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MED I ATLAS:
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MED I ATLAS:

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
Welcome from the Administrators ............................................................................. 4
Whats to Come: Curriculum Overview .................................................................. 7
Textbooks & Podcasts .................................................................................................. 9
General Studying Advice ............................................................................................ 10
Anatomy & Embryology: Get Prepared!............................................................... 11
Computers ...................................................................................................................... 12
Websites .......................................................................................................................... 13
Student Organizations ................................................................................................ 14
155 Meiling Hall Stop In and Say Hello! .......................................................... 22
Student Life.................................................................................................................... 23
Student Financial Services ......................................................................................... 25
Ohio Residency & Joint Degree Programs ........................................................... 27
Summer After Med 1 .................................................................................................... 28
Housing .......................................................................................................................... 29
Transportation & Parking .......................................................................................... 33
Family Life ..................................................................................................................... 34
Places to Study .............................................................................................................. 36
Hop, Skip, & Jump Away .......................................................................................... 37
Food, Fun, & Entertainment .................................................................................... 38
Sports & Recreation .................................................................................................... 42
Miscellaneous Information ....................................................................................... 43
Acknowledgments ........................................................................................................ 44

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Introduction
Dear Class of 2016:
Welcome to medical school! You are about to join the prestigious ranks of
physicians-in-training. Right now, you are probably focused on moving to a
new state, a new city, or at least a new part of campus. While it may seem
overwhelming to have so many things going on all at once, let me assure
you that this time will be filled with new friends, exciting experiences, and
challenging academic accomplishments. It is our hope that you will soon
feel at home as a Buckeye and as an important and vital part of The Ohio
State University Wexner Medical Center.
I am sure you have heard that medical school is a lot of hard work. I am not going to lie to
you: It is! But what you might not know is that med school is also filled with a ton of fun.
OSU medical students in particular (and I might be a bit biased) are extremely active and
community-minded individuals. You will never be at a loss for things to do. There are
countless interest groups that will help you open a window into medical specialties as well as
a myriad intramural sports teams to join, events to attend, and trips to take. Although it may
not seem like it at first, you will have time for your hobbies in fact, they are instrumental in
staying happy and healthy in medical school!
Entering medical school is a big transition for everyone. For most of you, more will be
expected of you academically in professional school than was ever demanded by your most
rigorous undergraduate classes. Personally, the lifestyle changes that accompany the
transition to medical school can be daunting and the adjustment can be difficult. The biggest
piece of advice that I can give you is DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP! This is the time
in your life when you are entering your chosen profession. No one expects that just because
you have reached your goal you are ready to handle everything that comes your way.
Remember that there are plenty of people always willing to listen and to suggest a helpful tip
to get you through.
It is my hope that this guide will answer many of your questions for you, as well as make you
feel more comfortable about starting your four years here. But, if there are any questions
that are unanswered, please utilize your Orientation Coordinators or individual group leaders,
or contact any member of Student Council! We hope that you enjoy your orientation and
meeting your fellow classmates.
Welcome and CONGRATULATIONS! You made it!
And, of course.Go Bucks!
Amanda Harper
MD/PhD Student, Year III

Editor of the 2011 and 2012 Med I Atlas


Public Relations Chair
College of Medicine Student Council

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Welcome from the Administrators


Dear Student:
Welcome to the Ohio State University College of Medicine. You have taken
the first step in your journey towards becoming an outstanding physician.
Our new Lead.Serve.Inspire. (LSI) curriculum will provide you with amazing
opportunities to learn from outstanding faculty. It is these award winning
teaching faculty and well-funded, innovative, research faculty who will
assist you along your journey of discovery and development. In addition to
superb faculty you will learn in state of the art facilities. For example, the
recently-opened and expanded Clinical Skills Education and Assessment Center will enable you to learn
using high fidelity simulators in an immersive environment prior to caring for patients. This facility is
utilizing cutting edge technology to facilitate acquisition and retention of knowledge. A recent addition
to the center is virtual patient simulation technology. This technology utilizes an artificial intelligence
interface to help you acquire clinical reasoning and problem solving skills through virtual patient
interactions. During your time here at the College of Medicine we will be opening a state of the art
cancer & critical care tower that will be unlike any other across the country. Combining research,
education and patient care missions within the design framework will not only enhance learning but will
also act to operationalize and facilitate translational research.
I am very proud of our LSI curriculum which has been designed to help you develop the skills required
of a physician of tomorrow. This curriculum is unique because it is competency based and allows selfassessment and self-directed learning that will enable you to achieve high levels of understanding and
to retain new knowledge and skills. To permit you to acquire medical knowledge that is directly
applicable to patient care, you will quickly be placed into longitudinal clinical practices. Your
involvement in these practices will challenge you to apply foundational science knowledge to actual
patient cases. In addition you will learn how to coach patients to improve their health. Being a health
coach for patients with chronic illnesses will help you to help them be an active participant in the
management of their disease. You will also learn to help patients focus on healthy behaviors in
association with genomic data to prevent disease.
At the start of your training you will begin to understand and apply the tenants of quality assurance
and patient safety in your clinical care. Uniquely, here at Ohio State you will learn what it means to be
a systems-based physician who practices in an environment without silos where patient outcomes are
dramatically improved through collaborative inter-professional, team-based care. This in fact represents
the true future of health care delivery both here in the United States and across the world.
On a personal note I encourage each and every one of you to develop an effective school-life balance.
You must take care of yourself before you can care for your patients. By maintaining balance in life
you will advance in your scientific and clinical knowledge while maintaining the humanistic qualities
that led you to the medical profession. I want you to know that both my staff and I are here to help
you along this exciting journey. I encourage you to reach out if there is anything that we might be
able to help with.
Sincerely,
Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM
Dean, College of Medicine
The Leslie H. and Abigail S. Wexner Deans Chair in Medicine
Vice President for Health Sciences
Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Welcome to The Ohio State University College of Medicine!


You are now part of the thriving community of the OSU College of Medicine,
the OSU Wexner Medical Center and the university and city at large. You are
arriving here at a time of tremendous innovation, expansion, and excitement.
As an academic medical center, we focus on innovation in our three-part
mission of research, education, and patient care with the goal of Creating the
Future of Medicine to Improve Peoples Lives. The U.S. News and World
Report 2012 rankings listed OSUWMC as one of Americas Best Hospitals for the 20th year in a row
with ten nationally ranked specialties and three that received high performing status.
We are proud of both our medical center and our medical education programs. We have recently
embarked upon a strategic plan for growth and advancement over the next 10 years. You cannot help
but notice the construction underway. The medical center expansion project will result in significant
growth of our hospital, clinic, and research facilities. The addition of two stories to the top of the Prior
Health Sciences Library will greatly expand the space of the Clinical Skills and Assessment Center and
provide new facilities for trainees to learn and practice their team and procedural skills. Outpatient
facilities have been expanded in the vicinity of both the main OSU University Hospital complex and at
OSU East as well as in various other sites in central Ohio. In addition, we are making major
investments in six signature programs that are already well known and led by world-renowned clinical
and basic scientists. We are confident that our recent success and plans for the future will allow us to
continue to attract the worlds best physicians and scientists, who are committed to educating our
outstanding medical students.
The most important part of our College of Medicine is the people including you! You are joining a
vibrant community of talented individuals who are passionate about the science and art of medicine.
We encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities to connect with fellow students,
residents, staff and faculty. In addition, there is an incredible range of interest, service and
recreational student groups to enrich your COM experience. The faculty and staff are here to
encourage and assist you in your pursuit of excellence, service and wellness.
We are continuously looking at ways to improve the curriculum and the experience for you here at
Ohio State. Please provide us with feedback and help to develop future innovations. We want you
each to be leaders as well as active learners and look forward to your ideas and suggestions for
helping us make OSU Wexner Medical Center even better. This is the most exciting time ever in
medicine, and a truly historic time in the history of the OSU College of Medicine.
This orientation booklet is designed to help you become familiar with your new environment by giving
you an insider's view of medical school here and providing you with tips and resources for succeeding
as a medical student. We look forward to meeting you during orientation and following your progress
in this part of your journey in medicine.
Joanne Lynn MD
Associate Dean for Student Life

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Welcome, Entering Class of 2016!


