Medical Genetics Interest Group
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- MGIG
- Purpose:
- The MGIG is an organization for medical students interested in exploring a career in medical genetics or those who would like to learn how genetics can be applied to other specialties. Our purpose is to inform medical students on the importance of medical genetics, including inheritance patterns, genetic testing, diagnosis and treatment of genetic conditions, and genetic counseling.
- Year Founded:
- 2023
- Membership Dues:
- No dues
- Admits Members:
- All year
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Kristen Downey
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- Kristendowney8@tamu.edu
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- 972-754-0009
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- Other
- Non-Academic Department:
- None
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 31-50
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Our organization accepts faculty/staff as members
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 0-3 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Once per year
- Fundraising Events:
- Once per year
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Once per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Once per year
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Never
- Hosting Conferences:
- Never
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per year
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Once per year
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Never
- Domestic US Travel:
- Never
- International Travel:
- Never