communication skills Alumni Meet and interact with physicians of tomorrow Medical Center Access database for Development events The Ohio State University Medical Center

Promotional Plan Student Activities Fair presence – August 17, 2011 MD 2 B weekly s Handouts in canteen, lounge, library, Student Life bulletin board TV Screen in Meiling Hall lobby Word-of-Mouth and s from Medical Student Alumni Council Officers The Ohio State University Medical Center

Meiling Hall Lobby Screen

Goals for the Future Continue to gain student members, specifically Med 3s and 4s Collaborate with Medical Center Development and University Development Present at future conferences and become resource for other colleges Assess first year of program and adjust for future Determine promotional plan to educate Medical Center Alumni about Medical Student Ambassador Program The Ohio State University Medical Center

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