It is with great pride that I welcome you to the Ohio State University College
of Medicine, and to the beginning of an incredible chapter in your biography.
As you leave behind the label of pre-med student and become medical
students, you are taking on a very special calling, and joining a very special
profession. For so many of you, arriving here is the realization of a dream
that has propelled you since childhood. We are both humbled and honored to
be a part of your journey.
Although you will find orientation week to be busy and detail-oriented, we have built in time for you to
catch your breath, acclimate to your new surroundings, and get to know your classmates. No doubt
you will be more than ready for your first official medical school lecture by the time orientation is over.
You may even find yourself wishing you could fast forward through these next couple of days and get
on with it, already! But, savor every tick of the clock these next few days; images from this week will
flash through your mind when you are walking across the stage four years from now in your cap and
gown. Most of our classes boast incredible diversity in interests, life experiences, and the paths that
students have traveled to arrive at this destination. Your class is no different, and I encourage you to
broaden your horizons by getting to know each other. You will be an important part of each others
support system for the next four years, and beyond. You will inspire each other, push each other, and
serve as sounding boards and confidants for one another.
You have placed yourself in a great position by choosing Ohio State for your medical studies. This is
one of the most comprehensive academic medical centers in the country, and all of the resources of
the institution are now easily accessible to you. To get the most out of your medical education, take
advantage of the things that make OSU unique; our world class clinical centers, superlative clinical and
research faculty, and gorgeous undergraduate campus now call to you as one of our own.
Again, on behalf of my team in the Office of Admissions, I welcome you and offer you our most
heartfelt congratulations. We look forward to working with you as colleagues, and invite you to stop by
the Admissions office anytime. We are very glad that you are here.
Sincerely,
Quinn Capers, IV, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Associate Dean for Admissions
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, Peripheral Vascular Interventions
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

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Whats to Come: Curriculum Overview

This is a graphic depicting the LeadServeInspire curricular model. Part One is entitled Clinical
Foundations and covers the basic foundational science topics previously covered in Med 1 and
Med 2. Part Two is the Clinical Applications portion which is most similar to the current Med
3 clerkship rotations, but with key differences in integration and scope. Part Three is entitled
Advanced Clinical Management and is designed to provide students with a variety of
advanced opportunities in clinical care depending on their individual interests.

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Part One: Clinical Foundations

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Part One of the curriculum is divided into 8 blocks covering the major foundational sciences.
When you arrive at orientation, you will receive the Part One LSI Handbook. This document
contains all the information you could ever want to know about the new curriculum (block
descriptions, the grading system, and much more!).

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Textbooks
The College of Medicine orders books through the Barnes and Noble at 1598 N. High St. in
the South Campus Gateway. Medical school books are located on the top floor of the
bookstore and should be in stock prior to each curricular block.
While some students purchase their books at this store, books can also be found in an array
of other placessometimes for much less money than the bookstore! The following are
some suggestions for getting your hands on FREE or cheap books.
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Use books online through the Health Sciences Library (HSL) Website
Use books on reserve or check them out from the HSL
Buy books at the Student Council used book sale during orientation
Buy or borrow books from older students or split them with a classmate
Look online!
half.com
ebay.com
amazon.com
campusi.com
bn.com/amsa (5% discount for AMSA members or B&N cardmembers)

Podcasts
Also available at https://podcast.osumc.edu/med1/ is the lecture audio matched up with the
slides for each class. Students can download the Tele-Teaching Tool to play back lectures at
home at their convenience. Many M1s find it helpful to listen to the lecture again during the
evening as they are reviewing their notes. Tech-savvy students have even found ways to
speed up the audio so that they can listen to lectures more quickly.

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General Advice on Studying in Medical School


So you have made it to med school and you are thinking, I can handle this studying thing.
Then, you receive the score for your first test and you wonder whether law school would
have been a better option. Disclaimer: THIS IS NORMAL! There is no doubt that you and
your classmates have gone through rigorous undergraduate and even graduate academic
programs and have proven yourselves to be competent students. What lies ahead, however,
is a bit different. Surprising to most incoming first-years is the volume of material presented
and the speed at which one must master it. Try your best not to fall behind. More than
anything, though, the next two years of preclinical work will challenge your adeptness at
maintaining the passion and drive that brought you here in the first place.
Medical school has more information than you can possibly master, so it is important to focus
on what your block leaders highlight as important. This information can be easily identified
by looking at the learning objectives. Some students type out responses to these numbered
lists, while others merely make note of them while reviewing the material. Whatever study
strategy you choose, you would be remiss to ignore these. They make up a substantial
portion of exam questions.
When it comes to developing a daily studying routine, the class divides into the librarystudiers and the non-library studiers. Figure out which environment works for you, but do
not hesitate to switch things up from time to time. Some students try coffee shops on
weekends or other OSU libraries when they need to spice up their study life. Others frequent
local public libraries or even parks. And, something as simple as trying different floors or
different spots on the same floor at Prior can go a long way in making your studying more
effective. Also, some students find study groups to be very helpfulmany even split up
learning objectives and take turns teaching a lecture to the group. Other students write
practice questions that they often kindly distribute to the class.
There are lots of resources on the internet. A simple search may pull up sites from another
medical school that has tutorials on what you are studying. When one source of information
is not clicking for you, try to find another. Repetition is key, but do not waste time on
formats that are not working. Keep your ears open for what other med classes have to say
about things. It is amazing how much useful information is out there hanging from the
grapevinedo not be afraid to ask!
Of course, there is no formula for studying success in medical school. But one universal tip
does applybe sure to take some time for yourself. Burnout is very easy to succumb to, and
it is important not to lose who you are to the rigors ahead. Whatever your hobbies may be,
keep your interests and passions alive throughout the process of becoming a doctor.

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Anatomy & Embryology: Get Prepared!


The transition to medical school can be a confusing oneso, to make it a little bit easier, here
are some must knows to help get you started with anatomy and embryology:
Each Lab Group Needs the Following for Lab
____ (2) disposable tissue containers: old Tupperware, Coolwhip, butter tubs, etc.
____
boxes of lab gloves: you will go through a LOT so be sure to alternate who buys
them; also, vinyl or nitrile gloves provide better smell-protection than latex. You
can find gloves at CVS, Walgreens, Sams Club, Costco & the bookstore.
____ (24) scalpel blades: size #22. You can find scalpel blades at most of the bookstores
around campus. You will need 20-30 and some stores do run low halfway through
anatomy so buy them early!
The following are usually provided by the previous class, but you will be told if you need to
purchase these for your group. Do NOT buy the dissector and atlas new, as you will be
referring to it throughout lab with your dirty gloves, and they become quite filthy:
____ (1) Grants Dissector: (used)
____ (1) Atlas of your choice: (used) - choose from the options described below
____ (2) probes
____ (2) forceps: 1 regular and 1 rat-tooth (rat-tooth = interlocking tips)
____ (2) scissors: 1 sharp, 1 blunt
____ (2) scalpel handles: size #44
____ (2) hemostats: 1 bent, 1 straight
Each Lab Member Needs the Following for Lab
____ (1) pair scrubs, old clothes, or lab coat: most people prefer scrubs
____ (1) pair shoes: ones you dont mind throwing away at the end. Waterproof options
such as Crocs are greatlab time can get messy.
Each Lab Member Needs the Following for Home
___ (1) Essential Clinical Anatomy: absolutely essential!
____ (1) Grants Dissector: read assigned sections at home before lablab will go faster
____ (1) Atlas of your choice: 75% of students prefer Netters atlas; sharing different
atlases among friends is a great idea!
Netters has better diagramsbuy this if you prefer images

Grants has better written explanationsbuy this if you prefer words


Rohens has photosvery helpful for practicals (and later for rotations!)
____ (1) The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology: embryo textbook
____ (1) Lachmans Case Studies in Anatomy: case studies to go along with lecture info.
Students recommend splitting this last purchase with a friend or roommate. You will use it,
but it is not imperative to have your own copy. The first four are ESSENTIAL!

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Computers
Having a laptop is crucial to your success at medical school and it is therefore required that
you have one by the College of Medicine. You will use your laptops to take notes during
lectures, to look up information during small group sessions, to check your e-mail regularly,
and to study. Information about the policy and the minimum requirements are available at
http://ckm.osu.edu/mobile/5246.cfm.
A new program has been implemented to help you get your laptop, should you need to
purchase one. If you buy the device from the WiredOut store (http://wiredout.osu.edu/) up
in the Central Classroom building, then WiredOut will handle all of your warranty and
hardware issues.
Funding
A student can apply for additional loan funding to pay for one laptop during their medical
school career. Contact Christine McDonough at Medfinaid@osumc.edu to apply for this
funding. The student is reimbursed the loan funding back in a lump sum amount. The
maximum amount of the computer cannot exceed $1800.
Already have a laptop?
What if you already have a computer that you love? If it is a desktop, you will probably want
to either sell it or just get the additional laptop because you will be taking your laptop
everywhere in med school! If you do have a laptop, you do not have to get a new one (even
if it is a Mac!) - it just has to meet the specifications set up by the Center for Knowledge
Management:
Minimum Requirements:
Pentium M 1.80 GHz or higher (PC) or Intel based processor [Mac
G4 and G5 do not support testing software]
1 GB RAM
80 GB Hard Drive* with minimum 1GB available disc space
Microsoft Windows
XP: professional Service Pack 3 or better
Vista: All versions
Windows 7: All versions
OSX Leopard (10.5.8) or Snow Leopard (10.6) Operating
System
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g Wireless card
McAfee Anti-Virus software (free at http://osusls.osu.edu/)
Microsoft Office 2003 or newer (PC) or Mac Office 2004 or newer (Mac)
Screen resolution of at least 1024x768
Tablets
Some students really enjoy using Tablet laptops, but they have gotten mixed reviews from
previous classes. They seem to work out best for students who frequently utilize the tablet
feature (which means you can write on the screen itself using a pen-like object called a
stylus). This allows a student to take notes on top of the actual lecture slides during class
and organize their notes electronically. If you think you are more likely to take notes on
paper, or plan on entering the Independent Study Program, you probably will not have too
much use for the tablet feature and may want to look at other models that include features
not found on the tablets, like CD/DVD drives, and faster processors.
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Websites
It can be confusing getting used to an entirely new set of websites when trying to find the
electronic information you need. The following information will help you figure out where to go to
find what you are looking for, as well as the appropriate login information.
OSU Username
If you are new to OSU, you will need to create your username at the website below before you do
anything else. This will be your username for many of the websites you will use in medical school.
OSU username: https://acctmgt.service.ohio-state.edu/cgi-bin/KRB1EntryAdd
Current Students Website (http://medicine.osu.edu/students/pages/students.aspx)
All of the following websites can be accessed from this page.
Carmen (https://carmen.osu.edu)
Your site for all academic info! The Content section includes lecture schedules, lecture notes,
and slides. The Course Home page will have important updates. Check Carmen often!
Login: username: name.###, password: personal password
MedSTAR (https://medstar.osumc.edu)
This is site can be accessed to check your test scores, access health forms, and find other
students in the student directory.
Login: username: name.#, password: personal password
OSUMC Webmail (https://webmail.osumc.edu)
During orientation you will receive instructions for setting up your Medical Center email account.
You will use this as your main email site for all OSUMC communication.
Login: username: name##, password: personal password
OneSource (https://www.medctr.ohio-state.edu)
This site gives you info on your Med Center ID, Med Center rules and regulations, and access to
your quarantine email caught in the spam filter.

