There are many opportunities to get involved throughout your years at Quillen. Below you will find a list of opportunities that may be of interest to you. Elections will be held early in your fall semester. Re-elections will be held during the spring semester. The officers elected in the spring will hold their positions through graduation. Feel free to ask the current MS-2 class officers questions if you are interested in running. Get out there and get involved!
Class Officer Positions
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Academic Environment and Relations Committee (AERC)
The Academic Environment and Relations Committee will be responsible for serving as the class liaison between students and course faculty in regard to academic matters. This includes compiling feedback from the class regarding exams, and the course in general, and presenting these concerns to the course faculty, providing the class with feedback regarding these concerns following each exam.
Three students from each class are elected to this committee by their class. (New to Class of 2026)
MS-2 Academic Environment and Relations Committee:
Anna Carmichael (carmichaelar@etsu.edu)
Afreen Siddiqui (siddiquia@etsu.edu)
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Caduceus Awards Committee
The Caduceus' Club Award ceremony was founded at Quillen in 1998 by the graduation class of 1999. Since then, every year the faculty, staff, and students have gotten together in some form or fashion to have a dinner and awards ceremony as the year comes to a close. It honors the Quillen faculty and staff, including residents and fellows that excel at teaching, mentorship and service to the students, and is based on student vote. Each of the four classes nominates, votes and presents the winners with their awards. The evening is planned and put on by the students. Two students will be elected to serve on the committee and will be held responsible to collect funds, organize the event, and hold votes for the professors.
MS-2 Caduceus Awards Committee:
Mariam Ibreheem (ibraheem@etsu.edu)
Marina Botros (botrosm@etsu.edu)
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Community Service Liaison
The Community Service Liaison acts to organize service projects in the community involving medical students, residents, and faculty to improve Quillen's community outreach. This position helps to ensure Quillen's involvement with community agencies, such as Carver Rec and the Corazon Latino festival. The M1 CS Liaison works to assist the M2 with potential projects and organization. The M2 CS liaison organizes at least one project each semester for their class to participate in.
MS-2 Community Service Liaison:
Laken Bevins (bevinslk@etsu.edu)
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) Student Liaison
The role of the continuing medical education (CME) liaison is to be the student resource to the CME office, as well as making classmates aware of CME activities that would be pertinent to them. The office of CME develops and sponsors medical- based lectures to promote the lifelong learning that is required of physicians; all physicians must pursue CME credits in order to retain their medical license. While medical students cannot use CME credits necessarily, it is important for the CME liaison to impart the concept of CME to his or her fellow medical students, ensuring that they understand the requirements of lifelong learning. As such, the CME department will sponsor hundreds of events throughout the year, and the CME liaison will promote and advertise certain events of particular interest to medical students. Additionally, the CME liaison will serve on the CME committee, which meets on the first Thursday of every month. As a CME committee member, you will observe the approval process for CME events and provide input from a medical student's perspective as needed.
MS-2 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Student Liaison:
Abbey Johnson (johnsonal10@etsu.edu)
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Historian
One student will be elected as to serve as the class Historian. The Historian will take pictures and document events throughout your time at Quillen, providing content when needed for Instagram and the Newsletter (with names of students pictured & description of event). The Historian will also be responsible for creating a slideshow for Graduation/Match Day with photos taken throughout the 4 years. He or she can also collect & compile photos/videos from other students.
MS-2 Historian:
Shivani Patel (patelsr2@etsu.edu)
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Honor Council
The Honor Council is composed of 3 elected representatives from each class. The Council was founded to allow student oversight and maintenance of the Quillen honor system. The Council has one scheduled meeting each semester to discuss the application of the Honor Code. If a possible violation of the Honor Code is reported, the Council meets to investigate the allegation and act as a fact-finding board.
There are many resources available to students, both print and digital. Moreover, many of these resources— particularly digitally shared resources— are either copyrighted or outright forbidden to be shared. While helping classmates is encouraged, it is strongly discouraged that a class-wide dropbox or distribution system for these materials be established, as it potentially puts students and the College of Medicine at risk of copyright infringement. Furthermore, if a digital dropbox were established, copyrighted material should be absolutely prohibited, as the sharing or piracy of copyrighted content might be considered a violation of the Honor Code
MS-2 Honor Council Committee:
AJ Bethurum (bethurum@etsu.edu)
Lauren Daniels (danielsls@etsu.edu)
Kaci Wirthwein (wirthwein@etsu.edu)
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Medical Student Education Committee (MSEC)
The Medical Student Education Committee serves as the institutional body that, together with the Executive Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, is responsible for the development, management, and evaluation of the undergraduate medical curriculum, designed to provide an integrated and relevant general medical education. One student from each class is elected to serve a four-year term as a voting member. The election for this position occurs during the first semester of medical school, and the elected member will serve four years alongside a member from each class.
