RVUCOM-Southern Utah Associations, Clubs & Organizations
The Medical Student Pride Alliance (MSPA) is a social organization committed to empowering sexual and gender minority medical students, other health professional students, and allies through activism to increase the number of physicians and other health care providers trained in LGBTQ+-inclusive healthcare, while also addressing the unique needs of LGBTQ+ communities through research, advocacy, and service.
What We Do
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​Promote LGBTQ+ medical student career development
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Advocate for the health and safety of LGBTQ+ medical trainees
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Improve LGBTQ+ health education
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Building a community for LGBTQ+ medical trainees
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Support the intersectionality of identities of LGBTQ+ medical trainees
Join MSPA
Allocate Student Funds to MSPA
Join our MSPA Meeting on Zoom
See Upcoming Events
2024 - 2025 Leadership
President
Catherine Wheeless
(she/her/hers)
Vice President
Taylor Clement
(he/him/his)
Treasurer & OMS II Rep
Mikaela Cavalieri
(she/her/hers)
Secretary
Haley Williams
(she/her/hers)
Event Coordinator
Up for Election
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OMS I Representative
Up for Election
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OMS IV Representative
Kris Johnson
(he/him/his)
Faculty Club Advisor
Dr. Amberly Reynolds, PhD
(she/her/hers)
OMS IV Representative
Up for Election
(they/them/theirs)
Wellness Resources
24/7 support for RVU students and their families is offered through WellConnect: 866-640-4777
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During business hours, your RVU Mental Health & Wellness Counselor is also available for crisis intervention by calling: (435) 222-1257
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RVU's Student Mental Health and Wellness Website also has a variety of services available to facilitate wellness and care.
If RVU Faculty and Staff are ever concerned about an RVU student's health or safety, you are encouraged to call the FAST line at 844-208-7070 or complete the RVU iNet Form for student wellness checks.
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24/7 National Mental Health Resources
The Trevor Project LGBTQ+ Hotline: 866-488-7386
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National Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
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National Suicide and Crisis Line: 988
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Texting HELP to Crisis Textline: 741-741
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Calling 911, or visiting your nearest emergency room.
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Contact Us
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Though our advisor: areynolds@rvu.edu
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