Login: username: name##, password: personal password


OSUCOM Student Council (http://medstudentcouncil.osu.edu)
The main governing bodys site has a calendar of OSUCOM events (it can be synched with your
Google Calendar), a list of student groups and community organizations, as well as all important
links you might need as a student at the OSUCOM. A great idea for a home page!

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Student Organizations
You will be offered the opportunity to participate in many service organizations and join other
groups that provide a sense of community while giving you experience in different medical
areas and in the community. Watch for emails and informational meetings from these
organizations at the beginning of the year. Here is a sampling of some of the student
organizations at OSUCOM. A full list is available online at http://medicine.osu.edu/students/
life/organizations/pages/index.aspx. Make sure you check the Student Events Calendar for
meeting times and special presentations: http://medstudentcouncil.osu.edu/.
American Medical Association (AMA)
The American Medical Association-Medical Students Section (AMA-MSS) is the largest and
most influential medical student organization in the country. Its membership is comprised of
medical students, residents, and doctors from all over the nation, who not only make policy
themselves, but also directly influence the policies of the American Medical Association, the
largest organization of doctors in the United States. Joining the AMA provides students with
unique experiences: meeting doctors from all over the country while traveling to national
conferences, becoming involved in the process of national policy, and gaining leadership
experience through a wealth of local and national positions available to all members of the
AMA.
Website: http://medicine.osu.edu/ama
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Leadership
AMSA members develop into physician-leaders who are now surgeon generals, FDA
commissioners, clinicians, educators, researchers, administrators, and public health officials.
AMSA is entirely student-run and provides leadership opportunities on every level, including
two first-year representative positions at OSU.
Activism
If youre interested in speaking up for those who cant speak up for themselves, AMSA is the
organization for you. How is AMSA different from other organizations? When you join AMSA,
you become part of a vital force of 65,000 national members who transform student idealism
into meaningful public service, innovation, and institutional change.
Reputation
OSU has a strong reputation as one of the largest and most active chapters in the country.
Student services include a used book sale, an instrument sale, and residency fairs. Recent
projects focused on AIDS, health care access, and the Smoke Free Ohio campaign.
Asian Free Clinic (AFC)
Columbus has a significant non-English speaking population. The AFC targets this
population, with a focus on the uninsured portion. At the clinic, students are provided
with the opportunity to take patient histories, practice working with translators, take
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of evaluation. The clinic is usually held on Mondays at 4:40 pm at the Rardin Family Practice
Center. Look for sign-up sheets in the basement of Meiling Hall.
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
APAMSA is a national organization that aims to address those issues important to AsianAmerican medical students. One part of our mission is to bring together Asians and others
interested in the health issues that affect Asians so that we may have a strong, collective,
public, and political voice. We are interested in both directly promoting the health and wellbeing of the Asian community as well as in helping all health care workers who work with
these communities understand how to care for the Asian patient in a culturally sensitive
manner. APAMSA provides an important forum for APA medical students to meet, exchange
information and experiences, and develop personally and professionally.
Website: http://apamsa.org.ohio-state.edu
Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA)
The CMDA works to foster a community in which Christian medical and dental students can
come and share experiences, thoughts, and concerns with each other on a regular
basis. CMDA also seeks to help Christian students learn how to integrate their professions
with their faith and to reach out to the community. Our activities include prayer meetings,
Bible studies, monthly dinner meetings with speakers from the community, service projects,
and social events.
Website: www.cmdahome.org
Columbus Free Clinic (CFC)
The Columbus Free Clinic is designed to provide health care to the underserved throughout
the greater Columbus area. The clinic also allows medical students to further their education
by practicing interviewing and clinical skills. The CFC is completely run by current students at
the Ohio State University College of Medicine. The Steering Committee, which runs the clinic,
is determined through an application and interviewing process that occurs every January.
Diverse Interest Group (Dive In)
If you are not sure whether your future lies with pediatrics or geriatrics, medicine or surgery,
this is the group for you. Dive In hosts a number of different panel discussions throughout
the year to learn about the many areas of medicine. Dive In also provides shadowing
opportunities and online resources that can help you explore the different medical specialties.
Emergency Medicine Interest Group (EMIG)
If you enjoy emergency medicine or are interested in finding out more about the field, then
EMIG is for you! Through EMIG, you can sign up for shadowing opportunities in the
Emergency Department; help train other students in life-saving techniques, such as CPR; and

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sponsor TB testing for students at a discounted rate. A wide variety of capabilities and
opportunities are available to give Med 1 students a more clinical experience early in their
medical careers. If you are interested in finding out more about EMIG, check out our bulletin
board near your mailboxes in the basement of Meiling Hall.
Ether Arts
Ether Arts is an organization devoted to the appreciation of arts and literature in medicine
and our community. Our main goal is to bring together students with similar interests and
give them an outlet for both expressing and experiencing their creative artistic interests. We
regularly organize trips and events for off-campus plays, concerts, art exhibitions, and the
likewhatever strikes our fancy and promises to remind us that life still exists outside the
library!
Website: http://ether.org.ohio-state.edu/index.html
Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)
FMIG provides med students with firsthand experience in family medicine, teaches them
valuable skills of medical technique, and creates relationships between students and
professionals established in the community. Throughout the year, FPIG convenes meetings
on family medicine topics; holds medical skills workshops, such as on phlebotomy and
casting; and even sets you up with a mentor. Community service activities include
volunteering with the Mt. Carmel Medical Van that travels to homeless shelters to bring
needed medical services to the underserved. Students can serve on state and national boards
and committees through the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Ohio Academy
of Family Physicians. For more information, check the FPIG bulletin board in Meiling Halls
basement and the quarterly FPIG newsletter.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Group (GLBT)
We are a diverse organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer,
questioning, and straight medical students who support each other and work to educate the
medical school community. We are committed advocates of GLBT patients, an invisible
minority that is often left unrecognized and sometimes openly stigmatized by medical
institutions. All medical students, regardless of sexual orientation, are welcome!
Honor and Professionalism Council (HPC)
The HPC is comprised of 16 Ohio State University medical students. On a day-to-day basis,
the HPC serves as an informal resource to faculty and students in the College of
Medicine. When an issue of academic misconduct or a breach of professionalism does occur,
members from the HPC assume a more active role, in the form of a committee hearing
comprised of students and faculty. HPC is open to all questions and comments from
colleagues that pertain to matters of honor and professionalism. Members of HPC are obliged
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professional atmosphere in the College of Medicine by addressing issues that deal with honor
and professionalism. For anyone interested in running for a two-year term HPC position, look
for an email in November concerning the elections.
Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)
IMIG is dedicated to all students who have an interest in the wide-ranging field of internal
medicine. Throughout the year, IMIG hosts a variety of workshops and discussions to give
students a better understanding of and appreciation for both general internal medicine and
internal medicine subspecialties. If you're interested in IMIG, look for us at the activity fair, or
watch out for email and in-class announcements.
International Health Interest Group (IHIG)
IHIG is dedicated to increasing awareness about international health issues and
providing medical aid to the underserved. One of IHIG's main goals is to help students learn
how to get involved in international health throughout their education and careers in
medicine. We strongly encourage students to participate in international service during the
summer after Med 1. IHIG helps students find international opportunities and also provides
funding through various projects throughout the year. IHIG is a great resource to connect
students to physicians at OSU who are currently involved in global health and are excited to
mentor students.
Inter-Professional Council (IPC)
IPC is the student government organization that represents all students from the six
professional schools at the university level. IPC works as a group to plan academic, service,
and social events to promote interaction between professional students from different schools
and to enhance the educational experience for professional students at Ohio State. In
addition, IPC works to fulfill the mission of giving professional students a voice at the
university level by placing student representatives on external university-wide committees
that address many of the current campus issues. All professional students are encouraged to
attend IPC meetings and functions. Interested students are more than welcome to contact
IPC and participate on university committees.
Jewish Medical and Dental Students (JMeDS)
The aim of JMeDS organization is to increase Jewish awareness among Jewish medical,
dental, and graduate science students by meeting their intellectual, spiritual, and cultural
needs. There are leadership positions available for Med 1's and 2's.
The Landacre Research Honor Society
The Landacre Research Honor Society is a student research society at the College of
Medicine. Through its activities, the society encourages medical students to pursue excellence
in academic achievement and individual research. In addition to providing students with a
variety of information about research opportunities at OSU, we also organize research
conferences, host speakers, and hold the annual Research Day, where OSU students present
posters and oral presentations summarizing their research to their peers.