For more information go to: http://www.etsu.edu/com/dean/medstudedcomm.php
MS-2 Medical Student Education Committee (MSEC):
Helen Mistler (mistler@etsu.edu)
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Organization of Student Representatives (OSR)
The Organization of Student Representatives (OSR) (https://www.aamc.org/members/osr/) is the student branch of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The OSR is charged with representing the national medical student body to the academic medicine community. Unlike other student organizations (e.g., AMA-MSS, SNMA, or AMSA), who represent their membership, the OSR's constituency is comprised of only medical students. The concerns of the OSR lie exclusively within academic medicine and medical education. The mission of OSR states: “The purpose of this organization will be to serve as a liaison between the student body and administration and promote camaraderie among the classes; to keep abreast of student needs and serve as change agents/ troubleshooters.” Locally, OSR representatives serve as liaisons between the student body and the faculty, address issues within their school, and plan school events. In addition, OSR members organize several events throughout the year to promote fellowship and spirit among faculty and students, as well as fundraisers. Meetings are held monthly with a reasonable amount of work in between.
Two members from the first-year class will be elected to serve a four-year term on OSR.
MS-2 OSR:
Maddex Webb (webbjm3@etsu.edu)
Caylyn Yost (reedcm3@etsu.edu)
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President
The president serves as the conduit through which class information and issues are passed back and forth between faculty/administration and the class. This can pertain to class schedules, exam issues, overall class well-being, etc. This position will occasionally be involved with student issues as it relates to interactions with course directors. The president will become an appointed member of the Organization of Student Representatives and will also attend various other committee meetings as the need arises. The president is expected to work with the Deans of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs with issues pertaining to their class. The president will work with the other class officers to facilitate class functions and events, as well as lead class and leadership meetings. Additionally, the class president serves as a "catch-all" for student issues that fall outside of other class officer roles. Ultimately, the president is expected to attend both the needs of the class, as well as the needs of the school. This is an important position but primarily the duties are performed behind the scenes. The president is a self-motivated leader who can work without direct instruction for the betterment of the class. The president can expect to spend anywhere from four to ten hours a week fulfilling their obligations.
MS-2 President:
Brennan McNeil (mcneiljb@etsu.edu)
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Secretary
The Class Secretary responsible for setting up Anatomy Practice Practicals for each exam, recruiting volunteers to help set-up, coming up practice exam questions, and coordinating with the Anatomy Lab Staff and Faculty for dates and necessary equipment. The Secretary will be responsible for setting up 3 practicals during the first semester and 1 practical for the incoming students the following year. In addition to the Anatomy Practice Practicals, the Secretary is responsible for attending all leadership/class meetings, taking notes, and sending out the appropriate minutes. The Secretary serves as the liaison between class leadership and the remainder of the classes, and is responsible for sending out a weekly email detail all relevant information including, but not limited to, schedules, reminders, and important information from the administration. The Secretary upholds responsibility for maintaining the class Dropbox and class calendar as updates are announced. Additionally, the Secretary may organize group study sessions, study guides compiled by the class, collaborative practice exams, etc. based on the class’ wants/needs in order to help them succeed. Notably, the Class Secretary serves as the interim Secretary for the incoming MS-1 class until class officers are elected.
MS-2 Secretary:
Landon Armstrong (armstronglr@etsu.edu)
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Student Government Association (SGA) Liaison
One member from the first-year class will be elected to serve a one-year term on SGA and the OSR committee. During the fall semester, the newly-elected M1 will shadow the sitting M2 senator in order to learn the standard operating procedures of ETSU Student Government Association. The elected M1 will become a voting member of the SGA legislature in the spring semester. Together, the M1 and M2 SGA senators will represent QCOM on the main ETSU campus. Duties include writing legislation to benefit the medical school, voting on campus-wide legislation, looking into possible sustainability projects, relaying important information from the main campus, and educating student organizations about registering with the SORC and applying for B.U.C. fund.
MS-2 Student Government Association (SGA) Liaison:
Cindy Yang (yangc3@etsu.edu)
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Student Promotions Committee
The Student Promotions Committee is to review on a continuing basis the total performance of each individual student, including all cognitive and non-cognitive evaluations which have been submitted. The committee will meet and review progress of students each mid-semester, at the end of each semester and prior to commencement.
There will be one student appointed by each class to the committee. Although they are consulted, student members do not vote.
MS-2 Student Promotions Committee:
Sarah Hamilton (hamiltonse@etsu.edu)
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Treasurer
The treasurer is entrusted with the task of maintaining class finances, collecting dues, establishing a class bank account, and allocating funds for class events. In addition, the treasurer is responsible for printing notes for the class. Notes are printed for each individual section or test; therefore, the price for each note set varies (anywhere from $5 to $25).
Kenzie Walker (walkermt1@etsu.edu)
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Vice President of Fundraising & Community Involvement
The Vice President of Fundraising & Community Involvement orchestrates and designs gear for the medical students and alumni to purchase in a fundraising event. In addition to the gear sale, the Vice President will create events and activities to raise funds to benefit a local charity chosen the class.
