There are all kinds of student run interest groups to you help you figure out where you fit into the world of medicine (and to give you occasional free lunch). If you want to get more involved, feel free to reach out to the current leadership so you can get on their email list. Groups may vary in activity level from year to year; some have a significant, ongoing presence while others may periodically go dormant if student interest and involvement wanes.
This is the most up-to-date listing we have. Don't see your group listed? That's because you didn't tell us! Send your groups information to CUSOM.pulse@gmail.com. If you don’t see a group to fit your interests, you can start one! The Medical Student Council (MSC) accepts applications for new student interest groups throughout the school year.
The most up to date list of active interest groups on campus as of Funding Night in August, 2026.
See a group highlighted in yellow? They're still making their way through the MSC approval process! Reach out to their leadership for more information.
Starting Your Group
Please refer to the "Student Organization Recognition" section of the Student Organization Policy Guidebook - found in the section immediately below - that has full instructions for starting an interest group. Please consult this for details.
Here is a link to the Student Organization Registration Form which must be completed as part of your registration.
Once all steps for creating and registering your group have been completed, reach out to the MSC Executive President via e-mail to schedule your group for a presentation to MSC for final approval. Below is an outline of what must be included in the MSC presentation.
Required Presentation Topics:
Organization Name
Goals of the Organization
Leadership Organization (President, Treasurer, Secretary, etc.)
Faculty Advisor
Completed and/or Planned Activities
Budget
Current Funding Sources (donations, departments, etc.)
Please use this template to construct your slides. Keep the presentation brief, you will be limited to 5 minutes!
MSC Funding
Once your group has been approved, you can apply for funding through MSC at the beginning of each semester during Funding Night. Funding Night dates will be determined by the MSC Executive Treasurer. Please reach out to them for details about how to submit a budget.