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Aprovechando Salud y Educacion [Taking Advantage of Health Education] (ASE)


ASE serves to provide a welcoming environment and support network for Latino/a and Native
American medical students at The Ohio State University. We are committed to strengthening
recruitment and retention of Latino/a and Native American students at the College of
Medicine and to educating students and faculty about health care issues and disparities
prevalent in the Latino and Native American communities.
Medical Student Alumni Council (MSAC)
The Medical Student Alumni Council (MSAC) works in partnership with the Alumni Affairs
Office to provide programming and to foster interaction between students and alumni of the
College of Medicine. Early in September one of our biggest events, the Alumni Reunion
Weekend, is held. Our most popular event, the Maurice Mo Mullet Medical Student Alumni
Forum, features alumni who have distinguished themselves in fields such as medical research,
service, and advocacy. In April, we also cosponsor the Medical Student/Alumni Golf Outing
with the Columbus Medical Association. Watch your email for more information!
Medical Students for Kids (MS4K)
Medical Students for Kids is a group that matches medical student mentors with Columbus
elementary school children. The goal is to make a positive impact on a childs life and to
forge a friendship.
Military Medicine Interest Group
The Military Medicine Interest Group is open to students who are interested in learning about
practicing medicine in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or National Guard or who would like more
information. All students, military and civilian, are welcome. Activities include sponsoring
information sessions on scholarships, military away rotations, and residency programs;
bringing in speakers to talk about applying for residencies and serving humanitarian missions;
hosting meetings with commanding officers; attending a formal military dinner; and providing
general support and advice from fellow students.
Nite Out
Nite Out is the College of Medicine's annual variety show that is produced entirely by medical
students. The show has enjoyed a rich history in its existence, providing a forum for OSU
medical students to display their acting, singing, dancing, and technical talents. This event
occurs each April and features faculty impersonations, hilarious skits, and the many talents
that roam the halls of our medical school everyday. All proceeds benefit the Columbus Free
Clinic.
Website: http://www.nite-out.org
Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group enables medical students to explore their
interest in the specialty, to meet OB/GYN faculty and practitioners, and to learn about topics
relevant to the field without bias for or against the right to life/choice issue.
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On-Call Creations
Students, both novice and experienced, bring together their knitting skills to make handmade
items for patients and families at OSUMC.
Ophthalmology Interest Group
The Ophthalmology Interest Group introduces students to the field of
ophthalmology. Meetings are usually held 3-4 times a year and feature workshops to acquire
skills. An annual meeting with recent Med 4s matching in ophthalmology will help you
understand the application process.
Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group
Do you like bones, muscles, and joints, or do you enjoy seeing the finished product of your
work? Then come join the Orthopaedic Surgery Interest Group. Whether you fancy knee,
spine, pediatrics, or oncology, we have what you need to get you started down the path
toward a career in orthopaedic surgery. This year we will be featuring some great workshops
and lectures from top orthopaedists in Columbus.
Pediatric Interest Group
The Pediatric Interest Group is open to anyone that wants to find out more about pediatrics.
Throughout the school year, monthly meetings are held on a variety of topics from the
subspecialties in peds to how to land a great pediatric residency. We also participate in
National Primary Care Week and help fellow medical students explore volunteer opportunities
and research positions at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Look for emails regarding future
events.
Physicians Free Clinic (PFC)
The Physicians Free Clinic provides episodic primary and specialty medical care to the
underserved population in Columbus, while offering an opportunity for medical student
volunteers to observe and assist in their treatment. Funded by the Columbus Medical
Association, the PFC is staffed by volunteer physicians who are members of the American
Medical Association (AMA). The role of medical students includes taking medical histories,
recording vital signs, performing physical exams, and dispensing medications per the
students level of comfort in these tasks. Medical interpretation opportunities are also readily
available in a number of different languages. The PFC is a great opportunity for clinical
exposure, and no prior experience is needed. If you are interested in volunteering, you must
be an AMA student member so join the AMA and look for a PFC orientation session in the fall.
Project Professionalism
Project Professionalism is a student-driven initiative. Its mission is to create and maintain
the culture of respect in the medical environment by promoting compassionate care,
professional behaviors, excellence in medical knowledge, and altruism. We want our students
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committees include: Class Oath, Clowning in Columbus, Community Projects, Healer's Art,
History of Medicine, Premed Professionalism, and others.
Website: http://medicine.osu.edu/students/life/projects/proj-prof/pages/index.aspx
Radiology Interest Group
The Radiology Interest Group holds quarterly meetings with the goal of helping interested
med students learn more about radiology as a field and a career. See our bulletin board in the
basement of Meiling Hall to learn about current trends, technology, and the case of the
month.
Ride for World Health (R4WH)
The Ride for World Health is a 501(3) nonprofit charitable organization and a 3,700-mile
bicycle ride across the United States to raise public awareness of global health issues. R4WH
encourages people to become active global citizens and make tangible changes to their health
while financially supporting global health priorities through fundraising efforts. Through a
coast-to-coast lecture series and other events, R4WH engages the general public and medical
professionals in discussions of local health care issues while drawing parallels to global
concerns.
Website: www.rideforworldhealth.org
Student Council (SC)
Student Council is a collection of representatives from all four classes interacting under an
executive body and working with administrators in the College of Medicine. Our goal is to
provide a voice and a means of action on behalf of the student body and to assist faculty and
administrators in decisions regarding curriculum, funding, and career development. SC is a
great way to get involved in medical school, working on behalf of your peers and with
administrators to improve your medical school experience and the experience of those who
follow you. Student Council representatives are involved in fundraising efforts, community
service activities, and events to develop class unity, such as the Post-Gross Toast and the
Med 1/Med 2 BBQ. Also, Med 1 representatives work to help alleviate any problems that Med
1s may encounter in their LSI courses. Meetings occur once a month with some extra time
required based on particular committee positions. Look for information regarding elections on
the SC Website and announcements in your class early fall.
Website: http://medstudentcouncil.osu.edu
Student Interest Group in Neurology (SIGN)
The purpose of this organization is to increase your level of interest and knowledge about
neurology, as well as to provide exposure to the specialty. Various speakers are brought in
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Student National Medical Association (SNMA)


The Student National Medical Association is committed to supporting current and future
underrepresented minority medical students; addressing the needs of underserved
communities; and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and
socially conscious physicians. We do so by reaching out to the Columbus community with
health screenings and a variety of service projects. We reach back to the undergraduate
students to actively guide and support those who wish to follow in our footsteps. And we
reach within our own network of students and physicians to foster professional mentorship
and student-to-student support systems.
Surgery Interest Group (SIG)
If youve ever considered surgery, or even just thought about it in passing, come join us at
SIG. We hold meetings about once a month that cover a wide range of surgical topics. Look
for announcements about our upcoming events in your emails.
Women in Medicine (WIM)
Women in Medicine is dedicated to addressing topics of family, significant others, and work
that affect both women and men. Medicine is in a time of flux as the number of female
physicians rises in a historically male-dominated profession. This changing climate provides an
opportunity to redefine roles and expectations for the best interest of all physicians, whether
female or male. By combining the resources of AMA Women in Medicine and AMSA Women in
Medicine with our own, we organize a variety of activities. Events include monthly lunch
meetings, a retreat for 1st year female med students, Girls Nite Out, and Women in Medicine
Day. If you are interested in WIM, look for emails about upcoming events.

This is not a comprehensive list! Plan on attending the Student Activities Fair on August 15
at 4:30PM in order to find out more about these groups and many more.
Also, if you are interested in getting involved with a community agency in the Greater
Columbus Area (not directly linked to the OSU College of Medicine), check out the Student
Council website (http://medstudentcouncil.osu.edu) for a comprehensive list of the various
organizations and their contact information. This list will be updated throughout the year.

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155 Meiling Hall Stop In and Say Hello!


The 155 Suite in Meiling Hall is located just off of the main lobby area, between the front doors
and the beautiful glass art wall. Also known as the Deans Office, it is not like going to the
principals office in elementary school! The Deans Staff is here to help you with whatever
questions, concerns, or crises you may have.
You should definitely find your way to the 155 suite early in
your medical school career just stop in and say hello!
Karen Hartker (left) is the Administrative Associate who
will greet you at the front desk she is an excellent
resource for any questions that may come up during your
time at the OSU College of Medicine! She can also help
make appointments with any of the Deans Staff. Just give
her a call at 614-292-5126 or email:
karen.hartker@osumc.edu.