MS-2 Vice President of Fundraising & Community Involvement:
Kennedy Wheeler (wheelerkg@etsu.edu)
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Vice President of Social Events & Functions
The Vice President of Social Events & Functions promotes class unity, inclusion, and well-being among the class via social functions. This includes planning events for the class on a regular basis, managing the social budget, planning the fall ball for the entire school, and coordinating the big sib/ little sib program among incoming students.
MS-2 Vice President of Social Events & Functions:
Corinne Brien (briene@etsu.edu)
Other Positions
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Admissions Committee
During the Spring, M1’s are given the opportunity to submit a letter to the Dean expressing their desire to become a member of the Admissions Committee. Once appointed by the Dean, the students will be apprentice members until July 1, and after this date they become full-voting/participating members. Appointments are for two- year terms. Reappointments after the completion of their term are at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Medicine. -
Financial Aid & Scholarship Committee
Joyce Underwood, Director of Financial Services, emails the class in January or February asking for volunteers and will give them a deadline to respond. The email explains that the commitment to participate as part of the Financial Aid & Scholarship Committee continues until their class graduates, and that the committee normally meets twice per year.
The Director of Financial Services and Associate Dean for Student Affairs review the volunteers and select an individual whose name they forward to the Dean for approval. Once approved by the Dean of the College of Medicine, the individual is informed, counseled about the importance of confidentiality, and given a copy of the committee’s charge and structure.
For more information go to: http://www.etsu.edu/com/sa/comfinaid/ or contact Joyce Underwood at 439-2018.
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Gold Humanism Honor Society
The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) honors senior medical students, residents, and faculty for demonstrating excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service. Election to membership in the GHHS is a significant honor. The inductees have demonstrated exemplary attitudes and behaviors characteristic of the most humanistic physicians. A multi-step process is used to select no more than 15% of the fourth-year class for induction into the GHHS. The selection process includes peer and clinical faculty nominations. Membership in GHHS is automatically awarded to students receiving the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award.
The GHHS chapter at QCOM is made possible with a grant from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation. The chapter promotes humanism and professionalism in the field of medicine through a variety of activities such as community service projects and academic events.
See http://www.etsu.edu/com/studentsvcs/ceremoniesawards/goldhumanism.php for more information.
Gold Humanism Honor Society Selection Committee
The selection committee consists of the Associate Dean for Student Services, Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, GHHS Faculty Advisor, two faculty recipients of the Gold Foundation Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award and a fourth-year student who is a member of OSR, a member of AOA, or the winner of the QCOM Humanism Scholarship Award. The Office of Student Services selects a student to serve on the committee.
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Learning Resources Advisory Committee
The primary function of the learning resources advisory committee is to advise the Assistant Dean for Learning Resources and the Dean of the College of Medicine on medical library and learning resources programs and policies. The committee also serves as a channel of communication between the department of learning resources and its users by assisting in the explanation of the needs of each group to the other and in the interpretation of policy decisions. Members are appointed from the basic and clinical sciences, college of medicine administration, one medical student and one graduate student.
For more information go to: http://www.etsu.edu/com/dean/learningresadv.php
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Committee Supporting Student Health (CSSH)
Committee Supporting Student Health (CSSH) includes two student representatives for each class, the Dean of Students and other members of the Quillen Community. Its mission is to support the total well-being of the student population which includes support in dealing with stress, family crisis, mental illness, and substance abuse. Actions of the committee may include hosting lunch-and-learns about common med school stressors, planning activities for students that promote good total health, and serving as a liaison between students and the mental health resources provided by the school. Committee members are elected by their class during the first semester and serve for a period of four years.
MS-2 Committee Supporting Student Health:
Meghan Ferriss (ferriss@etsu.edu)
Gia Hodges (hodgesgi@etsu.edu)
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Learning Community (LC) Leadership
One LC student leader will be elected from each learning community per class. The LC student leaders from each class will serve in this position for all 4 years at Quillen. LC student leaders will help with planning of LC events, planning and implementing of LC service-learning projects, and facilitating a collaborative community between LC students of all classes and faculty. LC student leaders are expected to attend monthly LC meetings and monthly OSR meetings. LC Leadership Elections are held by current M2 LC leaders, at a separate and later date than the above class leadership positions. The following class leadership positions can NOT be held, with eligibility for LC Leadership: President, OSR, Secretary, and AERC.
M2 - LC Leaders & Communities:
Kirsten Dodson - Cloudland, (dodsonk@etsu.edu)
Laken Bevins - Hartsell Hollow, (bevinslk@etsu.edu)
Tyler Hale - Iron Mountain, (halejt1@etsu.edu)
Payton O'Quinn - Laurel Falls, (oquinnpc@etsu.edu)