Activities
There are traditional activities which involve students, faculty and staff. These occur throughout the academic year are sponsored by student organizations, and planned in consultation with the Office of Student Affairs and Admissions.
Cadaver Ball
A College of Medicine traditional spring event which is hosted by the first-year students for the second-year students. At this event faculty members, departments and other students are honored and sometimes roasted by the first- and second-year classes.
Christmas Tree Project
The first and second-year classes decorate a Christmas Tree and obtain useful gifts, from students, faculty and staff. These gifts are then delivered to local non-profit organizations. There is a drawing of door prizes for the individuals who participated in purchasing the necessary gifts for the different organization. Obtaining a wish list from the local non-profit organizations is a joint effort by the Student Affairs office, first- and second-year students.
Women in Medicine Luncheon
This spring event is hosted by the Women's Auxiliary of the College of Medicine, and includes women medical students and female spouses of medical students.
Parents of A&M Medical Students (PAMMS)-Lunches and Other Gastronomical Treats
This organization is an important support group for all students. PAMMS sponsors lunches for all classes, especially during examination times, and provides "goodie" packages throughout the year. PAMMS promotes fellowship among parents, guardians and families of students and provides other selective assistance to students.
Organization for Minority Issues in Medicine (OMIM)-Diabetes/Hypertension Screening
This spring event provides Diabetes/Hypertension screening and no charge to members of the Bryan/College Station community, targeting minority and/or disadvantaged people.
Senior Banquet
An opportunity for faculty and students to recognize outstanding achievement of members of the graduating class. The program is planned in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and is held in College Station.
Temple of Doom
A day of activities in Temple to inform second-year students about clinical education and student life in Temple. This event is a project of the third-year class, and is planned in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.