In the Deans Office, you will find the following people:

John Davis, PhD, MD


Associate Dean for Medical Education

Joanne Lynn, MD
Associate Dean for Student Life

Carol Hasbrouck, MA
Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills and Medical Education

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Student Life
The Office of Student Life is your place for almost all things student. From counseling
services to academic assistance to financial services and letters of recommendation, someone
in Student Life can help.
Student Life Leadership:
Joanne Lynn, MD; Associate Dean for Student Life
Email: joanne.lynn@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-292-5126
Office: 155 Meiling Hall
Contact Karen Hartker for appointments.
Academic Advising/Career Planning: Student Counseling Services is committed to
helping you realize your potential and to supporting you in the development of your medical
career complementary to your individual life goals.
Academic Advising: Pam Cohen, MHS, LPC
Email: pamela.cohen@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-293-9158
Office: 138B Meiling Hall

Academic Tutoring: Ramona Covington, MD

(by referral only)


Email: Ramona.covington@osumc.edu
Office: 138 Meiling Hall
Career Planning: Jane Trask
Email: jane.trask@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-292-4814
Office: 015 Meiling Hall
Office Hours: 10:30 am-4:30 pm or by appointment
Personal Counseling: Students succeed in their academic and personal goals when they
feel safe, healthy, and supportedboth inside and outside of the classroom. We provide
individual counseling to assist you in your transition to life at the College of Medicine as well as
intervention services and programs for your overall well-being.
Personal Counseling: Lora Eberhard, MS, PCC, LCDCIII
Email: lora.eberhard@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-292-3340
Office: 138 Meiling Hall

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Medical Student Communications: Through the weekly MD2B Update, the Meiling lobby
flatscreen, and Student Life Website, you can find the latest about our programs and services,
special events, scholarships, fellowship and research opportunities, breaking news from the
College of Medicine and the American Association of Medical Colleges,. This site also includes
the College of Medicines official Medical Student Handbook (youll want to bookmark this!)
and student organization lists.
Medical Student Communications: Tammy Carl
Email: tammy.carl@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-292-6450
Office: B043 Graves Hall
Medical Student Organizations and Events: The College of Medicine has over 70 student
organizations and several celebratory events each year, beginning with the White Coat
Ceremony and culminating in the Hooding Ceremony for our graduating students. This is the
place for questions about those events or about what kind of organizations exist, funding,
collaboration with other groups, how to start a new organization, or how to get involved. Student Life is also the home of the Wellness Initiative. If you have a non-curriculum question,
this is a good place to start.
Director of Student Engagement: Eileen Mehl, MA
Email: eileen.mehl@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-292-9952
Office: 138 Meiling Hall
Student Financial Services: The College of Medicine is fortunate to have its own student
financial counselors, located in Graves Hall. Continue on to the next page for more detailed
information about their services!
Email: Medfinaid@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-292-8771
Office: B-043 Graves Hall
Financial Services Director: Christine McDonough
Email: christine.mcdonough@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-292-8771
Office: B-043B Graves Hall
Financial Services Coordinator: Deniesha Newby
Email: deniesha.newby@osumc.edu
Phone: 614-292-8771
Office: B-043C Graves Hall

Lecture Series: Student Financial Services holds a Financial Services Week each spring.
There will be lectures throughout the week discussing topics like estate planning, home buying, financial planning, and managing student loans.
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Student Financial Services


This office assists students with issues related to student health insurance, tuition bills,
residency, and student financial aid.
Applying for Loans and Need Based Scholarships
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) electronically at http://
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Our school code is 003090. Including parent information on the FAFSA
does not mean that we expect your parents to contribute to your education financially. It is
required for us to distribute need-based scholarships. You do not have to include parent
information on the FAFSA in order to be awarded federal loans.
Your Financial Aid Award Details & Accepting Your Aid
Go to www.buckeyelink.osu.edu
My Student Center
View Financial Aid (under finances)
Select the 2012-13 academic year
Click on Award Summary Tab (at the top)
Once you have reviewed your aid package, follow the directions to accept the amount of your
loans. Incoming students will also be required to complete Federal Entrance Counseling and
sign the Master Promissory Note.
Each following year, students will only be required to accept the amount of their loans.
Please complete this step by July 15 to ensure funds are available when school begins.
Federal Stafford Loans
The OSU College of Medicine uses the Federal Direct Loan Program through the Department
of Education. More info at:
http://medicine.osu.edu/students/financial_services/loans/pages/federalstafford.aspx
Unsubsidized Stafford loans are at a 6.8% fixed interest rate and have a 0.5% origination
fee. You are responsible for the interest that accrues on Unsubsidized Stafford loans during
and after school.
Unmet Need
If after reviewing your award notification letter you find that the aid resources offered are not
enough to fully meet your cost of attendance, you can apply for either a private alternative
educational loan or a Federal Graduate PLUS loan. Please apply by July 15 to ensure that
the funds are available at the beginning of the school year. The maximum amount for either
loan would be the difference between your cost of attendance and your current available aid
resources on your award summary.
There are many differences between these two additional loan resources. Private educational
loans are taken out through banks, have variable interest rates, may not have loan fees, and
cannot be consolidated with your federal loans.
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The Federal Graduate PLUS loan is taken out through the federal government, has a fixed
interest rate, a loan origination fee, and can be consolidated with your other federal loans.
For more information on these loans as well as how to apply, please visit:
http://medicine.osu.edu/students/financial_services/loans/pages/gradplusprivatebank.aspx.
Scholarships
Need-based Scholarships
To be considered each school year for need-based scholarships, students are required to
file the FAFSA in early March and include parental information. The deadline has passed for
need-based awarding for 2012-2013 school year. Need-based awarding is based on several
criteria and is not based strictly on Expected Family Contribution from the FAFSA.
Scholarships are awarded annually and may change from year to year.
University Scholarships
University scholarships are awarded annually. The deadline has passed, but students may
apply each March for consideration for the following school year. Students will be sent an
email each school year informing them when this application is available.
College of Medicine Scholarships
The medical school has additional scholarship funding that is held for returning students. All
scholarship money has been distributed. All students, however, will be reconsidered for these
awards annually as second-, third-, and fourth-year students. To be considered for these
scholarships, students are required to complete the College of Medicine Scholarship
application. This application will become available the first week of January each school year.
Receiving Loan Money
All loan money is electronically credited to your university account once you complete the
necessary requirements listed on your award letter. Your loan money will pay the
outstanding balance for the semester with any remainder being sent to you directly to help
pay for living and miscellaneous expenses.
For more dates throughout the school year, visit:
http://medicine.osu.edu/students/financial_services/pages/importantdates.aspx.

Moving Expenses & Unusual Expenses or Situations


Any student with an unusual situation or expenses who believes the traditional cost of
attendance is not accurate should contact Student Financial Services at
medfinaid@osumc.edu.

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Becoming an Ohio Resident


There are some pretty complicated rules governing reclassification as an Ohio resident
for tuition purposes. On a simplified level, students can become Ohio residents (C-3)
immediately if they are financially dependent on a spouse who is a full-time employee in
Ohio. Otherwise, students can become residents (C-2) after they have lived in the state for
12 consecutive months and have financially supported themselves solely on Ohio income or
loans in their name. Savings and/or investment accounts in your name one year prior to
entering medical school may be eligible funding to meet your expenses. Note: Please
contact the University Registrars Office to receive a determination on the eligibility of this
funding. Additional requirements before applying include changing your drivers license and
license plates (if you own the vehicle) to Ohio and registering to vote in Ohio.
Specific questions should be directed to the Registrars Office; call 614-292-9330.
More information is available at:
http://registrar.osu.edu/.

Joint Degree Programs


OSUCOM offers combined degree programs including MD/MBA, MD/PhD, MD/MPH, MD/MHA,
and MD/JD. MD/PhD students must participate in the Independent Study Program. These
combined programs can often be completed in less time than pursuing the two degrees
separately. Find more information at:
http://medicine.osu.edu/students/curriculum/pages/test.aspx

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The Summer After Med 1


Some people call this your last free summer. Unfortunately, this is not exactly true.
Although you technically have two months off before Med 2, these are prime CV-building
months. (Your CV is your professional rsum.) Students at medical schools around the
country will be working to strengthen their residency applications, and you should be, too.
Fortunately, there are several options for how to spend your summeryou might even be
able to find something you will really enjoy! A list of opportunities is available at http://
medicine.osu.edu/students/life/resources/summer_opportunities/pages/index.aspx
1. The most common option is doing research for the summer. If you plan on incorporating
research into your career, summer experience is vital. Even if you do not plan on a research
career, that kind of experience is increasingly expected when you apply for residency. Medical
students may pursue full- or part-time research during their curriculum or apply for a leave of
absence for up to one year to do research with a faculty advisor in the College of Medicine.
Funding opportunities for these options are available following an internal competitive
application process. Research opportunities are available through clinical and basic science
departments at OSUMC and Nationwide Children's Hospital.
The Medical Student
Research Program (MDSR), under the direction of Ginny L. Bumgardner, MD, PhD,
guides medical students to identify faculty research mentors, offers a limited number of
competitive internal scholarships to support their research training, orients students to
prepare them for a safe & successful research experience, alerts students of prestigious
extramural funding opportunities, and assists students with preparation of competitive
research fellowship applications. If you are interested in this program, start looking for
research opportunities early in the year because the first portion of the MDSR application is
due in December. The MDSR Program website (http://medicine.osu.edu/go/mdsr) is kept up
-to-date on announcements, events, and opportunities available by department or research
area, including summer opportunities.
2. Another popular option is traveling. Many students travel to South America, Africa, or India
to work for various charity groups. They are able to practice their clinical skills while helping
out an underserved country. The easiest way to travel is to work with one of the well-known
service groups. The International Health Interest Group is helpful in identifying these groups,
as are the Med 2s. Funding is available through the medical school and fundraisers to offset
some of the cost of your trip. Some students have even set up their own trips to less highly
frequented countries. Anything is possible. Just make sure to get your trip approved if youre
an out-of-state student trying to get Ohio residency (talk to Christine or Deniesha in the
Student Financial Services suite, B043 Graves).
3. There certainly are other options. You can spend a whole summer shadowing or working in
a physicians practice. You can do some in-depth work with a local charity. You can find a
program in the hospital that you want to get involved in to hone your clinical skills.
The point is that you are free, but you may not be happy with yourself in three years if you
spent the entire summer perfecting your Frisbee golf. Have fun and do what you like, just
choose wisely.

