Participate in an Alumni Committee

Volunteer on one of our MAA committees below, such as the Alumni and Student Connections Committee, the Half Century Club Committee, The Business of Medicine Committee, and the Women in Medicine Committee.

Alumni and Student Connections Committee

The Alumni and Student Connections Committee focuses on the is to facilitation of mentoring for current Feinberg students and fellow alumni. The committee’s goals are to maximize mentorship during Alumni Weekend and offer year-round mentorship opportunities for alumni locally and nationally. In partnership with the Feinberg offices of Medical Education and Health Equity, the committee’s work supports advocacy, mentorship, philanthropy, outreach, and education. The committee welcomes all alumni volunteers.

Participate in the Medical School Mentoring Program

An annual Mentoring Lunch is held during Alumni Weekend. Alumni from a variety of specialties and geographic locations are invited to participate and share about their career choices and answer questions from students.

Participate in Alumni Physicians of Feinberg

These casual evening gatherings are organized by the MAA in partnership with current Feinberg students, wherein a small group of students joins with a chosen alum to discuss topics including choosing specialties, maintaining work/life balance, and working outside of academic medicine. The program aims to give students a wider array of perspectives on being a physician than they receive in the classroom.

Co-Chairs, Alumni and Student Connections Committee

Emily Jones, ’08 MD, ’11 GMER

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Jeffrey J. Schaider ’83, ’85 MD

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Half Century Club Committee

The Half Century Club Committee fosters communication and engagement among Northwestern University School of Medicine alumni past their 50-Year reunion. The Half Century Club (HCC) recognizes our alumni who graduated 50+ years ago and celebrates their dedication to the betterment of human health. The committee encourages Half Century Club members to connect with fellow alumni, join local or virtual events, celebrate at reunion gatherings, and share their career experiences with our MAA community. The committee welcomes all alumni volunteers.

Chair, Half Century Club Committee

Gary Rusk, MD

Gary Rusk ’65, ’69 MD

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The Business of Medicine Committee

The Business of Medicine Committee aims to foster opportunities for medical alumni and students interested in non-clinical careers in medicine to learn from peers and experts, expand and strengthen their network, and contribute to the continued ascent of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine among top medical schools in the US. The purpose of this committee is to increase the capacity for MD alumni and students interested in the business of healthcare to interact. The committee also seeks to provide programmatic offerings for the alumni population, as well as peer-to-peer career mentoring and networking support. The committee welcomes all alumni volunteers.

The Business of Medicine LinkedIn Group

Join the Business of Medicine LinkedIn group. This group aims to help facilitate connections and sharing between current students, faculty, and alumni working or interested in business roles in healthcare. It is exclusive to alumni, faculty, and current students at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Co-Chairs, The Business of Medicine Committee

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Alan M. Kumar ’95, ’98 MD

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Jeffrey Sherman, MD, ’84 GMER, ’85 GMER

Michael J. Vasconcelles ’85, ’89 MD

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Women in Medicine Committee

The Women in Medicine (WIM) committee was formed by MAA Board alumnae in 2017. Today, the committee hosts events locally and across the country for Feinberg alumni interested in connecting, staying in touch, and helping all individuals gain skills and connections that foster professional and personal development in various stages of their careers. The committee unites alumni at conferences, symposia, and informal networking events. The benefits and services provided by affinity networks are available to all alumni without regard to any category protected by the law. Feinberg believes different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds are critical to a dynamic and vibrant university community, and as such, all alumni are welcome and encouraged to join the WIM committee.

Co-Chairs, Women in Medicine Committee

Kavitha Gandhi ’94, ’98 MD, ’99 GMER

Shelly Vaziri Flais ’95, ’99 MD, ’02 GMER

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Please note: Northwestern alumni clubs, groups, and communities are open to all alumni and offer benefits and services without regard to any category protected by the law. A wide range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds build and strengthen a dynamic and vibrant University community, and alumni are encouraged to join each club, group, or community that align with their interests.