In 2020, a team of BFA interns decided to launch the Beyond Flexner Alliance Student Assembly - a student centered arm of BFA, focused on bringing together interdisciplinary health profession students passionate about social mission. Launching in the fall of 2020, the student assembly will serve as a resource to bring students together to promote social mission, network, and organize around health equity.
BFA Student Assembly members will have the opportunity to be involved in advocacy efforts, communication strategies, and outreach activities. Additionally, all members will have access to the BFA network, a community of like-minded people sharing experiences, joining various projects, and vast resources.
In an effort to promote health equity and interprofessional education, the BFA student assembly seeks to collaborate with other organizations and groups. We are always open to partnerships, activities, and events in the future. Please feel free to reach out with any collaboration or promotion ideas.
BFA Student Assembly members will have the opportunity to be involved in advocacy efforts, communication strategies, and outreach activities. Additionally, all members will have access to the BFA network, a community of like-minded people sharing experiences, joining various projects, and vast resources.
In an effort to promote health equity and interprofessional education, the BFA student assembly seeks to collaborate with other organizations and groups. We are always open to partnerships, activities, and events in the future. Please feel free to reach out with any collaboration or promotion ideas.
Health Education Leaders Pushing (HELP) for Change Webinar Series
The Health Education Leaders Pushing (HELP) for Change webinar series aims to highlight rising stars and empower health professional students.
Reimagining Health Professions School for Students of Color during COVID-19, was co-hosted with the American Medical Student Association (AMSA). In the wake of COVID-19, life as a student has drastically changed. Many students contracted, cared for, or lost someone due to the virus. While dealing with the terrors of the virus itself, many students were displaced from their campuses and forced to study in unforeseen conditions as the world they once knew unraveled before them. Moreover, students of color were disproportionately impacted as the pandemic revealed pre-existing systematic inequities that produce negative outcomes in their communities. It is evident that many institutions were not prepared to handle the effects of the pandemic. The lack of transparency and delay in resources to alleviate students of these struggles further contribute to the issues that arose during these times. This webinar provided space for students to express their thoughts, hold their institutions accountable for needed accommodations, and learn how to advocate for themselves as the upcoming virtual school year approaches.
Health Professions Students Voices on Voting and the Election, co-hosted with the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). Voting is inextricably linked to health, as are the effects of elections. During the COVID-19 pandemic and amidst the ongoing fight against racial injustice, voter turnout was at an all time high, especially among students. Many initiatives, spearheaded by young people and health professions students, were geared towards registering individuals to vote and making sure people had a voting plan. After much hard work and anticipation, Vice President Biden and Senator Kamala Harris were announced as the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States of America. As the country prepares for an administration change, it is imperative that the Biden-Harris Administration remember their commitment to serving the American people and keep the needs of Americans front and center. Student voices are often left out of the conversation, but now, more than ever, students must make their voices heard and seek to hold the Biden-Harris Administrative responsible for addressing the top issues facing the health professions student community.
The Health Education Leaders Pushing (HELP) for Change webinar series aims to highlight rising stars and empower health professional students.
Reimagining Health Professions School for Students of Color during COVID-19, was co-hosted with the American Medical Student Association (AMSA). In the wake of COVID-19, life as a student has drastically changed. Many students contracted, cared for, or lost someone due to the virus. While dealing with the terrors of the virus itself, many students were displaced from their campuses and forced to study in unforeseen conditions as the world they once knew unraveled before them. Moreover, students of color were disproportionately impacted as the pandemic revealed pre-existing systematic inequities that produce negative outcomes in their communities. It is evident that many institutions were not prepared to handle the effects of the pandemic. The lack of transparency and delay in resources to alleviate students of these struggles further contribute to the issues that arose during these times. This webinar provided space for students to express their thoughts, hold their institutions accountable for needed accommodations, and learn how to advocate for themselves as the upcoming virtual school year approaches.
Health Professions Students Voices on Voting and the Election, co-hosted with the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). Voting is inextricably linked to health, as are the effects of elections. During the COVID-19 pandemic and amidst the ongoing fight against racial injustice, voter turnout was at an all time high, especially among students. Many initiatives, spearheaded by young people and health professions students, were geared towards registering individuals to vote and making sure people had a voting plan. After much hard work and anticipation, Vice President Biden and Senator Kamala Harris were announced as the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States of America. As the country prepares for an administration change, it is imperative that the Biden-Harris Administration remember their commitment to serving the American people and keep the needs of Americans front and center. Student voices are often left out of the conversation, but now, more than ever, students must make their voices heard and seek to hold the Biden-Harris Administrative responsible for addressing the top issues facing the health professions student community.