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Housing
Ohio State medical students live in many different neighborhoods around Columbus. Some
prefer the hustle and bustle of the campus area, while others live in quieter areas a little
farther from school. The following is a list of some of the neighborhoods and specific
buildings or intersections where current med students live, as well as some comments about
the areas. There is also a Housing Binder in the Admissions Office. You can poke through it if
you are in town to look for a place. There are student reviews and new listings available.
All of the buildings are apartments unless specified otherwise. Approximate rent and utilities
per person are listed (prices are averages for 1-2 bedrooms). All buildings were rated as quiet
by current M1s unless otherwise specified.
Grandview
This neighborhood is located very close to the medical centermany students walk or bike to
school. Others take the bus (COTA route 82) to the medical center and ride for free with
their BuckID. Grandview is a quiet area filled with shops and an array of popular restaurants.
Highly recommended:
1) Runaway Bay (rent: $675, utilities: $75)
2) The Quarry ($650, $60)
3) Somerset Square Apartments ($600, $90)
4) Northwest Blvd & Chambers Rd ($325, $150)
-moderately noisy atmosphere
No complaints:
5) Heritage Apartments ($585, $175)
6) The Meridian ($650, $60)
-home to many M1s; issues with management
7) Arbors of Watermark ($550, $100)
-quiet to moderately noisy
8) Colony Club ($365, $30)
9) Fisher Commons ($650, $40)
South Campus
This area is also very close to the medical school. Students like it because it is near many
bars and restaurants. Some M1s found this area to be noisy and somewhat less safethey
suggested making sure to lock your car doors and keep windows shut when in this area.
Highly recommended:
1) South Campus Gateway ($700, $65)
-moderately noisy to very loudespecially at night; great location for nightlife
2) Lantern Square Apartments ($465, $90)
3) Neil Building: OSU housing ($665, $0-included)
-RA opportunities
4) Buckeye Village: OSU family housing ($525, $60)
No complaints:
5) Jones Graduate Tower: OSU graduate housing ($412, $0)
-RA opportunities
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6) 8th Ave & High St ($450, $75)


-moderately noisy
7) 8th or 9th Ave & Worthington St ($300, $50)
-moderately noisy
Not recommended:
8) University Apartments
-very loud
NECKO (Neil, Eighth, Cannon, King Organization)
This area is basically right on the Medical Center campus. It is a great neighborhood for a
short walking commute to school and convenient for going out at night.
Highly recommended:
1) King Ave & Perry St ($450, $75)
-quiet to moderately noisy
th
2) W 8 Ave ($435, $100)
Victorian Village
This older area is home to many M1s. Victorian Village is quiet, close to campus, and
considered to be a generally family-friendly area. However, some M1s expressed concern
about the safety of some parts of this neighborhood. The best way to find places in this area
is to look on Craigs List or just to walk around and look for For Rent signs. Places are often
owned by smaller companies or a single landlord.
Highly recommended:
1) W 4th Ave & High St ($425, $0)
2) W 4th Ave & Neil Ave ($525, $100)
3) W 6th Ave & Hunter Ave ($425, $100)
4) W 5th Ave & Michigan or Pennsylvania ($500, $75)
No complaints:
5) King Ave & Forsythe Ave ($350, $120)
6) W 3rd Ave & Dennison Ave ($385, $0)
Not recommended:
7) 1293 Neil Ave
Short North
This eclectic area is known for its great restaurants and nightlife, and some fabulous people
watching. The Short North is home to plenty of bars and music venues, as well as the
monthly Gallery Hop. Again, Craigs List and walking around are your best options.
Highly recommended:
1) Clark Place: condos for purchase
2) Victorian Gate: condos for purchase
-moderately noisy
3) W Starr Ave & High St ($375, $150)
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Arena District
This area is very popular for nightlife, but housing can be on the pricey side. Students enjoy
the close proximity to fun bars and restaurants.
Highly recommended:
1) Arena Crossing ($650, $60)
Upper Arlington
This prime suburban area is a short drive from the medical school. It tends to be more
expensive, but is quiet and filled with stores and restaurants. Many apartment buildings are
close to grocery stores, pharmacies, and other shops.
Highly recommended:
1) Chatham Village: condos for purchase, rented condos & townhomes ($400, $65)
-popular with M1s, most students drive, although you can ride your bike
-quiet to moderately noisy
2) Arlington Heights ($550, $0)
3) Windsor at Sterling Place ($460, $100)
4) Marble Cliff Commons ($775, $50)
5) University Village Apartments ($275, $50)
-has shuttle bus to campus, http://universityvillage.com/
6) Harvard Square Apartments ($565, $80)
Northwest Columbus
Just north of Upper Arlington, this area shares many of the conveniences of that
neighborhood, but with less expense.
Highly recommended:
1) Bethel Colony II: condos for purchase or rent ($375, $100)
2) Olentangy Commons ($500, $75)
3) Governors Square ($650, $60)
4) Kenny Rd & Henderson Rd ($233, $100)
Hilliard
This family-friendly area is quiet and clean. Students enjoy the parks and the residential feel,
but the commute is longer than in other areas.
Highly recommended:
1) Templeton Crossing ($540, $120)
2) Hilliard Park ($760, $110)
3) Heritage Green Apartments ($500, 100)
No complaints:
4) Country Ridge Apartments ($529, $100)

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Clintonville
This area is popular with married students and those looking to purchase a condo or house.
Located on the COTA #2 bus line, students have an alternative method of transportation to
school. Lots of new developments give Clintonville many restaurants and stores. Places for
rent can be found by driving around or by looking on Craigs List!
Highly recommended:
1) Fenway Pines: condos for purchase
2) Henderson Rd & High St: condos for purchase
3) Morse Rd & High St: condos for purchase
Worthington
This northern suburban area is more removed from campus, but shares the features as areas
like Hilliard. Worthington tends to be more expensive than other areas of Columbus.
Highly recommended:
1) Central Park ($400, $50)
Westerville
This area is northeast of Worthington and has a very suburban feel. Some students disliked
the longer commute.
Highly recommended:
1) Hickory Creek Apartments ($578, $70)
Other Areas
Students also live in and recommend Blacklick, Grove City, and Galloway. The top complaint
from these locations is the longer commute to school. Many students, though, prefer the
quiet environment of these areas.
General Housing Information
About 30% of students in the first year class live with a medical school classmate. Over the
summer, students can find a roommate by completing the housing survey on the orientation
website or through the Facebook page. Another 20% of M1s live with someone who is not a
medical student, while almost 40% of the class lives alone. About 10% live with a spouse or
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Transportation & Parking

