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Fall Schedule and Events:

  •  Apna Ghar Walkathon, Stride Against Domestic Violence, Sept 12, 2010.  Location: Lincoln Park, at the intersection of Barry and Lincoln Park West.  Contact midwesternpsychiatry@gmail.com to join team.
  •  NAMI DuPage Run for the Mind, 5K and 10K run/walk, Sept 18, 2010.  Location: Wheaton, IL.  Contact midwesternpsychiatry@gmail.com to join team.

Spring Schedule and Events:

  • NAMI Spring Benefit: April 24, 2010, student volunteers interested should contact midwesternpsychiatry@gmail.com by Sunday April 18th if interested.  Details for carpooling, dress code, and directions will be provided. 

  •  General Meeting: August 28, 2010 in CH-West at CCOM.  Guest speakers include:
         
-Dr. Cabusao: A practicing psychiatrist talks about
      psychiatry and her journey
      -Dr. Carpenter: Our faculty advisor will commence the
      meeting
      -The MPA Board: We will discuss volunteer opportunities
      and fundraising
      -Free Pop and Pizza will be provided
      CLICK HERE TO VIEW MEETING VIDEO ONLINE

         

    HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR A GOOD CAUSE  WHILE    

    ENJOYING AN EVENING PLAY (MAY 7, 2010 8PM)

  •  "The Blue Mug,"a Hindi/ English Comedy Play that has toured the US, Gulf, and Brazil.  Funds will support Apna Ghar (Our Home), which provides culturally-appropriate, multilingual services, including emergency shelter, to survivors of domestic abuse with a primary focus on the South Asian and other immigrant communities.  The show is on Friday May 7th 2010 at the Skokie Performing Arts Center.  Click the above links to Apna Ghar and The Blue Mug for more information or contact Ketki Parikh at 630-964-6061 with questions. 

  • VOLUNTEER AT DUPAGE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:  The commitment is 6 months, 1.5- 2 hrs per week.  Volunteering involves interaction with patients in a variety of settings.  Interested students should contact the MPA Board at midwesternpsychiatry@gmail.com.  Training dates for volunteering are 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 from 6 - 8 PM.  This is a great opportunity for students. 


  • 2010 Annual APA Meeting in New Orleans from May 22-26: Free registration for student members.  Student membership is also free on their website.  If any members are interested, group rates on hotels can be arranged, please email us at midwesternpsychiatry@gmail.com