While over half of first-year medical students walk or bike to school, a large percentage of the
class drives to campus. The remainder carpool, take a Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
bus, or ride their apartment complexs bus (this applies to the University Village Apartments).
COTA Buses
Students can ride COTA free just by showing a BuckID (see Miscellaneous section for info).
The COTA routes to OSU can be found at: http://www.cota.com/pdfs/System_Map_OSU.pdf.
Bicycles
There are racks outside the medical school buildings for students to lock up their bikes.
Parking Passes & Lots
Students may purchase parking passes online, at the Office of Transportation and Parking, or
at the medical school during orientation. The Transportation Office is located at 160 Bevis
Hall at 1080 Carmack Road. Please note that if you do not purchase a pass prior to
orientation, you will have to pay to park in a garage until you have your pass. You will need
to set up your OSU username before you can purchase a permit online.
Most students who drive to campus purchase C permits, which cost $264 for the entire year.
This pass allows you to park in any lots shaded GREEN on the parking map (http://
www.tp.ohio-state.edu/students/parking/parkingmap.shtml). Many students park in the Cpass lot off of Cannon Drive near 10th Avenue. There are also C-pass lots east of the medical
school off of W 10th Avenue. You can park at any university lot after 4:00pm with a C pass.
*Note: Since the university is in the process of renovating many of the garages surrounding
the medical center, the Cannon Drive lot (also known as the pit), will be B-pass only until
sometime in 2013. Students with a C-pass also may park on the Buckeye Lot and take the MC
bus directly to the medical center. This bus runs every 10 minutes and is a 24 hour service.
A few students choose to park in garages around the Medical Center. These CG parking
passes cost $693 and are distributed by lottery (entry deadline is July 27). Information about
the parking garage lottery can be found at:
http://www.tp.ohio-state.edu/students/parking/studentgaragelottery.shtml.
Warning: traffic and parking patterns will change drastically after the undergraduates return
to campus in September.
Navigating the Campus Area
An Ohio State University campus map can be found at: http://www.osu.edu/map.
A Medical Center map can be found at:
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Family Life
Medical school certainly has its challenges, but throw in a spouse and some kids and it
becomes a significant life adjustment. Weve put together some advice about being married
and being a parent from students who have been there, done that.
Marriage
Being married as a Med 1 adds a very important and often challenging dynamic to an already
difficult course - to say less would be an understatement. The curriculum is demanding, and
there are heavy commitments on time that make the art of maintaining a healthy marriage
difficult. However, the companionship, compassion, communication, understanding, support,
accountability, and love found in a strong marriage relationship can make medical school an
extremely positive experience for both husband and wife. Often times, the support of a
spouse can make the medical school experience more enjoyable and survivable, and when
you graduate, youll both have made some amazing memories together.
In terms of managing a marriage in medical school, everyone must have their own approach
but a few themes are vital:
Communicate Busy schedules mean that there will be lots of things on a married
students mind, and it is very easy to bottle up stress until it boils over. Make sure to
communicate with your spouse and share the experience with them. Also, listening to
their feelings and interests outside of medicine is equally important.
Spend time together Again, things get busy, and it is easy to get buried in studies
and the variety of amazing extracurricular opportunities offered here. Make time for
your spouse, and never make them feel like they are second place to your career.
Take advantage of the free/discounted student tickets to take your spouse out (p. 47).
Coordinate Keep track of both of your schedules and find the holes. Plan out time
for each other and keep one another informed of important upcoming events (like
tests, volunteering, conventions, classes, etc.). This was the hardest skill to learn but
made the biggest impact!
Join in community together Find something you enjoy doing together. You can
fill in the blankbut date nights, church groups, clubs, hanging out with friends, and
seeing movies are a few suggestions. Also, building relationships with other married
medical students can really make a difference. Theres a group on campus called The
Other Half thats geared to help students form such friendships. Its worthwhile to
check it out.
Finally, if you are an out-of-state, married student and your spouse holds a full time job
anywhere in the state, you are eligible for immediate in-state tuition (youll save $12,000!).
For all other students, this process takes a full year and is fairly complicated. If you and your
spouse apply, be sure to drop by Student Financial Services for the details.
Parenting
Being a parent is never easy, but being a parent in medical school adds its own dimension of
chaos! You will definitely learn early on that many people think you are a bit crazy to raise
children and go to medical school. But there are LOTS of med parents out there!
Throughout all four years of medical school, you will hear a wide variety of parenting
experiences from classmates, residents, and professors. Ive found it useful to listen to the
different approaches that people have made work. There is a lot of formal support via the
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deans and counselors. There are also good Web bulletin boards out there, so try doing a
quick search for advice. Parenting medical students have made lots of things work, and it is
up to you to find your own balance. Some students make their school work like a jobstay
on campus until 5 pm or 6 pm, then put away the books to spend time with the spouse and
kids. Other students study after the kids are in bed or over the weekends. More than most
other students, youll have to figure out a system that keeps you one step ahead because you
never can predict when something will come up. Throughout all the balancing with kids,
dont forget to nurture your relationship with your spouse as well.
Living in Columbus, there are lots of fun activities for families. COSI is the science center
downtown that is fun for kids of different ages. Get a zoo pass! The zoo is never the same
twice, and it has lots to see beyond the animals: play areas, the boat and train rides, and the
carousel. The challenges of being a parent and going to medical school are definitely
manageable. Youll make lots of medical school friends, but often its nice to have other
friends who are parents outside the medical school. There is an active Attachment Parenting
group in Columbus (http://www.columbusapvillage.com/), and you will meet other parents at
daycare, church, and at your childrens activities.
Lots of medical students find that it is hard to feel like there is life outside of Meiling Hall.
Being in a family MAKES you have that life. Take advantage of this! Dont underestimate
your unique perspective. Being a physician with a family will never be easy. Medical school
is a great time to begin building the skills and habits that work for you. Parenting gives you
determination, patience, and flexibility that will all help you be a better student and physician.
Besides, youll totally rock your child development classes!
Family-Friendly Places
Carriage Place movie theatercheapest movies in town
Carriage Place Petlandplay with the puppies!
City of Columbus Parks and Recreation many free classes/activities for adults and kids
Lennox movie theater
Easton Town Centeroutdoor shopping
Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafarcade
Olentangy Trailbiking, walking, running along the river
Goodale Park
Franklin Park Conservatory
Park of Roses
Schiller Park
Chiller Ice Skating Rink
USA Rollerskating
Magic Mountainmini golf, bumper boats, arcade
Gameworksarcade
Galaxy Games & Golf
Columbus Zoo
COSIinteractive science museum
OSU Recreation Center Family Fun Nights
OSU Discover Columbus Free/Discount Tickets to many sporting events, the zoo, etc.

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Places to Study
Medical students can get pretty creative when it comes to finding new study locales. Below
are some of the favorites besides the basics of home or outdoors.
Libraries
-The ones mentioned below are suggestions from peers.
-Times change daily, find the time and location at http://library.osu.edu/sites/libinfo/
hours.php
Prior Health Sciences Library
Library space with study carrels on the 3rd floor of Graves
Biological Sciences/Pharmacy Library: 102 Riffe Building on W. 12th Ave
Law School Library: Drinko Hall. You have to sign in, but it is very nice.
Main Library: Newly renovated and located on Neil Ave. Closes at midnight.
SEL-Science and Engineering Library: Open 24hrs. Be sure to bring your BuckID.
Public libraries: http://www.columbuslibrary.org
Upper Arlington: 2800 Tremont Rd
Grandview: 1685 W 1st Ave
Hilliard: 4772 Cemetery Rd
Northwest: 2280 Hard Rd
Northside: 1423 N High St
Coffee Shops
Starbucks: 5th Ave, Lane Ave
Staufs: Grandview Ave
Caribou Coffee: Tremont Rd, Lane Ave
Cup O Joe: Lennox shopping center, High St in the Short
North & Clintonville
Caf Apropos: 3rd Ave
Luck Brothers
Travonna Coffee House on 5th and High
Bookstores
Barnes & Noble: Lennox, Tremont Rd, High St
Borders: Henderson Rd
Restaurants
Panera: Grandview Ave, Tremont Ave, Lane Ave, High St
Giant Eagle Market District in Upper Arlington
Others
Ohio Union, Younkin Success Center, Wexner Center Caf
*Meiling and Graves are accessible 24/7 and you may utilize classrooms and conference
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Just a Hop, Skip, & Jump Away!


Meiling Hall is conveniently located to a number of different resources around campus. Since
youll be spending a lot of time in the Meiling Hall/Graves Hall areas, here are some points of
interest that are nearby.
Dining
Hospital Cafeteria: get there through the Ross or main hospital entrance
Wendys: in the basement of the Main Hospital (Rhodes Hall)
The Garage: a number of different eateries abound under the parking garage, just across
Medical Center Drive
Hang Over Easy on Neil: breakfast all day long
Jimmy Johns on Neil: popular place for Sub sandwiches
The Neil Market: a number of difference eateries from soup, salads, sandwiches, pasta
and Asian
Brenens Caf on Neil: coffee and baked goods
The Caffeine Element in Prior Health Sciences Library: coffee and healthy grab-and-go
food options
Snacks
Vending machines in the basement of Meiling
Hospital Gift Shop: great selection and better prices than the vending machines
Coffee
In the Garage
Express Oasis in the Hospital
Brenens Caf and The Caffeine Element, mentioned above
Pharmacy Goods
Walgreens in the Hospital: 10% discount for hospital employees
CVS on Neil
Pharmacy in Wilce Student Health Center: prices are subsidized and thus usually better
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Food, Fun, & Entertainment


When we do not have our noses in books, we med students know how to have a good time.
Columbus has a lot to offer, from artsy events to hole-in-the-wall bars. Check out the
following list of local bars, restaurants, activities, and more. Always drink responsibly and
designate a driver or call a cab at 614-444-4444 or 614-222-2222.
Shopping
Eastonin Northeast Columbus, off I-270 a huge outdoor shopping center
Polaris in Northern Columbustypical shopping mall, but nice
The Short NorthHigh Street, south of campus as you approach downtowngalleries,
trendy shops and hang-outs
LennoxOlentangy River Rd, just west of the medical centerTarget, Barnes and Noble,
Cost Plus World Market, Old Navy, more
Lane Avenue ShopsLane Ave and Northwest Blvd Whole Foods Market, Bed, Bath &
Beyond, clothing stores, restaurants
Grandview Avenueabout a mile west of the medical centerboutiques, salons, gourmet
restaurants
Sole OutdoorsKingsdale Shops on Tremont Rd
Movie Theaters
Lennox on Olentangy River Rd
Drexel Theater in the South Campus Gateway (High St): Bring your BuckID for a discount!
Easton
Arena Grand in the Arena District
AMC Easton: Now has dine-in viewing!
Activities around Columbus
Biking on the river trail
Columbus Zoo, especially near the holidays for lights and hot chocolate
High Banks Metro Park
Ohio State Fair
Gallery Hop in the Short North on High St the first Saturday night of each month
Gallery Hop in Grandview on Grandview Ave the last Saturday night of each month
Hocking Hillscamping, hiking
Red, White and Boom for the 4th of July
Cedar Point (near Cleveland), Kings Island (in Cincinnati) amusement parks
COSI Science Museum downtown
Columbus Museum of Art
Jazz and Ribs Festival near COSI downtown in July
Columbus Microbrew Festival in September
Latino and Asian Festivals, Columbus Arts Festival, ComFest
Yellow Springs, Ohio1 hour to west, hiking, Youngs Dairy ice cream, hippie town
Mad River ski resort45 minutes to northwest
Wine tasting day at the North Market in July
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Farmers Market at the North Market on Saturday mornings


Student Council white water rafting trip and ski trip
Trivia at Grandview Caf (Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 8:00PM)
Musicals at the Ohio Theater downtown, Music on the River, Shakespeare in the Park

Bars
The Arena districtBrothers, Gas Werks, Sugar, Spice, Carlile Club, Novaks
The Elevator on High St
German VillageClub 185, Metro, Victorys
Victorian VillageHamptons (karaoke every Wednesday night) and Harrisons on 3rd
Arlington Caf in Upper Arlingtonpool tables
Rose and Thistle on Chambers Rdpub and pool tables
Brazenhead on 5th Avenue and in Dublin, toopub
Grandview Caf on Grandview Aveband on the weekends
Charlie Bear and Ugly Tuna at the South Campus Gateway on High St
Restaurants by Area
Grandview
Brazenhead $Irish pub, Wednesday night specials, 5th Ave
Deweys Pizza $
Shoku $$
Vino Vino $$
Figlio $$ - Italian
Grandview Caf $
Spagio $$
Aladdins $ (Lebanese)
Old Bag of Nails $ (pub)
Cap City Diner $$
Columbus Fishmarket $$$
Gibbys $
Z Cucina $$
Pauls Catering $ - breakfast, pasta dinners
Jenis Ice Cream $ - amazing with gourmet flavors
German Village
Columbus Brewing Company $
Barcelona $$
Lindeys $$
The Short North
North Star $$
Bettys Spirits $
Haiku $
Rigsbys $$
Marcellas $$ - amazing happy hour specials
Hyde Park $$$ - steak
The Happy Greek $
Basi Italia $$$

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Arena District
Buca di Bepo $ - Italian family style
Gordon Birsch $
The North Market $ - local vendors, bakery, produce, coffee, flowers, meat, ethnic foods
Martinis $$
Typhoon $
Campus
Tommys Pizza $
Mad Mex $the Gateway on High St
The Happy Greek $the Gateway
Cold Stone Creamery $the Gateway
Eddie Georges Grille $the Gateway
Polaris
Lindeys $$
Molly Woos $$ Chinese
Martinis $$
Cheeseburger in Paradise $ - live music every night, island atmosphere, good mini
cheeseburgers and fun drinks
California Pizza Kitchen $
Easton
Brio $$
Cheesecake Factory $
Bon Vie $$ French
California Pizza Kitchen $
Ocean Club $$
Cosi $ - salads, sandwiches, and coffee
PF Changs $$ Chinese
The Melting Pot $$$ fondue
Upper Arlington
El Vaquero $ - Mexican on Riverside Dr
Figlio $$ - Italian on Riverside Dr
Tais Asian Bistro $
Le Chatelaine $ - French, pastries, deserts, salads, sandwiches on Lane Ave
The Rusty Bucket $ - pub on Lane Ave
Thai Taste $$ - on corner Kenny Rd and Henderson Rd
Morretis $$ - Italian on Tremont Rd
Graeters $ - ice cream on Lane Ave
Champs $ - in Lennox on Olentangy River Rd
First Watch $ breakfast, in Kingsdale Shopping Center on corner of Northwest & Tremont
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And for the more eclectic crowd.


This city has a great local music scene if you just know where to look, and plenty of great
places to eat out. So if you get bored of going to the same places all the time, or want to
check out where the locals go, here are a few places you should try:
Short North
Bodega
1044 N High St, Columbus
Cool atmosphere and cheap happy hour 4-8 pm, great place to stop after gallery hop
Skullys Music Diner
1151 N High St, Columbus
Ladies 80s every Thursday night, great place to dance! They also have a ton of bands and DJ
events. Happy hour 4-9 pm daily
Surly Girl Saloon
1126 N High St, Columbus
Great atmosphere, great food, 24 beers on tap!
Tasi Caf
680 North Pearl Street, Columbus
Casual dining with some delicious brunch options!
North of Campus:
Ravari Room/Hound Dogs Pizza
2657 N High St, Columbus
Brick-walled tavern, pool tables, good place for local bands & DJ nights.
Caf Bourbon Street
2216 Summit St., Columbus
Somewhat smelly dive bar with onsite Taco Ninja. Good place for bands, DJs, and Sunday
night karaoke!
Check out concerts at the LC Pavillion and Newport Music Hall!
Websites where you can find info on local music & culture:
http://www.columbusunderground.com
http://www.cringe.com
http://www.donewaiting.com
http://www.shortnorth.org
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Sports & Recreation


Football Tickets
A big question on the minds of many incoming medical students is...how do I get Buckeye
football tickets? New students can purchase tickets June 1-30 at the website below. Tickets
to all four season home games cost $120. You can also purchase three preseason games. In
the past, first-year students have created a M1 seating group so that classmates can sit
together. This can be done on the ticket Website. Previous classes have found it helpful to
communicate this information through email or a Facebook group.
http://www.hangonsloopy.com/
Intramural Sports
Many medical students participate in intramural sports at OSU. Students have played a variety
of sports including flag football, dodge ball, volleyball, soccer, and ultimate Frisbee.
Information about intramural sports, including fees and registration dates, can be found at:
http://recsports.osu.edu/intramural-sports.
Gyms
There are several different OSU gyms near the medical school. The Recreation & Physical
Activity Center (RPAC) is located on campus next to the football stadium. The RPAC is home
to the main pools and racquetball courts. The Adventure Recreation Center (ARC) is located
on Woody Hayes Dr near Kenny Rd. The ARC has a climbing wall and indoor turf fields.
Jesse Owens South is a smaller gym located near the medical school.
You can find more information at: http://recsports.osu.edu/facilities.
Outdoors
There are many public parks and other outdoor facilities in the Columbus area and within a
few hours drive. Some popular ones include:

Columbus/Metro Parks

Schiller: 1069 Jaeger St


Goodale: 120 W Goodale Blvd
Battelle Darby Creek: Galloway
Prairie Oaks: West Jefferson
Highbanks: Lewis Center
Other metro parks: http://www.metroparks.net/Default.aspx
Olentangy Trail: running, biking along Olentangy River
Hocking Hills: camping, hiking; 1 hour southeast
Yellow Springs, Ohio: hiking; 1 hour west
Mad River Ski Resort: 45 minutes northwest
Student Council hosts a white water rafting trip and ski trip every year

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Miscellaneous Information
BuckID
Your OSU student IDthe BuckIDis necessary to get into sporting events, ride COTA buses
free, and even for after-hours access to medical school buildings. You can get a BuckID free
of charge at the BuckID Card Office in the 2nd floor of the Ohio Union on High St and 12th
Ave. This can be done any time during the summer or orientation. You must be registered
for classes and bring a photo ID.
Find out more at:
https://buckid.osu.edu/about_contact.asp

Making the Most of Your Student Activities Fee


Explore Columbus offers discounted tickets to movies, concerts, the arts, and sporting events.
Just by showing your BuckID, you can also purchase reduced priced restaurant gift
certificates and zoo passes. The Ohio Union Activities Board (OUAB) brings acts to campus
and plans social events.
Explore Columbus: http://explorecolumbus.osu.edu/default.asp
OUAB: http://ouab.osu.edu
Health Insurance
All medical students are required to have continuous health insurance coverage throughout
their four years at the College of Medicine. OSU offers full-coverage insurance as well as a
supplemental plan. Students remaining on their parents policy may wish to consider the
supplemental plan if Columbus area healthcare would be billed as out-of-network. The full
coverage insurance is around $550 per semester. If you have other health insurance,
you will need to waive OSU coverage online when you register for classes.
More information about OSU student health insurance: http://shi.osu.edu/

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Acknowledgments
The Med I Atlas would like to thank the following people for their contributions:

The Office of Student Life


Dr. Charles Lockwood
Dr. Joanne Lynn
Dr. Quinn Capers IV
Past Contributors to The Guide:
Mary Scaduto, 2007 Editor
Hillary Bashaw, 2008 Editor
Ashley Zielinski, 2009 Editor
Melissa House, 2010 Editor
Eileen Mehl and Tammy Carl for their guidance and assistance

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